Cucumbers Grandma's granddaughter f1: reviews, photos, variety description, planting and care

Grandmother's granddaughter F1 is worthy of growing this cucumber in his own garden. It does not require pollinators and is disease resistant. Gherkins have an excellent taste and are good fresh or canned.

Landing location	Ripening time	Mode of application	Fruit length	Group	Fruit smoothness	Pollination method
Universal	Early ripening (35-45 days)	Universal	Short (gherkins) - less than 10 cm	Hybrid	Slightly lumpy	Parthenocarpic

Description of cucumbers Grandmother's Grandson

When growing cucumbers on their plot or greenhouse, it is important for gardeners to choose a variety whose fruits can fully justify the time and effort spent on it. The cucumber variety Babushkin grandson has proven itself quite well.

The cucumber variety Babushkin Vnuchok is a hybrid of an early ripening group of plants. It can be grown both in open areas and in greenhouse conditions. This is due to the fact that the Babushkin Vnuchok cucumber marked f1 is a parthenocarpic hybrid, that is, it does not require pollination by bees for fruiting.

Biologists classify this varietal variety as a representative of plants with a female flowering type. The fruits ripen within 38-40 after the first shoots appear. Cucumbers of this variety are considered suitable for commercial sale.

The yield indicators of the f1 hybrid are quite high. One hectare of bushes brings from 374 to 469 centners of harvest. At the same time, the yield of marketable products is 80-96%, which is a very high figure.

The varietal variety is universal in its application. The collected fruits are suitable:

For fresh consumption.
For pickling.
For pickling and preservation.

Distinctive qualities of the variety

Thanks to the positive qualities that the variety has, the fruits can be used in many areas.

Plants feel great in the greenhouse and outside.
They give a high yield.
Early ripening allows for a long time to remove cucumbers from the bushes.
It does not grow, but grows exclusively upward. Which saves space in the greenhouse.
Resistant to many diseases.
The taste qualities allow the fruits to be used universally.
Product characteristics help to quickly sell goods.

Appearance of the bush

Cucumbers are vine-forming plants. Their stems are equipped with tendrils, with which they can cling and curl along a support. Flowers are formed in the internodes of the stem. The Babushkin Vnuchok variety has female flowers and five-lobed leaves.

Plant characteristics:

bush: medium branched, with strong vines, medium height, indeterminate;
flowers: yellow, bunch type;
leaves: dark green, medium size;
fruit: oval-cylindrical, small, finely tuberculate, with dense pubescence;
fetal weight: 69–80 g;
color: bright green, spotted at the base, with pale stripes on the edges;
pulp: without bitterness, greenish, crispy, aromatic.

The variety is characterized by long fruiting. If greens overgrow, their skin becomes tougher, so it is recommended to collect them as they ripen. The yield of marketable products of the described variety is estimated at 80–98%.

Description of fruits

As mentioned earlier, the fruits of this variety of cucumber crop are suitable for commercial sale. This is due to their external and taste characteristics.

The shape of greens of this variety is oval-cylindrical, the tubercles on the surface are small. The size of the fruits does not exceed 7-9 cm, and the weight of each fruit reaches about 65-80 grams. The length of the greens and its diameter are in a ratio of 3:1.

The skin of the fruit is green at the base and lighter at the top. The surface of the fruit has dense pubescence with white spines. There are also longitudinal stripes of white color, which are clearly visible on a third of the fruit, after which they become more blurred. There is also a distinct spotting on the skin.

The flesh is greenish in color and crispy. There is no bitterness in the taste. The chamber in which the seeds are located is small.

It is precisely this combination of qualities and characteristics that has made this hybrid variety so popular among farmers and gardeners. An equally important role was played by the good keeping quality of the fruit, which has a positive effect on commercial quality.

Taste qualities

The fruits of Vnuchka are represented by dark green greens with thin skin and small pimples. You can eat them together with the peel and seeds, this does not spoil the taste at all. The pulp of the fruit is sweetish, without bitterness.

