Cucumber Shchedrik f1: description, advantages, technology for growing seedlings, direct sowing of seeds, care, reviews

Description of the variety

An early-ripening hybrid of parthenocarpic pollination type, it is characterized by universal use and high disease resistance. Cucumber bushes “Shchedrik f1” are vigorous, with an average level of climbing, heavily leafy, with a female type of flowering and the formation of 2-3 ovaries at the nodes. The fruiting phase occurs on the 47th day from emergence.

The fruits are from 10 to 12 cm long, with a tuberculate and white-thorned surface, cylindrical in shape, with a cross-sectional diameter of 3.7 cm. The average weight of the fruit is 98 g . The pulp is of good density, without bitterness, covered with aromatic and delicate skin.

The total yield of the plant, depending on the cultivation conditions, can vary from 5.5 to 7.0 kg. The fruits are characterized by excellent keeping quality and can be transported over long distances without loss of commercial value and taste.

Harvesting and application

The first harvest begins approximately 45 days after emergence .
Up to 6 kg of cucumbers are harvested from one bush. Experts recommend harvesting continuously - this promotes abundant fruiting. The fruits have dense pulp with a small number of seeds . Thanks to the efforts of biologists, they do not taste bitter, and voids do not form inside. Dense and crispy cucumbers are suitable for pickling, pickling, preparing lightly salted snacks and fresh vegetable salads.

The harvest is stored in a cool place for up to three weeks without loss of taste and marketability. It tolerates transportation well over long distances.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the promising hybrid form “Shchedrik f1” are confirmed by the presence of the following characteristics:

has good keeping quality;
has a high level of transportability;
resistance to powdery mildew, true and downy, olive spot, root rot and TMV;
excellent taste and appearance of the fruit;
Both open and closed soil are suitable for cultivation;
high yield of marketable fruits at a level of at least 12.8 kg per square meter of plantings of this vegetable crop;
suitability for implementation and versatility of application.

The fruits of this hybrid form never taste bitter. They are simply not able to accumulate the bittering substances cucurbitacin, even under very unfavorable growing conditions. Also, this hybrid produces fruits without pollination, which increases the yield level in any conditions.

Diseases and pests

Cucumber Shchedrik F1 is resistant to most diseases characteristic of this vegetable crop. These are powdery mildew, olive spot, tobacco mosaic, root rot. However, gardeners recommend treating the bushes with fungicides for preventive purposes before fruiting begins.

Among the pests that threaten cucumbers, it is worth noting spider mites, aphids, and thrips. Plants need to be inspected regularly. At the initial stage of the lesion, you can get by with traditional methods, namely treatment with a soap solution or infusion of wood ash. If pests spread, you will have to resort to chemicals.

You can learn more about the Shchedrik cucumber variety from the video.

Growing from seeds

Hybrid "Shchedrik f1" is intended for cultivation in open and protected ground. It is possible to sow seeds on ridges in the last ten days of May subject to the following conditions:

it is preferable to use ridges with breathable and medium-loamy soils, which are fertilized with basic nutrients in the fall;
It is very important to enrich the soil in which you plan to grow cucumbers with organic matter in advance and add high-quality compost or mature manure;
It is recommended to sow seeds in soil heated to at least 16-18 ° C, which will guarantee a high percentage of germination;
when carrying out row sowing, a distance between seeds of 10 cm and a distance between rows of at least 60 cm should be maintained;

when carrying out nest sowing, a 50x70 cm pattern is used, with seeds buried from 2 to 3 cm;
vegetable crops such as cabbage, potatoes, legumes, peppers, tomatoes and onions can act as predecessors of cucumbers;

Before sowing, the seeds should be subjected to proper pre-sowing treatment, which will allow the rejection of all defective and non-germinating seeds, and will also contribute to the production of more friendly and earlier seedlings. Crops should be protected from low temperatures with any covering material.

