An outstanding variety from the agricultural company “Aelita” is the Miracle Khrustik cucumber F1: reviews and description

The Miracle Crunch F1 cucumber was born thanks to breeders from a well-known Moscow agricultural company. N. Nastenko, V. Kachaynik, A. Kandoba took part in the creation of a productive hybrid. The cucumber is loved by many farmers due to its early ripening and excellent taste.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Cucumber Miracle Khrustik F1 is an early parthenocarpic with juicy and crunchy fruits.

The first harvest is harvested after 44-48 days from germination.

Description of the hybrid from the originator “Aelita”:

• self-pollination;
• vigorous central vines (height 3-3.5 m);
• general compactness of the bushes;
• shortened side stems;
• female inflorescences in dominance;
• 1 node contains 3 fruits.

Cucumber is universal in cultivation - it is actively grown under film greenhouses and in open beds.

Distinctive features of the fruit:

• length 9-10 cm;
• leveled shape;
• weak ribbing;
• weight 90-120 g;
• diameter up to 3.5 cm;
• pleasant aroma and taste without bitterness;
• excellent product performance;
• dark color, light stripes up to half the length;
• pimples are frequent, small;
• pubescence with white spines;
• juicy but not watery pulp.

Gardeners' impression of the crop according to reviews

Many farmers have been able to try the Miracle Khrustik F1 variety. Most of them gave positive reviews about the hybrid:

• An experienced farmer from Russia wrote that the cucumber showed high yield. The fruits correspond to the image on the seed package.
• Alexandra from Kirov called the taste of the vegetable “great.”
• A gardener from the Samara region planted cucumbers with seeds in the ground and seedlings. She is pleased with the thin skin and “cucumber” aroma of the vegetable.

We also found a negative review about the hybrid. The summer resident said: the cucumber did not bear fruit for a long time, the greens grew uneven. However, one of the gardeners suggested that the seed material used was of poor quality.

Miracle crunch F1 is a cucumber that is suitable for different types of soil. Its yield satisfies the needs of most farmers. However, a good result can only be obtained if you follow the rules of plant care and plant original seeds from the manufacturer.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• complex immunity to rot, MP, PTO;
• long-term storage;
• good transportation;
• high marketability, taste, and salting characteristics;
• universal application;
• significant productivity;
• early ripeness;
• transplant tolerance;
• endurance to adverse weather factors;
• resistance to temperature changes.

Minuses:

• the importance of good lighting;
• the need for systematic moisturizing.

Characteristics of Khrustik F1 cucumbers

• Khrustik belongs to the early ripening varieties; 44–48 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the beginning of fruiting;
• the yield is high, thanks to the bunch type. According to the originator, about 10.9 - 11.7 kg of cucumbers are harvested from 1 square meter; the State Register provides other indicators - according to their data, the marketable yield is 14.4 - 15.3 kg per 1 sq. meters;
• the plant is highly resistant to the effects of unfavorable environmental factors, so the yield is always stable;
• immunity, as befits hybrids, is excellent. There is high resistance to powdery mildew, tobacco mosaic virus, olive spot and root rot. Resistance to downy mildew is average;
• transportability is excellent, long distances do not affect the presentation of the greens;
• method of use is universal. Sweet and crunchy cucumbers are used in vitamin salads, in their natural form with meat or vegetable dishes, and for making okroshka. In addition, Khrustik is recognized as one of the best varieties for canning. Gherkin-type greens fit perfectly in a jar, canned cucumbers keep their shape and do not lose their crispness.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Breeders have provided Khrustik cucumbers with innate immunity against powdery mildew and cladosporiosis. The experience of gardeners shows that they are practically not susceptible to the mosaic virus and various types of rot. The most dangerous disease for a hybrid is peronosporosis (downy mildew).

Khrustik cucumbers have no protection against pests. Therefore, they are often attacked by aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

Landing

Seeds for seedlings are sown from mid-April. Use fertile soil, which should be loose and have a neutral pH. The soil is spilled with water, grooves 1-2 cm deep are formed and the seeds are laid out at a distance of 10 cm (in containers and boxes). 1-2 seeds are planted in peat pots or cups. Before germination, the containers are covered to maintain the following regime:

• temperature 25-27 degrees;
• humidity 80-90%.

Sowing in stationary beds is carried out when the threat of soil frosts has been eliminated. The best time for the middle zone is the last week of May. For northern and southern regions, the deadlines are shifted by 7-10 days, respectively.

Layout: 3-4 plants per 1 m2.

Caring for cucumbers Khrustik F1

To get a good harvest of the Khrustik variety, the bushes of the plant must be regularly watered, fed, hilled, tied up and formed into bushes. Below is a description of all the necessary work to care for cucumbers.

Watering

Since the yield level depends on watering, Khrustik cucumbers, like Monolit, require systematic watering. It is recommended to carry out watering once every 2-3 days. It is necessary to water cucumbers early in the morning or in the evening when the sun has set.

Water the cucumbers with water at room temperature. To do this, the liquid is infused in the sun, or heated independently. It is worth noting that the Khrustik f1 variety must be watered at the root so that the leaves of the bushes do not turn yellow and begin to rot. As a rule, 1 plant requires up to 4 liters of watering liquid.

Main characteristics

Temperature conditions. This variety, like all types of cucumbers, is not resistant to cold temperatures, but tolerates changes well. For growth, the optimal temperature during the day is from 18 to 25 degrees, at night - from 12 to 14.

Pollination. The variety is parthenocarpic, that is, it does not require pollination by bees and is suitable for planting in protected soil. Flowers are only female, 2-3 per node. There are practically no barren flowers.

