Cucumber Ginga f1: characteristics and description of the variety. Ginga F1 cucumbers: reviews, photos, productivity, growing secrets

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The Ginga cucumber variety has proven itself quite well in agriculture. The crop is distinguished by its resistance to diseases and pests, exceptional taste, and excellent yield.

Characteristics of the cucumber variety Ginga

History of selection

Ginga f1 cucumbers were bred by German breeders and belong to plants with an average ripening period. The hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2002 for garden plots and farms; it can be grown in any region of Russia. Cultivation on an industrial scale is recommended.

Growing regions

Cucumber variety Ginga F1, according to the description, is intended for temperate climates. This variety was bred in Germany. Photographs of Russian farmers planting cucumbers of this variety clearly show the possibility of growing it in Russia. In our country, Ginga F1 performed well in the Central Black Earth belt. It is grown in open ground from the Lipetsk to the Oryol regions.

Description of the cucumber variety Ginga f1

Ginga F1 cucumbers (the designation “F1” indicates a hybrid origin from two different varieties) are mid-season cultivated plants of German selection. The hybrid is universal, intended for open ground and growing in controlled conditions. The variety has been zoned for cultivation in the Central Black Earth region, as well as in adjacent territories.

The plant is a parthenocarpic long-climbing bush with numerous ovaries. It is medium-sized, forms small leaves of rich green color. The shape of the leaves is heart-shaped, five-lobed. The stem is often creeping, with a rough surface, about 1-2 m high, ending in tendrils.

Description of the bushes

Ginga cucumber bushes have small green leaves. The variety is classified as a medium-vigorous plant. There is no strong climbing pattern behind it. The ovaries are collected in bunches.

Fruit

The fruits are cylindrical in shape, rounded at the edges. They grow small, up to 10–15 cm in length with a width of about 3-4 cm; They are distinguished by smooth skin with a slightly ribbed surface. A slight white pubescence often forms on top of the peel. The color of the fruit is predominantly dark green, with short white stripes developing on top of the main color.

The yield of the variety is quite high and is in the range of 5-6 kg per m2. The average weight of a cucumber is 80-90 g. The taste of the fruit is high; The harvest is distinguished by juicy, elastic and crispy pulp. The yield of marketable products is at least 88%.

Harvested cucumbers are versatile; they are ideal for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing all kinds of dishes, including canned food.

Composition, benefits, calorie content

The fruits of the plant contain many useful substances. They are low in calories, remove toxins from the body and help fight excess weight, and are 95% water. There are 10-15 kcal per 100 g. Cucumbers are good for the body in any form.

Distinctive features

Ginga belongs to the parthenocarpic type, that is, it is pollinated without the participation of insects. It has a female type of flowering. It is characterized by abundant yield and disease resistance. Suitable for greenhouses, can also be planted directly in open ground. The hybrid has been adapted for growing without the use of shelters.

Attention! Seeds can be planted dry, without prior germination.

Hybrid characteristics

The Ginga hybrid bushes are of the indeterminate type and reach a height of 2.5 meters. The leaves are small and green in color. The first fruit is formed 60 days after the appearance of the first shoots.

Cucumbers are cylindrical in shape, with dark green skin. Small tubercles are formed on them in large numbers, which are covered with light down. The fruits show dark spots, short stripes and spines. Weight reaches 90 g.

The average diameter is 3 cm. The pulp does not contain large seeds, it is crispy and dense, with a taste characteristic of cucumbers, without bitterness. The yield reaches 3–6 kg from each bush.

Drought resistance, frost resistance

The Ginga F1 cucumber variety can withstand short-term drought. However, the planting should not be left without watering for more than 7 days. If you plan to leave a bed of cucumbers without watering for a long time, then you need to water them well, creating a supply of water in the soil.

After watering, the soil surface is mulched with straw or pine needles to prevent strong evaporation of moisture.

