Description of the cucumber variety Ladies' man F1
Ladies' Man F1 is an early-ripening and high-yielding hybrid variety of seeded cucumbers from Agro, which belongs to the parthenocarpic type, which means it is self-pollinated. From 2 to 5 ovaries are formed in the flower axils. Two green plants can grow simultaneously from one pollinated node. Until the first frost, the plant produces a good harvest. Up to 15 kg of fresh cucumbers are harvested from one bush.
The fruits are green, small in size, and when bitten, have a pleasant crunch on the teeth. They reach a length of up to 12 cm. The peel of the fruit is dense, with white tubercles. The harvested fruit is ideal for fresh consumption and in salads.
Important! According to reviews, Ladies' Man F1 cucumbers do not lose their taste during heat treatment and remain crispy.
Throughout the growing season, the seeded garden plant develops a powerful root system and a long trunk with spreading branches and leaves. The bush can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 m, so to maintain growth, the top of the bush is pinched. Side shoots form from the main trunk in the axils, which must be removed in a timely manner.
Thanks to rapid ripening, the first harvest in open ground is obtained 5 weeks after seed germination, and in greenhouses - 1.5 weeks earlier.
The hybrid Ladies' Man F1 was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation in 2015 as suitable for growing in nutritious soil in open and closed ground.
Foreign selection
We recommend paying attention to sotras bred by foreign breeders to obtain the highest possible yield
Dolomite
An amazing plant appeared on the Russian market in 2010, but still does not lose its relevance. An ultra-early cucumber will delight you with its first harvest 38 days after germination. The bush does not need pollination and grows well in any soil conditions. It is not afraid of common fungal diseases and quickly recovers from mistakes in care.
Dolomite cucumbers are small gherkins (up to 12 cm in length) that can be harvested at the pickle stage. The hybrid is universal, but the best characteristics are manifested in a processed form. At least 6 kg of products are removed from one square.
White delicacy
We recommend paying attention to an unusual plant of Chinese selection. A high-yielding early bush develops without problems under film and in the open air
The culture has strong immunity to dangerous diseases and is not afraid of temperature changes and errors in care.
The white delicacy F1 is a hybrid that stands out among its own kind. The original fruits are covered with an unusual skin, which makes the greens look like exotic fruits. Otherwise, the characteristics of the variety resemble the popular Dutch Dolomite. Grows to approximately 12 cm in length, universal use.
Desdemona
The high-yielding plant of Czech selection belongs to the mid-early varieties. From the beginning of mass shoots to the fruiting period, 50 days pass. Like the Dutch Dolomite F1, the bush develops in all types of soil and is not afraid of dangerous diseases.
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The Desdemona hybrid is intended for producing gherkins and pickles. Miniature cucumbers do not outgrow and do not turn yellow. The aromatic, sweetish pulp will reveal its taste characteristics both in salad and in processed form.
Delpina
An early bee-pollinated variety of German selection has recently begun to gain the interest of domestic farmers. Strong and productive, it will delight you with maximum output throughout the entire growing period. It is not afraid of high temperatures and is unpretentious in cultivation.
Delpina F1 is a tasty and aromatic gherkin-type greens. Short cucumbers grow on average up to 10 cm in length, and their weight does not exceed 95 grams. At least 3.5 kg of products suitable for universal use are removed from one bush.
If you understand the range of varieties, growing cucumbers will become much easier. Our recommendations consider only the most popular hybrids with a detailed description of their characteristics.
Taste qualities of cucumbers
Ripe cucumbers of the Ladies' Man F1 variety are of the correct shape: thick, short with small spines.
Their skin is a rich green color, with light green stripes. The entire surface is covered with small white bumps that fall off when touched lightly.
Attention! The pulp of the hybrid is juicy and very aromatic. When cut, there are no voids on it, but only small, almost transparent seeds.
The taste of cucumbers is rich, fresh, and does not taste bitter. Hybrid F1 Ladies' Man is perfect for use in salads, preserves, sliced vegetables or on sandwiches.
Cucumber 'Ladies' man' – pleased everyone
Cucumbers 'Ladies' Man' F1 from the Poisk agricultural company came as a big surprise to me. Firstly, I didn’t intend to plant them at all. Secondly... Oh no, first things first!
Cucumber Ladies' Man
I had a very large selection of cucumber seeds to plant this year. Thanks to several gift sets from seed producers. But I plant only six bushes per garden bed. On long winter evenings I played solitaire games from bags and in the end I chose three varieties: two bushes of each. I planted them as seedlings on May 3rd.
And two weeks later I was hooked by a post about gardening in bags. There were bags, the enthusiasm accumulated over the winter season was still enough. So I urgently planted more cucumber seedlings. And now my choice fell on 'Ladies' Man'!
In bags, without shelter, “waist-deep” in the grass. End of July
So it was sown later than everyone else: May 18th. 4 out of 4 came up (two were removed). On June 10, I planted both roots in one bag. The heat was terrible, my cucumbers withered and their leaves hung up. This is how their hard life began, because I have them in the harshest conditions.
