Cucumbers Express F1: characteristics and rules for growing the variety

Description of cucumbers Express

Cucumber Express f1 is a universal parthenocarpic variety that takes root equally well in a greenhouse and in open ground. Main properties of the plant:

1. The bush is tall, spreading, highly branched, well leafy.
2. The leaf of the variety is medium-sized, dark green, heart-shaped.
3. Cucumber - gherkin, in the shape of a leveled cylinder, length - 11 - 12 cm, weight - 100 - 115 g.
4. The skin of the variety is bright green, highly lumpy, spiky, thin, with sparse white pubescence.

The pulp is sweetish-sour, juicy, crispy, without bitterness. Express is great for fresh salads and for pickling or marinating. The yield of this hybrid is not too high - only 10 - 11 kg/m², in contrast to varieties such as Temp (about 20 kg/m²).

Description and main characteristics of the hybrid Siberian Express F1

The parthenocarpic hybrid is represented by the well-known one and is one of the new products on the market. But, despite the fact that it appeared in the catalog of the State Register of the Russian Federation only in 2022, gardeners from various regions of the country know about the fruitful Siberian Express. Recommendations for cultivation - all regions of Russia, but especially suitable for areas of risky agriculture for cultivation under temporary film structures.

The bushes are powerful and develop like indeterminate plants (without limiting the length of the main stem). Branching is average, female flowering dominates. Up to 9-11 ovaries are formed in the sinuses, but only if comfortable conditions for growth are created. The leaves are dark green in color, large, with slight waviness on the surface and border.

On a note! When growing, special attention must be paid to the formation of the bush and the removal of side shoots.

Cucumbers are 10-13 cm long, dark green in color. There are small blurry spots and stripes on the surface. The tubercles are frequent, with white spines. Weight does not exceed 120 g. The pulp is crunchy, juicy and slightly sweet. The taste is pleasant, you can feel the traditional cucumber aroma.

Zelentsy are universally used: suitable for canning, good in marinades, and pickling. Express cucumbers are delicious in salads and sliced. After collection, greens are stored for up to 8-12 days without loss of presentation and taste characteristics. They do not lose their marketable properties during transportation, for which they are valued by farmers who grow products for sale. On average, 6-8 kg of fruits are collected from a bush.

Landing Features

Express f1 takes root well in many types of soil, but the best yields are obtained in black soil and sandstone. This cucumber is very light-loving and will not grow in a shaded corner.

It is best to prepare for the variety a spacious area that is open on at least two or three sides on a plain or hill.

Site preparation

The cucumber in question loves well-loosened, crumbly soil with normal acidity. In September, the soil under Express f1 is disinfected with Trichodermin, dug up, completely replacing the top layer of 30 - 40 cm, and fertilized with wood ash or coal.

In the spring, 4 - 5 days before the start of planting, the area for the variety is shallowly loosened (15 - 20 cm), large clods of earth are broken up and fed with a urea solution.

Germination of seeds

Express seeds begin to be added to the soil in mid-April. The cucumber is planted in peat pots 20 - 25 cm in diameter, 1 per container, deepening the seeds by 1.8 - 2 cm. Before planting, the seed material of the variety is soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Express f1 plantings are watered every day in the evenings, after every second watering the soil under the cucumber is loosened. The optimal temperature before germination is 26°, after 22° - 23°.

Planting seedlings

This variety is transferred to the ground in the second half of May, when spring frosts have passed. Each bush should have 4 leaves before transplanting. Express f1 is planted on a cloudy, but certainly windless day. The bushes of the variety are buried by 4 - 5 cm, sprinkled with earth after planting to the top leaf. The row spacing for this cucumber is 70 - 75 cm, the distance between bushes is 45 - 50 cm. No more than 3 of these long-climbing plants can be planted per 1 m².

Features of agricultural technology of hybrid crops

Resistance to low temperatures allows you to sow seeds for seedlings at the end of March. When sowing directly into the ground, begin work at the end of May. Wait until the soil warms up and the threat of return frosts passes. Sow the cucumber according to the 15x60 cm pattern. For the first time, cover the bed with film. After germination, thin out the seedlings.

Advice. Optimal location of cucumber on the site: 2-3 plants per 1 sq. m.

Care

Express f1 requires a careful approach to bush formation and fertilizing. The cucumber needs everything else in the same way as most other representatives of this culture.

Watering

The described variety is watered in good weather once every 3 days, in the dry season - every other day. In this case, you need to carefully monitor the water temperature - cucumber requires warm watering - about 24° - 25°. When adding cold liquid, Express becomes more vulnerable to fungi and viruses. It is recommended to water the cucumber with settled water using the drip method, making sure that the water drains easily and does not leave a hard crust around the plants.