Like other varieties of cucumbers, Ginga F1 is not intended for growing in frosty conditions. Light spring frosts can kill seedlings. Therefore, they should be planted after their termination or covered with film.

Disease resistance

When breeding a hybrid, the breeders had a goal to achieve resistance to diseases and pests. Ginga f1 has strong immunity to diseases common to cucumbers. However, if the plant is not properly cared for, there is a possibility that fusarium will develop in the garden bed.

Of all known pests, aphids can attack crops. It is important to quickly respond to the appearance of a disease or insects and take measures to preserve the plant.

Pollination methods

There are three methods of pollination: insects, self-pollinating, parthenocarpic.

In greenhouse production, the last two types are most often used. Since pollination takes place without outside help. Using the first method of pollination (by insects), you will need to transfer pollen with a brush or lure insects. To do this, vegetables are sprayed with sugar syrups.

Cucumbers can be sown in different varieties, but according to the method of pollination they must be of the same type. This is explained by the individuality of each pollination method. Excess pollen on parthenocarpic cucumbers from pollinated varieties will lead to deformation of the cucumbers and uneven distribution of seeds in the fruit.

Among self-pollinating varieties, the following are in demand:

1. Orpheus F1.
2. Cheetah F1.
3. Cupid F1.
4. Ginga F1.
5. Annushka F1.

In parthenocarpic pollination methods, the following are distinguished: “Glafira” F1, Mazai F1, “Hector F1”, “Cheetah F1”, Emerald F1, Romance F1, Blik F1.

Ripening period

Cucumber variety Ginga F1 (the description of the variety and photos of gardeners confirm the merits of the crop) belongs to plants of medium ripening period. From the emergence of seedlings to the first harvest, 46 to 50 days pass. Some gardeners managed to get the first harvest after 35 days. Technical maturity occurs when the greens reach 8 cm in length. They grow to the desired size in 2–3 days. The rapid growth of cucumbers begins with the onset of warm nights.

Reviews about the variety

Cucumbers called “Ginga f1” have aroused keen interest among gardeners, and many recommend the variety for cultivation as the most promising for home gardens. Judging by the reviews, the main harvest of cucumbers begins to be harvested after about 35-40 days. When harvested in a timely manner, gherkins have a very attractive appearance and excellent taste. Very juicy and aromatic, have small seeds in the pulp. Greens do not become flabby for a long time, and are also stored very well in the refrigerator, on the vegetable shelf. The harvest is perfect for salads and for canning for the winter.

The seed material of cucumbers “Ginga f1” from such well-known “Russian Garden” has proven itself especially well. Germination is always at a very high level, and the seedlings are formed very strong and friendly.

Features of agricultural technology

The main care for cucumbers of the “Ginga f1” variety consists of timely loosening, weeding, watering and feeding. In caring for cucumbers in greenhouses and on open ground ridges there are not only common features, but quite significant differences:

If in greenhouses it is quite easy to regulate the microclimate, then when growing cucumbers in open ground it is very important to provide the plants with sufficient heat, which can be provided by warm ridges or the use of film cover. Cucumbers in open ground during the hot season really need more frequent watering, fertilizing and several hillings, which stimulate the plant to form additional roots. As cucumbers grow and develop, regular fertilizing is necessary to help replenish the supply of nutrients in the soil;

Mineral and organic fertilizers for cucumbers are used both in the greenhouse and when growing this vegetable crop in open ground:

• if complex fertilizers are used for fertilizing, including nitroammophoska, then about 30-35 g of fertilizer is added to one bucket of warm water;
• For foliar feeding, an aqueous extract of superphosphate is used, as well as solutions of potassium sulfate, urea and basic microelements.

When caring for cucumbers, an important role is played by the correct formation and tying of plants, which contribute to better warming and ripening. In addition, moisture does not linger on the leaves during watering and rain, and ripening greens do not lie on the ground.