Diseases and parasites

Despite the variety’s strong immunity to many diseases, if improperly cared for, Shchedrik f1 is susceptible to Alternaria blight. In addition, cucumbers are not immune to pests: aphids and spider mites. We suggest studying the description of diseases and ways to combat them.

Alternaria blight

Alternaria blight, or dry spot, is a disease that affects crops, usually when grown in greenhouses. With Alternaria blight, cucumber yields are significantly reduced. Dry spotting is characterized by the following symptoms:

The leaves of the plant are covered with small spots that are pale yellow in color;
After a while, dark brown turf appears on the surface of the leaves;
Afterwards, the foliage of the plant dies and falls away.

To prevent the development of cucumber disease, experts recommend treating cucumbers with the chemicals Quadris, Bravo, or Polyram.

Aphid

Aphids are small pests that can destroy a crop in just a few days. As a rule, melon aphids are found on cucumbers. When a pest invades, sticky droplets appear on the above-ground part of the Shchedrik bush, the leaves change their shape, begin to curl and wither. In addition, flowers fall off and a significant number of ants appear in the beds. To get rid of a small pest, you need to use the chemicals “Aktara”, “Iskra-Bio”, “Karbofos”, or “Tanrek”.

Spider mite

Spider mites are a pest, after the appearance of which the tops of the plant stop developing and begin to dry out, and cucumbers stop forming, or deformation of the shape of the greens is observed. The main signs of the appearance of a spider mite are considered to be the cessation of development of the bush variety, the formation of small white dots on the bottom of the leaves, and the formation of a white cobweb on the leaves and stems of the plant. To get rid of the pest, the bushes are treated with Actellik, Apollo, Neoron, Karbofos, or Anti-mite substances.

Seedling planting method

Despite the fact that the Shchedrik f1 cucumber belongs to the early-fruiting hybrid forms, for regions with a cool climate it is recommended to use the seedling method of cultivation:

before sowing seedlings, it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures and perform disinfection, heating, hardening and soaking of seeds;
Before the first shoots appear, it is advisable to cover the seedling boxes with film or glass and keep them at a temperature of 25-28 ° C, trying to maintain soil moisture;

emerging seedlings must be illuminated, the seedling box should be placed in a bright room with a temperature of 20 °C;
In order to prepare seedlings for planting in a permanent place, ten-day hardening procedures should be carried out.

The age of cucumber seedlings at the time of planting should be approximately 25-30 days. It is advisable to plant hybrid forms, as well as bush varieties, with seedlings spaced 90 cm apart and with the same spacing between rows.

Cucumber Shchedrik F1. Test results

I am summing up the results of testing and sharing my impressions of the Shchedrik F 1 from the breeding and seed company Gavrish. When I was choosing cucumbers for testing, I first of all paid attention to their resistance to disease, since downy mildew is a frequent visitor to me. So, Shchedrik, the third of the hybrids taken for testing, is resistant to powdery mildew and root rot.

From the description of the variety

Early ripening (45-48 days from germination to fruiting), productive parthenocarpic hybrid with a bouquet arrangement of ovaries.
For growing in open ground and under film covers. Gherkins weighing 110 g, dark green with light stripes, tuberculate, white-thorned, without bitterness... The hybrid bore fruit from June to mid-September, crispy, aromatic, universal purpose. Ads by

Germination test and sowing

When checking germination, I soaked the seeds on April 19. Germination rate 100%. On April 20, all the seeds sprouted and were planted in containers.

Seedling development

The shoots appeared on April 23, and on April 24 I put the boxes in the greenhouse for peppers, as the cucumbers began to stretch. To protect from the bright sun and nighttime drops in temperature, I installed arcs and covered them with spunbond. The first real leaf appeared on May 1st, photographed on May 3rd. Water the tray with warm water so that the soil in the containers does not become compacted.

Planting in a greenhouse

The soil in the greenhouse has warmed up and at the time of planting, the cucumber seedlings already have 3-4 true leaves.
I planted it in a greenhouse on May 13, sprinkling each hole with ash and adding a spoonful of Gumi fertilizer.

