Cucumber Metelitsa F1: description of the variety, reviews and photos of those who grew the variety

Main characteristics of the variety

Cucumber Metelitsa f1 is a universally usable variety, oriented for cultivation in closed ground, unlike hybrids such as Domovenok f1. The main features of this plant:

The bush of the variety is semi-indeterminate, with moderate branching and shortened lateral shoots, medium leafy.
The leaf is large, carved, in the shape of a polygon, rich green in color with white pubescence.
The cucumber is small, gherkin-shaped, in the shape of a neat cylinder, length – 8-10 cm, weight – 70-75 kg, diameter – 3 cm.
The skin is thin, but strong, highly lumpy, the color is dark green with short light stripes.

The pulp is dense, but juicy, with a pronounced crunch, sweet and sour, without bitterness. The cucumber yield is quite good - 14-15 kg/m². This hybrid has a strong need for feeding - the lack of nutrients causes the taste of the greens to deteriorate greatly.

Description of the Metelitsa tomato

The Metelitsa tomato variety is a hybrid variety of the plant. At the same time, it does not have hybrids of the same name of the F1 type. The plant is a low bush (its height ranges from 45 to 70 cm) of a determinate type.

The dark green central stem is not too thick, however, it is strong enough for the formation of the first ovaries. However, the strength of the stem is not enough to form a standard bush. In addition, as the fruits ripen, it is advisable to tie the stems and branches to supports.

The leaves of the Metelitsa tomato variety have a green or dark green tint, their shape is elongated, the size of the leaves is medium, and there is practically no serration at the edges.

Attention! A characteristic feature of this variety is the formation of simple “brush” type inflorescences after 7, less often 8 leaves, followed by their formation through one leaf.

In terms of ripening time, the plant is classified as mid-early; fruits reach full ripeness 105-110 days after planting. Fruiting of tomatoes occurs continuously and lasts until the cold weather.

According to reviews from gardeners, the yield of the Metelitsa tomato is high, a photo of the tomato is given below:

Description of fruits

The fruits of the Metelitsa tomato have a flat-round shape, the ratio of height to diameter of the fruit is approximately 2/3. The ribbing of the fruit is weak, pronounced closer to the stalk.

Unripe fruits are green in color; when technically ripe, they become bright red. The weight of the fruit is from 60 to 100 g, in rare cases specimens up to 200 g can be found. The number of seeds in the fruit is small, they are located in 3-4 seed chambers.

The pulp is juicy and fleshy, with a slight sourness. The skin of tomatoes is strong and smooth, which allows them to be stored for a long time and can be transported by various types of transport without any problems. Approximately 97% of the fruits retain their commercial qualities.

Important! This figure is a kind of record among tomatoes, which classifies the Metelitsa variety as one that is recommended for commercial cultivation.

The shelf life of collected fruits is very long and reaches 3-4 months (of course, subject to all conditions), that is, tomatoes collected at the end of the season are quite capable of “surviving” until the end of the year.

The fruits have universal use - they are consumed raw and processed. They are used in salads, first and second courses, for making sauces, and are suitable for canning and pickling.

Landing rules

The area for Metelitsa f1 can be medium in area; it is certainly well lit and inaccessible to drafts. The greenhouse for the variety should be frequently ventilated - the cucumber does not like stuffy spaces. The walls of the greenhouse must be treated with a formaldehyde solution at least once every two weeks.

It is best to cultivate such a cucumber in chernozem, or medium loamy soil.

Soil preparation

The soil for the variety begins to be prepared in September, after the harvest. The soil under the cucumber is dug up to the length of a shovel, disinfected with Fitoverm solution and fertilized with compost or mullein. With the onset of spring, 4-5 days before the start of planting Metelitsa, the second stage of preparation begins. The area for cucumber is easily loosened, heated with boiling water and weeded, selecting the roots of weeds and insects that have overwintered in the soil and fed with wood ash.

Germination of seedlings

Metelitsa f1 seeds begin to be planted for seedlings early - in the first half of April. The variety material is added to peat pots - to a depth of 1.5 cm, 2-3 seeds in each. The soil mixture for cucumbers should include sand, turf, humus and chicken droppings. The temperature before germination is around 26°, after which it drops to 23°.