In open ground on cucumbers, it is important to promptly blind the lateral buds on the main stem up to the fifth leaf. When forming cucumbers cultivated in a greenhouse, pinching should be done above the second leaf, and the main stem should also be pinched

Features of planting and growing

When buying seeds of a new variety of cucumbers, it is important to get acquainted with the features of its cultivation and care.

Soil and planting algorithm

Most often, Ginga F1 cucumbers are planted as seedlings. But they can be planted in open ground and with seeds. Whatever method the gardener chooses, the seeds first need to be hardened. This is done in the refrigerator, in the fruit drawer. The seeds are kept at low temperatures for 2 days. For planting seedlings, ordinary garden soil or a purchased universal substrate is suitable. Before planting seeds, the soil must be disinfected.

This is done in one of the following ways:

• the soil is poured with boiling water;
• pour over with a strong solution of potassium permanganate;
• calcined in the oven at a temperature of 125C for 30 minutes;

• frozen for 2 - 3 days.

When cultivating the soil, you can choose one suitable method or use several. Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of April. You can use seedling boxes or deep cups. The second method is preferable, as it prevents damage to the roots during transplantation. Experts recommend adding nitrogen fertilizers and ash to the prepared soil. When planting, the seeds are buried 4 cm.

You need to water the seedlings 2 times a week, after about 4 days. The surrounding air should not be cooled below 22C. If the plants grow weak and elongated, then additional lighting is needed. The seedlings will be ready for transplanting into open ground or a greenhouse 25 days after germination. By this time, 5 true leaves are formed on it. Seedlings should be planted in a well-lit area. The soil should be well warmed by the sun.

The area chosen for planting is dug up, removing weeds. For every 1 m2, add 1 bucket of humus and mix it with the top layer of soil. Such fertilizing will not only provide the seedlings with nutrients, but will also create a microclimate with a higher temperature in the garden bed. Immediately before planting, water the hole with warm water.

Plant seedlings or seeds at a distance of at least 50 cm from each other. Seedlings need to cover the root collar. To do this, plants are hilled. In the future, this will help avoid exposing the roots.

Trimming

Pruning will help make the cucumber bush more compact and increase the yield. Most often it is done when growing melons in open ground.

Trimming is done as follows:

1. Up to the 5th leaf, all axillary buds and shoots are removed.
2. When the main trunk grows to 4 nodes, the growth points are removed. Only 2 leaves and 2 shoots are left.
3. After 3-4 nodes, 3 shoots are left on each sleeve.
4. If the bush turns out to be dense, then during the growing period the top of the plant is thinned out.

This method of forming a bush will speed up the ripening of fruits and ensure ventilation of the plantings.

Care

Ginga F1 cucumber (the description of the variety and photos give a complete understanding of how to care for the crop) does not differ in care from other types of cucumbers. During cultivation, the hole with plants needs to be loosened and weeds removed. Watering is carried out moderately, every 4 days. After the formation of 10 leaves on the plant, watering is carried out after 2-3 days. Cucumbers of this variety should be watered with warm, settled water.

The variety is fed with mineral fertilizers 3-4 times per season. The first fertilizing is done after the formation of the 7th leaf. It should have a high nitrogen content. Fertilizing is done with a solution of urea or manure. A urea solution is made before use. For cucumber variety Ginga F1, you can add up to 30 g of urea per 1 m2 at a time. The required amount of fertilizer can be measured with a matchbox. It contains 13 - 15 g of urea.

Add 2 matchboxes of urea to a bucket of water and mix. Urea granules dissolve well. A bucket of fertilizer solution is poured over the garden bed. It is better to apply urea to moist soil. Pre-watering helps prevent the roots from being burned by applied fertilizers.

The manure solution begins with preparing an infusion from it:

1. Place 1 part fresh cow dung and 5 parts water in a container of suitable size.
2. The container is closed and infused for 14 days. During this period, the infusion must be stirred every day to enrich the medium with oxygen.
3. After 2-3 days, bubbles appear on the surface of the water. This indicates that the infusion has begun to ferment.
4. After 2 weeks, the infusion is ready for use. It is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2, obtaining a solution of manure, or mullein.

