Cucumber

At GCS Seeds we provide a premium cucumber seed portfolio tailored for commercial growers in the European B2B market. Our varieties are selected for excellent fruit quality, reliable yields and strong resistance traits — suited for both open-field and greenhouse production systems.

Key Features

Botanical name: Cucumis sativus.
Fruit quality: Cylindrical to long-slender shape, uniform dark green skin, crisp texture and market-ready appearance. For example, one commercial line produces long, slender fruits “with crisp texture” and “high and uniform yield.
Hybrid and open-pollinated options: We offer modern hybrids with high yield, fast growth and disease-resistance packages (e.g., dark green fruits; high holding capacity at low temperatures.
Adaptability: Varieties suited for spring, summer or autumn sowings; suited for tunnel/greenhouse or open field cultivation. E.g., one variety noted for “early production in plastic tunnels” and “good vegetative-generative balance.

Varieties & Performance Highlights

Example: A high-yielding hybrid with straight, uniform fruits and strong disease resistance “even at low temperatures” (dark green fruits, ~18 cm length.
Example: A variety optimized for greenhouse/tunnel production with slender slightly ribbed dark green fruits, semi-open plant habit and strong root system.
Example: Classic open pollinated line “Marketmore 76” with maturity ~68 days, large slicing fruits, and resistance to several cucumber diseases.

Agronomic Recommendations

Soil & Climate: Choose well-drained fertile soils, ideally with pH around 6.0-6.8, full sun. Ensure warm growing conditions (many hybrids perform well, even under low light or early season conditions.
Planting: Can be direct-sown or transplanted depending on region. In cooler climates or protected cultivation, early sowing under cover may be used. Manage spacing and vine support as needed.
Crop Management: Select seed varieties with resistance to key stresses (e.g., cucumber vein yellowing virus, scab, powdery mildew). Example: one variety had “High yielding variety. resistance to cucumber vein yellowing virus and scab.
Harvest & Handling: Harvest when fruits reach uniform dark green colour, firm texture and desired length. Uniformity and appearance matter especially for commercial fresh markets or exports.

Why Choose GCS Seeds’ Cucumber Range?

By choosing our cucumber seed varieties, growers benefit from:

High-performing genetics engineered for commercial scale yield, uniform fruit shape and appearance.
Varieties designed for the demands of the European market: uniformity, transport resilience and premium fresh-market appeal.
Selection of both open-field and greenhouse/tunnel types, giving flexibility across your production systems.
Full support from seed quality, traceability and agronomic guidance to ensure your crop meets high commercial standards.

For full variety sheets, sowing calendars, packaging/bulk options or to request a sample, please contact our GCS Seeds sales team.