Appetizing delicate fruits in any form - cucumber Satina f1: full description

Satin f1 is a famous Dutch hybrid. It was born in 2007 in the Nunemes company, and has been included in the register since 2009. The cucumber is not picky and is adapted to various climatic conditions.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Satina f1 has earned many positive reviews for its product and taste qualities. Productivity is above average. Cucumber is a parthenocarpic plant and is grown in open and protected areas.

Ripening begins early - 35-40 days from germination.

Features and characteristics of the hybrid:

• indeterminate growth;
• 6-8 greens are formed on 1 plant;
• climbing, foliage average;

The greens are aligned and have a neat tubular shape. Well suited for winter preparations.

Description and characteristics of fruits:

• length up to 10 cm;
• weight 80-110 g;
• the color is rich green;
• stripes 1-2 cm long at the top;
• the tubercles are large;
• pubescence is white;
• flattened cylindrical shape;
• the skin is tender;
• The pulp is juicy and crispy.

The fruits are used fresh, for canning and pickling.

Diseases and illnesses

The advantage of Satin f1 cucumbers is resistance to diseases. But due to improper care, it can be susceptible to parasites.

Common diseases and pests:

1. Bacteriosis occurs when soil moisture is excessive. The main symptom is white spots on the leaves.
2. Olive spot is a fungal infection in the form of dark red ulcers along the entire length of the fruit. Spreads in high humidity and low temperatures.
3. Cucumber mosaic - appears in the form of white and yellow spots. Found on both fruits and leaves.

Diseases can be eliminated by removing weeds and annual cleaning of the greenhouse. Once a year, change the top layer of soil (up to 10 cm) with a new one. Do not plant the plant in the same place for 2 years in a row. It is best to alternate cucumbers with tomatoes.

Landing

For quick harvests, the hybrid is grown through seedlings; sowing dates begin at the end of March. For direct planting, seeds are sown from the end of May, while the ground should warm up to 12-14 degrees. Land composition options:

Seed preparation

Seeds are prepared for sowing. Treated for disinfection with 1% potassium permanganate. To stimulate germination, you can use Agat or Zircon companies.

Landing

The scheme for planting cucumbers is 60 by 30 cm in greenhouse beds and 60 by 60 cm in open soil.

Fertilizers to plant and apply per 1 m2 in the fall:

• 1 bucket of compost;
• 30 g superphosphate;
• 0.5 buckets of peat;
• 10 g potassium sulfate.

Trellis 2.5 m high are installed nearby. Wire and agricultural mesh are used for fixation.

How to grow a hybrid yourself

Satin f1 cucumbers take root well in open ground, regardless of the planting method. The hybrid is planted directly in open beds or grown through seedlings. In any case, the culture will delight you with an excellent harvest.

Planting seeds in the ground

Seeds are sown in the ground at a soil temperature of 16-18 °C. First, the soil is dug up and saturated with a complex of mineral substances. The holes are prepared in advance, filling them one third with peat.

Sowing is carried out in the evening hours, after sunset. The seeds are planted to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, slightly moistened and covered with film until germination.

Preparing soil, containers and planting seeds for seedlings

Growing Satin cucumbers in seedlings comes down to standard activities. Seed material of hybrid crops is bought in specialized stores, since it is impossible to collect it yourself.

The manufacturer carries out disinfection; the gardener can only soak the grains in a growth stimulator to increase the germination rate. Growth stimulants are effective when exposed to seeds for 8-12 hours.

Reference! The most commonly used stimulants are Zircon and Epin.

Sowing is carried out in individual containers, since cucumber seedlings do not tolerate picking and replanting. This is due to the vulnerable root system. The containers are pre-disinfected in a dark potassium permanganate solution and small drainage holes are made at the bottom to drain excess moisture.

The soil is prepared from peat mixed in equal quantities with humus and rotted sawdust. Sawdust acts as a loosening agent, adding lightness to the soil. The finished soil mixture is spilled with a hot solution of potassium permanganate to destroy pathogenic flora.

Reference! Disinfection of self-prepared soil is mandatory, since many pathogenic microorganisms remain in the soil that can destroy all plantings.

The seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5 cm, sprinkled with soil on top, lightly compacted and moistened with warm, settled water. After this, cover the containers with film and leave them in a bright room at a temperature of 25-27 °C.

Seedlings are demanding on lighting , so when seedlings appear, the containers are immediately moved to the windowsill.
For the first 3 days, seedlings need round-the-clock lighting, so you should take care in advance about lighting at night. Phytolamps are installed as additional lighting. The temperature is reduced to 20-22 °C, since at higher temperatures the sprouts stretch and weaken.

Water as the top layer of soil dries out from a shallow watering can or with a regular tablespoon of warm, settled water. Cold water can cause young roots to rot. Seedlings should not be flooded, as stagnant moisture increases the risk of developing a disease called blackleg.

Reference! Blackleg is a disease of fungal etiology. Characterized by darkening of the lower part of the stem, near the ground. The disease is dangerous because it destroys all plantings in a short period of time.

