Salinas cucumbers: reviews, photos, yield. Cucumber Salinas: characteristics and description of the variety, growing tips

Cucumber Salinas f1 is a new generation hybrid endowed with many positive qualities. Its cultivation is as simple as possible; the cucumber is protected from many diseases and reacts less to the vagaries of nature. At the same time, the taste of greens is as pleasant as that of experienced varieties.

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

History of selection

Cucumber Salinas F1 is a product of selection by the large agricultural holding Syngenta Seeds. It was tested and certified in the Russian Federation in 2007. The extract from the State Register states: the variety is allowed for planting in all climatic zones of the country. The cucumber is intended for open and protected ground.

Advice. In practice, it is recommended to grow this hybrid without protection only in regions with a mild climate. In the middle zone, planting in a greenhouse or greenhouse is effective.

The indeterminate cucumber bush grows to approximately 1.8 m. Its leaves are medium in size and cover the plant's vines in large quantities. Gherkin-type fruits are knitted in bunches of 2-5 pieces. Inside, the cucumbers are dense, crispy, without voids or large seeds. The skin is moderately thin.

By type of growth	Medium-climbing
By type of branching	Medium branched
By type of pollination	Parthenocarpic
Planting scheme	30×70 or 50×50 cm
Weight, length and shape of the fruit	75-80 g, 7-9 cm, cylindrical, green with short stripes, finely tuberculate with white pubescence
Ripening period	Mid-early (41-45 days)
Usage	Universal
Drop off point	Universal
Diseases	Resistance to downy and powdery mildew, common mosaic virus, cladosporiosis
Flowering type	Female
Productivity	In exhaust gas - 8-10 kg/m2, in a greenhouse or greenhouse - from 14 kg/m2

Reviews from summer residents

There are many reviews about the Salinas cucumber. Elena (Yaroslavl region) added the following characteristics to the manufacturer’s description: the varietal bush is graceful, has short internodes; The plant produces the lion's share of the harvest in the first 2-3 weeks; the number of ovaries in one node did not exceed 2 pieces.

The woman grew cucumbers in the exhaust gas under covering material. The taste and product quality were excellent. Theses are confirmed by summer residents Zulfiya from Ufa and Alexandra from the Moscow region.

In the Russian Federation you can find original Salinas F1 cucumber seeds from the Netherlands for sale. Among domestic seed producers they are produced by TM Semko, Prestige and Elkom.

Description of the cucumber variety Salinas F1

The hybrid is a medium-sized plant of an indeterminate species. Under favorable conditions, the length of its shoots reaches 1.8 m. Salinas F1 actively forms lateral shoots and leaves. Therefore, when growing, it is necessary to promptly remove excess shoots, leaving only 4-5 pieces. first row. The branches of Salinas F1 have a rigid structure, are not brittle, and are light green in color. The surface is slightly pubescent, the villi are sparsely located and spiny.

The leaf blades of this cucumber are medium-sized, dark green in color, and have short thick petioles. They are located opposite on the shoots. There are large teeth along the edges of the leaves. The surface of the plates, like the shoots, is pubescent, hard and corrugated.

The inflorescences of Salinas F1 are simple, bright yellow and grow in bunches. The root system of this species is fibrous, superficial, and grows widely.

Cucumber Salinas F1 is a parthenocarpic hybrid, so it does not need pollinators to set fruit.

The plant produces purely female flowers

Fruit

Salinas F1 produces fruits of 3-5 pieces. simultaneously. The cucumbers of this hybrid are of a regular cylindrical shape, 8 cm long and 3.0-3.2 cm in diameter. The average weight of the fruit is 70-80 g.

Important! The Salinas F1 cucumber is resistant to overripening; when biological ripeness is reached, growth stops, but the gherkins do not turn yellow.

This hybrid has all the same fruits. Salinas F1 cucumbers grow in bunches of 3-4 pieces. in the node. Their surface is glossy, finely tuberculate with thick white pubescence. The shade of cucumbers is dark green with small light spots and white longitudinal stripes, which make up 1/3 of the entire length.