You can add wood ash or superphosphate to the manure solution. This will increase the value of the solution as a fertilizer for plants. In addition, adding phosphorus-containing fertilizers to mullein solution promotes better absorption of nitrogen from the solution by plants.

Ginga F1 cucumber plantings need to be fertilized with a mullein working solution. It is obtained by adding water to a solution. Dilute the prepared solution in a ratio of 1:3. For feeding plants, you will need 1 bucket of ready-made working solution per 1 m2. During flowering, it is time for the second feeding. An aqueous solution is made from a mixture of ammonium and potassium nitrate and superphosphate. It is used to water plants at the roots.

After the start of fruiting, the plants are fed with superphosphate. This feeding should be repeated 10 days before fruiting is completed. It is recommended to use these fertilizer methods for other vegetable crops. If this species is planted in open ground, then at the end of May - beginning of June the bed with seedlings should be protected from possible frosts.

To preserve the fruit, the lashes are tied to a trellis. This also makes harvesting easier. There are several ways to tie cucumber vines.

However, the principle of creating a support for cucumbers is as follows:

1. 2 supports are fixed near the side edges of the bed;
2. strong ropes are stretched between them;
3. An additional rope, a support, descends from the top rope to each cucumber bush. It is tied to the base of the stem or a peg driven next to it.

Instead of ropes, you can use a plastic mesh with large cells. On such a support, the cucumber vines will rise without the help of a gardener.

Diseases and pests

When developing a new variety, breeders were faced with the task of developing a variety that was not susceptible to most diseases of melons. Ginga F1 cucumber meets these requirements. The only disease to which the variety is susceptible is fusarium. And even then, it only appears if the plants are not cared for properly. Fusarium is a fungal disease. If signs of disease are detected on the site, plant treatment measures must be taken immediately.

Fusarium spreads quickly and can affect other vegetable crops. This disease develops when the air temperature is above 18C and the soil is waterlogged. Fusarium most often occurs when crop rotation is disrupted and in greenhouses. It is impossible to detect fusarium at an early stage.

Its signs are detected during the beginning of flowering:

• the lower part of the stem turns black and becomes thin;
• leaves begin to wither from bottom to top;
• yellow spots form on the leaves, which then dry out;
• a pink coating appears on the stem;
• Before the plant dies, its stem turns black and begins to crack.

As a rule, fusarium is noticed already in the last stages of fungal development. The affected plant is removed from the garden along with a lump of earth. The place where the infected plant grew is treated with a fungicide. To prevent further spread of the disease, cucumber plants are inspected and leaves showing signs of fungal damage are removed. Watering the beds is reduced, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out.

After carrying out preventive work, the bed with cucumbers is treated with a fungicide. Damage to cucumbers of the Ginga F 1 variety by insect pests is rare. Summer residents note that cucumber plants are more often attacked by aphids. To protect cucumber lashes from it, they are sprayed with fungicides or solutions based on natural products.

To destroy aphids in a garden with cucumbers, you can use one of the proven folk recipes. The plants are sprayed with the prepared solution so that the liquid gets on the underside of the leaves. Carry out 3–4 treatments every 4 days, changing the solution each time.

Mustard powder infusion

To prepare 10 liters of working solution you will need:

• 100 g mustard powder;
• 3 liters of boiling water;
• 5 tbsp. l. liquid laundry soap;
• 3 tbsp. l. sunflower oil;
• 7 liters of cold water.

Mustard powder is brewed with boiling water and allowed to brew for 6 hours. The settled liquid is poured into a bucket and liquid soap and vegetable oil are added. Mix well and add cold water to a volume of 10 liters.

Soda solution

Dissolve 3 tbsp in a bucket of water. l. soda When the soda has completely dispersed, add 5 tbsp. l. liquid soap (better than laundry soap) and 3 tbsp. l. vegetable oil.

