A small cucumber is always popular. But Grandson F1 gained fame not only due to its parameters. It also produces a good harvest. The article will help you understand the questions that novice gardeners have: how to recognize a variety by description, where it is best to grow, what to consider during the cultivation process, how gardeners respond to the crop.
History of the variety's creation
The Vnuchok cucumber is a hybrid that was created by a group of breeders led by M. G. Kudryavtsev and E. I. Golovatskaya. These specialists were involved in breeding the variety at the beginning of this century and submitted it for inclusion in the State Register of Russia. The hybrid Vnuchok passed tests and was included in the State Register of the country in 2009.
The cucumber hybrid Vnuchok is recommended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses in the middle zone and other regions with similar climatic conditions.
Cucumbers Granddaughter F1 - photo
Harvest and storage
Cucumber plants regulate the number of fruits hanging on the vine. To stimulate fruiting, remove part of the crop daily. Harvesting begins 38–40 days after emergence. Use pruning shears to cut cucumbers.
The Vnuchok variety is distinguished by good yield, unpretentiousness and the ability to grow in any climatic conditions. Apply the acquired knowledge in practice, and the plants will definitely show good productivity.
Cucumber Vnuchok F1: description of the variety
The hybrid Vnuchok belongs to the parthenocarpic type and does not require pollination - the ovaries are formed without the presence of bees. The Vnuchok cucumber is an early ripening cucumber; it takes about 1.5 months from seed germination to harvesting the first greens.
This variety is indeterminate, so its vines have unlimited growth power. Typically the length of the central stem reaches 1.4-1.6 m, but it can grow longer. The top of the lash is pinched when daylight hours are greatly reduced at the end of summer - early autumn, and the temperature also drops significantly.
The lashes do not grow very wide, the number of side shoots in this hybrid is average, and the main fruits are borne on the central shoot. All stems are strong and quite thick. The foliage is typically cucumber, medium in size, dark emerald in color. The flowers are collected in bunches, the color of the petals is yellow.
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. Forming a cucumber.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the Vnuchok cucumber variety include:
- stable long-term fruiting;
- high productivity;
- These cucumbers do not require pollination;
- excellent presentation and good taste of ripe greens;
- even overripe fruits lack bitterness;
- high resistance to diseases;
- the hybrid Granddaughter can be grown in garden beds and in greenhouse conditions;
- This vegetable plant is resistant to adverse weather conditions.
There are no disadvantages noted in this hybrid. But it should be remembered that seeds cannot be collected from this vegetable crop, so they have to be purchased anew every year.
Prevention and control of diseases and pests
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
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Place several cucumber slices in an aluminum mold. Entering into a chemical reaction, it emits an odor that qualitatively repels pests from crops , but which is not perceived by people.
Planting cucumbers Grandson
It is better to choose beds for this variety of cucumbers in a sunny, fertile area with loose soil that allows moisture and oxygen to pass well to the roots of cultivated plants. Moisture should not accumulate in the soil, otherwise cucumbers may develop root rot. The acidity of the soil should be neutral or slightly alkaline (with a pH of about 6.2). It is advisable that the beds be located on a hill.
The best soils for growing Vnuchok cucumbers are loamy or sandy loam. If the soil on the site is sandy, then humus should be added to it so that moisture does not evaporate from the beds too quickly. Coarse river sand and compost are usually added to heavy soils to make them looser.
Advice!
If the soil is too acidic, then in the fall, when digging, lime, chalk or dolomite flour must be added to it.
When planting the Vnuchok variety in the middle zone and other regions with similar climatic conditions, it is better to prepare warm or high beds so that the crop develops better.
Grandson cucumber seed is planted in open ground approximately 10-12 days after the spring frosts have passed. Since the Vnuchok hybrid is characterized by early ripening of fruits, its seeds can be planted a second time approximately 25-30 days after the first.
In regions with cold summers, it is better to grow the Vnuchok cucumber variety using seedlings.
At the same time, at home, seeds are planted approximately 20 days before transplanting the seedlings to a permanent place.
When the air temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius and the humidity is about 65%, the seed material germinates 4-5 days after planting.
The beds for cucumbers are prepared in advance. Vegetable and other debris is removed from the site, the soil is dug up and loosened. Mix the soil with any organic matter (compost, humus or rotted cow manure). Before planting seed material or seedlings, the beds are watered quite abundantly. A layer of drainage 4-5 cm thick must be laid at the bottom of the planting holes.
Usually two rows of cucumbers are planted in each bed. In this case, the distance between plants in a row should be about 0.3 m, and between adjacent rows in a bed - 0.5 m. The distance between the centers of adjacent beds should be 2 m.
In greenhouse conditions, Vnuchok cucumber seeds are planted from early April to late May. Before planting, the soil must be dug up and disinfected by pouring boiling water or a weak solution of potassium permanganate. When preparing beds in a greenhouse, they must add organic matter, which this vegetable plant loves very much.
Features of agricultural technology of this plant
Direct planting of seeds in the ground and seedling type of cultivation are acceptable for the crop. Growing principles:
- seed material is immersed in the soil by 1 - 2 cm;
- when sowing directly into the ground, it is necessary for the air to warm up to 15 degrees, and the soil to 13 degrees;
- cucumber is planted in 3 - 4 bushes per 1 m²;
- the stem of the crop is attached to the trellis;
- the first 5 ovaries and 2 shoots are removed, then pinching is carried out on the stepsons after the appearance of the 2nd leaf.
