Cucumber All in a bunch F1: description, planting and care, reviews, photos

Agro specializes in the development and sale of new hybrid crops. Parthenocarpic varieties of bouquet-flowering cucumbers, adapted to the weather conditions of European, Central Russia, Siberia and the Urals, are popular. Cucumber “All in a bunch F1” is a new generation hybrid that has recently appeared on the seed market, but has confidently taken a leading place among popular varieties.

Description of the cucumber variety All in a bunch

The cucumber variety “All in a bunch” is an indeterminate, medium-sized bush of the semi-standard type. It grows up to 110 cm in height. The cucumber forms few side shoots; they are poorly developed; stepsons do not use them to strengthen the bush or form the crown. The bush is formed with one central shoot. The plant is cultivated in greenhouse structures and in an open area using a trellis method. The variety is high-yielding; the stem cannot support a lot of greens on its own.

The cucumber variety “All in a bunch” is a parthenocarpic hybrid. The node produces a bouquet of flowers, a plant without empty flowers, each flower bears fruit. They are formed in 2–4 pieces and ripen in a bunch from one point. The plant does not require pollinators; you can grow cucumbers on the windowsill in your apartment. The yield in an open garden bed and a protected area is the same. The variety is an early ripening variety; fruits ripen in greenhouses in 1.5 months in open areas 2 weeks later.

External description of the cucumber variety “All in a bunch”, shown in the photo:

The main shoot is of medium volume, with a rigid fibrous structure, light green with a brown tint. Intensively covered with white short hair. The side shoots are thin, green, and are removed as they form.
The foliage is weak, the leaves are medium-sized, opposite, tapering upward, attached to short thick petioles. The plate is wavy along the edge, the surface is rough, with well-defined veins. The color is dark green, the edge is sparse.
The root is fibrous, superficial, spreading widely to the sides, the diameter of the root circle is 30 cm.
The flowers are simple, bright yellow, female, bouquet blooms, up to 4 flowers are formed in each node, each of them produces an ovary.

Important!
The hybrid was created by cross-pollination of varieties and does not contain GMOs. The “All in a bunch” variety produces cucumbers of an even shape, the first and last greens are the same size. When biological ripeness is reached, the fruits do not grow in length and do not increase in width. The variety is not prone to aging; overripe cucumbers do not change the taste and color of the peel.

Description of fruits:

cylindrical shape, elongated, weight up to 100g, length – 12 cm;
at the stage of technical ripeness, the color is uniformly dark green, ripe cucumbers are lighter at the base, parallel light stripes form towards the middle;
the peel is thin, soft, durable, and can withstand minor mechanical stress;
surface without wax coating, finely tuberculate, fleecy;
The pulp is white, dense consistency, juicy, seeds in the form of rudiments in small quantities.

The variety "All in a bunch" is suitable for commercial cultivation. After harvesting, cucumbers are stored for at least 12 days and can safely withstand transportation.

What are bunch cucumbers

Bundle cucumbers are F1 hybrid varieties obtained by crossing two to four varieties with female ovaries in the laboratory.
The peculiarity of these cucumbers is the bouquet form of flowering, when several (bundle) ovaries are formed in one node, forming a flower bouquet. Hence their other name - bouquet cucumbers. From one ovary node they produce up to ten to twelve greens, the average number is from three to nine. Bundle cucumbers are divided according to the degree of branching - from weakly to highly branched. The higher this indicator, the more productive the variety. From highly branched ones, up to 30–35 fruits are obtained from each bush with a total weight of 10 kg; we can say that one plant replaces a whole bed of ordinary cucumbers. Under favorable conditions and proper care, one bunched cucumber plant can produce up to 400–500 greens per season.

The fruits of these varieties are beautiful, medium in size and practically never bitter. Among bunch cucumbers, there are gherkin varieties that have the distinctive ability to slow down the growth of greens - this prevents them from overgrowing. It is typical that the more ovaries on one node, the more gherkins they make.

It should be noted that bunch cucumbers are more resistant to diseases than traditional varieties. Another plus is higher early maturity: the harvest is obtained within 1.5 months after plant germination. They are unpretentious and require less effort when growing compared to conventional cucumber varieties.

Taste qualities of cucumbers

According to reviews from vegetable growers, cucumbers “All in a bunch f1” are characterized by a sweet taste, there is no bitterness or acid, and gastronomic indicators do not change due to weather conditions and overripening. The fruits are small in size, so they are suitable for canning as a whole. After thermal processing, I do not change the color of the peel, and no voids are formed in the pulp. After salting, they are hard and crispy. Cucumbers are consumed fresh and used in vegetable salads.