Stir until the soap is completely dissolved and spray the cucumber vines.

Wood ash infusion

Infuse 200 g of ash in 10 liters of water for 12 hours. Drain the solution and add 2-3 tbsp. l. grated laundry soap or other detergent.

Garlic infusion

The strong smell of garlic repels insects, including aphids. To prepare it, you need to chop 15 g of garlic cloves and pour 1 liter of boiling water over it. Leave in a dark place for 24 hours. After the solution has infused, it is filtered and sprayed onto the cucumber vines. It is advisable that the garlic infusion gets not only on the outside of the leaves, but also on the inside. Spraying borage should be done in the evening, after the onset of evening coolness.

Wintering

Cucumber Ginga F1 (the description of the variety and photos of frozen vines confirm this) is not able to withstand frost. Its wintering is possible only in closed ground conditions. It is important to know that to grow cucumbers of this variety in a greenhouse, it must be maintained at a constant temperature of at least 15C.

Harvesting

The first fruits of Ginga F1 cucumbers can be picked 45 days after emergence. Before the peak of fruiting (about a month after the start of fruiting), the crop is harvested every 2 to 3 days. When abundant ripening occurs, harvesting is carried out every day.

The Ginga F1 cucumber variety bears fruit for no more than 3 months. After this period, it is advisable to replace the plants with new ones.

Storage

Greens of the Ginga F1 variety are stored well. To keep them fresh, you should put the fruits in the refrigerator. The lower temperature limit for storage is 5C. At this temperature, they are able to maintain their appearance and taste for 3 weeks.

Thanks to its high shelf life and transportability, the variety is loved by entrepreneurs. And its good presentation strengthened their love for it.

Planting cucumbers Ginga f1

Ginga f1 cucumbers can be grown not only in open soil, but also in closed soil: in a greenhouse or greenhouse. It is not recommended to grow this variety of cucumbers on the balcony, since the cucumber bushes reach large sizes.

For early harvesting, cucumbers are planted in seedlings. However, direct sowing is possible: sowing seeds in open soil.

Landing dates

Sowing of seeds of the Ginga cucumber variety is carried out, as a rule, in the second half of April - early May. The main thing is that the temperature of the earth reaches 15 degrees Celsius.

Site preparation

To prepare a plot of land, agronomists recommend mixing peat with turf ash and vermiculite (or river sand) in equal proportions. In addition, before sowing Ginga f1 cucumbers, the soil must be sterilized using one of the methods described below:

• Treat planting material with manganese;
• Keep the seeds in the oven at 125 degrees for 30 minutes;
• Place the seeds in the freezer for 2 or 3 days.

After such treatment of the land, it is recommended to wrap the area in film so that the temperature of the earth becomes room temperature.

Planting seeds

Before planting cucumber seeds, they need to be prepared for sowing. To do this, the seeds are placed in a manganese solution for 30 minutes, and then placed in a damp cloth for 48 hours. After planting, the soil should be thoroughly watered with water at room temperature.

Planting seedlings

To obtain seedlings, cucumber seeds must be placed in a 4 cm container and watered well at room temperature. To further maintain the seedlings, it is necessary to provide them with systematic watering (once every 4 days), loosening the soil, additional lighting, and also maintain the air temperature (22-26 degrees Celsius).

After the sprouts have reached a height of 20 cm and 5 leaves have formed on them, the bushes are transplanted into open soil. As a rule, this process is carried out 25-30 days after sowing the seeds. However, do not forget that the air temperature should not be below 15 degrees Celsius.

Planting scheme

It is recommended to plant cucumber seeds in holes 3-4 cm deep. The distance between rows should be about 6-10 cm.

When planting seedlings of Ginga cucumbers, the bed size is 40x50, that is, the distance between holes is 40 cm, and between rows is 50 cm.

