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Autumn & Winter 2026: Cucumber Highlights

Varieties developed to support grower success in the Australian market

Lebanese cucumbers

cucumbers hanging from a plant in a protected cropping environment
Coldsun RZ

A Lebanese cucumber for changeover crops in autumn, mild winter production areas and early spring plantings.

  • Strong, high-yielding, productive plants

  • High-quality fruits

  • Good strength against cold stripe

A Blue Leaf™ variety - stronger plants, better fruit for longer.

Cluster of cucumbers hanging from a plant
Morris RZ

Premium Lebanese cucumber variety, suited for autumn, winter, and spring production, performing well in cooler conditions.

  • Quick-filling, high-quality fruits

  • Single fruiting variety

  • Strong plant, with an open plant habit

A Blue Leaf™ variety - stronger plants, better fruit for longer.

Cucumbers growing - hanging from a plant
Yaqout RZ

Dark Lebanese cucumber with proven track record for reliable fruit setting, suited to late autumn, winter to early spring.

  • Single fruited variety, with smooth dark fruit

  • Small leaves and strong side shoots

  • Very hardy, produces in tough conditions

Continental cucumbers

Long cucumber fruits hanging from high up on a strung cucumber plant
Litoral RZ

Continental style, long cucumber, with dark green fruits with a medium rib, suitable for year-round production.

  • Consistent production of high-quality fruit

  • Fast and generative

  • Performs well in tough conditions

A Blue Leaf™ variety - stronger plants, better fruit for longer.

A row of long green dark cucumbers growing
Insula RZ

Dark, long and heavy fruit, with attractive ribbing. Impressive in almost all regions and all seasons.

  • Vigorous & adaptable

  • Open and balanced plant habit

  • High quality fruit right to the end of season

A Blue Leaf™ variety - stronger plants, better fruit for longer.

Cucumbers growing, not yet mature, light shining through leaves
Nestos RZ

Nestos RZ is a continental, long cucumber variety for protected cultivation through Australia's cooler seasons.

  • CGMMV resistance

  • Powdery mildew resistance

  • Strong plant

A Blue Leaf™ variety - stronger plants, better fruit for longer.

Specialty & Solutions

Spined asian cucumber on a chopping board
Wokcue RZ

Wokcue RZ is an asian-style cucumber, suitable for cooking. Unlock a new consumer category with the ideal stir-fry variety.

  • Dark green, long and spined

  • Retains crunchiness after cooking

  • Grown the same as a continental

Victoria
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Victoria
Cameron Cornish
Account Manager
For Defense
Fusarium resistance

We've developed cucumbers with Fusarium resistance to support growers in reducing disease impact.

  • Side-by-side with susceptible varieties, resistant varieties win

  • Reduced need for crop protection agents, saving costs

  • A more stable, certain production

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Supporting Australia's cucumber growers
A cucumber portfolio focused on dependable yields, quality fruit, and practical plant characteristics for commercial growers.
Northern Territory, South Australia
Steve Natsias
Northern Territory, South Australia
Steve Natsias
Account Manager