After watering, the soil is loosened superficially so as not to damage the young roots. Oxygen, which is necessary to strengthen the immune system, penetrates better into loosened soil.

In the middle of the seedling period, the seedlings are fed with liquid fertilizer for cucumber seedlings. The second feeding is carried out before transplanting to a permanent place.

Transplantation to a permanent place

A month later, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted to a permanent location. Replanting is carried out at a soil temperature of at least 16 °C. In cold soil, the roots begin to rot and the seedlings die.

The ideal soil for Satina is loamy. Loamy soil is breathable, which is necessary for the full development of cucumbers.

Planting pattern:

• in the greenhouse: 60 cm – row spacing, 15 cm – between seedlings;
• in open ground: 60 cm – row spacing, 60 cm – between seedlings.

The length of the rows is 60-70 cm. Before transplanting, the soil is dug up and a complex of mineral fertilizers is applied. After planting, the holes are watered with warm, settled water and left for a week without watering or fertilizing so that the seedlings take root in a new place.

Further care for Satin cucumbers

For cucumbers, timely and regular watering, loosening and weeding of the beds are important .
Water as the top soil layer dries under the roots of the plants, without flooding the seedlings or getting on the leaves. In the daytime, in the midday sun, the leaves can get seriously burned, so watering is carried out in the evening. To keep the beds moist longer, they are mulched with straw or sawdust.

The best watering is drip. With such watering, the plants do not lack moisture, and when breeding the hybrid in greenhouse conditions, the temperature and humidity levels do not exceed the norm.

After watering, the beds are loosened and weeded. Weeds take a lot of nutrients from the ground, which adversely affects the further development of seedlings. The weeds are home to a large number of pests that are dangerous to cucumbers.

The crop is fed three times during the entire growing season:

1. During flowering, a complex of mineral substances with a predominant content of phosphorus and nitrogen is introduced.
2. At the time of fruit set, it is possible to add organic matter (mullein infusion 1:15).
3. During fruiting, potassium salts are added to the fertilizer for faster fruit ripening.

Features of care and possible difficulties

When 5-7 leaves appear, the seedlings are tied to a net. Every 4 meters in a row, metal supports are installed, between which wire is pulled. A plastic mesh is attached to the wire.

Plants are formed into 1 stem, removing all other shoots. This is necessary to obtain maximum yield from the crop. Shoots are removed regularly once every 10 days.

Diseases and pests

The culture is resistant to many dangerous diseases, but improper care can cause the development of fungal infections . For plant health, it is necessary to follow the rules of crop rotation, which recommend planting cucumbers in those beds where onions, cabbage, carrots, and legumes previously grew. After these crops, pathogenic organisms dangerous to cucumbers do not remain in the soil. In addition, legumes saturate the soil with nitrogen, which is necessary for the growth of crops from the pumpkin family.

To strengthen the immune system, experienced gardeners water the seedlings with biological products (Fitosporin, Gamair, Phytocid). These drugs prevent fungal diseases.

To destroy whiteflies and aphids, which are dangerous to seedlings, the chemical insecticide “Aktara” is used. But if there are few pests, then traditional methods will help, for example: treating the leaves and stems with a soap solution. The solution is prepared from 1 piece of laundry soap dissolved in a bucket of warm water. For the whitefly butterfly, pheromone traps are placed in the area, which capture only the pest without causing harm to other insects.

Reference! Pheromone traps can be purchased at any specialized gardening store.

Growing and care

The technology of cultivation and care is no different from other cucumber hybrids. The following algorithm is implied:

1. Water once every 4-5 days until flowering . When budding begins, apply a frequency of 1 time every 2-3 days. The water norm is 8-12 liters per 1 m2.
2. Feeding is needed regularly - once every 2 weeks . Phosphorus-potassium-nitrogen mixtures are used. Water with complex compounds Komplemet, Good Power, Agricola.
3. Loosen and remove weeds once every 5-7 days . To prevent perspiration, the surface is covered with mulch.

The following fertilizers are used:

• humates;
• solutions of slurry and litter;
• magbor;
• saltpeter;
• vermicompost;
• bioinfusions.

Harvesting and application

The ripening of the fruits is uniform, almost all of them are the same size and have an excellent presentation.

At least 95% of the total harvest is sold, so the hybrid is beneficial for commercial purposes. The presentation is preserved regardless of the duration of transportation.

Ripe vegetables are used for preparing fresh dishes and for pickling, marinades and canning. Cucumbers can withstand any heat treatment and do not crack.

Reviews from gardeners

Summer resident Sergei praises the cucumber for its vigorous germination, large yields, and taste without bitterness. His garden bore fruit until September. An agronomist with the nickname BIZAGRO (Kherson, Ukraine) in his review positively assessed the crunchy structure of the fruit. He also pointed out the crop’s responsiveness to fertilizing and resistance to disease. Both farmers note the hybrid’s high intolerance to violations of cultivation techniques.

Cucumber Satina F1 is one of the most popular varieties among domestic gardeners. He is also held in high esteem abroad. There is evidence of the use of fast food vegetables by the McDonald's chain.