Rijk Zwaan Khassib RZ F1 Mini Cucumber Seeds – 100 Seeds, Lebanese Cucumber

Khassib RZ 100 Seeds: The Mid-Size Pack for Serious Growers

This 100 seed pack of Rijk Zwaan Khassib RZ F1 sits between a home garden packet and a full commercial pack, ideal for small market gardens, community gardens, polytunnel growers and keen home gardeners who plant in quantity. Khassib RZ is a market-standard mini (Lebanese) cucumber in Australia, known for strong yields and consistent quality through the summer season, and through winter in tropical areas. Its glossy, dark green, ribbed fruit grows to around 14 to 16cm, perfect for selling in bunches or picking fresh for the kitchen.

Built for Steady, All-Season Picking

Khassib RZ puts down a strong root system early, which sets up a well-balanced plant that keeps flowering and fruiting over a long season. It is multi-fruited, setting more than one cucumber at many nodes, with a good balance between leafy growth and fruit. The result is a steady flow of cucumbers week after week rather than a short burst, which suits growers selling at markets or supplying local customers.

Why Small-Scale Growers Like It

The open plant habit, with short side shoots and small leaves, cuts down on pruning time and keeps the crop tidy even when you're managing dozens of plants. Better airflow through the open canopy also helps foliage dry faster after watering, which reduces the conditions leaf diseases thrive in. The fruit's good shelf life gives you more time between picking and selling without losing quality.

Key Features & Benefits

• 100 seed pack for small market gardens and larger home plantings
• Market-standard Rijk Zwaan mini cucumber in Australia
• Multi-fruited, with a good balance between growth and fruit
• Strong early root system for long, continuous cropping
• Open plant with short laterals and small leaves, less pruning
• Glossy, dark green, ribbed fruit around 14 to 16cm
• Good shelf life after harvest
• Suits polytunnels, greenhouses and soil-grown crops

Product Details

• Brand: Rijk Zwaan
• Variety: Khassib RZ F1
• Crop: Cucumber, mini (Lebanese) type
• Fruit length: Approx. 14 to 16cm
• Season: Spring, summer and early autumn; winter in tropical areas
• Growing method: Greenhouse, polytunnel (high-wire) or soil culture
• Pack size: 100 seeds

The Best Way to Plant Cucumbers

1. Start in trays: sow seeds 1 to 2cm deep in seed-raising mix in cell trays or small pots, one seed per cell. Keep them warm, ideally around 25 to 30°C, and lightly moist. Seedlings usually appear within a week.
2. Prepare the bed: choose a spot in full sun, or a bright greenhouse, and dig in plenty of compost or well-rotted manure. Cucumbers like rich, free-draining soil that holds moisture.
3. Plant out when warm: transplant seedlings at the two to three true leaf stage, once night temperatures stay warm. Handle the root ball gently, as cucumbers dislike root disturbance.
4. Space and support: set plants about 40 to 50cm apart and train them up a trellis, string or high wire. Growing vertically saves space, improves airflow and keeps fruit clean and straight.
5. Water and feed: water deeply and consistently at the base of the plant, avoiding the leaves. Once flowering starts, feed regularly with a fertiliser suited to fruiting crops.

Harvesting for Best Quality

Pick cucumbers when they reach about 14 to 16cm, while the skin is glossy and firm. Cut the stalk with secateurs or a sharp knife rather than pulling, to avoid damaging the vine. Harvest every day or two in peak season, since fruit left on the plant grows oversized and slows new fruit from setting. Keep picked cucumbers cool to hold their crispness and shelf life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to plant cucumbers?
Start seeds in warm trays 1 to 2cm deep, then plant out at the two to three leaf stage into rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Space plants 40 to 50cm apart, train them up a trellis, and water consistently at the base.

How many plants can I grow from 100 seeds?
Allowing for a few seeds that don't germinate, a 100 seed pack comfortably covers a small market garden or several successive sowings for a large home garden.

Is Khassib RZ a Lebanese cucumber?
Yes. It's a mini, or Lebanese, cucumber with glossy, dark green, ribbed fruit around 14 to 16cm long.

When should I sow Khassib RZ?
Sow for spring, summer and early autumn crops across most of Australia, and for winter crops in tropical areas.

How often should I pick the cucumbers?
Every day or two in peak season. Regular picking keeps the plant producing and stops fruit getting oversized.

Where can I buy Khassib RZ F1 100 seeds in Australia?
Rijk Zwaan Khassib RZ F1 Mini Cucumber 100 Seeds are available online from BPG Supplies, with delivery across Australia and local pickup from our Bonnyrigg, NSW store.