Characteristic and cultivation of cucumbers "Red mullet F1"

The hybrid variety of cucumbers "Red mullet F1" gained popularity among gardeners for its unpretentiousness. Fruits have excellent taste and good presentation.In this article we consider the characteristics of a vegetable plant, and also describe the methods of its cultivation.

This product was derived by Russian breeders of the Gavrish agricultural company. Cucumbers got this name because of the resemblance to the fish of the same name. Since 2007, the variety is listed in the Russian State Register. Vegetable culture is grown in different parts of the country.

Variety of cucumbers is early ripe. It takes only a month and a half from the first sprouts to harvest. Vegetable culture does not require pollination by bees. Hybrid is parthenocarpic plant. Cucumbers are mostly female type of flowering.

The hybrid, thanks to the work of Russian breeders, shows resistance to fungal and viral diseases. He has many other positive qualities. Vegetable crops are grown both in open ground and in greenhouses, greenhouses. Cultivate the plant seedling and seedless method.

Hybrid variety gives good yields. During the season, up to twenty kilograms of cucumbers are obtained from each bush. In this case, the cucumbers ripen at the same time, and the crop is harvested for two months. These positive qualities attract gardeners.

Consider the main characteristics.

• The plant is indeterminate. The stem has a beam type of structure. On the bush several branches are formed.
• The hybrid has leaves of the average size of a saturated green color. In the leaf sinus formed up to twelve ovaries. Most of them are located on the central stem.
• Medium sized fruits have a regular cylindrical shape. Their usual length is about twelve centimeters. The weight of a standard product is about one hundred grams.
• Strong fruit has a short neck and relatively large tubercles. Vegetable has a dark green color. Along the fruit are short white stripes. There are light spikes.
• To taste cucumbers juicy. They have no bitter taste.

Description of the advantages of a hybrid variety:

• fast ripening;
• simple agrotechnology;
• relative resistance to climatic conditions;
• small uniform fruits;
• good yield;
• beautiful presentation;
• cucumbers juicy and tasty;
• immunity to many diseases.

To grow cucumbers of this variety can be seedlings and seedless methods.

Planting seeds is desirable to produce in the middle of April. The best place for this is a greenhouse or greenhouse. Seeds are soaked and planted in special boxes. Pre-dig in the ground shallow holes. After the seeds are planted, the boxes are covered with foil. This creates a greenhouse effect.

When the first shoots appear, they must be watered abundantly. It uses pure water at room temperature. Later sprouts are watered constantly when the soil dries. The air temperature should be room temperature.

When it will be two weeks after planting seeds, the seedlings are fed with fertilizer. To do this, you can use a solution of mullein. In mid-May, plants begin to harden. To do this, at times a little lower air temperature.

After a time, the first leaflets appear on the plants. When they will be three or four on the sprout - the seedlings are ready for planting. In the beds make small holes every half meter. This is necessary in order to make it easier to care for the bushes. Then they are placed in seedlings and watered with warm water.

This method of growing more convenient. In late spring or early summer, pre-prepared seeds are planted. The soil must be sufficiently permeable to prevent moisture stagnation. Clay soil is not suitable for seedlings. Air temperature should be about +20 ºС.

Preparation of seed material:

• the seeds are immersed in a weak brine;
• select the best specimens for planting;
• they are dipped in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, which must be warm, after thirty minutes the seeds are washed with water and wrapped in a damp cloth;
• put the seeds in the lower part of the refrigerator, where they stay for two days: it is necessary for the formation of immunity.

While hardening the seeds, prepare the beds. Dig in the soil shallow wells for seedlings. The distance between them should be fifty centimeters. The wells are filled with hot water. After two days, sowing of seeds is carried out, while the soil is not densely rammed.

Consider the basic rules.

• For productivity the bush is formed in one stalk. The rest of the shoots pinch at a height of less than one meter.
• Watering produce warm water. Cold water can kill the roots.
• Feeding is carried out three times a month. Fertilizers should contain potassium, phosphorus and other components useful for the plant. When flowers and fruits appear, fertilizing is done more often.
• Ripe cucumbers have standard sizes and excellent presentation. However, they need to be collected in a timely manner, if this is not done, they will outgrow and lose their appearance.

Vegetables of this variety ripen quickly and at the same time. When this crop is harvested within two months. This feature of cucumbers attracts gardeners: they can for a long time engage in the seaming of the product or its sale.

Experienced gardeners, depending on the age of the fruit, find different uses for them. Five-day pickles are pickled in jars. Week-old vegetables are medium sized and canned. Fruits older than nine days are added to salads and other dishes.

Farmers speak positively of this hybrid variety. A small demanding when growing suits everyone who has been involved in this crop. Gardeners are satisfied, thanks to a large number of harvested crops.

Also praise the flavor and juicy taste of the product. Cucumbers are not only stored for the winter, but they also use them fresh with pleasure. Note the standard sizes of vegetables, it is convenient for their preservation and pickling.

Fruits have a good presentation. This feature allows excellent trade in vegetables.

In the next video you will find secrets of growing cucumbers in the open field.