Description of Crispin's cucumbers
This plant was bred by biologists from Holland. When creating it, the goal was to develop a hybrid suitable for growing in a greenhouse, hotbed and open ground. The Crispin f1 hybrid was included in the register of the Russian Federation in 2000 and is approved for cultivation in any region of Russia.
Peculiarities
The hybrid is mid-season, has small-sized fruits of the same shape, in the form of a long cylinder with tubercles. The fruits reach 13 cm in length and up to 5 cm in diameter. On average, the weight of the fruit is 100 g. Externally, cucumbers are distinguished by their dark green color and light stripes. The fruits have a long shelf life and can be transported over long distances.
The bush grows to medium size and has powerful roots. A small number of leaves are bright green and small in size. Many stepsons can form on the trunk of a plant.
Up to 5 fruits are formed on one node. The first cucumbers can ripen 50 days after planting. The hybrid is valued for its high yield, which reaches up to 10 kg per 1 m². The fruits have aromatic and crispy pulp without bitterness.
Distinctive features
The hybrid is a parthenocarpic species, that is, it does not need the help of insects for pollination. When compared with other hybrids and varieties, Crispina does not require a large amount of heat at the initial stage of fruit ripening and is more resistant to high temperatures during the growing season.
Fruit
The Crispina cucumber produces fruits of even size, up to 12 cm long and about 4 cm in diameter. The weight of greens can reach 130 grams.
Cucumber fruits are cylindrical, with bulges in the upper part. The color is uneven, from green to dark green with light stripes. There are white spikes on the surface of the greens.
According to the description, Crispina cucumber has dense, crispy flesh without bitterness. Fruits of universal use, ideal for winter preparations.
A special feature of the variety is that the fruits tolerate transportation well, so it is recommended to be used for growing for sale.
Properties and benefits
The fruits of the plant contain a lot of useful microelements - vitamins B1 and B5, carotene, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, folic acid and chromium, as well as structured water.
Cucumbers are low in calories, help remove toxins from the body, stimulate digestion and help fight excess weight. Per 100 g there are from 10 to 15 kcal.
Photo
In the photo you can see Crispin's cucumber.
Hybrid characteristics
Medium-sized hybrid bush with large rhizomes. Cucumber leaves are not large, lobed, dark green in color, often female. In terms of quantity, it belongs to the medium leaf variety. Hybrid lashes are suitable for growing both on a trellis and on the ground. Up to 4-5 cucumbers are formed on one leaf axil. Resistant to diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- cladosporiosis;
- ordinary mosaic.
In terms of ripening, it belongs to the mid-season varieties. The fruits ripen in 40-45 days. Fruiting is long lasting.
On a note! Some gardeners manage to grow two crops of this hybrid, harvesting vegetables until late autumn.
Cucumbers are large-tubercular, cylindrical in shape. The length of the fruit is about 11-12 cm, weight 100-110 g, circumference - 3-4 cm. The color of the cucumber is both light green and dark green. The skin is covered with small, light spines. The pulp is crisp and contains few seeds. Cucumber has genetically eliminated bitterness. In terms of taste, they are rated 4.5 points out of a possible five. Crispin f1 cucumbers do not lose their taste when canned and pickled. Well suited for use in the canning industry. It is possible to use the hybrid fresh. They are well preserved during transportation.
The Crispin F1 hybrid has superiority in the following qualities:
- Good yield.
- Disease resistance.
- Good survival in various climatic zones.
- Wide range of applications.
- Wonderful taste.
Gardeners did not identify any shortcomings in this hybrid.
Productivity
Crispina F1 is a high-yielding hybrid. About 10 kg of cucumbers can be harvested from 1 m2 in closed ground, and up to 20 in open ground. To increase the yield, you need to leave one trunk of the plant, removing all the side shoots.
Then they are formed along the stem:
- Remove all stepsons with flowers in the first to fourth axils.
- One ovary is left from the fifth to eighth sinuses.
- The stepsons are removed, and the entire ovary remains from the ninth to twelfth sinuses.
- Stepchildren remove the first leaf, from the 13th to 15th sinuses.
- Stepchildren are removed by the third leaf, from the 16th to 19th sinuses.
When the central lash reaches 1.5 m, it must be pinched. If this whip spreads along the trellis, then it must be directed downwards. New stepsons will grow from the pinching site, which will produce a harvest in the late period.
Advantages and disadvantages
Key benefits of Crispin's cucumbers:
- long fruiting period;
- long shelf life, the taste of the fruit is not lost;
- early ripening;
- ease of cultivation and subsequent care;
- beautiful fruit shape;
- unpretentiousness in transportation.
The only negative that gardeners pay attention to is the bitterness that appears if there was a problem with the supply of moisture.
pros
- Universal to use;
- Resistant to most cucumber diseases;
- It is distinguished by its high productivity;
- Has excellent commercial qualities;
- Resistant to transportation;
- Easy to care for;
- Long-term fruiting;
- The variety is resistant to cold weather conditions.