The peel of Salinas F1 cucumbers is thin, dense, and does not suffer from slight mechanical stress, so the crop can be transported and stored for 2 weeks without loss of commercial quality.

The pulp is dense, juicy, without voids. The taste of Salinas F1 cucumbers is excellent, classic, without bitterness, even in the absence of regular watering. The fruits can be eaten fresh, and can also be used for pickling, canning and preparing salads.

During processing, cucumbers remain crunchy, dense, and there are no voids in place of the seed chambers.

Important! Overripe Salinas F1 cucumbers retain excellent taste.

Taste qualities

Gherkins of the Salinas variety have a high gastronomic rating, taste sweet and juicy. There is no bitterness even with irregular watering. Overripe fruits do not change their taste; there is no acid. Cucumbers are widely used. They are consumed fresh and used as an ingredient for assorted vegetables.

The small-fruited Salinas cucumber variety is ideal for pickling and preservation. The presentation and color do not change after hot processing; the gherkins fit compactly into a glass container. The taste of pickled and pickled cucumbers is balanced, the flesh is crispy, dense, and no void is formed in place of the seed chambers.

Characteristics of the cucumber variety Salinas F1

Cucumber Salinas F1 exhibits relative resistance to low temperatures. Vegetation and fruit set are suspended if it is +14 degrees outside. The first cucumbers can be harvested after 38-40 days.

Important! A lack of sunlight, as well as untimely watering, do not affect the formation of the Salinas F1 ovary.

To increase productivity, it is necessary to timely fertilize and loosen the soil at the base of the plants, which will improve the flow of air to the roots.

The hybrid easily tolerates heat and at the same time shows stable yields

Productivity

The early ripe cucumber Salinas F1 begins to bear fruit in mid-June if it is grown in a greenhouse, in an open garden – 7 days later. Fruiting continues until September. Ultraviolet deficiency, a reasonable decrease in temperature and untimely watering do not affect the formation of fruits, the yield is stable. Up to 8 kg of gherkins are removed from one bush, and within 15-17 kg from 1 m2.

Advice! To extend the fruiting period, cucumbers are planted at intervals of 15 days. For example, one batch - at the beginning of May, the next - in the middle, sowing seedlings is carried out with a difference of 2 weeks.

Advantages and disadvantages

Despite the fact that the Salinas F1 cucumber has a number of advantages, which allows it to compete well with other types of crops, it has several disadvantages that should be taken into account. This information will allow every gardener to get a complete picture of this hybrid.

The main advantages of Salinas F1:

• early ripening;
• drought-resistant;
• self-pollinating;
• has good natural immunity;
• characterized by excellent taste;
• withstands transportation and long-term storage up to 2 weeks;
• consistently high yield, regardless of growing conditions;
• cucumbers are resistant to aging;
• universal fruits;
• one-dimensionality of gherkins.

The disadvantages of Salinas F1 include the inability to collect seeds for sowing, which increases costs. As well as average yields for the hybrid form of the crop.

Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid culture

Cucumber Salinas F1 is in demand among gardeners for the following reasons:

1. Great taste. Bitterness does not appear even if the watering regime is violated.
2. Convenient size. Greens can be eaten fresh, cut into salads, salted, pickled - they fully exhibit their taste benefits everywhere.
3. Unpretentiousness in the garden. This quality is expressed in increased heat resistance. The hybrid is also immune to a number of diseases typical of cucumbers.
4. Good adaptability. Thanks to its strong root system, the varietal bush adapts to different growing conditions and recovers from damage. Productivity does not suffer.
5. Keeping quality and transportability. The fruits are stored for more than 2 weeks.
6. Early ripening.
7. Friendly return of the harvest at the first stage of fruiting. Extension of the whole process until frost (with proper care of the garden bed).
8. One-dimensionality of the harvest. The greens are aligned and beautiful to look at.

Cucumber also has some disadvantages:

• overall yield indicators for OG are average;
• inability to obtain seed material independently.

Optimal growing conditions

The main condition for growing in a greenhouse is the creation of a favorable microclimate. The optimal temperature for the growing season is 230 C, daylight hours are 8 hours, no additional lighting is required. Mandatory installation of support. High air humidity.

