Nature has been strange in recent years, and the further it goes, the more so. Even weather forecasters cannot predict what the summer will be like. What about gardeners? What to plant now, because some vegetable crops are very sensitive to heat and do not like temperature changes, from which even greenhouses cannot protect? Fortunately, breeders have already taken care of solving this problem by creating hybrids that are resistant to adverse weather conditions.
Do you want to always be with the harvest? Choose the right varieties!
Today we'll talk about cucumbers. Of course, one must understand that their cold resistance is a rather conditional thing: this heat-loving crop has not learned to tolerate frost, because selection cannot completely change its nature. But some modern hybrids can set fruit in unfavorable conditions and stoically endure +10...+12 degrees, which is critical for cucumbers. Which? Let's get a look…
Cucumber 'Siberian bananas' F1
When do we have problems with cucumbers? In spring: it’s still cold, but you want an early harvest. In autumn: it’s already cold, the cucumber vines turn yellow, diseases begin, and you can completely forget about the greens. Summer: just cold. And it’s also damp and cloudy - what cucumbers are there... And here are these: 'Siberian bananas' F1 !
According to the manufacturer, this hybrid sets fruit even at low temperatures and insufficient light. This cucumber is parthenocarpic, salad type; greens up to 20 cm long. Bright cucumber aroma and good taste - included. Fruiting is long, so the harvest can be harvested both when it is still cold and when it is already cold. {reklama}If you need cucumbers not only for salad, but also for pickling, plant the parthenocarpic hybrid 'Kolyan' F1 - very early, cold-resistant, bearing fruit until frost. Its greens reach 8-11 cm in length and do not outgrow (another significant plus, you must agree!).
Planting rules: preparing beds, growing and planting seedlings
Hybrid Shepherd is a universal cucumber variety suitable for cultivation in open and covered soil. Bushes can be cultivated using both seedling and non-seedling methods. In addition, experts advise adhering to certain recommendations for selecting and preparing beds, growing seedlings and transplanting them to a permanent place.
Selection and preparation of beds
For growing Shepherd bushes, beds located on fertile soil fed with mineral and organic components are suitable. You can give preference to land where peppers and cabbage were previously grown. It is not advisable to use the soil on which zucchini was cultivated.
In the fall, when the harvest takes place, future beds are cleared of weeds and plowed. It is advisable to feed the beds with manure while digging. In the spring, with the arrival of warmth, it is advisable to loosen the soil using a pitchfork and prepare holes for planting.
Planting and hardening of seedlings
To grow seedlings, Shepherd seeds need to be germinated and hardened. The seeds of the cucumber variety are hardened in special solutions, or in two containers: one filled with hot water and the other with cold water. Initially, cucumber seeds are soaked for 2 minutes in hot water, and then, for the same time, in cold water. After the Shepherd seed has completely dried, the seeds are wrapped in gauze and moistened with warm water. After a few days, the seeds of the variety are suitable for planting.
It is necessary to plant the seed in small pots to a depth of 2 cm. Sprinkle the top of the holes with soil and moisten them with water at room temperature using a spray bottle. Before pecking the seeds, it is advisable to maintain the room temperature at 25-27 degrees, and after that you can lower it to 17 degrees.
How to replant
Shepherd seedlings are transplanted at the age of 20-26 days. Transplantation of bushes of the variety is possible at a soil temperature of 14 degrees and the number of 5 leaves on the sprouts of the variety. It is recommended to plant according to a 60x70 cm pattern. Cucumber seedlings should be planted with a seedling depth of 4-6 cm. It is advisable to fill the bottom of each hole with manure, and the holes themselves are sprinkled to the bottom leaf of the Shepherd seedling.
Cucumber 'Standard 2020' F1
Do you remember the times when everything was according to GOST and standard? Do you remember them with the warmest feelings, because you are tired of unpredictable diversity? Then you will probably like the hybrid 'Standard 2020' F1 - a typical, familiar cucumber with a lot of advantages.