The first two days they hide from the heat under a covering. On the fifth day there is already a free, harsh life.
After planting, I covered them with a thin covering for a couple of days, but didn’t pamper them anymore. If the cucumbers in the garden were covered at night until mid-July, then these grew on their own: in the heat, and in the cold, and in showers, and in the wind.
They grew slowly, but they grew. On July 9th I picked the first cucumber. There are a few more behind him and silence. And I understand them: our summer is now arctic.
But as soon as the temperature rose a little, they started shooting! I can’t find another word. The day before I noticed two cucumbers to pick, and when I came in the morning there were clusters hanging: I picked about ten of them.
Garland
And we really liked the cucumbers themselves! Naturally, no bitterness (otherwise it wouldn’t be worth writing). Crispy but thin skin. Fragrant and sweet. And I, as the main collector, especially like that they are not prickly at all! I don’t go near others without gloves, but here it’s a pleasure to take them in my hands: they feel like velvety.
Velvet cucumbers
To rejoice that the cucumbers were growing, we conducted family testing of all the varieties growing in our country. And look what happened!
Everyone is ready for tasting (top right) Voting sheet (the heart indicates the favorite cucumber of each participant)
One thing is upsetting: the warming was short-lived. Again, rain and cold do not allow the cucumbers to grow. They fight and lay a lot of cucumbers, but they cannot grow at night temperatures below +10°C. But it only takes a couple of relatively warm nights for my pets to grow.
Next year I will definitely plant 'Ladies' Man' in good conditions to enjoy a large and tasty harvest!
Pros and cons of the variety
A variety with an attractive name has an impressive list of advantages:
- high seed germination;
- early ripeness after germination;
- self-pollinating bushes;
- tasty fruits without bitterness;
- high immunity to various diseases.
At a summer cottage in open or closed ground, the Ladies' Man F1 variety produces small cucumber bushes that are easy to care for.
At home, growing a hybrid is still problematic due to the size of the vines. If the room allows, then you can grow delicious salad cucumbers in an apartment.
Cucumbers of this variety have no obvious disadvantages, except for one feature: you cannot grow seedlings from the seeds of hybrid fruits yourself. To obtain a new harvest, you should buy seeds in specialized garden stores.
Landing
Cucumbers grow well when seeds are planted directly into the garden bed, but seedlings can be grown for an even earlier harvest. Seeds for seedlings are sown 25-30 days before transplanting into the garden, depending on the climate in the region. In the middle zone this is the end of April - beginning of May; in the southern regions they sometimes sow at the end of March.
It can be planted in open ground no earlier than it warms up to +14-16 degrees.
Cucumbers are provided with loose, light, but nutritious soil:
- Remove remaining weeds and tops.
- In the fall, the garden is dug up to a depth of about 30 cm.
- Contributed per 1 sq. m at least a bucket of humus or compost.
- In the spring they dig again, but not so deeply, and add a little complex fertilizer.
- For disinfection, spill with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- For high acidity (more than pH 6-7), add dolomite flour or slaked lime.
You cannot plant cucumbers where pumpkin, zucchini, cucumbers, melon or watermelon grew in the past 3-4 years. After them, the soil lacks the nutrients needed by cucumbers, and the risk of disease increases.
For 1 sq. m place 3-4 bushes.
Growing cucumbers Ladies' Man F1
Ladies' Man F1 cucumbers are grown as standard:
- seedling method;
- seeds.
Planting seeds in the ground should be done in late April - early May. Sprouts should germinate when the weather is warm and the soil is warm. Growing vegetables this way takes much longer than planting already grown seedlings in the ground.
More often, gardeners plant cucumber seedlings in greenhouses or under film in open ground.
Planting seedlings
It is better to plant cucumbers in seedlings in greenhouses and under covering material in open ground. Thus, the development time of seedlings before fruit ripening is accelerated. It is important to note that in open ground, caring for young shoots is much easier than germinating seeds.
Grow seedlings in separate containers. Peat pots are ideal for this, as they decompose over time and serve as an excellent fertilizer.
In March, Ladies' Man F1 cucumber seeds are sown to a depth of 2 - 2.5 cm and placed in a warm, lighted place under film. After a week, the sprouts hatch and the greenhouse effect devices are removed. After 4 - 5 weeks, young cucumber seedlings are ready for transplanting into the ground.
Landing in the ground
Experienced gardeners plant cucumbers in the established warm weather. Tender roots may die in a sudden cold snap, and young foliage turns black and falls off due to a sharp temperature change.
At temperatures above 15 °C, you can safely plant young seedlings without fear for the future harvest. Taking into account the powerful root system and the scope of the leaves, cucumber bushes are buried by 15 - 20 cm, maintaining a distance between seedlings of 30 - 35 cm.