Water the Metelitsa variety sprouts daily, at sunset, making sure that the soil under the bushes does not dry out.

Planting sprouts

Metelitsa f1 seedlings begin to be transferred to the ground in the first half of May, if the main spring frosts have already passed. For planting the variety, choose a cloudy, but fairly warm and windless day. Cucumbers are planted at a frequency of 3 bushes per 1 m². The optimal distance between bushes is 30-35 cm, the required row spacing for Metelitsa cucumber is 60 cm.

The bushes of this variety rarely grow, so there is no need to thin them. Immediately after planting, the sprouts are watered abundantly and hilled up to the top leaf.

Cultivation care

Cucumbers respond positively to daily watering with warm water. The event takes place in the evening. To maintain soil moisture and distribute water evenly, mulch with fiber. Organic materials (straw, hay, leaves) are used as mulch.

To protect against biological pests and ensure access of oxygen to the roots, the soil is loosened and the plants are hilled.

To avoid damage to healthy plants, preventive treatment is carried out with special preparations before the formation of the ovary. Folk remedies can be used at any stage of plant development.

Features of agricultural technology

Caring for Metelitsa f1 bushes is not too difficult. The cucumber in question loves water and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. Plantings are hilled 2-3 times per season, a little more often in cold spring. Loosen the soil around the variety 2 times a week - water should not stagnate at the roots. Forming Metelitsa f1 bushes will not be difficult - just tie the central stem to a vertical trellis and pin the top of the bush at a level of 1-1.2 m.

Watering

For good, rapid growth, the Metelitsa hybrid is recommended to be watered daily in warm weather, and every other day in cool climates. The daily fluid requirement for one bush is 5-6 liters. Water Metelitsa f1 bushes late in the evening, strictly at the root, without touching the foliage. The water for cucumber should be well heated - up to 24°-25° and left in the sun for at least 20 minutes. Cold watering can provoke the development of fungal diseases on plantings of the variety.

Fertilizer application

High-quality, highly nutritious fertilizers are the basis for a high-quality harvest of Metelitsa f1. Bushes need fertilizer 4-5 times per season. Scheme for applying fertilizing varieties:

The seedlings are fertilized for the first time a week before transferring them to the ground - using wood ash or chicken droppings.
The second time the cucumber is fed 3-4 days after transplantation - nitroammiaphosphate, or humus.
The third and fourth fertilizer is applied to the Metelitsa variety during the flowering period - at the beginning and at the end - ammonium nitrate, or potassium salt.
The last feeding is reserved for the beginning of fruiting - rotted sawdust or superphosphate is used.

Fertilizers are applied to the cucumber in liquid form - at the root, before watering. Mulching between rows with hay and compost, pine needles, or potato tops will help enhance the effect.

Cultivation care

To protect against biological pests and ensure access of oxygen to the roots, the soil is loosened and the plants are hilled. Adult crops require the application of mineral and organic fertilizers. During the season, fertilizing is applied 5-6 times.

To avoid damage to healthy plants, preventive treatment is carried out with special preparations before the formation of the ovary. Folk remedies can be used at any stage of plant development.

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Diseases and parasites

Metelitsa f1 is a variety characterized by complex, well-developed immunity. This cucumber is not afraid of either downy or true powdery mildew. At the same time, hybrid plants can be seriously damaged by attacks from harmful insects, or become infected with white rot (primarily in greenhouse conditions).

White rot

The disease develops on the bushes of the variety under conditions of frequent temperature changes. Characteristic signs of rot on the Metelitsa plant: white putrid coating, unpleasant odor, softening of tissues. The affected cucumber is treated by spraying with fungicides containing copper: Fundazol, or Topaz. Heavily infected bushes are removed, individual branches are pruned, and the sections are dusted with manganese-chalk solution.

Tobacco thrips

Small oblong beetles colonize cucumbers when weeding is not clean enough and temperatures are high. They eat leaves and suck the juice of Metelitsa f1. The main sign of the appearance of thrips on a variety is yellow spots and black dots on the leaves. You can get rid of the pest by spraying the cucumber with an infusion of onion peels, celandine, or chamomile. Prevention is done by planting marigold, mint, or lavender varieties around the bushes.

