Characteristics of a variety of cucumbers "Fast and Furious F1" and the rules of cultivation

If the question arises about planting cucumbers in the garden, gardeners usually choose hybrid varieties with improved characteristics. Just such a culture is the Fast & Furious F1 cucumber, bred by Russian breeders in 2004.After 3 years the variety was entered in the state register.

The Fast & Furious F1 hybrid cucumber is adapted to all climatic conditions present in Russia. The composition of the soil also does not have a strong influence on this culture. It belongs to the early ripe varieties and bears fruit 1.5 months after planting. Its cultivation is practiced not only in greenhouses and greenhouses, but also on beds, in conditions of open ground. Insects are not needed to form the ovaries, because the culture does not require pollination.

The variety "Fast & Furious F1" is parthenocarpic, that is, it does not need pollination at all. Fruits can be formed without the process of pollination and in this case there will be no seeds in them. Sometimes you can hear how this hybrid is called self-pollinating. But this is not entirely true, since self-pollinated plants have stamens and a pistil in a single flower and pollinate themselves. The fruits of these crops are formed with seeds.

Crop can be harvested throughout the growing season, cucumbers do not cease to bear fruit. The hybrid is endowed with high resistance to characteristic diseases and pests.

Gardeners leave good reviews about the culture, noting its early terms of ripening, good fruit appearance and taste. The fact that the hybrid does not need to be pollinated is also mentioned in the pros. The disadvantages include the dependence of yield indicators on the frequent application of fertilizing. Also, some do not like that this variety of cucumbers is recommended to be grown in a seedling way.

The leaves of the Forsage F1 cucumber are green, closer to the dark, but there are light blotches. The bush grows up to 2 m in length. Able to form several fruits in one ovary at once. By flowering type - open, overwhelmingly female. The fruit itself is a cylindrical shape with evenly scattered pimples. Its color is green, slightly darkened upwards. The average length is 15 cm and the weight of the fruit is 150 g.

The variety boasts a high yield, reaching 15 kg per square meter in open ground, and 2 kg more in greenhouses.

The benefits of Fast & Furious F1 cucumbers are as follows:

• tasty fruits, suitable for use in raw form, for conservation and pickles;
• attractive appearance of the cucumbers themselves;
• good transportability;
• universality for all weather conditions in different areas;
• resistance to pests and diseases, including fungi and viruses;
• early fruit ripening;
• large yields and fruits over a long period;
• pollination is not required;
• Cucumbers hang on a bush and do not outgrow for a long time.

The disadvantages include the requirements for proper feeding.

To achieve maximum yields, it is recommended to grow this hybrid with seedlings. Powerful and flexible to various conditions, the root system is perfectly adapted when landing in the ground. By the time of planting in a permanent place, the plants must have at least 3 true leaflets and a root, completely entwining the earthy ball.

When growing seedlings varieties of cucumbers "Fast and the Furious F1" requires compliance with the temperature regime. Until the shoots appear, it is better to maintain the parameters + 26 ° С. After germination - + 24 ° С, and at night it is allowed to decrease to + 20 ° С.

Water the seedlings exclusively with mineral complexes. Recommend to use "Nutriflex P".

When grown in a greenhouse, seeds are planted in early March, each in a separate container. Planting depth of about 3 cm. Then you need to water a little heated water. Between the tanks observe the distance of half a meter.

When landing in open ground, it is produced in early May.The soil manages to warm up well, it is necessary for the roots of cucumber. Pre-the land is cleared from weeds, and feeding is made. Mineral phosphate fertilizers are ideal. Watering is recommended a moderate amount of water. The distance between plants should be kept within 60 cm. This will prevent tangling of the stems and increase yields. In addition, it will be more convenient to care for cucumber.

Care of a cucumber "Fast and the Furious F1" includes the careful loosening of the soil, as well as fertilization. Both mineral and organic fertilizers will be suitable. Root and foliar dressing will work optimally. In the first variant, fertilizers are applied directly to the roots of the plant, and in the second, on top of the soil, in order for the bush to take in more nutrients.

Despite the fact that the Forsage F1 cucumber variety has excellent immunity to diseases, including mosaics, preventive measures are still needed. The hybrid is not affected by sudden changes in temperature and resists harmful insects.

The following activities will avoid possible trouble in the care of a cucumber.

• It is better to check the acidity of the soil. If it is high, then it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing lime or phosphorus. This will reduce the acidity and create favorable conditions for cucumbers.
• Spraying with chemicals is best done several days before watering with plenty of water.

If you follow these simple rules, a hybrid variety "Fast and the Furious F1" will give its maximum yields.

For information on how to form cucumbers on the example of the Fast & Furious F1 sort, see the following video.