FB-Zanki F1 is a parthenocarpic beit alpha cucumber hybrid on a strong, fast-growing vine. It bears 2-3 fruit at every node, giving the concentrated set that protected cultivation is built around. Fruit are cylindrical, medium thin and an attractive green at 17-19 cm, long lasting after picking and well suited to long-distance transportation, with resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew and Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Strong and fast-growing vine, parthenocarpic beit alpha hybrid |
| Fruit colour | Attractive green |
| Fruit shape | Cylindrical, medium thin |
| Fruit size | 17-19 cm long, 3.5-4.5 cm diameter |
| Bearing | 2-3 fruit per node |
| Shelf life | Long lasting fruit, good for long-distance transportation |
| Resistance | Powdery mildew, downy mildew and Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus |
Agronomy
| First harvest | 40-45 days after sowing |
| Seed rate | 500 g per hectare |
| Yield | 8-10 kg per plant |
| Seed count | Approx. 35-40 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 30 x 60 cm |
| Season | Kharif (June-July), Late Kharif (September-October), Summer (February-March) |
Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.
