Cucumbers "Masha F1": characteristics of the variety and characteristics of cultivation

Mashka F1 cucumbers won deserved popularity in farms. This is the earliest parthenocarpic gherkin cucumber hybrid.They do not need pollinating insects for a perfect harvest; they can grow both under film and in open ground.

Cucumbers of this variety are very tasty and have high product characteristics. The early hybrid is good fresh and is ideal for preservation and salting. It is distinguished by its resistance to various diseases: it rarely becomes ill with powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic.

Cucumber foliage is bright green, medium climbing with six to seven ovaries. On average, from 1 square. m remove more than 10 kg. "Masha F1" fruits a rather long period from June to the beginning of October. Zelentsy is characterized by a regular leveled cylindrical shape. On average, their length is 8-11 cm, the weight of each cucumber is 80-100 g. The flesh has a rich cucumber smell, crispiness, does not taste bitter. Seeds are small.

The main advantage of the variety "Masha F1" - high yield.

According to reviews of vegetable growers, the positive characteristics of this variety include:

• missing bitterness and rich taste;
• ideal even form of greengrass with small spikes;
• early maturity of the crop;
• possibility of landing for open and protected ground;
• good disease resistance;
• possibility of use in fresh, canned and pickled form;
• high survival rate.

"Masha F1" can be grown with seedlings and direct sowing on the beds. Seeds have good germination. If desired, they can be soaked, and you can do without it.

For regions with cool spring and short summer, it is recommended to plant cucumbers using seedlings. Before sowing seeds for seedlings, they should be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. After that, the seeds are soaked in clean water until they begin to peck. For planting should be used planting tanks with soil mixture, which includes 2 parts of soil, 6 parts of humus, 1 part of fermented manure. To disinfect the soil is recommended to pour boiling water.

For the care you need to water the seedlings, maintaining the necessary temperature and humidity of the room in which the seedlings are located. It is of paramount importance to protect the seedlings from drafts and ensure maximum illumination to them.

Planted in open ground should be during the established warm weather, when it is no longer possible return frost. During transplantation, it is recommended to keep the root planting as much as possible.

When planting seedlings on very hot sunny days, the first 3 days should be pritenyat.

If the seeds are planted directly in the ground, they should be covered with plastic wrap, which retains heat and accelerates germination. It is necessary to sow in the moistened soil, warmed up to + 10 ... 12 degrees. The seeding depth is 2.5-3.5 cm. With vertical cultivation per 1 square meter. m planted no more than three plants, with a horizontal - no more than five.

Caring for the plant should be carried out in the early morning or in the evening when the sun goes down. Under the care means:

• watering with warm water every other day, and on hot days every day;
• top-dressing with fertilizers 3 times a month; for dressing, use slurry or urea solution (10 g per bucket of water);
• weeding;
• tying up lashes;
• preventive measures to avoid diseases - spraying onion extract or infusion of tomato tops.

With the constant renewal of seeds, many vegetable growers prefer "Masha F1" for its yield, taste and appearance, for the absolute absence of barren flowers, which is very important when pollinators are not needed.

In the next video, see the cucumber care technology after planting.