Cucumber Bogatyrskaya sila F1 will appeal to farmers, vegetable traders and ordinary summer residents. By planting just a few bushes in the garden, you can provide the whole family with tasty fruits, and if you allocate a whole bed for them, the high yield will allow you to grow herbs for sale.
| Landing location | Ripening time | Mode of application | Fruit length | Group | Fruit smoothness | Pollination method |
| Universal | Early ripening (35-45 days) | Universal | Medium - from 10 to 15 cm | Hybrid | Highly lumpy | Parthenocarpic |
Description and characteristics of the variety
Bogatyr strength F1 cucumbers were created by specialists from the Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy. This is a relatively new hybrid that is rapidly gaining popularity.
Its bushes reach two meters in length. They branch moderately and form a small number of fruiting lateral shoots. Flowering is female, flowers are self-pollinating, do not require insects.
The bunched ovary is one of the main properties of this hybrid. 6-10 fruits are formed in one node, which significantly increases the yield.
Cucumbers ripen approximately 40 days after seedling germination. They reach a length of 8-13 cm, have a cylindrical shape and a diameter of approximately 3 cm. The skin is dense, covered with frequent tubercles and whitish fluff. The pulp is juicy, elastic, aromatic, devoid of bitterness. There are few seeds inside and they are not suitable for collection for the next season.
The fruits are used for fresh consumption and for pickling, pickling, and preservation. They are also prepared fresh for the winter, stored in the freezer cut into slices.
Cucumbers that I grew in open ground
In open ground, the yield of cucumbers is, of course, lower, but they are still much tastier than greenhouse ones. Therefore, I always plant several cucumbers in open ground.
Cucumber “Children on the branch F1”
Cucumber “Children on the F1 branch”.
© ailita Mid-early bee-pollinated hybrid. It was bred quite a long time ago and is famous for its productivity and taste. I planted it in open ground on a trellis, without any shelter. It began bearing fruit approximately 45 days after germination.
I really liked the cucumbers. Their taste and aroma are wonderful. The fruits are finely tuberculate, dense, small in size, with few seeds. The cucumbers do not overgrow and do not turn yellow, they are all neat, as if chosen - even. These cucumbers are ideal for pickling and pickling. The preparations turned out to be of excellent quality, tasty, crispy and without voids.
The hybrid is productive, bunch type. 2-3 cucumbers were formed in each node. We collected the harvest for a long time, until the cold weather. Therefore, I will definitely plant these cucumbers again.
Landing
The hybrid can be planted through seedlings or directly to a permanent place. The seedling method is necessary when it is necessary to speed up the harvest, or in regions with short summers and prolonged spring colds. When planting directly into open ground, its temperature should be at least +15 degrees, and the air temperature at night should not fall below +8, as this can destroy the plants.
Manufacturers themselves treat the seeds of hybrids with growth stimulants and special antiseptics against diseases and viruses. But a short soaking in a solution of “Epin” or “Zircon” will not hurt. It is also recommended to germinate seeds sold without shells before planting. They are wrapped in damp cloth and kept for 1-2 days in a warm place.
Seedling method
For seedlings, prepare nutritious soil from equal parts of plain soil, peat, humus and sawdust or sand. The mixture is poured with boiling water to destroy bacteria, viruses and parasite larvae. You can purchase ready-made substrate for plants in the store.
It is better to take peat containers, since cucumbers have a fragile root system that can be damaged during transplantation.
1 grain is planted in each container. When they germinate, the seedlings are transferred to a well-lit windowsill. You can do without fertilizing or feed young plants once with Kemira Lux or special fertilizers for seedlings.
At the age of 30-35 days, the bushes are ready to be moved to a permanent location.
The manufacturer advises planting 1 square meter. m in the open ground there are 3-5 bushes, and in the greenhouse - 2.5 plants (5 bushes per 2 sq. m).
Seedless method
When grown immediately in a permanent place, the soil is fertilized in the spring. It is enough to add a bucket of manure and a little mineral fertilizer for each square meter. Planting is carried out after the end of return frosts. The crops are covered with film until germination, after which it is removed.
Pollination and disease resistance
The plant has the property of self-pollinating. The advantage of such plants is that if it suffers damage, self-pollination will allow it to recover faster. You also don't need to put in any extra effort to do this. Self-pollination will allow you to adapt to unfavorable environmental conditions.
