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

Most horticultural plots always have cucumber beds. Statistics confirm the demand for the plant among Russian vegetable growers. Every year, breeders around the world replenish the seed supply of cucumbers, creating more stress-resistant and fertile varieties. Cucumber Athlete was bred by Moscow breeders in 1999. The originator of the plant was the agricultural company Gavrish.

General information about the plant

Cucumber variety Athlete f1 has been on the lists of the State Register since 2002. Cucumbers of this variety are considered one of the most popular varieties for cultivation in film shelters and greenhouses. Description of the external features of the plant and the technical data of the cucumber:

• hybrid view;
• salad;
• indeterminate;
• medium ripening time, cucumbers are ready for picking in 50-60 days;
• bee pollinated;
• very tall;
• average percentage of branching;
• the length of the lateral processes reaches 3.5 meters;
• flowers of mixed type of flowering, mostly female;
• large, smooth green foliage with irregularly serrated edges;
• the number of nodes on the main stem reaches 15 pieces, each with two ovaries;
• high yield, up to 35 kilograms of cucumbers per square meter of planting;
• strong immunity from powdery mildew;
• suitable for growing in shady areas;
• increased shade tolerance;
• transportable;
• necessary to collect at least three times a week;
• prone to outgrowth;
• the first 5-7 side shoots are removed when forming the main stem;
• high percentage of fruit preservation.

IMPORTANT! The percentage of marketable cucumbers reaches 88%.

Zoning of the plant has been successful in most parts of Russia. Officially approved areas for cultivation include:

• Central.
• Central Black Earth.
• North Caucasian.
• Volga-Vyatka.
• North.
• Northwest.

Appearance of fruits and technical indicators of cucumbers:

• Correct cylindrical shape.
• Large bumps.
• Length up to 20 centimeters, maximum up to 30 centimeters.
• Dark green skin with distinct light longitudinal stripes.
• White spikes.
• Rare pubescence of the plant.
• Average weight 120-140 grams.
• Diameter from 3.5 centimeters.
• Crispy.
• Soft pulp.
• No bitterness.
• No cavities.

The originator classifies the variety as a salad type and recommends it for fresh consumption. If desired, twisting and s alting is possible.

Growing recommendations

Planting mid-early Athlete cucumbers is possible in two ways:

1. Seedlings. Occurs 30 days before the day of the proposed planting in the ground. Before planting, the seeds are soaked until germination. Planting depth 1-2 centimeters in pre-moistened soil. It is necessary to maintain the temperature in the room at least 21 degrees and regularly irrigate with water at room temperature.
2. Reckless. The germinated seed material of the plant begins to be sown, provided that the soil warms up to plus 12 degrees. Otherwise, the landing will completely freeze and disappear. The recommended seeding depth is more than 2 centimeters. Up to eight bushes can be placed on one square meter.

For planting a variety, you should choose areas on a flat or elevated area. The soil should be loose enough to hold moisture and nutrients. To feed the plants next to the bed, you should dig a small trench up to 40 centimeters, where the necessary organic additives are added.Potatoes, common onions, beans, tomatoes or celery can precede the planting of cucumbers. One of the main points affecting the yield of a plant is a properly formed cucumber crown.

Following plant care activities include timely fertilization, tying to the trellis, removing weeds and timely watering cucumbers.

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