Pros and cons of the variety

The cucumber “All in a bunch” is zoned in the Nizhny Novgorod region on an experimental agricultural plot. The advantages of culture include:

stable harvest in any weather conditions;
the versatility of cucumbers;
adaptability to temperate climates;
shade tolerance, drought resistance;
long shelf life;
suitable for growing in greenhouses and outdoors;
has a high gastronomic characteristic;
resistance to pests and infections;
early ripening;
suitable for farm cultivation;
The variety is not prone to overripening.

The disadvantages of the cucumber variety “All in a bunch” include the biological feature of the hybrid - the bush does not produce planting material.

Classification

There are several types of bunch cucumbers. To make it more convenient for gardeners and vegetable growers to choose suitable varieties that meet specific requirements, bouquet hybrids have been conditionally classified.

Classification of parthenocrapic bouquet varieties of gherkin type:

Actively branching hybrids. Side shoots grow from almost every node on the main stem. Side shoots when grown in greenhouses need to be pinched. Intensive branching ensures long-term fruiting. These varieties tolerate overheating well. These include, for example, such hybrids as Dragonfly, Focus, Petrel, Matryoshka.
Moderately and limitedly branching. They produce many short shoots with shortened internodes. They are distinguished by long-term fruiting and simpler bush formation. For example, these are such hybrids as First Class, Grasshopper, Ant.
Weakly branching. These include ultra early ripening hybrids. Most of the harvest is harvested from them in the first month. These are hybrids Bouquet, Alphabet, Artel.

Balcony. It is fashionable to grow on balconies and verandas. The main stem is vigorous, and the branching can vary from weak to strong. These hybrids differ from all existing varieties and hybrids:

There are many active ovaries - more than other bunch hybrids.
Internodes are very short.
The leaves are small.
The fruits are pickle or gherkin, smooth, beautiful, regular in shape.

Actively branching cucumber hybrid “Dragonfly”

Actively branching cucumber hybrid "Focus"

Actively branching cucumber hybrid "Burevestnik"

Actively branching cucumber hybrid “Matryoshka”

Moderately and limited branching hybrid of cucumbers “First Class”

Moderately and limited branching hybrid of cucumbers “Grasshopper”

Moderately and limited branching hybrid of cucumbers “Ant”

Weakly branching hybrid of cucumbers “Bouquet”

Weakly branching hybrid of cucumbers “Alphabet”

Weakly branching hybrid of cucumbers "Artel"

Balcony variety of bunch cucumbers

Optimal growing conditions

The cucumber variety is undemanding to ultraviolet radiation; growth does not slow down in a periodically shaded place. Photosynthesis in greenhouse structures does not require the installation of additional lighting equipment. A place for a garden bed in an unprotected area is chosen to be open, on the south or east side; the cucumber “All in a bunch” does not tolerate the influence of the north wind.

The soil is preferably neutral, fertile, drained. Lowlands and waterlogged soil are not suitable for the variety. The landing site is prepared in advance:

Dig up the area, neutralize the soil if necessary, use lime or dolomite flour.
Maintain crop rotation. A bed where melons and melons grew last season is not suitable for the “All in a bunch” cucumber variety.
Organic fertilizers, ammonium nitrate and superphosphate are applied.
Before placing the cucumbers, the prepared area is watered with plenty of warm water.

Growing cucumbers of the variety All in a bunch

“All in a bunch” cucumbers are propagated in two ways:

sowing seeds directly into the garden bed. This method is practiced in regions with warmer climates;
The seedling method or planting in a greenhouse is used in regions with cold springs and short summers.

Direct planting in open ground

Work is carried out at the end of May or early June. It is necessary that the soil warms up to +16 0C and the threat of return frosts passes. The holes are deepened by 2 cm, 3 seeds are placed. After germination, when the cucumber grows to 4 cm in height, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving one strong sprout. The interval between holes is 45 cm. 4 cucumbers are placed per 1 m2. The planting scheme in a greenhouse is the same as in open ground; sowing is carried out in mid-May. If the structure is heated, the seeds are planted in early May.

Growing by seedlings

The seedling method of propagating cucumbers of the “All in a bunch” variety makes it possible to get a harvest earlier. Seeds are sown in March in separate peat containers; picking the crop is not required. Peat containers are planted directly into the ground, since the cucumber does not tolerate handling well. Work algorithm:

Fertile soil is poured into the container.
Deepen the seeds by 1 cm, cover them, and water them.
Place in a room with an air temperature of at least +22 0C.
Provide 16 hours of illumination.

After 1 month, the plant is placed in a permanent place.

Important! Sowing dates are chosen depending on the climatic characteristics of the region and the method of cultivation.

Watering and fertilizing

Water the cucumbers sparingly. The “All in a Bunch” variety reacts poorly to waterlogging. In an open garden bed, the watering regime depends on precipitation; in dry summers, two waterings per week will be enough. The activities are carried out in the evening, preventing water from getting on the stems and leaves, so as not to cause burns during the day. In the greenhouse, the soil is moistened using the drip method; the top layer should be slightly moist.