Flowering cucumber variety Khrustik

Fruiting. The plant belongs to the bunch, or bouquet, ovaries are formed like bananas. The variety is early ripening, from planting to the first greens it takes from 38 to 44 days. Productivity 10-11 kg per 1 sq. m. The fruits are green with white stripes and large tubercles, 10-12 cm long and weighing up to 100 g. They grow regularly and abundantly.

Dimensions and appearance. The plant is medium-branched, has up to 7 bouquets on one bush with the formation of up to 3 greens in one axil. Vigorous, that is, it has no limit to stem growth. The leaves are dark green, wide.

Disease resistance. Khrustik is not susceptible to infection by powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus, or cladosporiosis. Can be affected by spider mites, has average resistance to downy mildew.

Damage to leaves by spider mites

Important! The collection of cucumbers must be carried out regularly, especially during the first period of green growth, mainly in the morning. This significantly increases yield and extends fruiting period

Diseases and pests

The creators of the hybrid variety Khrustik took care of the strong immunity of cucumbers. The plant is resistant to mosaic, root rot and other diseases. Despite the breeders' guarantees, Khrustik cucumbers are still susceptible to infections (downy mildew) and pests (black flea beetles and spider mites). Let's look at the description of diseases and pests.

Downy mildew

Downy mildew, or peronosporosis, is a disease that affects cucumbers as a result of increased air temperature, humidity and dense planting of bushes.

With downy mildew, yellow spots appear on the leaves of the plant, turning into oily formations. In addition, a gray-violet coating also appears on the surface of the leaves. The spots increase over time and begin to darken. Afterwards the foliage begins to wither and fall off. To combat downy mildew, the chemicals “Previkur”, “Abiga-Pik”, “Oksikhom” and “Ordan” are used.

Black flea beetle

The black flea beetle is a small bug with a black color. The pest jumps from one leaf to another, and also causes damage to the root system of the cucumber and leaves, which dry out and die. To get rid of black fleas, experts recommend using the chemical preparations Aktara, Arrivo and Sherpa.

Spider mite

Spider mites are small pests up to 1 mm in size. When spider mites appear on cucumbers, a web is formed covering the leaves. The pest sucks the juice out of the cucumbers, thereby weakening the plant, as a result of which it begins to wither and die. To combat spider mites, “Aktara”, “Iskra”, “Antiklesch” and “Apollo” are used.

The best varieties of parthenocarpic hybrid cucumbers

Notes notations and tips:

1. There are a total of 37 varieties in the table, initially 10 rows are shown
2. Soil/greenhouse - open ground, greenhouse or greenhouse
3. The weight of the fruit can vary greatly depending on conditions and care. In order to be able to sort the data, average values ​​were taken.
4. Productivity in kg per 1 sq. meters (kg/m2).
5. To the right above the table is a search filter in the table
6. There is a scroll bar below the table if all the columns do not fit on the screen

Harvest storage

Since the main property of this type is crunch. With almost any type of storage, the crunch disappears after 3-4 months. The pulp softens and the peel withers.

Several storage options for crunch:

1. Canning. Pickling cucumbers, pickling them, using them in preparations for salad mixtures - all this is guaranteed to preserve the crunch and firmness of the pulp.
2. Vacuum. This method will require a special vacuum machine. However, with this method, oxygen and microbes do not reach the cucumbers, the taste is not affected by any external elements, and the freshness and crunch of the vegetable are preserved. Therefore, the cost of the product for vacuum preservation of products is justified.
3. In a household refrigerator. Fresh cucumbers of this variety can be stored in the refrigerator for one month. Storing in the freezer will kill all the nutrients and make the vegetables limp.

You can pour ice water into the storage container - then the cucumbers will be preserved for an even longer period.

Features of agricultural technology of the variety

Before planting seeds, you need to carefully prepare the soil. If the soil is unsuitable, the plants will not be able to fully develop and bear fruit in it.

Preparation stages:

1. Selecting the most illuminated place on the site.
2. Hydration. Thoroughly water the planting site.
3. Loosening. To ensure aeration and breathability, carefully dig up the soil.
4. Processing with sawdust. To remove excess moisture, the ground is sprinkled with sawdust.
5. Weather upon landing. The soil temperature should remain at 12-13 °C throughout the week.
6. Seeds are planted according to a 50x50 pattern to a depth of 3 cm.
7. Before sprouts appear, even in a greenhouse, cover the planting with polyethylene.

However, there is also a seedling type of planting. In this case, the seeds are planted in containers a month before planting in open soil. The sprouts are watered once every two days, and be sure to place them on the sunny side of the apartment. Such seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or in beds by the end of May.

The main goal of caring for a cucumber is to maintain its crunch. The main force behind the crunch is regular watering with exceptionally warm water. Water is applied directly to the root. Weeding is carried out as weeds appear. At the same time as weeding, you can loosen the soil. Saturation of roots with oxygen accelerates the growth and ripening of fruits.

Timely feeding is another important element of growing. Fertilization usually begins immediately after planting. It is optimal to feed the bushes twice a month. In the first half of the month, organic fertilizers are used, and in the second half, mineral fertilizers are used.

Note!

Unusual but effective fertilizer options are infusions of banana peels, onion peels and potato peels.

It is important to apply any solutions directly to the root, without getting on the shoots. It is equally important to protect cucumbers from pests. It is enough to carry out preventive treatment with any insecticides once a month.

Tying up the shoots is a necessary step. When they first reach 20 cm, in order to avoid breaking the thin stems, they are tied to hard sticks. These can be ordinary pieces of wood or metal parts of the greenhouse. As they grow, the shoots are tied up. This rule must be observed, otherwise the ripening young fruits will simply rot.