Characteristics and cultivation of cucumber varieties "Miracle Hrustik F1"

One of the popular varieties of cucumbers is “Miracle Crunch F1”. This is a hybrid that the Aelita company specialists brought out from Moscow. The authors of the variety: Nastenko N.V., Kandoba A.V., Kachaynik V.G.The article describes the variety of cucumbers, as well as recommendations for growing on the basis of feedback from gardeners.

This variety of cucumbers is early ripening (ripening period 44-48 days). It has a high yield. Fruits have a pronounced taste and crispy flesh, which explains the name of the variety. Cucumbers "Miracle Crisp F1" are partocapic. They lack seeds, which gives the fruit a refreshing taste, softness and juiciness. At the same time, the bitter taste typical of many other types of cucumbers, in this case is absent.

Plants of this species have exclusively female flowers; they do not need to be pollinated by bees during the flowering period. In one ovary can form from 1 to 3 fruits.

The Miracle Hrustik F1 variety is universal, recommended for planting on open ground, although it is also excellent for planting in greenhouses. The variety is very light-requiring, therefore it is necessary to ensure sufficient penetration of light into the landing zone. To cold weather the plant is poorly resistant.

As advantages, we can distinguish precocity, which allows to get a good harvest in a short summer and a changeable climate. The variety is immune to common cucumber diseases (root rot, powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus). Also, as an integral plus, it is important to emphasize the long-term storage of the crop.

The plant is determinant, not limited in growth to the level of 3-3.5 meters. This variety grows quickly, has a powerful stem and developed lashes. The cucumbers themselves are obtained with even sides, small in size (up to 9-10 cm). From 1 square. m. you can get a crop of up to 10-11 kg.

As already noted, the taste of the fruit is very pronounced, with the crunch stated in the title. Fruits are suitable for salting, pickling (cucumbers are appetizing and aesthetically appealing in banks). They are good and used fresh, right from the bush. Also the grade is used in various salads, cuttings. Cucumbers contain the necessary microelements and vitamins, remove toxins from the body, and also contribute to the normalization of digestion.

It should be emphasized once again that the “Miracle Hrustik F1” variety is light-requiring, therefore for planting it is necessary to choose the brightest and warmest part, which is not subject to strong drafts (in the greenhouse or in the garden). For example, you can take the area where there is the least duration of the shadow (up to 2 hours) during daylight hours, or a penumbral type area.

After the sprouts appear, you can move the seedlings closer to the window. In the case of insufficient light to the plants, you can install a mirror or foil in front of the seedlings. It is important not to forget about air moistening. This effect is achieved by placing water near the sprouts or using a spray gun.

Landing scheme - 50 to 50. Planted in the ground can be approximately in the middle of May.

Depth of laying seeds is from 2 to 3 cm. Seedlings are covered with an air-permeable film before the shoot period in order to avoid plant death in case of frosts.

To ensure the access of oxygen to the soil is recommended to carry out aeration with sawdust. Sawdust is an affordable, inexpensive, environmentally friendly material for loosening dense, heavy soil. You can put them in the soil by placer on the ground. Then you need to thoroughly dig the soil. The main advantage of such baking powder is the absence of weed seeds.

To get a rich harvest, you need to follow the recommendations of experts in care:

• daily abundant watering in the morning or at any time until the middle of the day (especially during the formation of the fruit);
• radical feeding approximately 2 times a month with the help of organic or mineral fertilizers (it is recommended to feed seedlings with a solution of a banana peel with water);
• removal of the lower leaves to ensure access of oxygen to the roots (it is better to pinch a shrub over the third or fifth leaf in order to create new shoots on the sides of the plant and reduce hollow flowers);
• timely harvest, and in the first week it is recommended to collect the fruits most often;
• loosening the soil;
• eliminating weeds as they germinate;
• timely recognition of cucumber diseases and the appearance of pests.

The main signs of cucumber indisposition include the following:

• the appearance of pale yellow or white spots, a thin cobweb on the leaves indicates the activity of the spider mite;
• curling of leaves, yellowing, and the appearance of white blotch on the outside of the leaf indicates the propagation of melon aphid on cucumbers, which can cause the death of the plant (in this case it is recommended to spray the plant with infusion of ash with soapy water).

Summarizing the gardeners' reviews of “Miracle Crisp F1”, one can say that this variety has all the declared characteristics, has a low seed cost, and gives a bountiful harvest with proper care. Cucumber is undemanding to environmental conditions and grows well both in the greenhouse and in the garden.

A detailed description of the cucumber varieties "Miracle Crunch F1" you will learn by watching the following video.