{"product_id":"ogorek-gruntowy-polan-f1-nasiona","title":"Outdoor cucumber Polan F1 - Cucumis sativus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eA Polish cucumber that does not turn yellow on the bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polan F1 is one of the first Polish hybrid varieties of outdoor cucumber and is still one of the most popular choices. It grows quickly, produces abundant yields, and its fruits—coarsely warted, green and 8–12 cm long—retain their color exceptionally long and do not turn yellow, even if you miss harvesting by a day or two. Its firm flesh without hollow seed cavities makes it an excellent cucumber for preserving in jars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor cucumber, pickling cucumber, F1 hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e green, coarsely warted, 8–12 cm, resistant to yellowing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-early, very productive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e first half of May\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–September\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, warm, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 180 (5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolan F1 has earned a reputation as a “low-maintenance” variety: the plants grow vigorously and set many fruits, while the fruits show resistance to scab and high tolerance to yellowing—for many varieties, overgrown cucumbers become pale and soft within a day, whereas Polan retains its green color and firmness for longer. This is convenient when you only visit your allotment every few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are short, well-shaped and uniform in size, with a small seed cavity. After pickling, they remain firm and crunchy rather than becoming hollow inside. In practice, this is a cucumber suitable for a whole range of preserves, while young fruits taste equally good straight from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (first half of May, directly outdoors):\u003c\/strong\u003e when the soil has warmed to 12–15°C, sow in rows 80–100 cm apart, individually or in groups of 2–3 seeds every 15 cm, at a depth of 2–3 cm. Germination occurs after 7–14 days. Alternatively, sow in pots in the second half of April and plant out the seedlings after 15 May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eThinning and protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave 1–2 plants per group. Horticultural fleece or perforated film laid over the bed until flowering speeds up growth and protects the plants from the cool nights that still occur in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil rich in organic matter, warm, well-drained and moisture-retentive—cucumbers grow best in the first year after manure has been applied or in a bed enriched with a generous amount of compost. Straw mulch limits weeds and retains moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e water regularly with warm water at the base (drought causes bitter fruits) and feed every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest every 2–3 days when the fruits are 8–12 cm long—the more often you harvest, the longer the plant will keep producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolan F1 is a cucumber \u003cstrong\u003efor preserving\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epickling\u003c\/strong\u003e—the even, short fruits fit neatly into jars, while the firm flesh stays crunchy. It is also suitable for lightly pickled cucumbers, gherkins (harvest at 5–7 cm) and \u003cstrong\u003eeating raw\u003c\/strong\u003e in salads. A good companion for dill, beans and sweetcorn in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBitter cucumbers are almost always caused by water stress, not by the variety. Water evenly—preferably in the morning, using warm, standing water—and mulch the bed so the soil does not dry out between waterings. Once a plant has started producing bitter fruits, it usually continues to do so for the rest of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ePolan F1\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny, warm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual plant\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eOutdoor sowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003efirst half of May\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJuly–September\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e80–100 × 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5 g (~180 seeds)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eW. 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