It is difficult to find a garden where cucumbers are not grown. This vegetable is quite popular in our area. New varieties and hybrids deserve special attention. Shosha is a new early ripening hybrid. According to the description of the variety, reviews and photos, the Shosha F1 cucumber is an early-ripening hybrid with a predominant female type of flowering. Valued for its high yields and high disease resistance. The hybrid is in no way inferior to its famous foreign analogues. Its beautiful and smooth cucumbers will not leave any gardener indifferent.
Description of Gosha cucumbers
The culture is parthenocarpic and does not require pollination. The fruits are set in clusters (3–4 pieces) in each leaf axil. The first vegetable crop is harvested 40–45 days after seed germination. The optimal fruit size is 9–12 cm, weight 100–110 g.
Cucumbers of the Gosha variety are cylindrical in shape and dark green in color.
The surface of the green plant is rough and dotted with small thorns. The taste is excellent. The fruits are pleasant to the taste, sweet, and do not contain bitterness. They tolerate transportation well, maintaining their presentation for up to seven days. In the refrigerator, Gosha cucumbers remain fresh for about two weeks. The harvest is used for canning and preparing salads. After heat treatment, cucumbers retain their taste and shape.
Information from the manufacturer
High-yielding, early-ripening parthenocarpic hybrid of gherkin-type cucumber for growing in protected soil. Ripening time is about 38-39 days after emergence. The plant is compact, with medium growth vigor. Up to 3 exclusively female flowers are laid in the axils of the leaves.
The fruits are medium-tubercular, cylindrical, 10-12 cm long, weighing about 110 g, dark green in color, with excellent taste. The hybrid is characterized by high yield and excellent fruit set.
The fruits are ideal for fresh consumption, as well as all types of preservation.
The hybrid is resistant to leaf spot, powdery mildew, cucumber vascular yellowing virus and cucumber common mosaic virus. Recommended planting density is 2 plants/m2. Productivity 20.0 kg/m2.
Bushes
The Gosha cucumber variety forms compact bushes with wide, five-pointed leaves of medium size and bright green color. The grown shoots develop with average activity, and the side stems grow quite well and have a rich green color.
The hybrid variety Gosha f1 grows well in the shade, so it is ideal for greenhouses. Gosha blooms in a bouquet, forming 3-4 female flowers.
Fruit
The Gosha cucumber variety produces gherkin-type fruits. The shape of cucumbers is cylindrical. The length reaches 12 cm, and the average weight is approximately 110 g. The color of the fruit is dark green. The surface of cucumbers is rough to the touch, with many small spines.
Gosha cucumbers taste very pleasant, aromatic, and do not contain bitterness. They are used universally: fresh, in salads or other dishes, for preparing homemade preparations for the winter. Gosha cucumbers tolerate heat treatment well, maintaining an attractive appearance and excellent taste.
The transportable properties of Gosha fruits are quite good. Cucumbers are transported over long distances without fear of damage to their commercial quality. Shelf life is long.
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Important! The Gosha hybrid is an early ripening variety - from the moment of germination of the seed material to the harvesting of ripe cucumbers, it takes 40 days.
The bushes of the variety are compact, powerful, their growth vigor is average. The shoots branch moderately, the side shoots develop well, their color is rich emerald. The foliage is medium in size, five-lobed, with bright green leaf color. The Gosha hybrid is shade-tolerant, so it grows well in greenhouse conditions.
The Gosha variety is distinguished by a bouquet type of flowering - 3-4 flowers of only the female type are formed in the leaf axils; it is a self-pollinating hybrid.
Characteristics of the variety
The Gosha F1 variety is recommended to be cultivated in a greenhouse, since in greenhouse conditions it shows the greatest productivity. The hybrid is shade-tolerant.
There are practically no seeds in Gosha fruits, the bushes are powerful. After 3-4 leaves appear, it is recommended to tie the plant to a trellis, twisting it clockwise. The height of the cucumber stem can reach 2 m. The degree of growth activity of the main and side shoots is average. The leaves of the Gosha variety are large, five-lobed, emerald green in color.