Composition and benefits

The hybrid contains many useful substances:

vitamins - C, A, PP, B1, B2, beta-carotene;
trace elements - zinc, iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, iodine, copper, folic acid, chromium, sodium, chlorine, phosphorus.

Cucumber is easily absorbed by the body, as it consists of 90% structured water. It improves the condition of the thyroid gland, prevents urolithiasis, varicose veins, disorders of the cardiovascular system, and reduces the content of harmful cholesterol in the blood. Removes waste, toxins and heavy metal salts from the body.

Fruits mainly consist of fiber, which is easily and quickly digested. The calorie content of cucumber is low - 15 kcal per 100 g; it is added to the daily diet during a diet and a healthy diet.

Pros and cons of the variety

The inability to collect seeds for subsequent cultivation of cucumbers with similar qualities is often cited as a disadvantage of “Grandma’s granddaughter f1”, but this is a common property of first-generation hybrids. Gardeners also point out that cucumbers of this variety can become overgrown, and then the skin of the fruit becomes tough and not so tasty. The variety has the following advantages:

early fruiting;
productivity;
immunity to cucumber diseases;
good taste;
versatility of use.

In addition, “Grandmother’s granddaughter f1” tolerates storage and transportation well, maintaining a presentable appearance, so it can be grown both for your own table and for sale.

Characteristics of the variety

“Grandma’s granddaughter f1” refers to indeterminate varieties of cucumbers (the main stem grows unlimitedly). The plant is powerful, the lateral branches grow to a limited extent. Flowering with predominance of female flowers. A bouquet type knot contains 2-4 ovaries. The leaves are dark green, medium in size. Fruit ripening is 40 days from the moment of germination. Other properties of cucumbers “Grandma’s granddaughter f1”:

length 9-12 cm;
cylindrical shape;
fruit weight 100-115 g;
the color of the fruit is darker at the stalk, lighter at the place where the flower is attached;
there are light stripes on the skin approximately up to the middle of the fruit;
fruits are pimply, with many white spines and white pubescence;
The fruits do not have a seed sac or voids.

“Grandma’s grandson f1” is suitable for pickling, canning and fresh consumption. It is immune to powdery mildew, rot, brown spot, cucumber mosaic, and resistant to downy mildew.

Harvesting and application

Vegetables are harvested throughout the season. They are used for fresh consumption, added to salads and various dishes, canned, pickled and salted.

The hybrid is grown on an industrial scale on farms. The harvested crop is sold at retail and canned at enterprises.

Features of agricultural technology

The high yield of this variety of cucumbers depends on compliance with the rules of agricultural technology. Grow in two ways:

seedling;
direct sowing of seeds into the soil.

The seedling method is used by gardeners living in regions with cool climates. Vegetable growers grow seedlings to get the harvest earlier.

Seeds are planted in prepared containers and boxes in mid-April or early May to a depth of 2 cm. The soil is sprayed with warm water from a spray bottle (a device for spraying liquid into small drops). Temperature for seed germination is +18 o C.

Young plants are transferred to unprotected soil at the end of May. The recommended planting pattern is 50x50cm.

Formation. The shoots are removed, the flowers remain in the axils, the stems and flowers are removed only from the first 5 leaves.
Hilling. One of the types of soil cultivation. Sprinkling moist, finely lumpy soil onto the roots and base of the stem while simultaneously loosening it.
Weeding. Removing weeds.
Watering. To prevent fungal infection, water the soil with warm water every 2-3 days under the plant in the evening. In hot weather, water the plant twice a day - morning and evening.
Feeding. They use organic matter and minerals - K preparations (potassium), simple mineral phosphorus fertilizer (P), ammonium nitrate mineral fertilizer (NH₄NO₃).
Foliar irrigation (feeding). This is the application of fertilizers, in which plants receive nutrients through stems and leaves.
Fixation. They are tied to poles or devices resembling a garter lattice. The bushes must be fixed. Do not allow the stem to be pulled over.

“Grandma’s granddaughter f1” needs to be formed and fixed. In the axils of the first 5 leaves, the stems and flowers are removed, then only the shoots are removed. Plants need to be tied to trellises, otherwise the vines will spread along the ground, causing part of the potential harvest to be lost. Flowers and ovaries will fall off from lack of light, and already formed fruits will rot. The plant is tied up when its height is 32-35 cm.