The disadvantages include the different amount of harvest, compared to other years, that the plant will bring.
Cucumbers of the Bogatyrskaya Strength F1 variety have excellent resistance to many diseases and pests to which cucumbers are most often exposed. But there are also those that can cause real damage, these are:
- olive spot;
- downy mildew;
- mites and aphids.
Olive spot (cladosporiosis) most often threatens those plants that are weakened and depleted. It is a fungal disease. Covers the upper part of the fruit and gradually spreads to neighboring healthy bushes. Olive blight causes enormous damage to the plant's root system and can reduce the harvest by half. The disease manifests itself in cases when:
- there is a sharp temperature fluctuation;
- with heavy fog;
- at the end of the growing season.
Olive spot can be recognized by the characteristic brown spots on the leaves, where the center will be lighter. On older plants, the disease manifests itself in the form of dark, small water spots. Next, cracks and ulcers form, from which liquid subsequently leaks. In winter, the infection remains in the soil, and later, during the cultivation of subsequent crops, with watering and rain, it may again appear on the bushes.
Attention!
Precautionary measures against olive spot are protection against sudden changes in temperature, so it is better to grow the crop in greenhouses where temperature changes can be controlled.
During the growing season, a diseased plant can be treated with 1 percent Bordeaux mixture or cuproxate. Ordinary ash can help fight the disease. It is necessary to pollinate the infected parts of the plant.
Downy mildew (peronospora) - appears on plants at high humidity. Powdery mildew is a pathogenic fungus that is very dangerous for vegetable crops. Affects:
- whip;
- cucumber stems.
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It is manifested by the appearance of yellow spots on the leaves, and a gray-violet color can be seen on the lower parts of the leaf blades. The affected leaves dry out and fall off. If you do not remove fallen affected leaves in time and do not fertilize the soil, the disease will spread to healthy vegetable crops. This disease can be caused not only by a sharp change in temperature, but even by:
- watering with cold water;
- cold rain.
The pathogen can easily overwinter as spores in plant debris. The most dangerous thing about powdery mildew is the premature death of leaves on cucumber bushes, which consequently leads to a decrease in yield. Precautionary measures against the disease include constant monitoring of the temperature in the greenhouse. Depending on the temperature, ventilate the greenhouse in time and monitor the humidity. If necessary, reduce the amount of watering. Alternatively, after the end of the season, all infected vegetation is burned, and the place where they grew is treated with a solution of copper sulfate. It is not recommended to plant cucumbers on these sites for two years.
Mites and aphids are small pests, but when they are discovered, you must immediately begin to fight them. Aphids settle on the lower leaves and cover them almost completely. The size does not exceed 1-2 mm. The mite is much smaller in size than the aphid, only 0.3-1 mm, and it is almost impossible to detect. The only thing that gives it away is the small white web on the cucumber leaves. The color of the tick varies from white, yellow-green and orange to red. It sucks the juices out of the plant and it dies. They settle mainly on the lower leaves of the plant. If the mite has already settled on the leaves, it is almost impossible to save the plant. Such small pests can completely destroy not only the bush, but the entire crop.
Prevention measures should be carried out in the fall. Necessary:
- dig up and burn the remains of affected plants;
- spray the soil with 7% vitriol;
- dig the soil at least 30 cm deep.
In the spring, before the start of the season, dig up the soil and fill it with fertilizers.
It must be remembered that any diseases in vegetable crops are easier to prevent than to treat. After all, even the most seemingly harmless disease can cause the loss of the entire crop, and all the work on growing it will be lost.
Growing and care
Bushes require abundant watering, especially during fruit ripening. They need settled warm water a couple of degrees warmer than the soil. It is applied in the evenings or in the morning. For 1 sq. m pour 5-10 liters, and with the beginning of ripening - up to 20 liters. The frequency of watering is as the soil dries out.
When the bushes bloom, you can apply fertilizer.
Bundle hybrids require intensive feeding, since the formation of a bountiful harvest requires a lot of nutrients.
They are fertilized with complex mineral preparations (15 g of superphosphate, potassium nitrate and urea per 1 square meter of land), as well as natural remedies. A glass of manure or chicken droppings is dissolved in a bucket of water. The resulting mixture is carefully poured under the bushes. Until the fruits begin to ripen, the plants are sprayed leaf by leaf with a solution of 30 g of urea per bucket of water.
