Dutch breeders develop cucumber hybrids that are distinguished by good germination, disease resistance, and early ripening. The fruits have excellent taste and commercial qualities, since these hybrids are obtained by crossing strong varieties. So, the best cucumbers for growing in greenhouses and open beds are discussed later in the article.
Main characteristics of Lord f1 cucumbers
Cucumber Lord f1 is a universal, highly commercial hybrid that can withstand difficult climates and vagaries of weather. The main features of this plant variety:
- The bush is indeterminate, vigorous, branched, long-climbing, with medium foliage.
- The leaf is medium in size, neat heart-shaped, emerald green in color.
- The cucumber is slightly elongated, spindle-shaped, length – 11-13 cm, weight – 95-115 g, diameter – 3 cm.
- The skin is dense, highly lumpy (especially in the center), dark green in color with thin light stripes.
The pulp of Lord f1 is juicy, aromatic, with a pronounced crunch and sweet and sour taste. The yield of cucumber is impressive - about 25 kg/m², in contrast to many other bee-pollinated varieties - such as Nugget (up to 12 kg/m²).
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Broccoli Lord can be sold fresh, grown for export, canned and processed (frozen).
This variety is distinguished by high yields, unpretentiousness and plasticity - Lord F1 broccoli cabbage can be grown in almost any region with different climates. This variety tolerates cold well, so it can also be grown in cooler periods of the year (for example, autumn). It is not recommended for planting in early spring, since during this period of the year the Lord F1 hybrid variety is prone to barren flowers.
The period of ripening of broccoli Lord F1 from the moment of planting of seedlings:
in summer – 62 days, in autumn – 71 days.
Head of broccoli Lord F1:
• dome-shaped. • dark green color. • heavy and dense. • Smooth and compact tops with excellent quality beads.
Features of the plant structure:
• compact shape. • powerful stem. • average vigor. • high.
Planting density of broccoli seedlings Lord F1:
• in summer – 38 thousand plants per 1 hectare. • in autumn – 33 thousand plants per 1 hectare.
Buy professional broccoli seeds Lord F1 5000 seeds from the company Seminis (Seminis), the Netherlands.
Features of cultivation
Lord f1 feels better in open ground, so in warm climates it is grown in a regular garden bed. The cucumber in question has powerful, spreading bushes - it will require a fairly spacious area. As for soil characteristics, the variety prefers loose, medium-loamy soils.
Soil preparation
This cucumber grows best in areas where legumes, cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, or potatoes were previously cultivated. In mid-September, the area for the Lord f1 hybrid is cleared of plant debris, dug up to a depth of 50-55 cm, disinfected with a solution of copper sulfate and fertilized with a solution of mullein.
With the arrival of spring, 3-4 days before planting the variety, the soil is loosened by 10-12 cm, weeded, selecting overwintered insects, and the soil under Lord is fertilized with rotted sawdust.
Germination of seedlings
Lord f1 seeds are planted for seedlings closer to the middle - second half of April. It all depends on the climate and weather conditions. River sand, humus, chicken droppings and wood ash are added to the soil. Seed material is planted in peat tablets, 1 seed per container. The variety's seedlings are kept at a temperature of 24°-25°, after germination - about 23°. Water every other day. On the 5-6th day after germination, the sprouts are fertilized with superphosphate.
Landing in the ground
The seedlings are transferred to the garden bed in the middle - second half of May. By this time, 3-4 leaves are blooming on each sprout. The soil for the cucumber should warm up to 14-15. The bushes are planted in holes 9-10 cm deep. The recommended distance between the bushes of the variety is 55-60 cm. The ideal row spacing for cucumber is 70 cm. Only 1-2 bushes can be placed per 1 m² in a greenhouse, and no more than 3 - in open ground.
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Lord is an awesome hybrid of broccoli, I grew it for several years, then I switched to Marathon, and now I decided to grow Lord again, I bought a pack of 100 pieces. Lord's seeds. Because it is the best in terms of head alignment, weight, length of storage on the bush, and harvest quality.
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Cultivation rules
The described cucumber is able to withstand light frosts and droughts; it does not require special agricultural measures. The Lord only needs frequent weeding (every 3-4 days), hilling once every 10 days and preventive treatments against parasites (Trichodermin, sodium permanganate). The bushes of the variety are formed into one central stem, tied to vertical trellises, and the side branches are cut off at a level of 20-30 cm.
Watering
For this variety, it will be enough to apply liquid once every three days - at normal precipitation levels. During drought, water the cucumber every two days so that the soil around the bushes does not dry out. Water for the Lord should be at room temperature - cold watering provokes the development of fungal diseases. The liquid is left to sit in the sun for 20 minutes, after which the bushes of the variety are irrigated using the drip method. After each watering, the cucumber is loosened.
Fertilizers
To get a rich harvest of this variety, it will require regular feeding - 3 times a season. This cucumber loves organic fertilizers, but it is better to limit nitrogen mixtures. Scheme for feeding bushes Lord f1:
- The first fertilizer is applied 3-4 days after transplanting the variety to the garden bed - chicken manure or humus is used.
