Patti cucumbers: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation with photo

Cucumber Patti f1 - mid-early hybrid of the new generation. The variety was obtained by Moscow breeders in 2004. Patented agricultural company - "Sedek". The authors of the creative work on the creation of culture are: S.V. Dubinin, I.N. Dubinin and M.I. Kirillov. In 2008, having passed a phased check, the variety was included in the State Register. Recommended for cultivation in the Central Chernozem regions of the Russian Federation both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

Variety description

Patty's Cucumbers are self-pollinating crops in which the transfer of pollen for sexual reproduction is carried out independently.This feature allows you to grow vegetables in a greenhouse and greenhouse structures where there is no access for insects. In addition, as the reviews of vegetable growers have shown, without reducing the yield, the Patti variety can be bred on balconies and loggias.

Description of the bush:

1. Plant of indeterminate type.
2. The bush is vigorous.
3. Loops with medium branching.
4. Large size, dark green leaf.

The area between the base of the leaf and the stem forms bunches of ovaries on which commercial quality cucumbers grow.

Characteristic yield

Patty variety, famous for its fertility. The first harvest from the bush can be removed 45 days after planting. Marketable yield is 115-370 kg/ha. The description of cucumbers indicates that they have a cylindrical shape and a small weight, which varies from 60 to 90 g.

Additional characteristics of fruits:

1. The average length of cucumbers is 11 cm.
2. Dark green skin with prickly spines.
3. The pulp is crispy, sweetish taste, without bitterness.

Fruits are ideal for fresh consumption, s alting and preservation. However, they have a short shelf life. Therefore, before harvesting, it is necessary to think over its purpose in advance.

Dignity of the variety

Many gardeners have noted that Patti's cucumber produces a good harvest even when grown in shaded areas. It is unpretentious in care and resistant to stressful conditions.

Also, the advantages of the variety include:

• marketable qualities of fruits;
• opposition to cucumber diseases;
• friendly return of the harvest.

It is worth noting its quality when s alting. Unlike other hybrids, the fruits of the Patti variety do not form voids during heat treatment.

Significant shortcomings, except for a short shelf life, have not been identified in the vegetable crop.

Recommendations on agricultural practices

Growing varieties, the process is not laborious. In addition, to get a decent harvest does not require much experience in vegetable growing. To do this, it will be enough to follow a few recommendations of specialists, which are as follows:

1. Sowing seeds. Seed material is sown in late April or early March. The best option for seedlings would be peat pots and loose, fertile soil. For 100% seed germination, it is recommended to observe a temperature regime of 13-15 degrees.
2. Planting seedlings. In greenhouse facilities, seedlings are transplanted in mid-May, in open ground - in early June. The recommended hole depth is 2 cm.
3. Water. Variety Patti is a moisture-loving plant. For good growth, the plant must be regularly watered with warm water.
4. Feeding. To increase the quality of the crop, cucumbers require mineral fertilizers. Top dressing is applied during watering, once every 10 days.

Pinching will also help increase the yield. To do this, with gentle movements, excess leaves and shoots are removed from the plant.

The given characteristics and description of the variety indicate that Patti meets all the requirements of hybrid crops for cultivation on the territory of the Russian Federation. High fecundity, productivity and commercial qualities of fruits will surprise even experienced gardeners. And ease of care will appeal to lazy summer residents.

Reviews

Lyudmila. Vologda region: “I have been growing the Patti variety in my summer cottage for several years. In all that time it has never let me down. Cucumbers are always even, small, elastic, which only positively affects the quality of conservation. The ease of care is also nice. Despite the fact that I come to the dacha only 1-2 times a week, the yield does not decrease.”

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