"It upholds downy and powdery mildew better than any other cucumber variety"

Enza Zaden is introducing their newest cucumber variety: E23B.2448, a mini cucumber that's notably strong against powdery mildew (Px) and cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV). "A top performer in both high and low wire systems with an open plant architecture. E23B.2448 is high yielding, with excellent fruit quality and uniformity", says Roberto Haveroth, Product Specialist Enza Zaden. "After two years of trials, I am truly excited about this variety and all the positive feedback it's receiving."

Currently, E23B.2448 is the main variety grown on the high wire system at Cielo Vista Farms in Leamington, Ontario. Over several plantings, E23B.2448 has performed very well, with growers recognizing the strength of this variety and its excellent resistance package.

"E23B.2448 upholds downy and powdery mildew better than any other variety we've trialed. It also has a very strong root system," said Henry Klassen, grower at Cielo Vista Farms. "We appreciate E23B.2448's labor efficiency, as its short nodes require less clipping. It fits very well on the trellis and consistently produces great-quality fruit. We really enjoy growing this variety," adds grower Pancho Giesbrecht, also of Cielo Vista Farms.

E23B.2448 is early harvesting, with multi-fruiting beginning around the tenth node. Fruit length is very stable at 13.5 to 14.5 cm (5.3-6.5") of nicely filled fruit when the temperature is kept relatively warm, with pre-nights not lower than 17°C.