After every second row, it is necessary to leave a small passage (up to 1 m) to make it convenient to harvest.

Features of care

Regardless of the growing method, Ginga F1 cucumbers require standard growing conditions. They include soil care, timely fertilizers and regular watering. In this case, special attention should be paid to the formation of the bush, without which it will not be easy to achieve increased yield and early ripening of fruits.

Watering and fertilizing

The cucumber fruit consists of 90–95% water, so if there is a lack of moisture in the soil, the plant will not be distinguished by high and high-quality yields. Irrigation must be carried out regularly. At first, young plants are watered moderately, only after the soil has dried slightly - this is a mandatory requirement, since waterlogging the soil will lead to rotting of the root system. However, it is not recommended to water the beds less than once every 5 days.

More regular watering begins after the young bushes produce at least 7–10 leaves. From this point, until the end of the growing season, the soil should be provided with moderate moisture with minimal fluctuations in soil moisture. Otherwise, the plant will form small and bitter fruits. Depending on the air temperature, this will require at least 2-3 procedures per week. But during drought, irrigation is done daily.

The first feeding of cucumbers is done in the 7-leaf phase. If the vegetable is grown by seedlings, the favorable time for this comes 2 weeks after planting the seedlings in open soil. The first fertilizing should contain a high nitrogen content, so solutions of cow manure (1:10) or chicken manure (1:15) are used for this, with a flow rate of about 5 l/m².

The second time the beds are fertilized after the plantings begin to bloom. At this time, cucumbers need a liquid mineral mixture; it is prepared from 40 g of superphosphate, 30 g of ammonium nitrate and 20 g of potassium nitrate (per 10 liters of water). The resulting solution is used for root irrigation; the calculation of the working fluid should be about 5–8 l/m².

During the fruiting period, cucumbers need increased levels of potassium and phosphorus in the soil . To compensate for the deficiency of these elements, superphosphate (2 tablespoons per 10 liters of water) and potassium nitrate (20–30 g per 10 liters of water) are used, with a working fluid flow rate of 5 l/m². Such fertilizing can be done every 10 days, while fertilizers are alternated, which helps create better conditions for the crop.

Important! Fertilizing is done only in dry weather. If there is a rainy period at the time of fertilization, then crushed wood ash is used for fertilization at the rate of 1 cup/m² of plantings.

Garter and bush formation

Cucumbers are tied up after about 7 leaves have formed on the bush. To do this, an individual peg made of metal or wood, about 1.5 m high, is installed near each plant, at a distance of 10 cm from the bush. As an alternative, you can use a common trellis - it is a rod fixed at a height of 2 m above the beds. It is supported by 2 horizontal posts fixed to the edges of the bed. Plants are attached to the trellis using strong twine, which is tied with one edge to the rod and the other to a small peg installed near the plant.

Cucumbers also need high-quality formation. They do this as follows:

• in the area of ​​the first 2-3 leaves of the root zone, all lateral growth points are removed;
• in the middle of the stem, in the area of ​​every 3-4 nodes, the growing points are removed, leaving 2 leaves and 2 fruiting shoots;
• No more than 3 fruiting shoots are left at the top of the bush. If necessary, the top is thinned out, leaving no more than 3-4 leaves on the plant.

Soil care

Caring for the soil in cucumber plantings is a mandatory measure, which allows you to create the necessary soil microclimate, as well as protect the bushes from all kinds of pests. Weeding and loosening are often combined, doing the procedure at least once a week, to a depth of 10 cm. At the same time, the remains of weeds and their root system must be removed from the beds.

The best time for loosening and weeding is considered to be 2-3 days after watering, which helps to avoid drying out of the substrate. But they can also be carried out the next day after irrigation. The best period for caring for the soil is considered to be early morning, but loosening can also be done in the evening.