Top dressing

Fertilize Express f1 every 10-12 days, 3 times per season. Recommended feeding regime for the variety:

1. The first time the cucumber is fed 8 - 9 days after planting in the ground - superphosphate, or ammonium nitrate.
2. The second fertilizer - at the beginning of flowering - wood ash or potassium salt.
3. The last feeding is at the beginning of fruiting - chicken manure, or nitrophoska.

To protect the cucumber from parasites and additionally saturate the soil with nutrients, it is worth mulching the rows of Express f1 with onion peels or field grass hay.

Bush formation

Plants Express requires strict control over the growth of bushes, as this variety is characterized by long, spreading vines and tall growth. Bushes at a height of 15 cm are tied to vertical trellises or mesh. In open ground, the cucumber can spread horizontally, but in the greenhouse the branches should not touch the ground. When they reach 1.2 - 1.3 m, their tops are pinched. The lateral branches of the third and fourth order are removed, the first and second are pinched at a length of 20 - 25 cm.

Do you think there can never be too many cucumbers? Then you didn't grow superbunch hybrids

Super-yielding, self-pollinating, resistant to specific diseases - not so long ago, summer residents could only dream of such cucumbers in their beds. And today anyone can purchase unique super-beam hybrids that meet all the requirements.

Super bunch hybrids will not leave you without cucumbers

But how to choose a suitable hybrid, what to look for? After all, everyone’s growing conditions are different, but everyone loves cucumbers - both those who are bothered by the heat and dryness in the summer, and those who, due to the cool climate, manage to get a harvest of greens only in protected ground. So that you can form your own opinion about unique collectible hybrids, we list the characteristics that you should pay attention to when choosing your dream cucumber.

Self-regulating branching is something new!

And right away, let's figure out what the term self-regulating type of branching means. This implies that while the cucumbers are actively forming on the main stem, the side shoots are practically not growing. Isn't this good luck for a gardener! But branching is slowed down only as long as fruiting occurs on the main stem. As soon as the central shoot weakens (when most of the harvest has been harvested), the lateral shoots take over: they actively begin to grow and quickly begin to bear fruit. Ovaries are formed only at the nodes of young shoots, so the bush will bear fruit as long as it branches well. This is an ideal option for weekend gardeners: the hybrid requires virtually no shaping. You can get by with pinching the side shoots once a week - on weekends, and not be afraid that on your next visit you will find impenetrable cucumber thickets in the garden. Below we offer a selection of hybrids that are characterized by such a feature as self-regulating branching.

'The envy of everyone is F1'

This is a super bunchy cucumber that produces excellent gherkins. The hybrid is parthenocarpic - that is, it can be safely grown indoors. Take a look at the photo below - what results it shows in the greenhouse! You can also plant it on a windowsill in an apartment, since the hybrid bears fruit well in low light conditions.

Cucumber 'Envy of everyone F1'

With the cucumber 'Everyone's envy F1' you will have a significant harvest until late autumn - in each node it produces 3-6 (or more) ovaries, which continue to form until frost. Zelentsy turn out to be elastic, without voids, which is why they are so good for pickling. But even in fresh form there is no shame in putting them on the table - appetizing, smooth, crispy. The hybrid is resistant to diseases (powdery mildew, common cucumber mosaic virus, olive spot), tolerant to root rot and downy mildew.

'RMT F1'

Another super-tufted parthenocarpic hybrid that does not require insect pollination. It thrives in a greenhouse and quickly begins to bear fruit. By growing this early hybrid, you will forget about buying the first cucumbers on the market, where the quality of products at this time often leaves much to be desired, and prices are prohibitively high.

Cucumber 'RMT F1' - a good choice for a gardener

The friendly harvest of greens will impress you - not one or two lonely cucumbers grow on the vine, but dozens of green beauties. One of the important characteristics of a hybrid is heat resistance: even a hot summer will not prevent you from reaping a rich harvest. The cucumbers are fragrant, very beautiful: 11-13 cm, pimply, bright green, with white spines.

'Siberian Garland F1'

This early ripening parthenocarpic hybrid amazes even seasoned breeders - 45 days pass from germination to fruiting. It also consistently bears fruit in the most extreme conditions, is incredibly productive, and resistant to most species diseases (cucumber mosaic virus, true and downy mildew, olive blight).

Cucumber 'Siberian Garland F1' The taste of greens is impeccable: the incredibly sweet flesh is devoid of even a hint of bitterness, it is tender and juicy. Cucumbers are ideal for preparations - they retain their elasticity, do not form voids, and when pickled and pickled, acquire an appetizing crunch.