For cultivation in open ground, choose an illuminated area on the south or east side. The culture is not afraid of shading at certain times of the day. Cucumber does not react well to drafts. The composition of the soil should be neutral, fertile, without stagnant moisture.

Features of cultivation

Salinas F1 cucumber is grown using seedlings and direct planting of seeds in the ground. The seedling method is used regardless of the climate. Direct landing is recommended for the Southern regions.

Seedling method

The timing of sowing seeds for seedlings is determined by the climate; after 30 days, the cucumber can be planted in the garden. The work is carried out around mid-April. Landing algorithm:

1. Take peat containers, pour a nutritious mixture of sand, peat, compost in equal parts into them, and you can plant them in peat cubes.
2. Make 1.5 cm indentations and place one seed at a time.
3. Place in a room with a constant temperature (+220 C).

Cucumbers do not take root well after transplantation; they are placed in peat containers on the site.

Direct planting in open ground

Before planting on the plot, Salinas cucumber seeds are placed in the refrigerator in a wet cloth for a day. Material is sown on the site in the middle or end of May, depending on how warm the soil is, the optimal indicator is +180 C. Planting work:

1. They dig up the area in advance and add organic matter.
2. Make holes 1.5 cm deep.
3. Put 2 seeds, the germination rate of plants of this variety is good, this amount will be enough.
4. Fall asleep and moisten the bed well.
5. After germination, one strong sprout is left in the hole.

The distance between the holes is 45-50 cm, 2-3 plants are planted per 1 m2. The sequence and scheme for planting Salinas cucumbers in closed ground and open beds are the same.

Planting and care

The cucumber variety "Sigurd F1" can be grown in seedlings or by directly planting seeds in the ground. When choosing a method, you should take into account the climatic characteristics of the region, the planned harvest date and the quality of the soil. It is very convenient to grow cucumbers in greenhouses, as this protects them from sudden changes in air and soil temperatures. However, the Sigurd variety is resistant to such changes, so it is also well suited for open ground.

Sowing time

In greenhouses with constant temperature control, cucumbers can be grown from the beginning of spring. The room must be at least 18 degrees. In this case, the soil should be warmed to 8-10 degrees.

Sigurd cucumbers are planted in open ground in the middle or end of May at similar temperatures. At night it should not fall below 16 degrees to prevent the seeds from freezing.

Cucumber seedlings are grown indoors in mid to late March. To do this, it is recommended to use separate containers so that each bush is not damaged during transplantation.

The seedlings are transferred to a permanent place in April, with persistent warming

It is allowed only when 3 real sheets appear. Until this moment, the seedlings should be kept indoors in a place well lit by the sun.

Selecting a location and preparing beds

The soil for cucumbers must be prepared in advance. "Sigurd F1" grows best in soils fertilized with peat, compost and dry manure.

Important! At the end of winter, when the ground is frozen, it needs to be dug up. Then the pest larvae that may be there will die.

The growing area should be well lit by the sun. Fertilizers are applied when digging the soil and left

When the soil warms up, loosening and watering are carried out. If the soil dries out, plant seeds or seedlings.

Fertilizers are applied when digging the soil and left. When the soil warms up, loosening and watering are carried out. If the soil dries out, plant seeds or seedlings.

How to plant correctly

First of all, you need to make sure that the soil has warmed up to acceptable levels. Moreover, it should be warm not only on the surface, but also at a depth of 8-10 cm.

Landing algorithm:

1. In an area with prepared soil, make furrows 6-8 cm deep.
2. A peat substrate is placed at the bottom.
3. The seeds are deepened inside by 1.5-2 cm.
4. They are sprinkled with loose soil on top with a layer of 2-3 cm.
5. The planting site is mulched with peat on the surface to retain moisture.
6. After 3 days, the first watering is carried out.

The optimal distance between seeds is 15-20 cm

Between the furrows it is necessary to leave 40-50 cm per 1 square. m., it is recommended to plant no more than 8 plants.

