Rijk Zwaan Khassib RZ F1 Mini Cucumber Seeds (10 Seeds) – High-Yield Lebanese Cucumber

High-Yield Mini (Lebanese) Cucumber Seeds for Aussie Growers and Home Gardens

Rijk Zwaan Khassib RZ F1 is a high-yielding mini cucumber, the type widely known in Australia as a Lebanese cucumber. It produces shiny, dark green fruit around 14 to 16cm long with an attractive shape and a nice light rib. Each pack contains 10 F1 hybrid seeds. Khassib RZ has built a solid reputation across Australia for yield and quality, and has become a market standard for the summer production cycle and the winter cycle in tropical areas.

What makes this variety easy to grow is the plant itself. It has an open habit with short, self-pruning laterals and relatively small leaves, so it stays tidy and is simple to manage whether you are running a greenhouse or growing a few plants at home. The plant develops a strong root system early in the cycle, which sets it up as a well-balanced plant that just keeps producing fruit through the season.

Being a multi-fruited, strong female-flowering variety, Khassib RZ holds a good balance between leafy growth and fruit set, so you get regular pickings rather than one short flush. The fruit also has good shelf life, which means less waste and cucumbers that stay fresh longer after harvest.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-yielding mini (Lebanese) cucumber, a market standard in Australia
• Shiny, dark green fruit about 14 to 16cm long with a nice rib
• F1 hybrid for consistent plant vigour and fruit quality
• Open plant habit with short, self-pruning laterals and small leaves, easy to manage
• Strong early root system for a well-balanced, hard-working plant
• Multi-fruited and strong female flowering for steady, regular production
• Good shelf life, so fruit keeps longer and there is less waste
• Suits both high-wire greenhouse growing and soil culture
• 10 seeds per pack

When and How to Grow

Khassib RZ is best suited to spring, summer and early autumn production across most of Australia, and to the winter cycle in tropical areas. Sow seeds into trays or small pots with a quality seed-raising mix, keep them warm and moist, and transplant seedlings once they are strong enough and the risk of cold has passed. Give plants a sunny, sheltered spot with something to climb, as a trellis or wire keeps the fruit clean and straight and makes picking easier. Water consistently and feed through the growing season, and pick fruit regularly at 14 to 16cm to encourage the plant to keep setting more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cucumber is Khassib RZ?
It is a mini cucumber, the variety commonly sold as a Lebanese cucumber in Australia. It produces short, dark green, slightly ribbed fruit around 14 to 16cm long.

How many seeds are in a pack?
This pack contains 10 F1 hybrid seeds.

When is the best time to plant it in Australia?
It is best suited to spring, summer and early autumn in most regions, and to the winter cycle in tropical areas. Warm soil and a sunny position give the best results.

Is it good for home gardens or only commercial growers?
Both. Khassib RZ is a commercial-standard variety, but its tidy, open plant and steady fruiting also make it a rewarding choice for home gardeners and small greenhouses.

Does it need a trellis?
Growing it up a trellis or wire is recommended. It keeps the fruit clean and straight, improves airflow, and makes harvesting easier, though it can also be grown in soil.

Where can I buy Khassib RZ F1 cucumber seeds in Australia?
They are available online from BPG Supplies in a 10-seed pack, with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW.