Vyatsky cucumber: description, cultivation, care, photo

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Description of the variety

The parthenocarpic mixed cucumber “Vyatsky f1” creates medium-sized and medium-climbing bushes with bunched ovaries. Side shoots grow well. The plant is an early ripening plant with female flowering and makes it possible to purchase a harvest approximately a month after germination. The number of female flowers per node is 1-2.

The length of the greens does not exceed 10-14 cm, in cross section it is 4-5 cm.

The model is tubular, the surface is lumpy. Pulp without voids and bitterness.

The taste of the fruit is very excellent. The moderate weight of commercial greens is 135 g.

The hybrid model is undemanding and has good resistance to powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. The overall yield reaches 12.5 kg/1 m2.

Description of Vyatsky cucumbers

Vyatsky f1 cucumbers are parthenocarpic because they do not require pollination by insects. The plant has bunched ovaries. I grow cucumbers of the Vyatsky variety not only in open soil, but also in closed soil: in greenhouses or greenhouses. Cucumbers tolerate unfavorable conditions well, as they are suitable for growing in temperate regions.

In terms of ripening time, Vyatsky f1 cucumbers belong to the ultra-early varieties, since the first fruits appear 30-40 days after the sprouts appear.

Cucumbers are characterized by high productivity, since up to 12 kg of fruit can be harvested from one bush. The fruits of Vyatsky cucumbers are distinguished by their versatility in use: they are consumed not only fresh, but also used for preparing salads, for pickling and canning.

Characteristics of the variety

The bushes of the plant reach a length of up to 2 m and belong to mixed varieties with mid-season and medium-climbing branches;
The lateral stems of the plant are shortened;
The weaving is of the medium type with kidney forms;
Flowering cucumbers are of the female type and are formed in the axils of the leaves;
The fruits of the variety have a standard cylindrical shape with small tubercles on the surface and reach a length of up to 13 cm;
The peel of cucumbers is glossy and has a dark green color with small tubercles and white pubescence;
The pulp of the fruit is tender, does not taste bitter and does not have voids;
Excellent taste characteristics of the variety.

Characteristics of the variety

Among the significant variety of mixed types of cucumbers, Vyatskie are distinguished by a number of characteristics:

very high yield;
suitable also for areas with cool or warm summers with limited watering;
forms large lashes, in the nodes of which 1-2 ovaries appear;
very early species and will not require pollination;
high taste qualities;
long fruiting.

As summer residents note, such an assessment outweighs the exceptional disadvantage of the variety - the significant cost of the seeds. A bag of 8-10 grains will cost 30 rubles, but the lack of difficulties in growing and high yields will completely compensate for this disadvantage.

Sowing of the Vyatsky f1 cucumber variety in open ground begins in April, however, even if it is stable to frost, it is recommended to cover the bed with them with film or agrofibre for the first time. Under them, the plant will grow faster and provide strong stems. The harvest in this form is harvested every 3-5 days.

Landing rules

Hybrid cucumbers “Vyatsky f1” show high productivity when grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground. Proper preparation of seed material for planting guarantees a high yield. Seeds must be examined very carefully and the most nutritious seeds must be selected for cultivation. Further pre-sowing preparation of cucumber seeds includes such sequential operations as heating, processing and soaking.

Seeds should be sown after the threat of frost, when the soil on the ridges warms up to 10-12 °C. Cucumbers need highly fertile, loose soil that is well permeable to air, water and solar heat. It is recommended to fertilize and dig deeply the soil for cucumbers in the fall. The standard seed sowing pattern is 50 x 50 cm with a depth of 3-4 cm. The soil should be moist during sowing; if necessary, the planting holes should be watered generously with warm water.

Features of cultivation

As with any other vegetable crop, one of the most significant factors for a significant yield is the selection and preparation of seeds. In order not to sow empty or weak seed, it is necessary to control it. To do this, it is placed in a saline solution for some time. Only those seeds that have settled to the bottom are suitable for planting.

Expert opinion

Filatov Ivan Yurievich, private farmer for more than 30 years

The seeds must be heated, treated in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and germinated. Vyatskie cucumber seeds are sown in open ground after the ground has warmed up to +10 degrees, and if the danger of morning frosts has passed.

The best place for the beds of this hybrid is the sunny side of the site, protected from drafts. The soil must be pre-fertilized, preferably in the fall, and loosened.

The seed sowing scheme involves holes at a distance of 50x50 cm with a recess of 3-4 cm. Before planting, the ground should be moist; in extreme cases, it is possible to generously irrigate each hole separately, but only with warm water.

Growing

Without compromising germination, seeds can be stored for up to five years. Check with saline solution. Suitable seeds will be at the bottom, and empty ones will float to the surface.

To grow seedlings, seeds are germinated at a temperature of 24-28 ° C, providing the necessary level of moisture and air access. After 2-3 days, the seeds germinate and are planted in peat pots.

Recommendations:

The optimal soil temperature for sowing seeds for seedlings is 23-25 oC.
The seed placement depth is 1.5-2 cm.
After two weeks, the plants are fed with a solution of mullein or bird droppings. Repeated fertilization must be done 2-3 days before planting in the ground.

Sowing seeds or 25-35 day old seedlings in open ground should be done in April, when the soil temperature reaches 12 °C. If there is a risk of morning frosts, it is recommended to cover the bed with film or geotextile. Planting density is 3 seedlings per 1 m2. The soil must be prepared in the fall. Loosened to a depth of 15-20 cm (no longer makes sense, since the roots of the plant do not grow longer) and fertilized. It is necessary to provide high aeration (add sawdust or leaves). The place for the beds should be on the sunny side of the site and protected from the wind.

Formation

If cultivation occurs in a horizontal position, formation is not required. If cucumbers are cultivated vertically on a trellis, then during the period when 9-10 full-fledged leaves are formed on the stem, it is necessary to remove excess shoots to eliminate low yields.

The lower vines bear almost no fruit, taking away most of the nutrients. And due to poor ventilation, stem rot can begin. Therefore, it is necessary to trim 2-3 lower branches of the plant. When the main trunk reaches its maximum height, it is necessary to pinch off the top leaves, preventing further growth of the plant.

Care and watering

Water every 2-3 days with warm water. A grown plant may require up to 6 liters of liquid. Moisturize, as a rule, in the evening. If the weather outside is hot and the temperature exceeds 28 ° C, it is necessary to additionally sprinkle the leaves of the plant using garden sprinklers in order to:

prevent a decrease in turgor (the process of withering and aging of cells);
eliminate the lack of liquid in the leaves.

If a drip irrigation system is installed for irrigation, it must be configured correctly. Watering hoses must be looped so that the water is distributed evenly and reaches the farthest bushes, and does not flow out near the barrel, where the pressure is higher. Droppers should be located no further than 5-7 cm from the trunk.

During flower ripening, additional feeding combined with watering is recommended: 1 liter of manure or 10 g of urea per 10 liters of water. The use of mineral fertilizers is allowed.

Attention!

The Vyatsky F1 cucumber has weak roots. They do not like weeding, transplanting or cultivating the soil.

Therefore, weeds cannot be pulled out. They must be cut with pruning shears level with the ground, without touching or injuring the lateral roots of the plant.

Care

The Vyatka cucumber, although undemanding, contains its own growing characteristics. This type has a number of conditions, the implementation of which ensures a large collection:

Frequent weeding is needed, and during the period of ripening greens, additional feeding is also required;
watering should be moderate (once every 3 days) and only be done with warm water;
during flowering and fruit ripening, watering becomes more frequent until the first time a day or every other day;
Be sure to first prepare trellises or supports and, as the bushes grow, tie them up.

Vyatka cucumbers do not like it if the soil hardens after watering; for this reason, the base must be loosened every time. It must be borne in mind that the root system of this species is close to the surface, for this reason it is necessary to carry out this work very carefully.

During the growing season, it is recommended to apply fertilizing every 10 days along with watering. For 10 liters of water take 10 g of urea and one liter of manure.

Do you find it necessary to regularly loosen the soil for cucumbers?

Not really

Watering and feeding cucumbers is possible only in the evening.

Characteristics of the bush and fruit

The Vyatka cucumber bush is classified as a medium-climbing type.
Height 50-60 cm. Reaches full growth three weeks after planting in open ground. The ovaries have a bundle shape. Up to seven bundles are formed in one bundle. The bush usually has very well developed shoots. Female flowering type. The number of flowers in the leaf axils reaches three. The color of the stem and leaves is light green. Note!

When the cucumbers already fade and stop bearing fruit, in some places the greens turn yellow.

The leaves, stems and shoots are almost completely smooth, sometimes becoming covered with villi as they grow. The leaves are small and heart-shaped. The thickness of the stem is 1.5 cm. It makes it stable and protects it from breaking even under the weight of the fruit.

Fruit characteristics:

The shape is elongated, always perfectly straight.
Vegetables are bright green.
Young fruits have small spines and a lumpy skin. They are usually located very close to each other.
The length of greens is maximum 13 cm.
The diameter of the ripe fruit is 4 cm, weight reaches 140 g.

This hybrid is called super-early ripening. The harvest is harvested already in June - a month after planting in open ground, that is, approximately 5-6 weeks after germination. The cucumber pulp is tender, light green in color. There are no voids in the cut. The pulp and skin of even “sitting” cucumbers do not taste bitter.

Housewives use this variety for various culinary purposes:

pickling;
pickling;
preparing salads.

Vyatka cucumber is especially suitable for pickling. The density of this variety makes Vyatsky F1 one of the best for preparing delicious homemade vegetable salads. When cooked and pickled, Vyatsky fruits retain their crunch and taste, the pulp remains just as dense and appetizing. In general, the culinary purpose of the Vyatka variety is varied.

Diseases and pests

F1 Vyatsky cucumbers are resistant to such types of diseases as:

powdery mildew;
cucumber mosaic;
false - powdery mildew;
olive spot;
root rot.

Olive spot
Regardless of the fact that the Vyatsky cucumber was bred to be resistant to absolutely all of these diseases, the seeds must be protected and strengthened before planting.

Pasalimo can be grown in all regions of the country and develops successfully in open beds and in greenhouse conditions. In this article you can find out what advantages this hybrid has in growing seedlings.

Growing and care

The Vyatsky F1 cucumber hybrid must be grown correctly to obtain a large number of fruits, namely:

First you need to germinate the seeds at home. They should be kept at a temperature of about 25 degrees for up to 35 days. You can replant into the ground when there are 3 to 5 true leaves.
Planting should be done in moist soil so that the roots are better strengthened in the soil.
No more than three seedlings are placed per square meter.

There are several useful tips from gardeners that will increase crop yields:

The Vyatsky F1 cucumber hybrid needs a lot of water. The soil should not be allowed to dry out more than 1 cm. About 10 liters of water are required per square meter. Its deficiency leads to the fact that the fruits are small and hollow. Bitterness also appears.
If it is not possible to come to your garden plot several times a week, you should use a drip irrigation system.
It is better to harvest every day.
After watering, be sure to loosen the soil to remove weeds. This will preserve nutrients for the crop.
Soil acidity should not be more than 6.

Photo

In the photo you can see the Vyatsky cucumber. Vyatsky f1 cucumbers have a very interesting appearance. The main advantage of the hybrid is considered to be very high yield. The purpose of the fruit is salad, and these cucumbers are not suitable for pickling and canning. At the end of August, when grown in open ground, plants stop growing and bearing fruit due to a decrease in temperature characteristics and cold morning dew.

Fruit characteristics

Zelentsy have a cylindrical shape. The surface is tuberous, with small white spines. Average length 12 cm. Diameter 2-4 cm.

Each fruit weighs from 100 to 130 g. The pulp is soft and tender. There are no voids in it. Cucumbers are not bitter. The taste is rich and classic. The aroma is weak. Even if the fruits are overripe, they do not begin to turn yellow.

The fruits are well stored and can be transported for a long time. Due to these characteristics, the variety is grown commercially.

Video

You can also watch a video where an experienced gardener will tell you about the easiest way to grow a “Vyatsky f1” cucumber in a greenhouse.

According to reviews from gardeners, cucumbers of this type form quite large vines, in areas of which small and very appetizing greens hang. They grow very quickly, ripen in advance, fill out equally and get a little sick. The only disadvantage is the rather significant cost of seed material, but this is offset by the excellent features of the resulting crop.

Features of agricultural technology of the variety

Vyatka cucumber can be planted directly into open ground using seeds. No preliminary preparation of seedlings is required. At the first stage, it is necessary to select high-quality planting material. It may turn out to be weak or empty, and then the bush will not bear fruit. To test the seeds, they are soaked in a saline solution. Two tablespoons of table salt or one sea salt are diluted in a liter of water. The seeds are placed in this solution for a short time. Those that have settled to the bottom are suitable for planting; the seeds that float to the surface are empty and useless. Then the seeds must:

warm up in the sun;
disinfected in a solution of potassium permanganate.

Later they are placed in a wet cloth for 3-4 days for germination. The fabric must be constantly moistened. The seeds are suitable for planting in open ground from the moment the first leaves appear. If the soil temperature does not drop below 10 °C within one week, then the seeds can be safely planted outside or in a greenhouse.

It is recommended to choose a well-lit place, at the same time protected from drafts. The soil must first be loosened, thoroughly cleaned of last year’s plantings and debris in the fall, and fertilized. 30 minutes before sowing, thoroughly moisten the soil with warm water.

