OverviewATOM is a mini multi-type cucumber variety adapted to autumn, spring and summer production. The plant shows short lateral branches and a compact, vigorous habitus. Fruits are bright green, smooth and feature a pronounced neck. The variety is early, high-yielding and parthenocarpic, providing consistent fruit set and good eating quality.
Technical specifications- Variety Name: ATOM
- Type: Mini-Multi
- Crop cycle: Suitable for autumn, spring and summer production
- Plant habit: Strong, compact with short side branches
- Fruit per node: Multi
- Fruit length: 10 - 12 cm
- Fruit colour: Bright green
- Taste: Good
- Shelf life: LSL
- Disease resistance: IR: CMV, CVYV, ZYMV, PM
Cultivation & handling- Recommended for greenhouse/protected cultivation and open-field production where climate permits
- Performs well in high-density plantings; suitable for trellising systems
- Parthenocarpy reduces reliance on pollinators in protected environments
- Fruits show good uniformity and long shelf life (LSL), facilitating storage and transport