Cucumber Madeira F1 Seeds

A premium early hybrid cucumber producing smooth dark green fruits with crisp tender flesh and a clean refreshing flavour bringing dependable high quality harvests to greenhouses tunnels and sheltered gardens.

 

Cucumber Madeira F1 is valued for its strong vigour and steady production of uniform straight fruits. The flavour is mild and refreshing with soft skins that need no peeling making it ideal for salads sandwiches and fresh snacking.

 

Plants grow with a tidy upright habit and excellent disease tolerance giving reliable results even in challenging seasons.

 

This hybrid performs best in warm bright conditions and thrives in fertile moisture retentive soil. Madeira F1 produces generously when harvested regularly and shows strong resilience in mixed weather.

 

Its yellow flowers attract pollinators and the compact controlled growth suits containers raised beds and greenhouse beds.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.4 grams

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors from March to May

Germination takes approximately seven to ten days at twenty to twenty five degrees Celsius

Grow in fertile well drained soil in full sun or a bright sheltered spot

Height one to one point five metres

Spread forty to sixty centimetres

Harvest from June to September

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds on their side into moist compost and cover lightly

Grow on in warm bright conditions then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

Support plants with canes or mesh for clean straight fruits

Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping

 

Growing and maintenance

Water consistently to maintain even moisture

Feed weekly once fruits begin to form

Harvest young for the best flavour and texture

Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk

 

Uses and benefits

Smooth tender skinned fruits

Reliable early hybrid cropping

Strong upright plants with excellent vigour

Perfect for salads sandwiches and snacking

Suitable for greenhouses tunnels and sheltered gardens

 

Seklos Seed Range