Saturn F1 snake cucumber hybrid — vigorous female-flowering parthenocarpic, for greenhouse and unheated tunnel.
Saturn F1 snake cucumber is a modern hybrid. Vigorous growth, purely female-flowering, parthenocarpic — meaning no pollination is needed for fruit set. Ideal for greenhouse forcing and unheated tunnel. High yields and uniform size make it suitable for professional growing too.
Growing
Sow in March–April into seed trays. Transplant in May. Plant spacing 50 cm, row spacing 1 metre. Trellis training recommended.
The cucumber ripens continuously from June. Uses: fresh salad, salad pasta, Greek salad, tzatziki.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Fruit/Flower colorGreen
Plant height (cm)150 cm
Growing timeMid-season
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)July, August, September
Row spacing (cm)120 cm
Plant spacing (cm)40 cm
Sowing timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)2 cm
Seed requirement (g/10 m²)3 g/10 m²
Seeds per gram45
Avg. germination time (days)6 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)20 °C