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Cucumber is one of the most sought after vegetables. Many people love him, especially children. However, many do not dare to plant a cucumber on their site, believing that caring for it is difficult. In fact, there are no particular difficulties in growing cucumbers, it is enough to follow some simple rules of care, and an excellent harvest is guaranteed.
Description of the variety
Cucumber "Farmer" - one of the best hybrids for growing in domestic conditions. The variety is characterized by a high yield - up to 25 kg of fruit can be obtained per square meter. The cucumber does not require special care, except for abundant regular watering. In the case of frequent drying of the earthen coma, the fruits of the cucumber begin to taste bitter. It is recommended to apply drip irrigation for this variety or mulch the soil.
Fruits of cucumber variety "Farmer F1" have excellent taste, are suitable for all types of culinary processing and fresh use. For pickling, both greens and gherkins are used.
Cucumber zelents are smooth, good presentation. They have excellent transportability. Thanks to the dense skin, they do not fade for a long time.
Characteristic
Cucumber hybrid "Farmer F1" indeterminate, mid-season, from germination to the appearance of the first fruits takes from 40 to 45 days. Pollination of the variety occurs with the help of bees and other insects. Cucumber lashes are long, medium-branched, can exceed 2 meters. Blooms are mostly female. The leaves of the cucumber variety "Farmer F1" are green, medium-sized. Up to 2 ovaries are formed in the nodes.
The fruits of the "Farmer" cucumber are large tubercles, the tubercles are rare. Fruits are smooth, slightly ribbed, white thorns. The length of the greens is up to 12 cm. The flesh of the cucumber is dense, crispy.
The "Farmer F1" variety is characterized by high resistance to a complex of diseases. Cucumbers practically do not get sick with powdery mildew, olive spot, and are resistant to other viral and bacterial diseases.
The variety is intended for growing in open ground, spring shelters, tunnels.
Growing a cucumber in the open field
Cucumber "Farmer F1" can be germinated in two ways - by sowing directly into the ground or through seedlings. Cucumbers grown without transplanting grow stronger, because from the beginning of development they get used to changing temperatures at different times of the day. However, they bear fruit later than those grown by seedlings.
Sowing in open ground
Sowing cucumbers is carried out when the ground warms up to 10-12 degrees. Seeds of cucumber "Farmer F1" are placed in a dug hole, 2-3 pieces to a depth of no more than 7 cm. After the emergence of cucumber shoots, one of the strongest sprout is left.
It is undesirable to grow cucumbers in the same place for several years in a row, even if the land is regularly fertilized. Best precursors for cucumbers:
- Tomatoes;
- Potatoes;
- Legumes - peas, beans;
- Onion.
Watering cucumbers is carried out as the soil dries, with care so as not to wash out the holes with a strong stream. If no fertilizers were applied to the hole before planting, complex nutrients can be added during watering.
The first shoots of cucumbers appear quickly enough, within one week. It is necessary to carry out weeding on time, young shoots of cucumbers are very sensitive to lack of sunlight. There is no need to shade plants grown in open field.
If Farmer cucumbers are planted too often, thinning is carried out. For one cucumber bush, a space of at least 30 cm in diameter is required. A thicker planting of cucumbers leads to a deficiency of nutrients, this affects the yield.
Growing seedlings of cucumbers
Sowing seeds of cucumbers variety "Farmer F1" for seedlings begin about a month before the expected planting date. There is no point in sowing before - overgrown seedlings do not take root well, their productivity is lower. If planting on time is not possible, you can briefly slow down the development of seedlings - reduce watering and lower the temperature in the room where it is located.
For the normal development of cucumber seedlings within a month, a soil volume of at least 0.5 liters is required, preferably a little more. Since the root system of cucumbers is very susceptible to damage, the growing container must be selected taking into account the ease of extraction. In addition to traditional plastic cups, plant breeders in reviews recommend peat pots, tablets or special bags for seedlings.