Extremely cold-resistant (continues to bloom and set fruit even when the temperature drops to +10...+12 degrees) and early ripening (begins to bear fruit 42-45 days after germination), it continues to produce crops until the autumn frosts! This is a parthenocarpic hybrid of the bunch type, short-fruited: the greens are aligned, 8-10 cm long. It is not susceptible to root rot and diseases such as anthracnose, powdery mildew, olive spot (due to which, in fact, it maintains productivity even in the fall). Liked? Then pay attention also to the hybrid 'GOST 2020' F1 - it has similar characteristics, but begins to bear fruit a week earlier, and produces smaller greens (7-9 cm). This is the perfect pickling cucumber that remains crisp no matter what preparation method you use.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Karelian cones F1 are a parthenocarpic hybrid. It brings the first harvests after 40 days during spring rotation, and 55-60 days after planting when cultivated in winter greenhouses. Belongs to the line of mid-early crops.
The bushes are strong, tall, with moderate foliage and compact side stems.
Characteristics of fruits:
- length 10-12 cm;
- weight 90-120 g;
- diameter 2-3 cm;
- the tubercles are large;
- smooth cylindrical shape;
- the flesh is elastic and crispy;
- few seeds;
- classic taste with a slight hint of sweetness;
Greens are easily transported and stored for up to 2 weeks. Used in pickles, preserves, salads and snacks.
Cucumber SV 3506 CV F1
Yes, the new promising hybrid SV 3506 CV F1 from ("Sortsemovoshch") cannot boast of a catchy, memorable name, but for you and I it is not the name that is important, but the properties, isn't it?
And it has remarkable properties: resistant to temperature fluctuations and lack of light, cold-resistant, early ripening, with a long fruiting period; greens do not overgrow and are stored well, and the harvest can be harvested until late autumn. The hybrid is parthenocarpic, intended for glazed and film greenhouses. By the way, do not forget that heat causes cucumber lovers no less problems than cold: at high temperatures this capricious vegetable also does not want to bear fruit. Of course, if it is not a hybrid SV 4097 TS F1 from ("Sortsemovoshch") , which is characterized by increased heat resistance and excellent yield. Yes, perhaps, with such a wonderful couple, we are not afraid of any weather surprises!
Agricultural technology: rules of watering, loosening and fertilizing
The key to successful cultivation of a cucumber variety is timely watering, loosening and proper application of fertilizers. If the Shepherd fruits are not watered and fertilized, the greens of the variety will not turn out so juicy, and the yield rate will be low.
Watering
Cucumber bushes need to be watered every 3 days. During severe droughts (in the southern regions), watering is possible every day or every 2 days. All procedures are recommended to be carried out with warm water after sunset. It is necessary to water cucumber plants at the root so that the tops do not wither and attract the attention of insects.
Loosening and weeding
It is advisable to loosen the beds with Shepherd seedlings after every second watering. This procedure allows you to remove a dense layer of soil, so that the roots of plants receive the necessary amount of moisture and oxygen. It is necessary to loosen the soil with a pitchfork so as not to damage the root system of the cucumber.
Top dressing
An equally important aspect in crop care is fertilizing. Cucumber bushes require the addition of mineral and organic substances: manure, litter, superphosphate, potassium and nitrophoska. It is advisable to fertilize the soil every 2 weeks, alternately adding mineral and organic substances. Procedures should be carried out in the evening.
Cucumber 'Petersburg Express' F1
Impatient gardeners may also like the ultra-early ripening hybrid 'Petersburg Express' F1 from Biotechnika , which produces the first fruits within 38 days after germination. Moreover, he is able to tie them even at low temperatures and poor lighting. Greens are 8-10 cm long, bunch-type fruiting. The hybrid is intended for film greenhouses and open ground. In general, thanks to the work of breeders, varieties or hybrids of cucumbers can be selected to suit every taste and request.
- 'Piedmont grapes';
- 'Siberian large' F1;
- 'You'll get crunchy' F1;
- 'Tiny' F1.