Minuses
The only negative characteristics of Crispin f1 cucumbers include the fact that the plant is not pollinated by insects, therefore, gardeners have to deal with this process on their own.
Reviews
There are only good reviews about this hybrid. All gardeners agree that growing cucumbers is as simple as possible; even a novice gardener does not have any problems.
Elena, Novgorod: “I purchased a hybrid on the advice of my neighbors. The fruits look like gherkins and are good for pickling. The hybrid turned out to be unpretentious in cultivation. I decided that I would definitely use it in the next seasons.”
Lyudmila, Kislovodsk: “I really liked this hybrid. The grandchildren love to eat crispy cucumbers. The bushes withstood frost and hot weather without problems. I was pleased with the long shelf life in a cool place.”
Planting Crispin's cucumbers
The hybrid is suitable for growing in open ground and in greenhouses. For planting, you can use seedlings to obtain earlier fruits or sow the seeds directly into open ground. Regardless of the chosen method, growing Crispin always gives excellent results.
Deadlines
The planting time for the Crispina variety depends on the planting method: seeds or seedlings. If cucumbers are planted by seedlings, the plant is transplanted at the end of May. If cucumbers are sown, mid-May is suitable for planting.
However, do not forget about the soil temperature. Experienced gardeners recommend planting the Crispin cucumber variety only after the ground has warmed up to 10-15 degrees Celsius.
Soil preparation
The soil for planting is prepared in advance:
- The root system of Crispina F1 is relatively well formed; for this reason, it is best to form small ridges along future rows, into which some mineral fertilizers and humus are added. This guarantees the best conditions for plant formation.
- The height of the beds in closed ground is 15-20 cm, the distance between rows is 0.9-1.0 m.
- The distance between plants in a row is 35-45 cm, depending on the row spacing. In each case, there should be approximately 200-250 plants per 100 m².
- Drip irrigation tubes are placed at a distance of 5-20 cm from the planted seedlings. Drip irrigation makes it possible to significantly save water consumption when watering, and in addition, introduce mineral fertilizers and plant protection products against a complex of soil pests and causative agents of cucumber diseases.
- Covering the ridges with a mulch shell has proven itself well.
Landing rules
The process of planting seeds in a greenhouse or open ground is carried out in several stages. They start by selecting seeds with optimal performance. It is important to ensure that the seeds prepared for planting are not damaged. Using small seeds will not bring good results.
Before planting, it is necessary to soak the seeds in water. To do this, they are immersed in a salty water solution for 10-15 minutes. To prepare the solution you will need 50 g of salt per 1 liter of liquid. After this, you need to calibrate the seeds and select only large and full-bodied ones.
The selected planting material must be warmed up. To do this, they are placed in a gauze bag in a thermos containing water, the temperature of which does not exceed 50 ° C, and kept for 2 hours. To disinfect, seeds are dipped in a solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. After completing this procedure, the seeds are washed using running water.
Attention! Hybrid seeds are often disinfected and treated with nutrient solutions in the factory. This material has a bright color. There is no need to prepare it additionally.
It is recommended to plant seeds in nutritious soil, and seedlings in peat pots.
Agrotechnics of cultivation
"Crispina F1" can be grown in open and closed ground. For the seedling method, the seeds are planted in peat pots to a depth of 1-2 cm. After the first shoots sprout, on day 25-30 you can begin replanting. Seedlings are transplanted into open ground at the end of May. Seeds are sown in mid-May, but only if the temperature is at +10, +15 degrees.
The seedlings should be transplanted into the ground before they become overgrown and stretched out. Otherwise, the cucumbers will not be productive.
“Crispina F1” is grown using a trellis method, the distance between the trellises is 80-90 cm, their height should be no more than a meter, the gap between seedlings is 30-40 cm. The main stem, which has reached the upper trellis, is directed downwards.
It is preferable to plant cucumbers in pre-fertilized and moistened soil. Seedlings should be replanted carefully, as the root system can be damaged. The harvest is usually harvested in June-July.
This variety can be grown either spread out or on a net.
Growing cucumbers on a net (trellis)
Caring for Crispin's cucumbers
The principles of growing the Crispin cucumber variety take into account proper care of the bush:
- Cucumbers belong to light-loving plants. It is recommended to plant them in well-lit places. Simple partial shade is allowed.
- The selected location should be well protected from the wind. The south side is not closed.
When growing plants in open ground, it is possible to use corn as a living windbreak. It is sown in one row on both sides of the cucumber bed.
- For standard plant formation, the daytime temperature must be at least 22 degrees. With short-term changes in night and day temperatures, Crispina feels in accordance with the norm and does not delay formation.
- But even small frosts can destroy seedlings. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to cover the plants at night.
- Cucumbers belong to those crops that prefer significant humidity and frequent watering. The latter are very significant throughout the entire growing season and fruiting stage. If there is a lack of moisture, even the type of Crispin, which does not contain bitterness, may turn out to be partially bitter. It is recommended to use warm water for irrigation. When watering with cold water, the plant is depressed and rot may appear.