Before transplanting, cucumber seedlings must be hardened. For this, the plants are taken out into the open air, starting from several hours, gradually increasing the residence time. After 3-4 days, it is advisable to leave the plants outside overnight.
It is advisable to transplant “Farmer” cucumbers in cloudy weather. If clouds are not expected in the near future, the seedlings are planted in the evening. It is advisable to shade the plants during the day for 1 to 2 weeks.
After planting, it is advisable to water the cucumbers abundantly in order to avoid the formation of air pockets in the soil. Watering is repeated after 2 - 3 days.
Adult plant care
Caring for the grown cucumber bushes is not difficult, in order to get even, beautiful cucumbers, as in the photo, it is enough to follow the following recommendations:
- Provide the plant with regular watering;
- Observe the crop rotation;
- Don't forget to fertilize;
- Protect plants from fungal diseases;
- Harvest your crops on time.
Cucumbers suffer greatly from irregular watering, both drought and waterlogged soil are destructive for them. With a moisture deficit, the plants slow down their growth, the leaves begin to wither, and then dry up. First of all, the lower leaves are affected. If there is an excess of moisture in the soil, the roots lack oxygen, the process of photosynthesis slows down, and the plant may die. Therefore, for the cultivation of cucumbers, not only timely watering is important, but also good drainage.
If you grow a crop in one place for several years, you may notice a decrease in yield, even if fertilization is regularly applied. This is due to the fact that plants carry out the same substances every year, giving very little nutrients to the soil. Gradually, an imbalance occurs in the chemical composition of the soil, the structure of the soil deteriorates.
Fertilizers for "Farmer" cucumbers are applied in two ways - under the root and by spraying with green leaves. The first method is preferably used at the beginning of plant growth, the second is preferable during the flowering of cucumbers and the formation of ovaries.
At the initial stage of development, plants are most in need of nitrogen and magnesium. However, you need to be careful when applying nitrogen fertilizers, an excess of nitrogen causes an abundant build-up of green mass in cucumbers to the detriment of fruiting.
During flowering, cucumbers especially need magnesium and potassium. Magnesium fertilizers are applied under the root of cucumbers when watering, potash fertilizers can be applied during foliar feeding. Spraying with potash fertilizers reduces the amount of barren flowers, the fruits grow faster. The amount of the preparation for processing cucumbers is calculated according to the description of the norms in the instructions.
Protecting cucumbers from fungal diseases is easy - there are many safe fungicides that will provide long-term protection against fungal infections. Chemicals must be used strictly following the instructions. If the use of chemicals to protect cucumbers is undesirable, products containing lactic acid can be used, which inhibits the growth of fungi. For these purposes, milk whey is often used.
It is necessary to harvest on time - overgrown cucumber fruits lose their taste, the seeds become tough. In addition, cucumbers waste energy and nutrients in vain, the formation of new ovaries is suspended.
For these purposes, you can use sugar syrup, a solution containing honey and other means.
Compliance with simple recommendations and love for plants are guaranteed to bring a rich harvest. The main thing is not to be afraid to try.
Testimonials
"Farmer" in our garden for 10 years in the open field, bought on the advice of the seller. can be said by chance. On a trellis in one row along the raspberry - half of the garden bed is in the shade, half is in the sun. A ridge with a slope to the north-east, i.e. conditions are Spartan. We plant dry seeds under plastic bottles. And a couple of varieties for pollination (usually in the package). They sprout for a long time, weak, crooked, somehow they do not start growing for a long time. We open it when the weather clears up. All this time in the same place. Care as for ordinary cucumbers - watering, feeding. But the harvests are pleasing - beautiful, green, even huge cucumbers do not turn yellow, if you look. But the most important thing is in late autumn. when all other varieties die, up to frost, even if the leaves are only at the ends of the lashes, there are cucumbers. And you want them so much in the fall. And over time, cucumbers only become beautiful and crunchy. And they are very good in salting! Try it, you will not regret it!