Planting in separate holes is allowed. They should be 20 cm apart. This option is convenient for seedling plants.

Transplant method:

1. Prepare furrows or holes in advance.
2. Fill each hole with water and add compost.
3. Remove the seedlings from the container, holding them so as not to damage the roots.
4. Together with the substrate, lower the plant into the hole and sprinkle with dry soil.

At the end, it is recommended to tie the seedlings to the trellis. Then the plant will curl and grow in a vertical direction.

Aftercare

Sigurd cucumbers require liquid. Regular watering is required - at least 2 times a week. In dry weather, the procedure is repeated daily.

With abundant watering, it is necessary to periodically loosen the soil. At the same time, a layer of mulch is added to the soil to slow down the evaporation of moisture.

Cucumbers need to be watered at the root, avoiding water getting on the leaves.

The variety "Sigurd F1" responds well to fertilizing. However, fertilizers should be applied no more than 3 times per season. The first fertilizing is carried out during planting. The subsequent one is carried out using organic fertilizers before flowering begins. Another one is carried out during the formation of fruits.

For fertilizer use:

• bird droppings diluted with water;
• rotted manure;
• compost;
• peat;
• wood ash.

When grown in open ground, there is no need to pinch Sigurd cucumbers. This procedure is carried out if they are planted in a greenhouse. This is explained by the fact that indoors the plant produces more pistillate flowers than staminate flowers. This negatively affects subsequent fruit set, reducing yield.

Pinching is carried out when the main stem grows to 50 cm and is well fixed on the trellis or support. It is necessary to remove the lower side shoots. Above you need to leave the ovary with several healthy leaves.

When the plant grows to 1-1.5 m, it should have 3-4 shoots. 3-4 ovaries are left on each of them. Thanks to this procedure, the number of staminate and pistil flowers is equalized.

Planting cucumbers Salinas F1

To cultivate the Salinas variety, standard agricultural practices are used. Seeds can be sown immediately in open ground or planted as seedlings for a faster harvest. It is advisable to adhere to the planting times for cucumbers that are typical for the growing region.

Sowing time

Planting Salinas F1 seeds should be done when the ground warms up to a temperature of +17-18 degrees, and the threat of return frosts disappears. Therefore, it is necessary to sow this cucumber in a greenhouse in the first half of May, and in open ground at the end of this month, if climatic conditions permit. When growing seedlings, the timing should be moved back by 2-3 weeks.

Site preparation

For the Salinas vegetable crop, you should choose a well-lit place in the garden (light partial shade is allowed).

Main characteristics

Let's look at the most significant characteristics of the cucumber variety "Claudia F1":

Characteristic	Indicators
Ripening period	Mid-early: begins to bear fruit from the 45-55th day after full germination
Productivity	High. In open ground conditions up to 5 kg/m2, when cultivated in greenhouses up to 27 kg/m2
The versatility of greens	No bitterness or voids, excellent taste when fresh (salad), as well as when salted and pickled
Disease resistance	Resistance to common diseases of cucumbers is above 70%

Initially, the hybrid was recommended for cultivation in private farms in open ground in the Lower Volga and North Caucasus regions. But it bears fruit well in protected soil conditions (in all types of greenhouses and greenhouses, under temporary film covers) throughout Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

"Claudia F1" is able to tolerate relative shading, therefore it is also in demand as home cucumbers that grow well on a windowsill or balcony

Caring for Salinas F1 cucumbers

Basic agricultural techniques are standard and include:

• watering;
• weeding;
• loosening;
• feeding;
• preventive treatments against diseases and pests.

Cucumbers are demanding of moisture and cannot tolerate drought or excessive watering. It is advisable to install a drip irrigation system in the greenhouse; in the garden bed, take into account the amount of precipitation and the type of soil.

Irrigation is carried out taking into account the rate of soil drying and weather conditions. After planting, the plants are not watered for 3-5 days, allowing the root system to grow, then watered every 2-3 days. Adult bushes are watered more often and more abundantly, especially at the flowering and fruiting stages.