Whitefly

A small white butterfly is a frequent “guest” in greenhouses where cucumbers grow. The appearance of the pest can be determined by a whitish coating and curling of the leaves. Blizzard is treated against the dominance of these parasites by treating with a solution of vinegar essence or grated tar soap. In large areas with the variety, the natural enemy of the whitefly, encarsia, is planted. Infection is prevented by periodically (3 times per season) spraying Metelitsa with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Reviews

Nadia
Before purchasing new seeds for the garden, I always try to read reviews. The hybrid "Metelitsa f1" attracted me, first of all, with its unpretentiousness and precocity. I love it when cucumbers can be picked at the beginning of summer. Previously, I encountered such a problem as downy mildew. It is very difficult to overcome this disease. But with this variety you don’t have to worry - it never gets sick at all.

Boris
Of all the cucumbers that I grew in the greenhouse, this one begins to bear fruit earlier than the others. There is no bitterness in the fruits even when I water the plants irregularly. To prevent pests from spoiling the bushes, I treat them with garlic infusion. Laundry soap works well against aphids. I try not to use chemicals so as not to harm the health of my household.

This first generation hybrid is distinguished by its early maturity. It is not susceptible to many adverse environmental factors. Proper care is the key to long and friendly fruiting. Beautiful cucumbers have a pleasant taste, both fresh and as preparations for the winter.

Harvesting and storage

The harvest of the Metelitsa f1 variety ripens in the first half of June. The cucumbers ripen quickly and quickly; you need to pick them every day so that the cucumber does not overgrow and begin to turn yellow and give off acid. Blizzard f1 is cut late in the evening, when the sun is no longer active. It is best to do this 15 minutes after watering. The cucumber is carefully separated from the branch with pruning shears, along with 1/3 of the stalk.

Metelitsa is stored well - about 7-9 days. In order for the greens to retain their freshness, taste and characteristic aroma longer, they are wrapped in a plastic bag immediately from the garden and placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator, trying to leave enough free space between the vegetables.

Hybrid variety of cucumbers “Metelitsa f1”: recommendations for cultivation and care

Hybrid "Metelitsa f1" meets all the requirements of Russian gardeners. It is resistant to diseases and pests. Not afraid of excessive soil moisture. The variety does not create difficulties when planting and growing. This cucumber will appeal to those who are not ready to wait a long time for the fruit to ripen. Already from the description it is clear that early ripening is its main advantage over similar varieties.

General information about the variety

This variety was developed domestically. The plant belongs to the parthenocarpic type. The reproduction process in such crops occurs without pollination by insects. The variety can be grown in greenhouses and open ground. Suitable for cultivation in most regions of Russia. The growth of side shoots on bushes is limited, so there is no need to pinch them. This makes maintenance easier and saves time.

There are two ways to grow this cucumber. For regions with a cool climate, seedlings are more suitable, because... there is a risk that the seeds will not germinate. Yes, and you can get the harvest much faster this way. In a more southern climate, there is no need to pre-prepare seedlings.

Characteristics of the bush and fruit

Flowering type: female. The ovaries on the bushes appear in bunches; 3-4 fruits can form in one node. Up to 15 greens can ripen in the beds at the same time. "Metelitsa f1" is characterized by early ripening of cucumbers. The first harvest can already be harvested after just 36 days from the appearance of the first shoots. The growth and branching of the bushes is moderate.

Pests

Hilling up saves you from pest attacks. Whiteflies, aphids, and spider mites can harm the plant. If there are pests in your garden beds, they need to be removed immediately, otherwise the damage will only increase. Whitefly - these tiny pale pests suck the sap from plants and spread diseases.

A good home remedy for whiteflies on plants is homemade garlic spray. Garlic can be particularly pungent in flavor, so it is not recommended for use in greenhouses. Soapy water will also get rid of insects. Spray the underside of the leaves with a soap solution and repeat the procedure every 3 days for 2-4 weeks.