Flowering and appearance of the first ovaries

The seedlings planted in a film greenhouse took root well, and on June 3 the first flowers opened.
I saw the first ovaries on June 9th.

I calculated that 48 days passed from the moment of germination until the appearance of the ovaries (6-8 cm), this corresponds to the period stated by the manufacturer.

Fruit collection, fruit characteristics.

The first harvest was collected on June 16th.
Zelentsy 9-10 cm long. Zelentsy 10-12 cm long.

Weight less than stated - 105 g. Medium tubercles, white thorns, small seeds, sweet, crisp cucumber.

I partially pinched the side shoots and chose 4 plants from which I will harvest separately and weigh them throughout the entire fruiting period. To know exactly which cucumber harvest is shown in the photo, I placed a piece of paper with the name of the variety and the plant number near the scales.

Then I didn’t recognize the pest. It was on Shchedrik that the ants brought black aphids, and at first I thought that there were crumbs of earth on the lower leaves after watering. Only when I saw these “crumbs” on the buds did I realize that they were aphids.

And time was lost. I treated the cucumbers with Fitoverm according to the instructions, then with Tanrek, and spent the rest of the time fighting the ants. After spraying, the plant froze for several days, and the fruits began to grow more slowly and not in the same quantity as on other varieties. Shchedrik No. 1 suffered the least from aphids and continued to grow upward and set fruit.

And the results of its collection are better. Shchedrik No. 3 suffered the most from aphids; he was no longer able to show a good harvest, since his growth constantly stopped.

Now I know for sure that in order to avoid aphid infestation, it is necessary to fight ants as soon as the first insects appear in the greenhouse, before they spread the aphids to the plants. Otherwise, a third of the harvest will be lost. I removed the cucumbers small, without waiting for the weight to reach 100 g, and recorded the result in a table. Cucumber Shchedrik, from 16.06 to 2.09 it was collected: No. 1 – 85 pcs., weight 5896 g No. 2 – 82 pcs., weight 4837 g, No. 3 – 81 pcs., weight 3957 g No. 4 – 85 pcs., weight 4425 g The average quantity is 83 pieces, the average weight per bush is 4778 g. I am sure that in the absence of pests the harvest would be much better. At the beginning of September the nights became cold and the cucumbers began to grow more slowly and the shape of the cucumbers changed.

The last harvest that I weighed was 760 g from four bushes on September 2, the vines began to intertwine with each other at the top. And from 6.09 it became difficult to determine from which bush the cucumber was picked, and after a few more days, general weighing became impossible,

since the cucumbers are completely intertwined with each other under the roof of the greenhouse. With the arrival of cold nights, signs of downy mildew appeared. On September 15, the greenhouse began to be cleared of plants. It was a pity to pull out cucumbers with a large number of ovaries, but frosts on the soil did not give Shchedrik a chance to catch up with other cucumbers in terms of yield.

Conclusion

Shchedrik F1 cucumber fully confirmed all the characteristics declared by the manufacturer. Parthenocarpic hybrid, bouquet arrangement of ovaries, good yield and excellent taste, long fruiting period, little susceptible to disease (signs of the disease appeared only at the end of August), universal use. Summing up the testing, I would like to thank the breeding and seed production company Gavrish and the administration of the 7 Dachas site for the opportunity to test this hybrid.

Rules of care

Cucumber “Shchedrik f1” is capable of increasing productivity if agricultural practices are followed. The technology for growing this hybrid is standard and includes a whole range of activities:

watering the plants after the heat of the day has subsided with water warmed in the sun;
fertilizing using organic matter and mineral fertilizers, the application of which should preferably be alternated;
carrying out double treatment of plants with modern fungicides in order to prevent damage by pathogenic microorganisms and fungal infections;

tying the vines to a trellis, which will improve ventilation of the plant, facilitate uniform ripening of fruits and make care less labor-intensive;
ridges should be weeded regularly, and systematic shallow loosening of the soil should be carried out.