This variety, like other cucumbers, needs watering, hilling, weeding and fertilizing. Water the plants once every 2-3 days with settled water heated to + 22 °C. Watering is carried out at the root in the evening. In extreme heat, cucumbers are watered twice a day - morning and evening. After watering, the plants are earthed up - the wet soil is loosened, sprinkled onto the roots. Weeds are weeded once a week.

Fertilizing is done 3-4 times per season. Mineral fertilizers with potassium, phosphorus, as well as ammonium nitrate fertilizer are applied under the roots. Organic fertilizers are also used, for example, mullein diluted in water. Foliar feeding is also used, especially in cold summers. For it, a spray bottle is used, with which a solution of nutrients is sprayed onto the leaves (this should be done when there is no wind or rain, so that the fertilizing does not blow away or wash away). Most often, urea is used for foliar feeding (10 g diluted in 10 liters of water). Seedlings that have just been planted in the ground are sprayed with it, then spraying is repeated after 15-20 days.

To prevent diseases, you need to inspect the leaves and stems of plants daily. If black or gray spots, gnawed by insects or wilted leaves are found, the cucumbers will have to be treated with disinfectants such as Fitosporin.

Important! It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions on the packaging of the fungicide, and apply safety measures - prepare mixtures and handle plants using gloves and safety glasses.

The fruits of “Grandma’s granddaughter f1” are collected daily or every other day so that they do not overgrow, and it is advised not to pick them, but to cut them with a sharp knife. The harvest continues until the end of July. When fruiting ends, the cucumber stems are removed and the soil is fertilized.

The fruits retain their taste and presentation well in fruit storage facilities (fruit cellars, fruit cellars). The temperature needs to be regulated by ventilation units, the crop is cooled with natural or artificial ice (fruit storage refrigerators). Only healthy fruits are selected for storage. And with damage, bruises, with wormholes and punctures, fungal diseases - they are unsuitable for a long-term illness.

The hybrid is resistant to the following diseases:

Powdery mildew - it is also called ash or white.
Brown spot (cladosporiosis) is a leaf mold. Caused by microscopic pathogenic fungi.
Root rot - This is a fungal disease that leads to wilting of the entire plant, affecting the root, root collar, and base of the stem.
Cucumber mosaic is a viral disease that can lead to illness and destruction of the entire crop.
Peronosporosis - it is also called: downy mildew. First oily and then brown angular spots appear on the leaves.

How to grow your own

The hybrid is intended for independent cultivation on a personal plot. Sowing time: from late April to early May.

The quality of the harvest depends on compliance with the rules for preparing seeds, planting crops in the ground and caring for young plants.

Planting by seed and seedling methods

Before planting, the seeds are inspected: the smallest and most damaged ones are separated. They are not usable.

Afterwards the material is processed:

placed in a 3% solution of potassium permanganate for 20–30 minutes for disinfection;
then placed in a growth stimulator, according to the attached instructions.

Plant the seeds in small containers (peat pots or longitudinal boxes) or directly into the ground.

For the seedling method, the soil is purchased from a specialized store or prepared independently by mixing compost, peat, humus and sand. The grains are buried 2–2.5 cm.

When planting in containers, observe the following nuances:

the container is covered with a plastic bag;
maintain a stable temperature - +25...+30 °C;
illuminated for more than 12–14 hours, for which phytolamps are additionally installed;
open the containers daily and spray the soil with a spray bottle.

Requirements for planting in open ground:

wait for a stable soil temperature of about +13...+15 °C (there should be no night frosts);
make rows with a distance of 50 cm;
Place 2 seeds per hole, plant them every 30 cm.

If there is a possible decrease in night temperature, a film shelter is built over the landing site.

Growing and care

After 5-6 days, the first shoots should appear. If the seedlings are in a greenhouse, then the room is opened for several hours a day to allow oxygen to enter and maintain air humidity at a normal level.