Productivity
It is recommended to plant no more than two plants of this variety on one square. The yield of Gosha cucumbers is high; from each bush you can collect about 9.5-10.5 kg of ripe greens. When grown on an industrial scale, up to 360-365 centners of cucumbers of this variety are harvested from each hectare.
Reviews from those who planted Gosha F1 gherkin cucumbers
Natalya, 45 years old, Moscow region: I grow different varieties of cucumbers on my plot. Last season, I purchased Gosha hybrid seeds and planted them in a greenhouse. The seed material has all sprouted. The variety is really early ripening - the first cucumbers from Gosha bushes were collected approximately 1.5 months after the sprouts appeared. Zelentsy are gherkins; as a result, 10 kg of ripe fruits were collected from each bush. Part of the harvest was used for food, and part was preserved. There were enough pickled cucumbers until spring. I recommend this variety for planting to everyone.
Olga, 55 years old, Volgograd region: My husband and I grow cucumbers for sale. Last season, I decided to purchase a new early-ripening variety of cucumbers from a Partner with good yields - the hybrid Gosha F1. Indeed, the variety is high-yielding, does not require special care, and the harvest can be harvested a little over a month after germination. Next year we are going to build a heated greenhouse to grow this variety throughout the year.
The early-ripening gherkin variety of cucumbers Gosha is perfect for growing in greenhouses in most Russian regions. In heated greenhouses it can be grown throughout the year, receiving constantly fresh cucumbers for your table.
This hybrid is characterized by high yield, so it is cultivated on an industrial scale for subsequent sale, but many summer residents also grow this variety for further sale.
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Planting Gosha cucumbers
Pre-sowing preparation of seeds is carried out by the manufacturer, so the planting material does not require additional processing. It is recommended to maintain the timing of sowing Gosha cucumbers. To ensure uniform germination, the seeds are germinated by placing them in a tray and wet gauze. As the cloth dries, moisten it with water.
Deadlines
Cucumbers of the Gosha variety are planted in a permanent place when the soil temperature is approximately 11-12 degrees Celsius. In the middle zone, this period begins at the end of April - beginning of May. Cucumbers can be planted in a greenhouse a little earlier than in an open place.
Site preparation
A place in the garden for Gosha cucumbers should be chosen in partial shade so that the bright sun does not burn the delicate plants. The soil should be a loamy, light type with good water permeability. Acidity should be 6.2-6.8 pH units. On soil that is too alkaline, cucumbers will not produce a harvest.
The bed for Gosha cucumbers needs to be prepared in advance. In the fall, they dig up the soil, remove weeds, their roots and other debris. Apply organic fertilizers. Humus or compost is suitable at a rate of 6-8 kg per square meter. It would be useful to add potassium-phosphorus fertilizer (about 10 grams) in the fall. This type of mineral supplement can be replaced with a glass of wood ash.
In the spring, they dig up the ground again, a week before planting the cucumbers. Dig grooves about 30 cm deep in the garden bed and fill them with rotted manure or compost (5 kg per 1 sq. m). Next, fill the grooves with peat purchased at the store. The bed is covered with plastic film. Cucumbers are planted after a week, after removing the film.
Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse in the same way as planting in a garden bed. Pre-prepare the greenhouse.
Description of preparatory work:
- remove weeds;
- pour a fertile soil mixture on top, consisting of store-bought peat, mineral additives and humus;
- greenhouse structures, as well as the ground, are treated with potassium permanganate for disinfection.
Rules for growing Gosha cucumbers in open ground and greenhouse conditions
In greenhouse conditions, you can plant seeds of the Gosha cucumber variety directly into the ground. Since seed material is purchased only in specialized stores, its pre-sowing preparation is carried out at the seed manufacturer.
