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F1 Rover

F1 Rover

Crop Name Cucumber
Hybrid Name F1 Rover
Segment Polyhouse cucumber / Parthenocarpy
Plant Habit Strong vigorous vines with dense foliage
Maturity Period 45–50 DAS
Characteristics • Excellent multi fruit bearing hybrid with good yield
• Attractive shiny dark green colored fruits
• Fruit length 16–18 cm & diameter 2.5–3 cm
• Good tolerance to Downy mildew
Average Fruit Weight 120–130 gms
Climate Cucumber requires an ideal temperature of 25–30°C.
Sowing Window All season: Summer, Rainy, Winter
Focused Market KA, HR, RJ
Parameter Description
Scientific name Cucumis sativus
Hybrid F1 Rover
Soil It can be sown in variety of soils ranging from sandy loam to heavy soil. But a loamy soil which is rich in organic matter and has well drainage system is best for the cucumber farming. The pH ranging from 6-7 is suited best for cucumber farming.
Land Preparation For cucumber plantation, it requires well prepared and weed free field. To bring soil to fine tilth, 3-4 ploughings must be done before planting. FYM such as cow dung is mixed with soil to enrich the field.
Spacing 120*30 cm (stacking), 150*45 cm (non-stacking)
Climate Cucumber requires an ideal temperature of 25-30°C
Season Cucumber mainly grown in Summer season, now this crop spreading all seasons
Seed Rate 0.5-0.75 kg/ha
Fertilizers & Manures
Type Quantity Notes
FYM 20 t/ha
Nitrogen (N) 150 Kg/Ha
Phosphorus (P₂O₅) 75 Kg/Ha
Potassium (K₂O) 75 Kg/Ha
Any special cases, mention here
Irrigation In summer season it requires frequent irrigation. Pre-irrigation is required before sowing then subsequent irrigation is required after 2-3 days of sowing. After second sowing, the crops are then irrigated at the interval of 4-5 days. Drip irrigation is very useful for this crop.
Weed Control Manual weeding
Any special crop practices Protected cultivation under polyhouse
Diseases
Name of the diseases Symptoms & management
Powdery mildew Characterized by a white, powdery growth on leaves and stems, potentially leading to yellowing, shriveling, and death of affected areas.
Control : Azoxystrobin 23% SC (1ml/L), Sulphur 80% WP (2g/L), Kerahane 48% EC (0.5ml/L)
Downy mildew Causes yellowish-brown irregular spots on leaves, spreading quickly and potentially leading to a gray fungus on the undersides of leaves.
Control : Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP (2g/L), Fenamidone 10% + Mancozeb 50% (w/w)
Gummy stem blight Affects stems and can cause gummy or watery lesions, potentially leading to plant decline.
Control : Use disease free seeds, crop rotation, paste stem with COC 50% WP 3g/L
Alternaria leaf blight Causes dark, circular lesions with concentric rings on leaves.
Control : Carbendizim 12% + Mancozeb 3% WP (2g/L)
Pests
Name of the pests Symptoms & management
Cucumber beetles Can transmit bacterial wilt and cause feeding damage on leaves.
Control : Acephate 75% SP (1g/L)
Aphids Can transmit viral diseases like cucumber mosaic virus.
Control : Acephate 75% SP (1g/L)
Harvesting Plants start yielding in about 45-50 days after sowing. Mainly 10-12 harvestings can be done. Harvesting is mainly done when the seed of cucumber are soft and the fruits are green and young.
Yield 15-20 t/ha
Parameter Description
Necking Due to improper pollination, poor management.
Control : Improve Honeybee/pollinator activity in the field. Use standard package of practices.
Hollow Heart This disorder appears as a cavity within the fruit, often affecting its texture and marketability.
Control : Avoid excess nitrogen and apply Multinutrient mix @ 12 Kg/Ha.
Fruit Cracking Cracks in the fruit can be caused by rapid changes in water uptake or stress.
Control : Proper irrigation management can resolve cracking.
Light Belly Color The under surface of the fruit remains light instead of turning dark green.
Control : Try to follow staking method of cultivation. Removing the lower leaves about 2 feet height will increase aeration and sunlight.

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