Warning! If plants are planted too close together, over time they will not have enough nutrients, sunlight, or space to grow.
Watering and fertilizing
Ladies' man F1 cucumbers are watered once a week, like other hybrid varieties. During sweltering hot summers, watering is increased to 3 times a week so that the soil does not dry out.
Drip irrigation solves the problem of regular watering. This irrigation system keeps the soil moist and prevents roots from rotting.
Cucumbers are fed during the growth and flowering period with special mineral fertilizers containing potassium, phosphate and urea.
Wood ash feeds plants during the period when green plants begin to form.
Formation
The variety requires the formation of a bush and pinching of side shoots. The formation of the first 4 leaves on the side shoots is allowed, and all subsequent ones are carefully removed.
As it grows and strengthens, the trunk with leaves is tied to a support so that the branches do not break from the weight of ripe cucumbers.
Protection from diseases and pests
The new generation variety is not susceptible to characteristic diseases and insect attacks.
For preventative purposes, plantings are treated with folk remedies made from baking soda and dry mustard or soap solution.
If folk remedies do not cope with insects, then specialized complexes on an organic basis should be used.
Landing technology
To obtain a good harvest, planting technology is important. Each point must be strictly taken into account so that the seeds produce a truly worthwhile shoot and please the gardener with a good result.
Selection of seedlings
If you can’t grow seedlings yourself, you can easily purchase them on the market
This process should be treated with special attention, since both in the market and in stores there are often unscrupulous sellers who deceive not only with the quality of seedlings, but even with the variety
Buy plants that have already reached 45-60 days, and the seedlings should be of the same age for the beds, as this greatly simplifies the care process. In terms of height, they should reach at least 30 cm, have 11 leaves on each stem, leaves of a bright green hue, a stem as thick as a pencil and be in boxes.
What should the soil and soil be like?
The soil must be prepared in advance. It should be loose and at the same time flavored with peat. The soil where cabbage, carrots, onions, cucumbers or legumes previously grew is ideal for growing tomatoes.
You should not plant seedlings where eggplants, potatoes or peppers grew, as they reduce the nutrients in the soil. Soil that is neutral in acidity is required, although slightly acidic soil is acceptable if no other options are available.
Planting Tips
When planting, you should avoid shade, as the plants will not receive enough light and will simply wither over time. The variety is highly resistant to winds and cold, but at the same time loves light and solar heat.
Productivity
Gardeners fell in love with the self-pollinating cucumber variety Ladies' Man F1 for its early ripening and rich harvest. Under favorable conditions, the first vegetables from the bush can be picked already on the 30th – 40th day after germination.
Up to two Ladies' Man cucumbers can ripen in one ovary.
Attention! Due to the high yield of the variety, from 1 sq. m harvest up to 15 kg of fresh vegetables.
Throughout the growing season until autumn, cucumber beds provide the owner with a rich harvest, which can be pickled, preserved and served fresh.
Caring for cucumbers after planting
After planting, cucumbers need regular high-quality care, so let’s take a closer look at what it consists of and how to do it correctly.
Bush garter and shaping
Ecole cucumbers have an average branching force of side shoots, so the constant increase in green mass can distract the plant from setting fruit, and the harvest will be meager. To avoid such a situation, it is recommended to form bushes.
After the 6–7th leaf appears on the central shoot, it is pinched to stop further growth, thereby stimulating the growth of additional shoots. It is also impossible to leave a large number of side shoots, optimally - 2-3 of the strongest ones, all the rest are pinched at the beginning of growth, leaving a “tail” of 3 cm.
After the first pinching procedure, you can begin staking the plant. Tied cucumbers are less likely to get sick, bear fruit better, simplify the harvesting process, and save time on caring for the bushes. As a support for cucumbers, strong ropes and wires are used, stretched over trellises, to which the grown shoots are tied.
You can learn in more detail how to properly pinch and tie cucumbers.
Fertilizing and watering regime
The root system of cucumbers is located in the upper layers of the soil, so regular watering is necessary for the normal existence of plants. Before flowering, the bushes are watered every 5 days; when the first ovary begins to form, watering begins every 3 days; after fruiting begins, watering is increased to once every 2 days.
Watering is carried out with water at room temperature using the spray method (watering can). It is better to water in the evening or in the morning so that the roots absorb water well. Daytime watering can cause burns on the leaves.
Find out also how to water cucumbers in a greenhouse correctly and how often.
Regular fertilizing will allow you to get a good harvest, so start adding nutrients as soon as 2 true leaves appear on the seedlings. At the beginning of the growth of the bush, fertilizing based on mineral components is suitable (ammonium nitrate, potassium salt, superphosphate - 10 g of each component per 10 liters of water).
After 15 days after the first feeding, a second feeding is applied, the composition remains unchanged, but the amount of minerals doubles. As soon as the bush begins to bear fruit, it is recommended to apply a solution of potassium sulfate every week (30 g of fertilizer per 10 liters of water).