Photo of planting cucumber seeds directly into the ground
Therefore, at home you can only germinate the seeds before planting. To do this, they are wrapped in a wet rag, placed on saucers and left until they germinate. The cloth should be moistened as it dries.
If the Gosha F1 cucumber is going to be grown in open ground, then it is better to grow this variety in seedlings.
Soil for planting can be purchased at a garden store or prepared yourself. It is better to plant the seeds in separate cups, since the roots of this vegetable crop are very delicate and do not tolerate transplanting or picking well and then take a long time to acclimatize in a new place and can become painful.
Photo of planting cucumber seedlings
After planting, the containers are covered with polyethylene and placed in a dark, warm place for germination. After the emergence of seedlings, the polyethylene must be removed and the cups with seedlings transferred to the windowsills. Typically, the sprouts of this variety germinate in 6-8 days. Water the cucumber seedlings with warm filtered water.
During the growing of cucumber seedlings, it is necessary to apply fertilizer a couple of times. Typically, fertilizers containing nitrogen are used, which activates the growth of roots and above-ground parts.
Gosha cucumber seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place after about 1 month
when the plant has at least 4-5 permanent leaves.
Beds for planting cucumbers in open ground are prepared in advance - in the fall. They remove all plant residues and other debris from the site, dig up the ground, adding humus or compost for digging.
In the spring, the area is dug up again and beds are made. The recommended pattern for planting seedlings is 0.5 * 0.4 m. It is recommended to plant no more than 2 plants on one square of area.
The seedlings are transplanted into prepared beds along with a ball of earth; complex mineral fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus must be added to the bottom of the planting holes before planting. After transplanting, you should water the plants and mulch the soil with any organic matter.
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Greenhouses should also be prepared for planting cucumbers in advance. All remnants of vegetation are removed from the beds, the top layer of soil is removed and replaced with fresh one. Fresh soil is made up of garden soil, humus and mineral fertilizers. It is also advisable to add wood ash to such a nutrient substrate. All greenhouse structures should be treated with a disinfectant, and the soil should be shed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Rules for caring for Gosha cucumbers
Compliance with agrotechnical standards for caring for the Gosha F1 hybrid will provide the gardener with tasty fruits for the whole year.
Watering
Gosha cucumbers are a moisture-loving variety. During the period of growth of vines and ripening of greens, it requires frequent watering. Irrigation is carried out with warm, settled water, since cold water leads to the development of root rot.
During the growth period, before flowering, watering is carried out once a week, during the ripening period - every 2-3 days. In hot weather, irrigation can be done daily, then the greenhouse should be ventilated. To improve the air permeability of the soil, it is necessary to loosen it more often.
Important! Watering cucumbers of the hybrid Gosha F1 is carried out at the root of the plant. Moisture should not get on the leaves.
Top dressing
The Gosha variety of cucumbers needs nutritional supplements. Fertilizing is done with organic and mineral fertilizers, which are applied alternately. During the season, it is necessary to add at least five nutritional supplements for Gosha f1 cucumbers.
During flowering, additives containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are added. It is possible to use mullein (1:10) or sodium humate (15 g).
A solution consisting of nitroammophoska (20 g) and 200 g is suitable. diluted chicken manure. A mixture of mullein and potassium sulfate is also used for feeding. Description of the solution:
- one bucket of warm water;
- 500 grams of mullein;
- 10 grams of potassium sulfate.
Five liters of this solution is enough per square meter of cucumber plantation.
Application stages
When growing the Gosha hybrid in greenhouse conditions, fertilizing should be done at least 5 times during growth, alternating the application of organic matter and mineral fertilizing.
Stages of fertilizing after transplanting to a permanent place of growth:
- The first fertilizing is applied during the flowering period. To do this, dissolve 10 g of urea, potassium sulfate and phosphate fertilizer in a bucket of water, mix thoroughly and add mushy cow manure (100 g). Instead of manure, you can use 15 g of sodium humate.