To obtain a high yield, “All in a bunch” cucumbers need feeding:

The first is after the formation of four sheets with a nitrogen-containing agent (urea).
The second - after 3 weeks with potassium, superphosphate, phosphorus.
Organic matter is added at intervals of 2 weeks.
Another fertilizing necessary for better fruit set is carried out with a nitrogen-containing product during fruiting.
Before the last fruits ripen, mineral fertilizers are applied.

Formation

The cucumber variety “All in a bunch” is formed with one central stem. Side shoots are removed. If you leave two stems:

productivity will not increase;
the plant will be overloaded;
the fruits will not receive the necessary nutrition and will be smaller in weight and size:
there is a danger of the ovaries falling off.

Grow the plant near a support, and as it grows, tie the trunk to the trellis. Only those leaves are left on the stem, in the internodes of which bunches of fruits are formed, the rest are cut off.

Protection from diseases and pests

The cucumber variety “All in a bunch” has stable immunity to infection and pests. In an open garden bed, the plant does not become infected with fungal and bacterial infections. In a closed area with high humidity and low temperature, anthracnose develops. For prevention, the plant is treated with copper sulfate at the beginning of the growing season, ventilation is monitored, watering is reduced, and treated with colloidal sulfur. There are no parasitic insects on cucumbers in the greenhouse. In unprotected areas, the Whitefly moth poses a threat; the caterpillars are eliminated with the “Commander” product.

Necessary care

Despite the fact that bunching is a genetic factor, the number of ovaries depends largely on cultivation conditions and plant health. Excess nitrogen in the soil, lack of watering, severe overheating, and too rapid growth of the main stem reduce the number of green plants formed.

Feeding

Bunch cucumbers need feeding more often than regular varieties. Complex mineral fertilizer is added during watering weekly in small doses - 10–20 g per square meter of plantings. When the number of ovaries decreases, feeding is reduced.

Watering

Water bunched cucumbers once every two days or daily if it’s hot. Focus on the top layer of soil; it should remain moist, but not overly flooded with water. On waterlogged soils, cucumbers grow green foliage to the detriment of flowering.

It is better to water in the evenings, when the sun has set, or in the early hours, so as not to burn the leaves through the “lenses” of the drops remaining on them. The water should not be cold.

Shaping and garter

Plants of bunch varieties begin to form a week after planting cucumber seedlings, when 8-9 leaf blades appear. In bunched hybrids, lateral shoots appear in the leaf axils along the entire length of the main stem. If left, thickening will negatively affect the number of ovaries per node, as well as the growth of fruits on the main stem. Therefore, they are usually formed into one stem. This increases productivity, saves labor costs, and improves the taste of the fruit.

Working technology:

the lower 4-6 nodes blind in advance, even before the start of flowering, pluck out the buds of lateral shoots and female ovaries from the leaf axils. This will allow the plants to grow faster and develop powerful leaves. Those seedlings that were lagging behind in development will take root well;
Along the main stem, the lateral shoots are then removed until the beginning of the trellis wire. They do this while they are small (they have not outgrown 3-5 cm). Leave 2-3 shoots on the main stem under the trellis, before pinching them into 2 leaves;
when the top of the shoot grows to the top of the trellis, it is wrapped around the wire a couple of times;
if it reaches a neighboring plant, it needs to be pinched.

In this way, nutrients are redistributed in a bunched plant and the filling of greens on the main stem is stimulated (it should be taken into account that the share of the harvest from it in bunched hybrids is usually no less than 60%). Removing side shoots at the bottom and middle part of the main vine promotes good aeration and illumination of the lower leaf blades.

If you carry out the formation of bunch varieties in the manner described above, fruiting will occur a couple of days later, but within a week the yield will be 2-3 times higher than without it.

Prevention from insects and diseases

Fortunately, most varieties of bunch hybrids have stable immunity to the main diseases of the crop, and their early ripening period guarantees that harmful insects, the main period of development of which occurs at a later date, will not cause them damage. However, to further reduce the risk of disease, it is worth taking appropriate preventive measures:

observe crop rotation (when the same crop is cultivated annually, certain types of pests and pathogens accumulate in the soil);
carefully remove weeds not only inside greenhouses, but also around them, since many pests find refuge there;
remove old, dried fruits and flowers from the ovaries;
maintain the healthy state of plants by timely watering and fertilizing;
regularly inspect them, especially along windows and paths, for timely identification of pests.

It is very important to maintain temperature and humidity conditions if bunch varieties are grown in a greenhouse. Despite the fact that they love warmth and moist soil, overheating reduces the number of ovaries formed, and constant dampness is fraught with the development of putrefactive processes on the roots