{"product_id":"short-summary-for-english-cucumber-bello-f1","title":"English Cucumber Bello F1","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Summary for English Cucumber Bello F1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Cucumber \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003cstrong\u003every early-maturing, high-yielding greenhouse cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent fruit quality.  It produces \u003cstrong\u003euniform, dark green, slightly ribbed fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e32–40 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no neck.  Its compact, less vigorous growth habit, short internodes and horizontal leaves allow \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent light penetration and airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining high yields and strong disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Sowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest suited for \u003cstrong\u003egreenhouse production from early to late summer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e or a well-lit greenhouse with good airflow and ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide adequate space for the compact vines and use \u003cstrong\u003etrellising or vertical support\u003c\/strong\u003e for best fruit quality and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm, well-prepared soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBello has a \u003cstrong\u003eless vigorous, compact growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e with short internodes and smaller side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination generally occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e3–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Bloom\/Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBello is \u003cstrong\u003every early maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e and produces high-quality fruit within a short production cycle.  Harvest regularly once fruit reaches the desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal growing temperatures are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20°C–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Bello performs particularly well during warm summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater \u003cstrong\u003eregularly and consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Consistent moisture is important during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed with a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced vegetable fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e or well-rotted compost throughout the growing season to support strong growth and high fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonitor for aphids, whiteflies, mites and other common cucumber pests.  Bello has resistance to Powdery Mildew, Scab, Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus and Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy following these instructions, \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Cucumber \u003c\/strong\u003ecan provide a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-yielding crop of premium-quality, dark green cucumbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003egreenhouse production and warm summer conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds4You","offers":[{"title":"3 Seeds","offer_id":48615282835678,"sku":"VEG070","price":73.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":48615282868446,"sku":"VEG071","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/9894\/4990\/files\/CUCUMBERBELLO3.png?v=1787134181","url":"https:\/\/seeds4you.co.za\/products\/short-summary-for-english-cucumber-bello-f1","provider":"Seeds 4 You (Pty) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}