Cucumber SV 4097 CV f1: description and characteristics of the variety, all about them with a photo

Cucumber has been present on the Russian market since 2013, reviews of which are only positive. This variety has the technical name SV 4097 CV. The hybrid was bred in the Netherlands by the agricultural firm Monsanto Holland B.V. specifically for the Russian market. It is recommended for cultivation on the open and closed ground. Consider the characteristics of the variety and how to grow it.

Description of the bush and fruits

A variety of early ripening - only 34-40 days pass from seed germination to obtaining the first fruits. Parthenocarpic type bushes, do not require pollination by bees.Designed for growing in open and closed areas. Plants of high growth, on average grow to 1.5 meters in height, are grown in a single stem. From one to three fruits are formed in the axils of the leaves.

The yield is high - when grown in open beds, up to 9 kilograms of fruits per square meter are harvested, in a greenhouse - up to 15 kilograms. Gardeners prefer vertical cultivation of cucumber plants, so it is more convenient to observe growth and harvest. If the bushes grow outside, then you can get a crop with a horizontal growth of the whip.

Description of cucumber fruits SV 4097 CV f1 - weigh an average of 80-100 grams with a length of 11-13 centimeters. The skin of the fetus is dark green with a yellow tint. The flower has light, slightly noticeable stripes along the length that do not reach the middle of the fruit. On the surface there are a large number of spikes of white color. The taste of the fruit is bright, cucumber, sweet. The seeds are small and barely noticeable.Fruits in warm, humid weather tend to stretch in length, and vice versa.

The variety is resistant to a number of diseases, among them:

• cucumber mosaic virus;
• powdery mildew;
• brown spotting.

The variety tends to overgrow, so the crop must be harvested on time. Suitable for fresh consumption and preservation.

Positive qualities of the variety

The hybrid has proven itself on the positive side among summer residents and large producers of agricultural products due to its qualities:

1. It has an early ripening period.
2. Excellent commercial qualities.
3. Friendly return.
4. The variety is stored for a long time without losing commercial qualities.
5. Gives a high yield.
6. Resistant to diseases.

Therefore, gardeners and producers are trying to grow it on their plots.

Cultivation practices

Cucumber plants are grown in two ways: seedlings and sowing seeds to a permanent place of growth.

To get cucumbers earlier, first, seeds are planted in a warm room for seedlings, and then, after a month, the seedlings are moved to the main place of growth in the greenhouse or in the garden. With the seedling method, the harvest will be two weeks ahead of schedule, usually at the end of June.

When sowing seeds in the main place of growth, they wait until the weather is stable and warm outside. When the temperature on the thermometer reaches 22-24 degrees, the seeds are sown on the beds. The distance between plantings is kept 40 by 20 centimeters, in the greenhouse it can be increased: 40 by 30 centimeters. This is done so that the plants do not shade each other.

Plant care

In order for plants to grow well and bear fruit, they need care:

• watering;
• feeding;
• weeding;
• loosening the soil;
• garter.

Here is a short list of activities carried out in the cultivation of cucumbers.

Feeding is essential for better growth. Carry out at least three times with various fertilizers: mineral and organic.

Irrigation is needed for the ripening of fruits and plant growth, in case of drought it is carried out every day early in the morning or late in the evening so that the water that gets on the leaves does not burn the plant.

Weed the beds as the grass grows, you need to loosen the soil more often so that the fungus does not multiply in wet soil. Plant roots also need access to air to grow.

Checking plants for diseases will prevent the disease from spreading and ruining a long-awaited crop. If you find diseased plants, immediately remove them from the garden and burn them at the stake. In this way, you will save he althy plants from infection.

With the right choice of a place for planting and caring for plants, the harvest will delight its owners with the abundance and quality of fruits.

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