- In order to preserve soil moisture, the bushes are mulched with organic materials. They not only retain moisture, but also rot over time, releasing heat and enriching the soil with the necessary components.
Frequent watering leads to soil compaction. In order for the roots to breathe, it is recommended to alternate watering with loosening the soil. But this must be done not by traditional methods, but by piercing the soil with a garden fork. This kind of method will protect the delicate surface roots of the plant from damage and allow the root system to breathe.
Watering and fertilizing
Cucumbers are among those crops that love high humidity and frequent watering. The latter are very important throughout the entire growing season and fruiting. With a lack of moisture, even the Crispina variety, which does not contain bitterness, can become partially bitter.
It is recommended to use warm water for irrigation. When watering with cold water, the plant is depressed and rot may occur.
To maintain soil moisture, bushes are mulched with organic materials. They not only retain moisture, but also gradually rot, releasing heat and enriching the soil with useful elements.
Frequent watering leads to soil compaction. To allow the roots to breathe, it is recommended to alternate watering with loosening the soil. However, this should not be done using classical methods, but by piercing the soil with a garden fork. This method will protect the delicate surface roots of the plant from damage and allow the root system to breathe.
Fertilizer
Crispina F1 plants form a strong above-ground part, for this reason the nutritional regime must be at a significant level. They have a strong root system, which responds well to the introduction of high-calorie substances, especially when supplied locally through a drip irrigation system. After 1-2 selections of fruits, the plants need to be fed with nitrogen-potassium fertilizers. It can be:
- organic (solution of manure, bird droppings) fertilizers
- mineral (a mixture of ammonium (calcium nitrate)
- potassium sulfate (more correctly potassium magnesium or potassium salt).
In greenhouses, when applying mineral fertilizers, it must be borne in mind that nitrogen must be introduced in nitrate form, and in ammonium form no more than 20% of the final nitrogen application in mineral form. If possible, it is more correct to apply fertilizers in dissolved form with irrigation water using a drip irrigation system. Feeding is repeated every 10-14 days.
Garter
If Crispin's cucumbers are grown in open soil, they do not need staking. The bushes of the plant independently distribute the space so as not to damage or disturb their neighbors.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Each cucumber variety has its own advantages and disadvantages. The European hybrid “Crispina” has many more advantages than disadvantages:
- high fertility;
- the fruits retain their presentation for a long time, which allows them to be used for sale;
- cucumbers have a pleasant taste and are not bitter;
- ease of care;
- the seed does not require additional disinfection;
- resistance to weather fluctuations;
- low susceptibility to common infections;
- does not require bees for reproduction;
Among the disadvantages, gardeners highlight the high cost of seeds and the inability to obtain seed from the hybrid from grown fruits. Therefore, you need to buy it again every year.
Harvesting and application
The harvest is harvested in mid-summer, no later than the end of July. It is important to collect fruits from the bush in a timely manner: this will make the harvest more abundant. Over-ripening should not be allowed - it is recommended to collect fruits every 48 hours, preferably in the morning, before the onset of the day's heat, or in the afternoon, after the temperature has subsided.
Crispina fruits are suitable for use in any form. Can be eaten fresh or canned for the winter. The excellent taste of the fruit will remain regardless of the type of use.
Diseases and pests
Cucumbers of the “Crispina F1” variety are characterized by great resistance to various diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- regular mosaic;
- cladosporiosis.
To prevent pests from affecting the plant, cucumbers are treated with various fungicides. Spraying is carried out before fruit appears. As a rule, protection against powdery mildew and rot is used. Among the pests, the plant is most affected by aphids. In order to fight it, it is recommended to treat plants with aphid preparations at least twice before fruiting begins. In addition, near the cucumber beds they are fighting ants.
Whitefly
Whitefly is a pest that reaches small sizes. In appearance, the whitefly is similar to a moth. Whiteflies appear in greenhouses or greenhouses.
For prevention, use the Confidor Extra spray solution. The leaves of the bushes are treated with the solution.
melon aphid
The melon aphid is a small pest of cucumbers. Insects are located under the leaves of the plant, on flowers, or on shoots. With melon aphids, Crispin cucumbers dry out and curl.
To treat melon aphids, use a solution of karbofos: 2 tbsp. spoons of karbofos equal 10 liters of hot water. The resulting solution is used to treat not only the damaged bushes, but also the bushes that came into contact with them.
In addition, Komandor tablets or 30% Fosbecid are used to combat melon aphids.
Root rot
Root rot is a fungus that causes lesions in cucumber plants. With root rot, cracks form on the plant, the roots of the bushes become softer and darker, and the leaves of the bushes turn yellow.
The plants are treated with chalk, ash, coal powder, or the chemicals Previkur and Gamair.
You can also watch a video where they will tell you what the main distinguishing features of the Crispina variety are and what the seeds look like.
Proper cultivation will make it possible to harvest large harvests of delicious cucumbers with crispy, appetizing, fragrant pulp.
