Cucumber Rijk Zwaan has a leading position in the international cucumber market. Our dedicated team of breeders continuously develops new, innovative varieties for all growing conditions. Two fine examples of these innovations are the introduction of the BlueLeaf concept and the BonDefense varieties. New concepts The BlueLeaf varieties offer the grower a more healthy and green crop in unheated cultivation. Under the BonDefense label Rijk Zwaan introduces, as the first breeding company, varieties with CGMMV resistance. Diversification There is a wide diversity in cucumbers. We develop them in a variety of colours, skin forms and lengths, from mini to long and from smooth to spined. One very good example of the diversification of Rijk Zwaan are the snack cucumbers, which are just the right size to eat in one bite. This type is also ideal as a snack between meals, especially for children. The snack range is now further expanded with a light green variety with a firmer bite, an attractive creamy-white and a bicolor. Modern growing techniques New growing techniques demand new variety traits. Rijk Zwaan follows with variety development for these new techniques, such as the emerging high-wire cropping and supplementary lighting in modern greenhouse production. Varieties with specific suitability can contribute to an increased yield and a higher quality product.
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