As they grow, the bushes are tied to supports and moderately planted.
Properties of the variety
Cucumber f1 Bogatyrskaya sila is an early ripening parthenocarpic crop in the form. Heroic strength is characterized by the flowering of the female type. Such cucumbers can be planted in greenhouses and open ground. Since the gherkin bunch hybrid is characterized by adaptability to new soil in a fairly short period of time, seedlings should be transplanted after the end of frost - in April.
A distinctive feature of the f1 hybrid is its high yield. About 20 kg of fruit can be collected from one bush. Also a characteristic feature can be called a long growing season, because the plant continues to bear fruit until the onset of autumn. Bunch cucumbers require constant harvesting and regular processing.
Again, one determining factor of the variety should be noted the growth of the vines, which is limited, due to which the nutrition of the greens is not taken away.
Fetal characteristics
The main characteristic of the fruit is its regular cylindrical shape. Cucumbers are very similar to each other and have the same size; gardeners especially like their appearance. The fruits are dark green in color and have a pleasant aroma. When cut you can see:
- dense pulp;
- a small number of small seeds.
Since cucumbers are very juicy and the dark green skin is very dense, the variety is suitable for long-term pickling for the winter. Raw gherkins taste no less pleasant than canned ones. They do not have the bitterness characteristic of many varieties of cucumbers.
Zelentsy "Bogatyr Power" have a self-regulatory function. When they reach a length of 15 cm, their growth stops. When harvesting, it is very pleasing to the eye, as they all look very neat and beautiful. For this feature, gardeners often buy this variety compared to others.
Due to the abundant flowering of the bush, 5-8 fruits can form on each bush. The weight of each cucumber is between 100-150 grams. The variety is early ripening, so after 35-40 days you can enjoy the first harvest. Cucumbers are well stored and can withstand transportation. They can retain their marketable appearance and taste for up to 14 days after being cut from the bush.
Caring for growing bushes
Bogatyrskaya vigor is demanding when it comes to watering; for this variety, the devil must be regular and timely. The bushes of the plant need constant trimming of excess lashes. The productivity of the plant depends on the quality of care.
The rapid formation of the stem is facilitated by the application, which makes it possible to achieve the appearance of ovaries after 2 weeks after the completion of planting the seedlings. When planting in open ground, it is necessary to cover the seedlings with film, this will allow the seedlings to multiply faster and avoid damage from temperature changes. When planting bunched cucumbers, you need to choose a site in the shade, trying to avoid windy areas on the ground.
Cucumbers require regular feeding. Following the layer system, it is recommended to irrigate the soil and the main stem twice a week. There is nothing you can do to stop irrigation work during heavy rains. Watering the soil should alternate with fertilizing it. Fertilizers of nitrogen origin and mineral complexes are used to loosen the bush, mainly the green part.
(that is) as soon as the greens appear, it is necessary to proceed to harvesting every unsatisfactory day. Otherwise, there is a risk of fruit overripening, which, in turn, can prevent the formation of new ovaries. The lashes should be pruned every six months in cases of damage or disease in the bush.
Plants are fertilized every 5 days. For this purpose, nitrogen, organic or complex fertilizers are used. The number of fruits obtained directly depends on the feeding.
Watering the bushes is carried out once a week. To do this, use warm water. If the weather is rainy, you can reduce the frequency of watering, but if it is hot or dry, the plants need to be watered every day. Such an amount of water is poured onto the bush so that the ground is well moistened, but a puddle does not form under the plant. Do not allow moisture to get on the leaves, otherwise they will get burned.
It is recommended to loosen the soil 2 times a week. Soil ventilation allows you to accelerate the growth of the hybrid. At the same time, soil aeration destroys pests that settle on plant roots. Weeding can help get rid of some fungal and bacterial infections. This procedure destroys parasites that settle on weeds and then move on to cultivated vegetables.
To aerate the soil and eliminate root parasites, it is recommended to mulch the soil in the beds. To prevent various diseases, it is useful to spray the bushes with medicinal preparations, for example Fitosporin or similar agents.
The farmer must monitor the appearance of garden pests on his site. Insects such as aphids and mites can damage the hybrid. To get rid of them, it is recommended to use drugs such as Inta-Vir or Metaldehyde. To combat insects, you can also use folk remedies, for example, slaked lime, ash flour. If slugs appear on the site, then wood ash should be introduced under the roots of the hybrid.