When growing, adhere to a number of recommendations:

water the bushes only with warm, settled water in the morning or evening - on hot days, irrigate the seedlings 2 times a day;
It is advisable to remove weeds and loosen the soil every time you moisten;
the soil is periodically hilled up, the loosened soil is sprinkled onto the stems of plants, this will ensure their stability and better development of the root system;
As the hybrid grows, the stem is tied to wooden posts with cotton tape or twine, preventing the stem from being pulled over.

Feeding is applied several times at different stages of growth:

10–14 days after transplantation;
during flowering;
during the fruiting period.

Organic fertilizers are used: ammonium nitrate, potassium preparations and superphosphate. The product is diluted in water and poured directly under the root. Make sure that the solution does not get on the leaves or stem of the crop.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Cucumber is grown in any soil where there is drainage and good aeration. However, the soil should be light and rich in humus.

In order for the hybrid to grow better, it is not planted in the same place every season in a row. They wait 4 years. Good predecessors are tomatoes, potatoes, peas and corn, and undesirable ones are strawberries, pumpkin, zucchini, watermelon and melon.

Difficulties in growing crops:

if water does not seep through well during watering, carefully make several indentations with a rake so as not to damage the roots of the plants; to prevent excessive growth of bushes, pinch the main stem after 6-7 leaves have formed; If the fruits are picked at the wrong time, they will become overripe and the peel will become rough.

Diseases and pests

The hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew, brown spot, root rot, cucumber mosaic and downy mildew. The crop is practically not attacked by insect pests.

Causes of possible infection:

abundance of weeds;
excessive soil irrigation;
high humidity;
incorrect crop rotation.

To prevent diseases, the bushes are carefully inspected each time you water. If dark spots, chewed leaves or signs of drying appear, the plants are treated with special means (Fitosporin, Bordeaux mixture, Quadris or Tiram).

Planting cucumbers Grandma's grandson

Like many other varieties, “Granny’s granddaughter f1” is planted with seeds in the ground or pre-grown seedlings. Many consider the seedling method to be more preferable: plants planted in this way will give an earlier harvest and their fruiting period will be longer.

To speed up the germination of seeds, they are soaked, wrapped in a cloth and filled with clean water so that it covers the seeds. You need to keep them in water for about an hour. Then they move on to hardening. The seeds wrapped in a damp cloth are placed in the refrigerator at a temperature of about +3 ° C for 2 days. The fabric with the seeds should be kept damp all the time.

Hardened seeds are planted in special peat pots with light nutritious soil, buried no more than 3 cm. Until germination, the room temperature is maintained at +22-+28°C. You can even cover the pots with film to create a greenhouse effect. Immediately after emergence, the film is removed and the temperature is reduced to +18-+20°C. Water the plants as the soil dries out. It is better to place the seedlings on the windowsill, where they will receive sufficient lighting. A week before planting, it is hardened, first under an open window, then taken out onto the balcony. The day before planting, water thoroughly.

“Grandma’s granddaughter f1” is sowed for seedlings from April 20 to May 10. It is replanted in the phase of 2-3 true leaves: into the ground under cover in late May - early June, and then planted in open ground. Seeds are planted without seedlings when the soil warms up to +16 °C. Sow 2 seeds in each hole, and then pinch out the weaker sprout in each pair. Both seedlings and seeds are planted according to the 50×50 pattern.

On a note! When purchasing, gardeners advise giving preference to 2-5 year old seeds. It is believed that they give the highest yield.

Requirements for planting in open ground:

wait for a stable soil temperature of about +13...+15 °C (there should be no night frosts);
make rows with a distance of 50 cm;
Place 2 seeds per hole, plant them every 30 cm.

If there is a possible decrease in night temperature, a film shelter is built over the landing site.

Attention! Seedlings are transplanted from containers into open ground after 2 weeks, when 2-3 leaves appear.

Growing seedlings, transplanting into soil

Planting seeds directly into the ground

When planting without seedlings, the seeds are sown in the ground when the ground has steadily warmed up to 12-14 degrees. Maintain a distance of 30 cm between the holes. 2 seeds are sown in each hole - the weaker seedling is subsequently pinched.