Watering and fertilizing

Hybrid Salinas F1 requires watering; cucumbers are moistened every evening at the root with a small volume of water. In the greenhouse, they are watered in the same mode using the drip method. Fertilizing is given in the spring before flowering, using a product containing nitrogen. At the time of fruit formation, fertilize with superphosphate. After 3 weeks, potassium fertilizers are applied.

Forming and tying a bush

To ensure proper formation of the bush, pinching is done. When 6-7 leaves appear, the main stem is pinched above the 5th or 6th leaf - this stops the plant’s growth in height and promotes the appearance of side vines, on which the ovary will subsequently appear, which will greatly increase the yield of the plant crop.

To prevent the fruits from ending up on the ground and starting to rot, the vines of the plant must be tied to pre-installed trellises. To install them, supports made of wood or metal 1–1.2 m high are dug into the ground, and a rope or wire is pulled between them. The whips are tied to this structure.

Important! Old women's tights, soft rags or ribbons are used as material for garters. It is necessary to use only fabric that is soft in structure so as not to damage the shoots.

Hilling

Salinas bushes should be hilled. This event is carried out after watering. The soil is raked under the cucumber bushes, forming a small ridge and loosening the soil. Hilling of plants is carried out for the following purposes:

1. The hard earthen crust breaks down, preventing the penetration of oxygen to the root system.
2. The roots of the cucumber bushes will be reliably protected, which will allow them to grow stronger by accumulating nutrients from the soil.
3. In the spaces between the cucumber bushes, mounds form that retain moisture. This moisture will be very useful for plants on hot days.
4. The small ridge of soil created during hilling significantly protects the borage from pests.

Soil care

After watering, you should loosen the soil around the cucumbers to a depth of about 5–7 cm. This will prevent the appearance of a crust on top of the soil and improve the flow of water and air to the plant crop. Simultaneously with loosening, weeds are removed, which draw moisture and nutrients from the soil.

To prevent drying out, as well as to prevent the appearance of weeds, it is recommended to mulch the soil near the bushes. Straw, peat, sawdust, manure, and humus are used as mulch.

Diseases and pests

Cucumber plants of the Salinas f1 variety are highly resistant to powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic and pests. A description of some of the diseases that may appear is given below.

Anthracnose

The disease first affects borage foliage. Pale spots form on it, which quickly increase in size. The leaves turn brown and dry out. Depressed ulcers appear on the stems and fruits of plants.

The disease can affect the Salinas variety, as it is fungal and infectious in nature. It can be carried by the wind from another area, through untreated equipment, or through undisinfected soil on which the diseased plant previously grew. This disease appears mainly when cucumbers are grown in greenhouses. The yield is significantly reduced. If you start the disease without taking any action, the plant will die.

To prevent this type of infection, preventive measures are taken: they use equipment treated with an antiseptic, disinfect the soil and greenhouse, regularly ventilate the greenhouse, and purchase seeds from trusted manufacturers.

To treat anthracnose, cucumber bushes are treated with fungicidal preparations.

Ascochyta blight

The cucumber variety Salinas f1 can also be affected by a disease such as ascochyta blight. Description of the disease: a fungal infection that affects the leaves, stems and fruits of the plant. It is carried by air flow from another area, transmitted with contaminated seeds, through untreated soil or garden tools.

Small gray spots form on the foliage and grow quickly. Then black spots appear, which move onto the stem and fruits. Cucumbers turn black, rot, and become unfit for food. For prevention, you should regularly ventilate the greenhouse, treat the soil and all greenhouse structures before planting, and use clean equipment. For treatment, a mixture of chalk and copper sulfate (1:1) is used, which is coated with the stems.

Root rot

Excessive moisture can cause root rot to develop on Salinas cucumber bushes. The leaves, stems and roots of cucumber plants become thinner, turn yellow, and dry out. Fruiting stops, and the crop soon dies. It is almost impossible to cure the disease. In the early stages, you can treat the roots with copper sulfate and wood ash (a mixture of 2 teaspoons of vitriol, 100 g of ash).

To prevent the development of root rot, it is recommended to carefully monitor the watering of cucumbers, avoiding overwatering.