After weeding and loosening the beds need to be mulched. The procedure makes it possible to protect plants from drying out, as well as create the necessary temperature regime in the soil. To do this, a near-trunk circle with a diameter of 30 cm is created around the trunk of each bush, which is densely covered with the covering material, a layer of 5–10 cm.

The following can serve as mulch:

• sawdust;
• conifer bark;
• spruce and pine needles;
• humus;
• expanded clay;
• special artificial materials (agrofibre, geotextiles, etc.).

Caring for Ginga f1 cucumbers

Ginga f1 cucumbers are easy to care for. For long-term fruiting and high yields, it is recommended to provide the plant with systematic watering, timely replenishment of the soil with minerals, and also tying up the bushes.

Watering

Ginga cucumbers need to be watered with water that matches the temperature of the earth. Watering is necessary once a week. However, it is worth making sure that the soil is not waterlogged, since waterlogging contributes to the rotting of the roots, and therefore the bush itself.

After 10 or more leaves appear on the bush, the plant can be watered 2-3 times a week. You should ensure that the soil is constantly moist. During drought, it is recommended to water Ginga cucumbers every day.

Harvest and storage

The first fruits of Ginga F1 cucumbers can be picked 45 days after emergence. Before the peak of fruiting (about a month after the start of fruiting), the crop is harvested every 2 to 3 days. When abundant ripening occurs, harvesting is carried out every day.

The Ginga F1 cucumber variety bears fruit for no more than 3 months. After this period, it is advisable to replace the plants with new ones.

Greens of the Ginga F1 variety are stored well. To keep them fresh, you should put the fruits in the refrigerator. The lower temperature limit for storage is 5C. At this temperature, they are able to maintain their appearance and taste for 3 weeks.

Thanks to its high shelf life and transportability, the variety is loved by entrepreneurs. And its good presentation strengthened their love for it.

Advantages and disadvantages

• The main advantages of the variety:
• increased productivity;
• female type flowering;
• resistance to powdery mildew and olive spot;
• early harvest dates;
• versatility of fruits;
• good yield of commercial products.

• No serious deficiencies were identified in the variety, with the exception of the need for specific agricultural cultivation techniques and the formation of bushes. In addition, the high cost of seed material is often considered a disadvantage.

Diseases and pests

Although the Ginga F1 cucumber is classified as a plant that is resistant to characteristic diseases and pests, if agricultural practices for care and cultivation are not followed, the beds become infected quite often. The fight against diseases and pests should be started immediately, since in just 1-2 weeks they can completely destroy the plantings.

The most common cucumber infections are:

Typical crop pests:

Fusarium

Fusarium - wilting of cucumber plants. Fusarium appears as a result of contamination of the soil, seeds, or failure to observe crop rotation, as well as when watering with liquid that contains fungal spores.

With fusarium, rotting of the roots of the plant, darkening of the lower part of the stem of the bushes and wilting of the plant (from bottom to top) are observed.

To protect the Ginga cucumber variety, Fundazol, a 0.2% solution of the fungicide “Topsin-M”, “Trichodermin”, “Fitosporin-M” and other substances are used.

Aphid

Aphids are a small pest of cucumbers. Aphids usually appear in greenhouses or greenhouses. Aphids attack the plant at the time of flowering or at the time of fruit set. When infected with aphids, the leaves of the bushes begin to curl and dry out, and the yield of the plant decreases significantly.

For pest prevention, chemical preparations “Aktara”, “Bitoxibacillin” or “Iskra-M” are used.

Pests and diseases

Breeders from Germany tried to ensure that the hybrid variety Ginga was resistant to various diseases and pests.

Diseases

The variety is not susceptible to classic diseases of cucumber bushes. If improperly cared for, fusarium will develop in the beds.

Vegetable growers recommend carrying out preventive soil treatment. For this purpose, special fungicides are used.

Pests

Insects that can harm crops include aphids. These small parasites can establish colonies on Ginga cucumber bushes. Control methods involve treating the plant with solutions prepared according to folk recipes or based on special preparations.