Advice. If the garden plot is small, cucumber can be grown on the balcony. To do this, you need to tighten the supports for the branches and prepare a large container with soil.
Sowing seeds for seedlings | Planting seedlings in a greenhouse/greenhouse | Planting OG seedlings | Stepsoning | Harvesting |
| End of April – 1st decade of May | After the end of frost | the end of May | Removal of 1st and 2nd processes | End of June, July |
| *dates are indicated for central Russia | ||||
Further care for cucumbers Grandson
In the future, caring for growing cucumber bushes comes down to regular watering, frequent fertilizing, loosening the soil, and removing weeds. It is also necessary to periodically treat the lashes against diseases and pest attacks, despite the high immunity of the Vnuchok hybrid.
Cucumbers should be watered often enough to prevent the soil from drying out, especially during the fruiting period.
But excessive soil moisture should also not be allowed. Cucumber bushes should be watered strictly at the root, avoiding dripping on the foliage, otherwise sunburn may appear in these places.
The soil should be loosened after each watering to remove the dry crust that forms on the soil surface. At the same time, all weeds are removed. After loosening, a layer of mulch is added around the cucumber bushes to prevent rapid evaporation of moisture and intensive growth of weeds. The thickness of such a layer should be about 4 cm.
Since the vines of Vnuchok cucumbers grow quite tall, they should be tied to trellises. The distance between the rows of wire in trellises is usually 25-30 cm, and the height of the trellis is about 1.5 m. When the top of the lash reaches the top of the trellis, it is pinched, thereby activating the growth of side shoots, on which ovaries will also form.
Interesting!
Feeding cucumbers in the open ground with folk remedies for a good harvest
Diseases and parasites
The Vnuchok f1 variety is distinguished by strong immunity to many infections. However, experience in growing the crop has shown that the variety is susceptible to diseases such as gray rot, powdery mildew and nematode. Below is a description of the main signs and methods of fighting infections.
Gray rot
Gray rot is a disease in which a gray coating, as well as light brown spots, forms on cucumbers and leaves. Also, with gray rot, rotting of the infected parts is observed, as a result of which the entire bush dies. To prevent infection with gray mold, experts recommend using the chemicals Hom, Bayleton and Rovral.
Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is an infection, the first signs of which are the formation of an almost invisible white coating on the foliage of plants. Subsequently, the plaque affects all the leaves, and white swellings appear on the stems. Also, the leaves of cucumbers become covered with yellow spots, as a result of which the foliage begins to wither and die. To prevent infection with powdery mildew, cucumbers are sprayed with Trichodermin or Fitosporin-M.
Nematode
A nematode is a pest worm that appears in greenhouses and greenhouses. The first sign of infection is a stop in growth development and a decrease in yield. At the same time, small swellings appear on the root system, on which worm larvae grow. To combat the nematode, the bush must be sprayed with Fitoverm, Actofit, Marshall, or Alanicarb.
Top dressing
The first feeding of the Vnuchok cucumber variety is done when the plants bloom.
Usually complex mineral fertilizers are taken, in which nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are in equal proportions. Nitrogen fertilizer promotes active growth and development of green mass of vines. Potassium improves intercellular nutrient exchange. And phosphorus is “responsible” for the growth of the root system and the active formation of ovaries.
Feeding cucumbers
25-30 days after the first feeding, these fertilizers are re-applied.
Care
To obtain a good harvest (not only quantity, but also appearance and taste characteristics), it is necessary to observe the following work on caring for cucumbers: watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil and forming bushes. Experts offer a number of recommendations, which are described below.
Watering
The beds with Grandson f1 cucumbers 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, 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.
Garter and bush formation
It is recommended to tie cucumbers Granddaughter f1 to a pre-prepared trellis. To do this, it is necessary to cut off the lower lateral processes up to 5 ovaries.
When tying the stems of the Vnuchok variety, you should help them weave in such a way that the cucumbers do not touch the ground. It is also recommended to use vertical or horizontal supports.
Top dressing
During the entire growing season, cucumbers need to be fed 2 times. Cucumbers are usually fertilized with mineral components: urea, potassium nitrate. Experts advise initially feeding the soil with mineral fertilizers, and then with organic fertilizers: manure, humus, manure, or nettle infusion.
Hilling
This crop does not require hilling. However, they loosen it with a pitchfork. This agrotechnical procedure allows you to provide the root system of Vnuchok f1 cucumbers with water and oxygen, as well as get rid of weeds.
Characteristics of the fetus
The plant produces 12 kilograms of cucumbers per square when planting 3-4 plants. When harvested in a timely manner, gherkins grow up to 10–12 centimeters in length and weigh 100–120 grams. The color ranges from light green near the flower to dark green near the stump. Has yellow stripes up to the middle of the fruit. There are many sharp white spines on the surface. The pubescence is light.
The taste is good - sweet without bitterness. The fruits are dense in cross section and do not have a seed sac or voids. They have a crunchy quality and a cucumber aroma.
Used for pickling, fresh consumption and canning. Due to its taste, it is grown for trade and mass production.