- The next feeding is carried out with the following nutrient solution: 20 g of nitrophoska and a glass of diluted bird droppings are dissolved in a bucket of water;
- Subsequent feeding is carried out with the following solution: 10 g of potassium sulfate and 500 g of cow manure are dissolved in a bucket of water. For each square of area, 5 liters of this liquid fertilizer is required.
Garter and bush formation
The Gosha variety is quite curly and needs staking. In the greenhouse, special trellises are arranged along which cucumber shoots are sent out. The main stem needs to be pinched when the plant produces 7 leaves. Pinching stimulates the growth of additional stems.
When growing cucumbers of the Gosha variety in open ground, they make the necessary devices, for example, the same trellises, so that the fruits do not lie on the ground, but curl along the prepared trellises.
Loosening beds, removing weeds
During the first 3 weeks of cultivation, soil loosening is carried out the next day after each watering. Manipulations are carried out by burying the hoe 2.5 cm into the soil without affecting the root system. After this, removing weeds and loosening is enough to do once a week.
Reviews
Alexandra, 57 years old, Morozovsk
I planted Gosha F1 cucumbers for the first time last year. I read about this variety on the Internet, everyone was praising it so much, I decided to check it out of curiosity. I grew them in a greenhouse and cared for them no more and no less than any other variety of cucumbers. The result exceeded expectations. The harvest is rich. And they ate fresh, and made provisions for the winter. The taste of cucumbers is simply excellent, not the slightest bitterness.
Maxim, 36 years old, Pyatigorsk
A good friend advised me to plant Gosha F1 cucumbers. I decided to try it and I don’t regret it at all. The variety is excellent. Growing fruits is very easy. Basically, all I did was water, weed and feed, and I also installed supports for branching the bush. I was pleasantly surprised that during the entire season the cucumbers never got sick or were attacked by pests. Cucumbers taste great.
Harvesting and storage
Gosha cucumbers are harvested as they grow. It is recommended to harvest the Gosha variety at least once every two days. You should not allow cucumbers to overgrow too much, as they will later turn yellow and become tasteless.
The shelf life of Gosha cucumbers is quite long. Cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks without fear of damage.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any culture has its advantages and disadvantages. Before you start planting cucumbers, you need to choose the optimal variety.
Cucumber Gosha F1 is a self-pollinating hybrid used for growing in greenhouses and open areas
Advantages of the variety:
- high taste indicators;
- ease of care;
- shade tolerance;
- transportability;
- long shelf life;
- ultra-early maturation;
- good productivity;
- versatility (greens are suitable for fresh consumption and canning).
No deficiencies were identified in hybrid Gosha F1 cucumbers.
Diseases and parasites
The Gosha cucumber variety is very resistant to many diseases and parasite invasions. To protect plants from damage by diseases or pests, preventive measures should be taken. Below is a description of some cucumber diseases.
Corner spot or bacteriosis
This disease appears in cucumbers under weather conditions in which it first rains, and then the air temperature rises to high levels. High humidity provokes bacteriosis. Unsightly, yellow spots appear on borage leaves.
To prevent the disease, take the following actions:
- disinfect greenhouse structures;
- regularly ventilate greenhouses, not allowing humidity to rise above 70%;
- treat the seeds with Fitolavin-300.
Olive spot
Fungal infection affecting cucumbers. Mostly young fetuses suffer from this disease. Cucumbers take on a crooked shape and turn yellow. Spots appear on the fruits. Then the cucumbers rot. Not suitable for food.
The infection can be spread to cucumbers when using contaminated equipment, by insects that carry the infection, or through weeds.
To prevent the disease, disinfection of greenhouse frames, treatment of garden tools, and regular ventilation are used. Spraying with a copper-containing preparation is carried out before flowering.
Root rot
Root rot on cucumbers occurs from waterlogging. As a result of root rot, the stems of cucumbers become thinner, the leaves turn yellow and dry out. It is impossible to cure root rot, so you should carefully monitor the moisture content of the plantings.
