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| Plant ID | 118 |
| Name |
Cool Breeze |
| Species | sativus |
| Location | Not planted |
| Date Planted | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Seed Source | Holmes Seed Company |
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| Grow Method | Soil |
| Notes | COOL BREEZE F1 - CUCUMBER - HYBRID (Parthenocarpic - Pollination Independent - Greenhouse Friendly) TYPE: Slicing, often harvested young for pickling SEED DEVELOPMENT: Typically Seedless FRUIT LENGTH: 7-8" (Slicing), smaller for pickling FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS: Smooth, dark green skin, slender MATURITY: Approximately 45 days from transplant YIELD POTENTIAL: High KEY ATTRIBUTES: POLLINATION: Sets fruit without pollination. Ensures consistent production in both open fields and controlled environments like greenhouses. Will remain seedless unless cross-pollinated by other seeded varieties. VERSATILITY: Excellent for fresh slicing and can be harvested at a smaller size for pickling. DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good disease resistance package, often includes resistance to powdery mildew. PRODUCTIVITY: Produces abundant yields of uniform, attractive fruit. FLAVOR PROFILE: Mild, crisp, and refreshing flavor without bitterness. TIME TO HARVEST: Matures relatively quickly, providing an early harvest. GROWING GUIDELINES: STARTING: Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors when soil temperatures reach at least 60°F (around mid-May in many temperate regions). SPACING: Space plants 24-36 inches apart in rows 4-6 feet apart. Provide support such as trellising or cages for best results and air circulation. PLANT SUPPORT: Growing on a trellis is highly recommended to maximize space, improve air circulation, and promote straight fruit development, especially in greenhouse settings. HARVESTING: Harvest regularly once fruits reach the desired size. Frequent picking encourages continuous production. EXHIBITION POTENTIAL: Produces long, smooth, dark green fruits with good uniformity, making them suitable for showcasing as slicing cucumbers. Smaller, uniformly sized fruits can also be entered in pickling categories. https://www.holmesseed.com/cool-breeze-f1/?searchid=1072861&search_query=cool+bre |
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