Planting density per 1 m²:

in greenhouses and greenhouses 2-3 bushes;
in uncovered areas there are 3-5 plants.

Reviews from gardeners

The main characteristics of the vegetable can be judged from the reviews of gardeners and gardeners:

“I really liked the cucumber. Suitable for pickling and salad,” says Lyubov from the Moscow region.
Maria from Krasnodar believes that even novice gardeners can grow cucumbers.
Svetlana from Veliky Novgorod confirms the absence of bitterness in fresh fruits.
Farmer Ksenia grows cucumber for commercial purposes. In terms of sales speed, he compares vegetables to “hot pies.” She notes that when left on the bush, the fruits lose their taste appeal.

Grandma's granddaughter is a cucumber in which the seed manufacturer's statement coincides with the final result. Farmers can grow cucumbers for sale and enjoy the dishes prepared from them. The variety is common, so seeding material is easy to purchase.

Caring for cucumbers Grandma's grandson

Varieties with pimples are not only intended for open ground, but also better tolerate adverse weather conditions, including changes in temperature. But you can also grow them in greenhouses.

Among the main activities for maintaining beds:

watering;
spraying against diseases and pests;
fertilization;
loosening the soil and removing weeds.

Watering

The beds with cucumbers Grandma's granddaughter f1 are watered once every 3-4 days (depending on weather conditions). During hot weather, watering work is increased to 1 time every 2 days. The hybrid variety is usually watered with warm water. To do this, the liquid is heated in the sun or on fire. It is recommended to water the crop in the evening after sunset.

During fruiting, cucumbers of the Vnuchok variety must be watered, focusing on soil moisture. During this period, as a rule, there are up to 20 liters of liquid per 1 m².

In hot weather, vegetable growers recommend sprinkling. For this process, use a solution of water (1 bucket) and 30 grams of urea. This solution is used to feed the leaves of the plant.

Top dressing

After the plants have bloomed, they need to be fertilized. It is useful to use a balanced fertilizer in which nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are taken in equal proportions - for example, 10:10:10 or 12:12:12. The numbers indicate the percentage of the substance in the mixture. Nitrogen is necessary to enhance vegetation and plant growth.

Potassium ensures intercellular exchange. And phosphorus is needed for the formation of roots, as well as the formation of ovaries. In total, you will need 60 kg of fertilizer per 30 m² of area. The granules can be scattered on the ground or prepared an aqueous solution that is used to water the plants. A month after fertilizing, it is useful to repeat fertilizing.

Advantages and disadvantages

Grandmother’s grandson has a wide range of advantages, including:

self-pollination;
outdoor and greenhouse cultivation;
resistance to temperature changes;
fruit collection throughout the season;
high productivity;
resistance to diseases characteristic of the culture;
low maintenance requirements;
excellent taste of vegetables and healthy composition;
versatility in application;
preservation of fruits, their sale.

The plant has practically no disadvantages. They only note sensitivity to drying out of the soil and roughening of the skins of vegetables when overripe.

Important! To preserve their presentation, cucumbers are not picked, but carefully cut with a sharp garden tool.

Diseases and pests

The hybrid was created so that gardeners would not have problems with: powdery mildew, brown spot, root rot, cucumber mosaic, and downy mildew.

The crop is practically not afraid of insect pests, and the cause of infection of the bushes can be:

excessive weeds;
excess soil moisture;
high air humidity accompanied by low temperature;
incorrect crop rotation.

To prevent the death of the plant, you need to regularly inspect the foliage and stem. If dark spots, damaged leaves or drying along the edges are detected, treatment is carried out using special means such as: Fitosporin, Bordeaux mixture, Quadris, Thiram.

Preventive measures

To protect cucumbers from insect pests, film covers are used, which are removed only at the time of flowering (this gives insects the opportunity to pollinate the flowers). Pests can be controlled using special traps: they are equipped with a sticky layer and smell of pheromones, attracting males.