High temperatures inside the greenhouse space or under film cover can negatively affect the quality of the fruits, as well as provoke a significant increase in the number of male flowers. Therefore, on particularly hot days, it is recommended to shade the plants and maintain ventilation.

How to care for cucumbers

If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, it is not difficult to achieve good yields of cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety.

Watering rules

It is important to use only warm water, otherwise the plant roots may rot. Water cucumber beds only in the early morning or evening, when the heat of the day subsides. Moreover, it is advisable to use a watering can with a sprayer. If you use a bucket or hose, you can wash away the soil and expose/damage the root system of Shchedrik F1 cucumbers. If the roots are still exposed, it is necessary to spud the bushes.

Important! In extreme heat (above +25˚ C), the plant can shed its ovaries, so it is recommended to sprinkle it to slightly reduce the temperature of the leaves.

The procedure should only be done early in the morning or in the evening, since if you sprinkle during the day, the leaves can get very burnt.

During the fruiting period, the watering schedule remains the same, but the volume of water is increased. It must be borne in mind that the yield of cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety depends on the amount of liquid. However, on cool or cloudy days, watering is reduced slightly so as not to create stagnant water.

When growing cucumbers of the hybrid Shchedrik variety in a greenhouse, the watering rules are maintained, but sprinkling is not used. Since the temperature regime in a closed structure can be regulated by ventilation.

Application of fertilizers

In order for plants to gain green mass well at the beginning of the season and then produce a bountiful harvest, they need to be fed on time. Moreover, it is advisable to alternate the application of organic and inorganic fertilizers. There are several main stages of applying fertilizers:

During periods of active growth and rapid growth of plant mass, the use of nitrogen is especially important. You can use both organic and inorganic mixtures. Alternatively – 1 tbsp. l ammophoska is diluted in 10 l of water. Or fresh bird droppings will do: half a liter of fertilizer is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety respond well to sifted wood ash - just scatter it on moist soil. Just don’t put ash on the leaves or stems;
during flowering, the plant needs less nitrogen, so the following solution of mineral fertilizers is used: 30 g of ammonium nitrate, 40 g of superphosphate, 20 g of potassium nitrate per 10 l;
During the period of active fruiting of Shchedrik F1 cucumbers, it is advisable to use a solution of a mixture of potassium nitrate (25 g), urea (50 g) in 10 liters of water.

To extend the fruiting time, it is recommended to carry out foliar feeding in early autumn. To irrigate cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety, a urea solution is used: 15 g per 10 liters of water. And then you will be able to collect fresh cucumbers before the first frost.

Farmer reviews

Most gardeners speak positively about cucumbers of the Shchedrik f1 variety. Below you can read more about farmers' reviews.

Nikolai Stepanovich, 64 years old, Moscow region

For many years I have been growing cucumbers of the Shchedrik variety at my dacha. At the end of April, I plant hybrid seeds in open ground. I am very glad that the bushes rarely get sick. Mainly there were problems with root rot, which arose during prolonged rainy periods. The variety is productive. From 10-12 bushes it is possible to harvest about 70-80 kg of crop.

Irina Vladimirovna, 53 years old, Saratov

After buying a private house, I wanted to start growing vegetables in my small garden. There’s just so much I don’t have in my garden beds right now: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, onions and carrots. I consider the best variety of cucumbers to be the Shchedrik hybrid, which I personally liked due to the lack of a bitter aftertaste. Last summer I harvested almost 38 kg of harvest from 5 bushes. Now, when choosing cucumber seeds, the question of which one to give preference is not worth it for me. I will only take Shchedrik.

Video review of the variety:

Preparing the soil and planting site

To grow this variety, it is necessary to select a well-lit area with fertile soil. Areas where onions, potatoes, beets, cauliflower, and tomatoes were grown in previous seasons are suitable for planting.

