Variety Spotlight: Splash F1 Mini Cucumber
by Paramount Seeds on Jul 18 2026
The Year-Round Mini Cucumber Built for Greenhouse Performance
Splash F1 is Paramount Seeds' top recommendation for heated greenhouse mini cucumber production. Developed by DeRuiter, this high-performance hybrid has earned its place as a grower favourite across all four crop cycles — Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall — thanks to its exceptional fruit quality, strong plant vigor, and broad disease resistance package. Browse our full cucumber collection to compare varieties.
Why Growers Choose Splash F1
- Year-round adaptability: Suitable for all four crop cycles in heated greenhouse environments.
- Excellent taste & crunch: Consistently delivers the flavor and texture profile that retail and foodservice buyers demand.
- Uniform fruit quality: Dark green exterior, consistent sizing, and good shelf life — every harvest.
- Open plant habit: Medium-sized leaves and self-terminating side shoots make canopy management straightforward in both umbrella and high-wire systems.
- Extended crop cycle: Strong vigor at crop end enables growers to push production further, improving return on investment per planting.
- High yield potential: Consistent fruit set throughout the crop cycle supports reliable volume for retail and wholesale programs.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Mini / Beit Alpha / Persian |
| Breeder | DeRuiter |
| Fruit size | ~15 cm |
| Fruit color | Dark green |
| Plant habit | Open, self-terminating side shoots |
| System compatibility | Umbrella & high-wire |
| Crop cycles | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Seed treatment | Untreated (standard) |
| Disease resistance (HR) | CVYV, ZYMV, Ccu, Px |
| Disease resistance (IR) | CGMMV |
Best Fit For
- Heated year-round greenhouse programs
- Retail snack packs and clamshell formats
- Organic and IPM production systems (untreated seed)
- Hydroponic and media-bed systems. See our growing media guide for substrate options.
- High-wire and umbrella training systems
Getting Started with Splash F1
New to growing mini cucumbers? Our mini cucumber grower's guide covers production best practices for getting strong, uniform results. For seedling nutrition guidance, see our seedling fertilization guide. For sanitation protocols between crop cycles, see our greenhouse sanitation guide.
Further Reading
- Mini Cucumber Varieties: A Grower's Guide from Paramount Seeds
- Best Long English Cucumbers for Your Greenhouse
- Understanding Disease Resistance Codes for Greenhouse Crops
- Treated vs. Untreated Seeds: Which Should You Choose?
- Why Sanitation Is Critical in Greenhouse Production
- Which Rootstock Should I Use? (includes cucumber rootstock)
Available Pack Sizes
- 25 seeds
- 50 seeds
- 100 seeds
- 1,000 seeds
- 5,000 seeds (call for pricing)