Which cucumbers do you prefer? Tell us about the varieties and hybrids that have proven themselves best in your garden! Which ones do not give up despite difficult weather conditions?
Description of the variety
Karelian Plus is an early-ripening and high-yielding hybrid of cucumbers. The culture was included in Rosreestr in 2006 and is recommended for cultivation in various regions of Russia, including those with harsh climates. The plant is characterized by strong immunity and resistance to low, high temperatures, as well as temperature changes.
Karelian plus F1 – hybrids of cucumbers with a predominantly female type of flowering. Thanks to this, you can get a rich harvest. The crop brings up to 14 kg per square meter of planting.
This culture belongs to the parthenocarpic species. Consequently, the plant's productivity does not depend on insects.
The first cucumbers appear approximately 42-45 days after planting. However, this is only possible if the plant is provided with proper care.
Karelian plus F1 is characterized by increased resistance to high and low temperatures, as well as temperature changes. This allows the hybrid to be grown in various regions of Russia, including those with harsh climates.
Cucumbers have a sweet taste without any trace of bitterness. The fruits are juicy and crispy.
Karelian plus F1 is recommended for growing in greenhouses.
Fruit characteristics:
- weight of one cucumber – 90-94 g;
- color – green with stripes of medium length;
- surface – coarsely tuberous;
- shape – spindle-shaped;
- pubescence – white, dense;
- pulp – juicy, tender, elastic, crispy;
- the taste is sweet, there are no signs of bitterness.
Bush characteristics:
- plant type – indeterminate;
- branching type – medium-branched;
- Leaf color is dark green, size is large.
The fruits of the Karelian Plus F1 hybrid can be eaten fresh, used for preparing salads and canning.
Advantages of a hybrid:
- high percentage of fruiting and germination;
- can be eaten fresh and used for preservation;
- resistance to low and high temperatures, temperature changes;
- good immunity;
- good taste, including after canning;
- you can collect up to 14 kg of fruit from one square meter of planting;
- attractive appearance;
- good transportability;
- good keeping quality;
- absence of barren flowers;
- There is no dependence on insects for pollination.
Flaws:
- cannot be grown for seed collection;
- cannot be grown in open ground.
Preparing containers for seedlings and sowing seeds
You should not sow cucumber seeds immediately into large containers - too much soil may turn sour. Use low containers or seedling cassettes, plastic or peat pots, and ordinary disposable cups for sowing. Make sure there are drainage holes to drain excess water.
Please note that seedlings in individual containers will have to be watered more often than in communal containers. But young plants don’t need to be picked (cucumbers don’t really like this), and as they grow older, simply transplant them into large pots.
To sow cucumbers, you can use special soil for pumpkin crops or prepare a soil mixture yourself. To do this, mix fertile soil, rotted manure, peat and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1:1 and add 2 cups of wood ash. Don't forget to disinfect the prepared mixture.
Fill the containers with soil and water it with clean water, then start sowing.
- If you use treated hybrid seeds for sowing, plant them dry in the soil.
- If the seeds are not treated by the manufacturer, they should be disinfected by immersing them in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. Then the seeds need to be washed, wrapped in moistened gauze or placed between cotton pads and kept until the sprouts hatch. After this, they can be sown in cups or seedling containers.
The seeds are immersed in the soil to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, sprinkled, sprayed with slightly warm water and covered with glass or film until the seedlings emerge.
The ripening period for early and mid-season parthenocarpic hybrids is usually 45-50 days after emergence. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the first cucumbers in May, calculate the sowing time correctly. To do this, from the desired date of harvest, you need to count back the ripening period (it will be indicated on the package with the seeds) and the time for the sprouts to appear (4-7 days).
In the case of a specific variety or hybrid, the numbers may differ, but if you take the ripening period, for example, 49 days (7 weeks) and add a week for germination, you will get the following situation: to get a harvest of cucumbers by mid-May, you need to sow them at 20 x days of March.