The selected plot of land should be properly prepared:

In autumn, the area is cleared of tops and weeds and dug up.
Make holes or trenches up to 40 cm deep in the garden bed.
The bottom is covered with dry tops or hay, a layer of manure is laid on top, and everything is covered with earth.

Some summer residents carry out such preparation in the spring. In this case, the manure should be rotted or semi-rotted (1-2 years old). It should be applied at least 3-4 weeks before planting.

Description of the hybrid Cedric F1

This cucumber is not yet as widely known as its Dutch “brothers”, but positive reviews have been received from those summer residents who have tried to grow it. Breeders note that it is advisable to plant the plant in greenhouses using the trellis method. In this case, the variety’s yield is higher and its potential is fully realized.

Note! On open ground ridges, cucumbers are often grown spread out, without a garter. More frequent planting is allowed.

The plants are powerful, the growth of the main shoot is not limited by the flower raceme. Belongs to the indeterminate group, branching is average, lateral branches are quickly formed. The type of pollination is parthenocarpic, which greatly simplifies care. It is not necessary to attract bees for pollination, therefore, in temperate climate zones, planting in greenhouses is possible.

It produces predominantly female flowers and has a powerful root system. The leaf blades are bright green, slightly wavy, convex, medium in size. Formation of cucumbers in the axils of 2-4 pieces, a tendency towards a bouquet type is noted.

The fruits are cylindrical, the tubercles are of medium and small height. The skin is evenly colored, the color is emerald green with very small, weakly defined whitish stripes. The pubescence is white, very dense. Cedric is a classic Dutch cucumber with the corresponding type of “shirt”. The spines are located on the tubercles themselves and between them, forming a fairly dense coating.

The main purpose of the fruit is preservation and marinades, but fresh cucumbers are also tasty. The weight of cucumbers does not exceed 110 g, on average - 80-90 g, length - 12-14 cm. The taste characteristics are excellent, the pulp is without voids and bitterness, sweetish, with a pleasant cucumber aroma of freshness. Cucumbers are storable and suitable for transportation. Subject to proper temperature and storage conditions, they can be stored for up to 8-12 days.

The opinion of summer residents regarding Shchedrik cucumbers

Thanks to the comments of experienced vegetable growers, you can find many useful tips and recommendations for growing cucumbers. The reviews contain the necessary information that will help the novice gardener not to make mistakes during planting and care.

Valentina Mikhailovna. The seeds were recommended to her by a salesperson in a store. I was very pleased with the choice. The cucumbers produced a record harvest, about 100 pieces. from a plant. Excellent for canning. In fresh form there are no complaints either. Resistant to diseases. The variety has become a favorite.
Svetlana. I’ve known him for a long time, saw a new variety of cucumbers, and decided to try it. I didn’t like the incomprehensible bitterness of the pickled cucumbers. And everything is great when fresh. I decided to try again, if it happens again, I won’t grow it again.

Proper care of any plant, including cucumbers, will certainly give positive results. “Shchedrik” pleases all those who are patient with a rich harvest.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

The cucumber variety Shchedrik is resistant to diseases. However, improper care of bushes can cause the development of a fungal infection. To cope with the disease, it will be necessary to treat the plantings with a fungicidal agent such as Quadris and Kuproxat.

If the soil moisture regime is incorrectly chosen, the root system may begin to rot. A sharp cold snap, in turn, can lead to wilting and shedding of leaf blades. The ovary does not develop, and the vine dies over time.

Shchedrik bushes often suffer from pest invasions. Plants can be attacked by aphids, white mites or spider mites. To cope with aphids, it is advisable to use a strong tobacco solution. The cucumbers need to be treated with the prepared mixture. To rid cucumbers of mites, you will need to treat the plantings with garlic infusion with the addition of a small amount of antibacterial soap.

A prolonged dry period can negatively affect the appearance of the bushes. The leaf blades will begin to dry out. In this case, it is important to provide the plants with favorable conditions, using not only soil moisture on hot days, but also the sprinkling method.