- The second time the cucumber is enriched with mixtures with the appearance of the first flowers - this could be potassium salt, or sodium sulfate.
- Finally, the last time the Lord is enriched with nutrients is with the beginning of fruiting - a solution of urea, or humus, is added.
Fertilizing stops being applied 10-12 days before the start of harvest. Additionally, you can mulch the rows of the variety with tomato tops.
Early maturing varieties of broccoli
Broccoli "Batavia f1"
It belongs to early hybrids; it can take up to 65 days from the appearance of the first shoots to the ripening of the harvest.
The main difference of this cabbage is the large size of dark emerald compacted fruits with a weight reaching 1.1-1.3 kg. From each m2 you can collect 2.4-2.6 kg of ripe heads. Batavia can be grown in extreme conditions and is not susceptible to fusarium.
Broccoli "Green Magic f1"
Hybrid broccoli cabbage with early ripening, bred by French breeders, distinguished by the good taste of the ripening heads.
The weight of the central fruits of Green Magic is about 650 g, and approximately 2.1 kg are collected from one unit of area. The elliptical main head is quite dense, its color is green with a grayish tint.
Broccoli "Curly Head"
An early variety with a fruit ripening period of no more than 85 days from the date of seed germination. The fruits are strong, with medium density, weighing up to 0.5 kg. After the main harvest is harvested, many lateral shoots form on the stems. The harvested crop can be stored for a long time.
Broccoli "Lord F1"
The Lord broccoli variety is high-yielding and early ripening.
From the day the seed germinates until the fruit is cut, it can take about 55-62 days. The foliage is slightly corrugated. The main head can hang 1.3-1.4kg.
The shape of the fruit is flat, slightly rounded, dark emerald green, the heads have excellent taste and can be easily separated from the main stem. Lateral inflorescences can appear until the onset of cold weather; the average weight can be up to 0.21 kg.
Broccoli variety "Monaco F1"
Mid-season variety, the harvest is harvested 70-80 days after germination of the seed material.
The main inflorescences are round-flat, deep emerald, weighing about 1.7-1.8 kg. There is no second wave of harvest. About 4.2 kg of fruits are collected from each unit of area. Usually they harvest twice, growing seedlings in “waves”.
"Tone"
Long-grown mid-season broccoli cabbage Tone, ripe inflorescences are collected 76-85 days after germination of the seed material.
The fruits are round, weighing about 200 g. Their color is emerald with a slightly brownish tint. The side heads of cabbage can grow together, the weight of the second heads of cabbage is 55-65 g. About 2 kg of inflorescences are collected per unit area.
Broccoli variety "Chronos F1"
This hybrid broccoli was bred by breeders from France. It was included in the State Register of Russia in 2017.
This vegetable crop is not tall, the inflorescences are of medium density, the color is emerald with a blue tint. Fruit weight – 550-650 g. Taste – excellent. Up to 2.7 kg of ripe inflorescences are collected from one unit of area.
"Fiesta"
Cabbage ripens early; ripe inflorescences are harvested 65-70 days after the crops emerge.
Broccoli Fiesta cabbage has small fruits and their weight is 250-290 g. You can collect 3-3.2 kg of inflorescences per unit area. Only one head is formed on the stem.
Broccoli "Yunga F1"
This hybrid is a super early hybrid, because ripe inflorescences are harvested in 55-59 days
after the sprouts appear. Young was bred by Russian breeders. The weight of ripe heads is 210-220 g.
The yield of the Young hybrid is low - about 1.3 kg can be harvested from 1 m2.
Diseases and pests
Lord f1 can boast of complex immunity. This cucumber is resistant to diseases such as olive spot, powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic and fusarium. Parasitic insects visit the plantings of the variety infrequently. The only thing the hybrid is afraid of is peronosporosis.
Downy mildew
Downy mildew appears on Lorde in greenhouse conditions, with high humidity and lack of oxygen. The disease manifests itself as a grayish-beige sticky thick coating on the leaves of the variety. At the first signs of peronosporosis, the cucumber is sprayed with a solution of milk (whey) and iodine, or with garlic tincture. In case of severe infection, Lord f1 bushes are treated with Quadris or Strobi.
Thrips
Small oblong beetles infect cucumbers when plantings are thickened and weeding is poor. The main sign of the appearance of thrips is yellowing of the foliage of the variety and the appearance of small holes. You can get rid of the pest by spraying a tincture of chopped onion and garlic. If the Lord is severely affected by parasites, use Vertimek, Karbofos, or Agravertin.
Harvesting and storage
Lord f1 begins to bear fruit in early July. This variety ripens quickly and quickly and is recommended to be collected daily. The cucumber is cut early in the morning, 10-15 minutes before watering. Vegetables are cut with pruning shears, leaving half the stalk on the branch.
Immediately after harvesting, Lord's greens are carefully wiped with a dry cloth and placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator. There, a cucumber can remain for about 10 days without losing its taste and commercial qualities. The variety also tolerates transportation without problems.