'MELS F1'

And if you already thought that there couldn’t be a better cucumber than ‘Siberian Garland F1’, you were wrong. In terms of unique qualities, it was surpassed by the hybrid 'MELS F1'. Firstly, it is super-yielding - up to 400 (!) fruits can be harvested from one plant per season. Secondly, it is ultra-early. And the prefix “ultra” is not given here for the sake of words. Just 35 days after sowing, the bush will be strewn with bouquets (5-7 ovaries in each) of excellent cucumbers.

Cucumber 'MELS F1'

It is advisable to harvest daily: the abundance of green plants greatly burdens the shoots and inhibits further formation of ovaries. An amazing feature of the hybrid that is worth paying special attention to: even if you were unable to organize proper care, 'MELS F1' will not repay you with bitter or hollow fruits, the taste of the cucumbers will remain impeccable, although there will be fewer of them. To see all the power that this hybrid is capable of, create favorable conditions for growth and development - it’s not difficult!

'General F1'

This is perhaps the most highly productive gherkin hybrid in our collection - it forms 10-12 ovaries in each node. Moreover, he is precocious. Suitable for growing both in open and protected ground.

'General F1' is ideal for canning

Powerful, vigorous bushes delight with good branching. The cucumbers are like something out of a picture: neat (10-12 cm), with pimply green sides. Good in fresh slices and salads - juicy, aromatic, sweet. They won’t let you down even in pickled or pickled form - crispy, strong, without voids. The hybrid will provide a stable harvest even in an unsuccessful wet or cold summer. Shade-tolerant, actively bears fruit until late autumn. With enviable ease it adapts to the coming cold nights - the 'General F1' is protected at the genetic level from most species-specific diseases.

Slow growth of gherkins and pickles

For reference: pickles are cucumbers 3-5 cm long, and gherkins - 5-7 cm, in extreme cases up to 9 cm. In order to consistently collect pickles from the garden, you need to regularly visit the dacha, since greens even from the best hybrid eventually outgrow. You missed the moment, and now in front of you, instead of charming crispy babies, there are plump green boars. But it was like that before! Now it is not necessary to harvest every day, since there are hybrids in which the growth of greens is slowed down. Coming to the greenhouse once a week, each time you will find a consistently rich harvest of pickles and gherkins, no overgrowth! Therefore, we recommend that all summer residents who want to get a consistently successful harvest of small cucumbers choose hybrids that have slow growth.

'Millionaire F1'

Such unique hybrids include 'Millionaire F1'. What else good can you say about him? Start bending your fingers... Firstly, it is early ripening - we think there is no need to explain what this means. Secondly, it is super-beamy - that is, you are guaranteed a rich harvest. Thirdly, with limited branching - that is, it practically does not require shaping. Fourthly, high-yielding - the yield of pickles or gherkins is uniform, each node has 9-10 ovaries, and the greens are poured sequentially.

Cucumber 'Millionaire F1'

Fifthly, 'Millionaire F1' is practically not afraid of diseases - it is resistant to the common cucumber mosaic virus and olive spot virus, and tolerant to powdery mildew (including downy mildew). It is also worth adding that the cucumbers themselves are surprisingly good: strong, small (8-12 cm), with classic large tubercles and white spines. Fresh ones will delight you with a bright cucumber aroma and sweet pulp, while canned ones will delight you with excellent taste, appetizing crunch and the absence of voids.

Is active branching a plus or a minus?

Undoubtedly, it is a plus if bundle hybrids have this quality. They form small bunches of ovaries at each node - up to 3 pieces, but this does not mean that the cucumbers on the bush can be counted on one hand. The plants turn out to be powerful, with a developed root system and quickly growing side shoots, so there are always a lot of greens on the bush. Such hybrids will appeal to gardeners who permanently live in their country houses, as they will be able to pick fresh cucumbers almost every day.

Bundle hybrids have several ovaries in one node

The breeders also did a great job and “programmed” the hybrids of this series for incredible resistance to specific diseases and high cold resistance.

'Devotion F1'

This is a mid-early hybrid with a female flowering type, one of the best representatives of the series of bunch hybrids. It is suitable for growing in open and protected ground.

'Devotion F1' will bear fruit until late autumn

The hybrid will appeal to those who want to receive cucumbers until the very last moment. “The fields are already compressed and the groves are bare. ", and 'Devotion F1' keeps giving out new and new portions of greenies. And cold August nights with fog and dew, which send many hybrids to a well-deserved rest, are not a hindrance to him! And this is possible thanks to the work of geneticists who have equipped the hybrid with resistance to typical autumn diseases - powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic, as well as olive spot.

