Discover our Cucumber seeds
We continually strive to create new cucumber varieties through our breeding program, to respond to changing market demands and growing conditions.
Cucumber seeds suited to your growing needs
Prepare for the future with our high quality cucumber seeds and expert advice. We invest in research, development, and a comprehensive breeding program, resulting in breakthrough innovations that support the success of the UK vegetable industry. Whether you need disease resistance, uniformity or higher yields, you will find the cucumber variety you need at Rijk Zwaan.
High wire or Traditional?
The majority of UK cucumber growers use lower greenhouses and the traditional umbrella growing method. With new investments in modern greenhouses, more and more growers are shifting their production to high wire growing. While the traditonal growing method remains reliable, high wire growing ensures a higher yield per acreage and proves to be more labour friendly. Treat consumers with snack cucumbers
Our mini cucumbers are a perfect fit for healthy snacking. Good flavour and a crispy bite are complemented by a long shelf life. Traits which make these cucumbers popular office/school snacks. Time to expand your cucumber assortment! Overcome CGMMV with Bon Defense
A persistent and quick spreading virus; cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) poses a serious risk for cucumber growers. Rijk Zwaan has the answer with our Bon Defense line of resistant cucumber varieties. Healthier cucumber crops with Blue Leaf
Take advantage of the natural traits of dark, blue-green foliage. The high chlorophyll levels in the leaves provide numerous benefits. Start growing this Mediterranean-type cucumber plant in the UK. Professional seed breeding since 1923
Knowledge
We strive to be the best in creating new varieties with both farm input as well as downstream traits that offer value for our clients
We strive to be the best in developing state of the art services for our clients, supporting them in creating value from our seeds as well as services.
Quality
Through trial stations and information exchange, we are quickly able to identify varieties with potential and to produce seeds thereof. Our seed production and subsequent quality and logistical processes are focussed on delivering high quality seeds, on time, in the right quantity and at the lowest cost possible. We however will never compromise on our quality.
Partnerships
Our personalized client management approach contains state of the art services and solutions for our clients. Above all this approach is deeply rooted in our company culture and is based on key values such as honesty, reliability, respect, excellent business ethics, sustainability, dedication, entrepreneurship.