In this way, pests are intercepted before they can cause harm to the plantation. Currently, there are more than a hundred different pheromones that were created specifically to effectively combat specific types of insect pests. The variety is resistant to major fungal diseases.

But for prevention, plants are treated with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture before flowering. The active substance of the solution is copper ions. They create a special protective layer on plant tissues, which neutralizes pathogenic microflora. If the weather is dry, then re-treatment is not necessary. But if it rains, then spraying with Bordeaux mixture needs to be done again.

Did you know? If your plantations are attacked by pests, place several pieces of cucumber in an aluminum form. Entering into a chemical reaction, it emits an odor that effectively repels pests from crops, but which is not perceived by people.

Planting and growing

Cucumbers are sown in open ground 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost. The second batch of seeds can be sown a month after the first. In regions with cool summers, planting begins with growing seedlings 3 weeks before planting in the ground. At a temperature of +20°C and a humidity of 60–70%, cucumbers will germinate in 3–5 days. For planting in the ground, choose a sunny area with fertile and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Plants are planted on hills located at a distance of 1.5–2 m from each other.

Cucumber planting scheme.

For planting you will need:

remove all stones, sticks or other debris from the area;
dig up the area;
mix the soil with a bucket of humus or other organic fertilizers;
water the soil before planting seeds or seedlings.

Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse is quite simple - they will need frequent watering. Seeds are sown from April to May. The soil is dug up and disinfected by treating with boiling water and a solution of copper sulfate 7%. Be sure to apply organic fertilizers.

Important! Seeds are always stored at room temperature and for no more than 2 years. In other situations, they begin to lose their germination capacity. Plants will need a vertical or horizontal trellis to form the bush.

When the seedlings reach the maximum height of the trellis, pinch the apical bud to begin branching the vine: in this way you can slightly increase the yield of the vines

Plants will need a vertical or horizontal trellis to form the bush. When the seedlings reach the maximum height of the trellis, pinch the apical bud to begin branching the vine: in this way you can slightly increase the yield of the vines.

Forming a cucumber.

Cucumber “Grandma’s granddaughter” F1. Test results

I am summing up the results of testing and sharing my impressions of the cucumber “Grandma’s granddaughter F 1” from the breeding and seed company Gavrish.

"Grandma's Granddaughter"

From the variety description:

Early ripening (38-43 days from germination to fruiting)
productive
parthenocarpic hybrid for growing
in open ground and under film covers.
The plant is powerful, with limited growth of side shoots.
Gherkins weighing 110-120g, dark green, medium-tubercular, with white pubescence.

The hybrid is productive, bears fruit from June to mid-September, crispy, aromatic! The yield exceeded even the declared one, a universal-purpose hybrid.

Germination test and sowing

When checking germination, I soaked the seeds on April 19, germination was 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 9,

I calculated that 48 days passed from the moment of germination until the appearance of the ovaries (6-8 cm), which is 5 days later than stated.

The first harvest was collected on June 16th.

Fruit characteristics:

Zelentsy are 10 - 11 cm long, weight less than stated - 105 g.

Medium tubercles, white spines, sweet, crisp cucumber. If the cucumber is overgrown, the tubercles are almost invisible, and the seeds remain small.

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.

I had to remove the cucumbers often; the sooner I removed the greens, without waiting for the weight to reach 120 g, the faster the new ones grew. I collected small cucumbers for preservation, and larger cucumbers were used for salads. The results were recorded in a table, the number of cucumbers removed and their weight.

Harvest characteristics:

Cucumber “Grandma’s grandson” from June 16 to September 2 was collected: No. 1 – 119 pcs., weight 7619 g No. 2 – 120 pcs., weight 7407 g, No. 3 – 126 pcs., weight 8682 g, No. 4 – 115 pcs. , weight 7130 g Average quantity – 120 pieces, average weight – 7709 g per plant! At the beginning of September, the nights became cold and the cucumbers began to grow more slowly; the shape of the cucumber changed slightly, but this did not affect the taste in any way.

the last harvest that I weighed was 569 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 which bush the cucumber was taken from, and after a few days, general weighing became impossible, since the cucumbers were 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.