Super bunched hybrids with weak branching

Another type of super-beam hybrids. There are a lot of ovaries in a bundle - in one node there are up to 10-12 pieces! An ideal option for those who are comfortable getting a bountiful harvest in a short time: the mass yield of fruits lasts 30-40 days. The secret of the record speed is simple: at the time when the central vine gives up the bulk of the harvest, the side shoots quickly grow - they are short, so they begin to bear fruit as quickly as possible. It is also necessary to add that such hybrids require almost no shaping.

Cucumber 'Loyalty F1'

Here is a bright representative of super-bundle hybrids with weak branching. It is capable of winning your heart forever in one season - few gardeners can resist a harvest of 400 cucumbers from one bush!

Cucumber 'Loyalty F1'

The first harvest can be harvested within 35-37 days after sowing. The hybrid is cold-resistant - even under unfavorable conditions it will be able to provide its owners with small, neat cucumbers (10-12 cm), and under favorable conditions it will amaze with such an abundance of fruits from one bush that you will grow 'Loyalty F1' again and again. Beautiful sweet pimply greens will go both on the table and in winter preparations.

Canned cucumbers of this hybrid are incredibly beautiful and tasty

It makes no sense to deny the unique qualities of modern superbeam hybrids; they are obvious:

• The yield of one superbunch hybrid is equal in volume to the yield of 10 conventional varieties or hybrids. As a result, you save space in the beds (1 bush or 10 - the difference is significant, right?);
• much less effort and time is spent on care;
• they are practically immune to specific diseases - you get a real opportunity to grow a rich harvest of cucumbers without a single treatment!

And these are not all the advantages of super-beam hybrids; we have mentioned only the main ones! To fully appreciate them, you need to see with your own eyes the lush bouquets of cucumber ovaries, experience genuine delight, tirelessly collecting tens of kilograms of greens from one bush. Try growing a superbunch hybrid at least once, and you will sow it again and again.

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Diseases and parasites

This cucumber is known for its strong, developed immunity. Express f1 is highly resistant to powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic and olive spot. In this case, the variety may be subject to infection with downy mildew and attacks by ants (mainly in open ground).

Downy mildew

Downy mildew infects cucumbers in a stuffy greenhouse or in high humidity. You can recognize the onset of the disease by the yellowish coating that covers the leaves of the variety in flakes. As soon as marks appear on the branches of Express f1, the beds are treated with Planriz, Strobi, or Trichodermin. The affected shoots are removed, and the sections are powdered with ash-coal or tobacco powder.

Ants

These insects settle in poorly weeded and heavily thickened beds Express f1. They eat young stems and drink the juice of the leaves. To rid a cucumber of parasites, you must first remove and burn the ant nest. Then the soil in the beds is treated with a solution of soda and linseed oil, and the bushes of the variety themselves are sprayed with Muratox, Bazudin, or Thunder.

Advantages and disadvantages

Breeders, offering a new hybrid, relied on early fruiting and bunching of the cucumber. Among the advantages of the Siberian Express F1:

• high yield rates;
• excellent taste;
• early delivery of the first batches of fruits;
• parthenocarpy;
• resistance to major fungal infections (downy and powdery mildew, olive spot);
• sprinting nature of fruiting;
• bouquet type of ovary formation.

On a note!

The bouquet type means the formation of several ovaries in the axils, rather than green ovaries. The final result depends on care and compliance with the rules of agricultural technology.

Flaws:

• impossibility of collecting seeds for subsequent crops. In F1 hybrids, subsequent generations do not retain their parental characteristics and there is no point in collecting seeds for sowing;
• demands for adequate nutrition. Only with regular feeding will the Siberian Express show its full potential.

Yields are higher when planting the hybrid in film greenhouses, so it is advisable to follow this recommendation and equip a shelter on the site.

Harvesting and storage

Express f1 is harvested at the end of June. Zelentsy are cut in the evening, after sunset. The variety must be harvested daily so that the fruits do not overgrow and turn yellow. Cucumbers can be harvested at the pickle or gherkin stage. The greens are cut with scissors or pruning shears, with most of the stalk removed.

Immediately after harvesting, the variety is wiped with a soft cloth, loosely wrapped in cellophane and stored in the refrigerator. Express is stored at a temperature of 9°-10°, maintaining freshness and high taste for about 7 - 8 days.

Reviews about culture

There are no reviews about this cucumber on thematic Internet resources or forums for summer residents. Gardeners did not have a unanimous opinion about the originator of the variety and the producer of its seeds. There are practically no complaints about the germination and quality of fruits. But often there are disappointed expectations regarding the yield of hybrids.

The bunched cucumber Ural Express F1 is endowed with good characteristics. Breeders promise good productivity and unpretentiousness of the crop to weather conditions. But there are no reviews about the hybrid, so it is difficult to confirm the declared characteristics today.