Sowing scheme:

holes 4 cm deep;
at a distance of 35-45 cm from each other.

Growing problems

Despite the excellent qualities of the Vyatka cucumber, like many other varieties, considerable problems are possible during cultivation, causing trouble for gardeners.

What difficulties may arise:

The ugly form of greenies. The main cause of deformation can be called an imbalance of nutrients. If the cucumbers look like a pear, then this indicates a lack of potassium, which can be eliminated with a solution based on 0.5 liters of wood ash, diluted in 10 liters of water and infused for 24 hours. Water 1 liter for each bush.
Strong bitter taste. This effect is provoked by the substance cucurbitacin. The production of the glycoside occurs during periods of severe plant stress, for example, during: severe and prolonged drought, sudden temperature changes, transplanting from pots to garden beds. Such consequences can only be avoided by proper care, proper mulching and compliance with temperature conditions, for which you can use film or breathable fabric.
Yellowness on the foliage. Yellow spots may appear at the end of the season and this is a natural process, however, if the cucumbers are still growing and the leaves have begun to fade, then the reason is nitrogen deficiency. It is necessary to fertilize with nitrophoska in the amount of 2 tsp, previously diluted in 3 liters of water. The injection is made under each bush with 200-300 ml.
Withering. If shoots and fruits suddenly wilt, it is worth checking the root system. It may be seriously damaged, which is due to excess moisture or a rodent infestation. You need to rake away the soil near the base of the stem and check the integrity of the root collar. If it rots and turns brown, then the plant is affected by root rot. If torn roots are found, then these are traces of a pest invasion. To save the plant, the shoots are bent to the ground and sprinkled with soil, due to which they will gradually take root.

Creating favorable conditions

The Vyatsky F1 variety is unpretentious. But, like any plant, it needs to create conditions favorable for growth. Cucumbers love:

soil saturated with humus;
warm (over 20 o C) and humid (85–90%) air.

When watered with cool water or due to temperature changes between day and night, the fruit may become narrow in the middle. And with inconsistent watering, cucumbers become distorted and take on an irregular shape.

To protect against diseases and pests, strong chemicals are not recommended for Vyatsky, since the high rate of fruit ripening leads to increased toxicity. After this treatment, cucumbers can be collected only after a 20-day break.

After planting in the ground, you need to immediately protect the leaves from slugs by covering them with cut plastic bottles or glass jars. Diseases can begin to develop when there is excess moisture in the air. At the first signs of ill health of the bush you need:

dry the soil around the bushes;
cover it with ash;
ventilate the greenhouse;
stop watering.

Tear off the affected leaves and treat healthy ones with a solution of potassium permanganate. You can treat it with Ridomil, but harvesting, in this case, will have to be postponed for at least three weeks.

In rainy weather, when soil and air humidity exceeds 80-85%, bacteriosis may develop. You need to stop watering and ventilate the greenhouse well. Add additional fertilizer from the manure infusion. With high humidity and sudden temperature changes, watering with cold water or stagnant air due to excessive planting density, Vyatsky may be affected by white rot. Remove fruits and leaves affected by the disease. Treat the bush with a solution of potassium permanganate and pollinate with ash.

Vyatsky F1 should be fertilized according to the needs of the plants:

If there is a lack of nitrogen, the leaves of the plant will be too small and light green, and the end of the fruit will become lighter, bending and narrowing; fertilize the cucumbers with solutions of manure, urea or saltpeter.
A lack of potassium will be manifested by the appearance of a brown border on the leaves, and the tips of the fruits will be swollen, making their shape pear-shaped - spilling ash around the stems.
If there is a lack of microelements, the leaves will turn yellow-green. Feed with infusion of onion peels, chicken manure or iodine (15 drops per 10 liters of water).
With a lack of magnesium, the leaves will become marbled in color. Treat the soil with dolomite solution.
If the cucumbers begin to taste bitter, it is necessary to feed them with calcium and potassium nitrate. This occurs due to the accumulation of cucurbitacin (a substance that protects the body from tumors) during sudden changes in temperature or prolonged cold snap, watering with cold water or uneven watering. And although cucurbitacin is very useful, not everyone wants to eat bitter cucumbers.

Keeping cucumbers fresh is difficult because they contain 59-97% water. When preparing for storage, you need to select dry and clean fruits without damage.

At room temperature, cucumbers of the Vyatsky F1 variety are stored fresh for 5-7 days. When the temperature drops to 6 ° C, the shelf life doubles. If you need to preserve freshness until mid-winter, it is best to use a vacuum packaging machine or vacuum containers.