Cucumber Carolina f1: description and characteristics of the variety, yield with photo

The variety is currently on the list of the state register of Russia. According to the instructions, the type of destination for growing in shelters. Outdoor shows good survival and high yields when grown in warm climates, without the risk of major temperature changes. The variety is widely used in personal subsidiary farms in the Russian regions, Ukraine and Moldova. Seeds are sold in small paper bags. The main manufacturer is the American company Lark Seeds. Planting material is distributed in a network of specialized agricultural stores.

Cucumber Carolina is a type of cucumber with an early ripening period. The first harvest can be taken 45 days after planting. The plant belongs to parthenocarpic hybrids. The main advantage of the variety is the stability of high yields. Vegetables are capable of long-term storage, tolerate difficult transportation conditions.

A distinctive feature of cucumbers is the formation of a powerful root system, thanks to which the shoots are provided with a sufficient amount of nutrients. Gardeners' reviews speak of strong powerful bushes with a large number of ovaries, which subsequently form powerful, not vigorous shoots with a large number of fruits. The leaves do not have specific features. Leaf plates are characterized by medium size and green color.

The plant is not characterized by excessive weaving of shoots, which greatly facilitates the care of the plant.

Yield Issues

The plant has a good set of vegetables. Inflorescences are female. The ovaries are characterized by a bunched formation and 3 flowers are formed in one node.

Vegetables look like gherkins. Due to its small size and palatability, the Carolina variety is considered one of the most suitable for canning. Fruit Feature:

• have a rich dark green color;
• there are small bumps on the surface;
• peel tends to have a small white edge;
• vegetable pulp structure is characterized by medium density;
• not prone to outgrowth;
• width to length ratio averages 3.2:1.

Cucumbers do not tend to deform and transform into barrel-shaped fruits at the time of ripening. Even overripe and late harvested fruits do not acquire a bitter taste. Cucumbers have a pronounced taste and smell, so they are ideal for salads. The small size of the fruit makes the variety suitable for use as a preservation material.

Fetal characteristics:

• average weight of one cucumber is 95 grams;
• length varies from 12cm to 14cm;
• in cross section, the size reaches from 3.5 to 4 cm.

The description of the Carolina f1 cucumber suggests that with proper care, the plant has high yields and 12.6 kg are removed from 1 m^{2. When grown in the soil, the value of the rate of return of vegetables by plants is slightly lower.}

Features of cultivation

Agricultural cultivation of cucumbers is standard and has no specific nuances. Planting time is determined individually, depending on the climatic characteristics of the region and the desired time of harvest. The planting time recommended by the manufacturer is defined as April-July. For an earlier harvest, seedling cultivation is allowed. Fruiting continues until autumn.

In regions with difficult climatic conditions, planting in film structures is recommended. Planting of planting material is carried out after the threat of frost has finally passed. The sowing depth of seeds should not exceed 3 or 4 cm. Planting is carried out according to the 50x30 cm scheme. Frequent planting of bushes will lead to a decrease in yield indicators, since in this case powerful shoots will lack fresh air and light, and the ventilation problem is fraught with the appearance of various diseases of cucumbers .

The variety is resistant to most varieties of cucumber diseases:

• downybearing;
• powdery mildew;
• mosaic viral.

Care is to ensure regular watering and weeding. The variety compares favorably with stress resistance to difficult conditions, including insufficient watering. Garden culture needs periodic fertilizing with mineral complexes.

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