Description of fruits
The variety is characterized by abundant flowering, which allows the formation of at least 6 fruits per vine.
The fruits have the following features:
- shape – oblong oval;
- permissible length - up to 14 cm, average diameter - 3 cm;
- dense core;
- juiciness;
- average degree of pubescence of greens;
- small number of seeds;
- thick peel;
- good tolerance to transportation, incl. – long-term.
In addition, the fruits have good pickling qualities. Gherkins can be eaten raw, and pickles for the winter are also prepared from them. Cucumbers of this variety are able to maintain their presentation for 14 days.
Germinating seeds and obtaining seedlings
Planting material is treated in aloe juice and then stimulated with a honey solution. You can germinate the seeds on damp cotton cloth. After the roots appear, the seed fund is distributed into pre-prepared pots, which are filled with light soil. After the sprouts appear, they are watered once every 4-5 days and fed with organic fertilizers. Bunch varieties need to be fed constantly. When the plants reach a height of 10 cm, they can be transplanted to a permanent location.
First, the beds are prepared. The earth is loosened and disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate. Complex mineral fertilizers are added to the soil (1 tbsp for each bush). Along with them, wood ash is introduced into the soil. For every 1 sq. m. beds plant no more than 3 bushes.
If the crop is grown in open ground, then after planting the seedlings before the first flowers appear, it is recommended to cover the bushes with a film coating. To plant the variety, choose places where there is no wind.
Pests and possible diseases
The cultivar is resistant to the vast majority of diseases to which cucumbers are susceptible.
Possible threats include the danger of olive spot in cases of weakened and depleted bushes. In this case, the plant is damaged in the upper part, followed by a transition to healthy areas. As a result, the yield may be reduced by half. Less commonly, a disease such as downy mildew may occur. Plants planted in unsuitable, pre-fertilized quicksand are at risk. The lashes and stem are affected.
Mites and aphids can be unlucky for the variety. This can be avoided by special means that strengthen the root system, and again by insecticides.
Parthenocarpic cucumbers are an excellent choice for planting in your garden. Without requiring special care, they consistently bear large and tasty fruits. However, the variety needs timely watering and fertilization. And if the plant weakens, it becomes susceptible to certain diseases and susceptible to pest attacks.
Fetal characteristics
The main characteristic of the fruit is its regular cylindrical shape. Cucumbers are very similar to each other and have the same size; gardeners especially like their appearance. The fruits are dark green in color and have a pleasant aroma. When cut you can see:
- dense pulp;
- a small number of small seeds.
Zelentsy "Bogatyr Power" have a self-regulatory function. When they reach a length of 15 cm, their growth stops. When harvesting, it is very pleasing to the eye, as they all look very neat and beautiful. For this feature, gardeners often buy this variety compared to others.
Due to the abundant flowering of the bush, 5-8 fruits can form on each bush. The weight of each cucumber is between 100-150 grams. The variety is early ripening, so after 35-40 days you can enjoy the first harvest. Cucumbers are well stored and can withstand transportation. They can retain their marketable appearance and taste for up to 14 days after being cut from the bush.
Description of the hybrid
The “heroic strength” cucumber appeared on the market a long time ago, but in the short period of its existence it managed to become popular among summer residents. The variety has a bunch type of fruiting. The plant is characterized by abundant bunched ovaries, each of which has six to ten fruits. The duration of the growing season is until the onset of cold weather, and in regions where the climate is already cool, fruiting ends at the end of August. In the southern regions, the variety bears fruit until September.
The unique ability of the plant to produce fruit using the bunch method allows you to increase productivity and makes the “heroic strength” cucumber very popular not only among gardeners, but also among farmers.
Description of the hybrid
The “heroic strength” cucumber appeared on the market a long time ago, but in the short period of its existence it managed to become popular among summer residents. The variety has a bunch type of fruiting. The plant is characterized by abundant bunched ovaries, each of which has six to ten fruits. The duration of the growing season is until the onset of cold weather, and in regions where the climate is already cool, fruiting ends at the end of August. In the southern regions, the variety bears fruit until September.
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The unique ability of the plant to produce fruit using the bunch method allows you to increase productivity and makes the “heroic strength” cucumber very popular not only among gardeners, but also among farmers.
