Cucumber Magnat: description and characteristics of the variety, the opinion of summer residents with a photo

The variety of types of culture often confuses even the most experienced summer residents. Which one to grow. Cucumber "Magnat" refers to hybrids, ripens very quickly.

Basic ideas about the variety

Properly plant and care for the plant will help a detailed description, it contains complete information about the properties and characteristics of the variety.

Plant:

• Medium power.
• Medium-branched.
• Female flowers predominate.
• View: parthenocarpic.
• Ready to use in 50 days.

Cucumber:

• Length: 11cm
• Weight: 70-95g
• Cylindrical.
• Color: green.
• Taste: excellent without bitterness.
• Spikes: white.

Disease susceptibility

Magnat cucumbers are immune to the following diseases:

• Cladosporiosis.
• Olive blotch.
• Viral infections.

For the prevention of other diseases, it is recommended to process cucumbers "Magnat". Special preparations or traditional medicine are used.

Use in home cooking

Cucumber varieties are versatile in use. They are used fresh, for salads and table decorations. In addition, they are suitable for s alting and canning. As well as preparing salads for the winter.

Seedless Growing

Like any other variety, cucumber "Magnat" f1 loves well-lit, sunny areas. Therefore, a landing site is chosen as sunny as possible, protected from drafts.

Very versatile plant suitable for any growing method. The simplest is sowing directly into the ground on the site. Seeds are sown in well-heated soil (+15-17 ⁰С), the period is calculated individually for each region.

The main condition is the absence of night frosts. Around the end of May beginning of June. The method is simple, but it will take longer to wait for the harvest than with the seedling method of growing. Affects the number of cucumbers per bush.

To increase the yield of cucumber varieties "Magnat" you can harden the seeds. To do this, they are placed in water, previously wrapped in gauze. After a few days, when the seed swells, it is sent to the refrigerator. The temperature in it should be -3 ⁰С, more is possible, less is not. Leave it there for 2-3 days. After they are planted in the ground, at a distance of 50-60 cm. Planting depth is 1-2 cm.

The germination of cucumber seeds with this method of cultivation is low, so several seeds are planted in one hole. After germination, weaker plants are removed. You can’t pull them out, you can only cut them.

This method has a plus, when transplanting the seedling roots are damaged, this will not happen here.

Growing from seedlings

With this method, cucumbers will begin to ripen 7-14 days earlier. Seedlings of 2-3 weeks of age are transferred to the ground. Seedlings should have 3-4 true leaves.

Seeds are preheated. To do this, they are placed in a warm place, the temperature should be +25 ⁰С. Then the percentage of germination will increase. Large seeds with a normal weight will do.

Hybrid variety "Magnat" does not need pre-sowing preparation.

The term for planting seedlings also depends on weather conditions. You can sow the whole of April. Soil is being prepared in advance:

• 1 piece sawdust;
• 2 parts of peat or humus;
• For 10 kg of mixture 1.5 tbsp. spoons of nitrophoska, 2 tbsp. spoons of wood ash.

Everything is thoroughly mixed and placed in containers. There they plant 1 germinated seed. Water the containers once a week. Upon reaching the desired size, they are planted in the soil.

Competent planting care

Cucumber culture loves the sun, abundant watering, loosening and top dressing. Regardless of the place in which they are grown, watering is carried out with warm water. Best after sunset. A lot of water is needed while the cucumbers are in bloom, watered every 6-8 days, during active ripening every 3-4 days.

While the plants are small, it needs to be loosened frequently, about 2-4 cm deep. Gradually reduce as you grow to once a week.

Cucumbers "Magnat" f1 parthenocarpics, so there will be no special problems with pollination, the plant will give a rich harvest without the participation of insects or humans.

It is best to feed with organic fertilizers, pay special attention to the culture during flowering and fruiting. Mineral fertilizers are introduced at least 5 times per season.

Opinions of summer residents regarding the variety of cucumbers "Magnat"

Anyone who doubts their decision to grow this species is advised to read the reviews. Gardeners share their impressions, give specific recommendations and advice on growing.

• Nagorna. Planting "Magnat" is not the first year. Particularly pleased with 100% germination and yield. The very first begin to ripen. Grows seedlings in a greenhouse. Good for canning and fresh salads.
• Alexandra. I tried to plant "Magnat" cucumbers for the first time, in open ground. What I like the most is that the variety does not need pollination. The harvest is excellent, the cucumbers are even and fit perfectly in a jar for the winter. Children love to pluck directly from the garden and eat.

There is no difficulty in growing your own homemade cucumbers. "Magnat" will suit many lovers of fresh vegetables from the garden.

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