Poniente F1 is a Long Dutch (English) cucumber with a strong resistance package, uniform dark green fruit, and dependable fruit set of 1–2 fruit per node. With vigorous growth and early maturity, Poniente performs best in spring and fall in hot climates and across spring, summer, and fall in cooler climates — suitable for both unheated and heated greenhouse production.
Key Performance Characteristics
Fruit length: 31–34 cm (12–13 inches)
Fruit color: Uniform dark green, nicely ribbed
Fruit set: Dependable — 1–2 fruit per node
Plant habit: Vigorous, indeterminate
Maturity: Early
Best seasons: Spring/fall (hot climates); spring/summer/fall (cooler climates)
Production systems: Unheated and heated greenhouse
Disease Resistance
HR: Ccu
IR: CMV, CVYV, CYSDV, Px
Seed Specifications
Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also consider Davida F1 and Durance F1 long Dutch cucumber alternatives.
