Cucumbers Emerald Earrings: description and characteristics of the variety, the opinion of gardeners with a photo

Cucumbers always occupy several beds of most gardeners in Russia. The vegetable has received national recognition due to its yield and taste. Every year there is an increasing variety of varieties that are more stress-resistant and productive. Cucumber varieties Emerald Earrings is a popular plant, zoned in most parts of Russia. Reviews of vegetable growers confirm the success of growing cucumbers in different climatic conditions and soils. The hybrid has been in the State Register of the Russian Federation since 2011.

General information about the plant

Cucumbers of the variety Emerald Earrings f1 appeared thanks to the work of Russian breeders, the Moscow agricultural company Gavrish became the originator.

The hybrid is recommended for protected ground, but under favorable climatic conditions it can show a decent result in unprotected ground. Characteristics and description of the variety:

• Early ripening, fruit can be harvested after 45 days.
• Early.
• Parthenocarpic, does not require pollination to set cucumbers.
• Indeterminate.
• Hybrid.
• Bouquet arrangement of ovaries.
• Deep, green foliage.
• Medium branched.
• The number of flowers in each node is up to three pieces.
• A vigorous female type plant.
• The number of ovaries in each bush is from 8 to 10 pieces.
• Friendly and long-term fruiting.
• High yield - up to 11 kilograms of cucumbers per square meter of planting.
• Resistant to many viruses and diseases: cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew, wild spot, cladosporiosis, downy mildew, bacteriosis, root rot.
• Not suitable for getting your own seed material.
• Easy to care for.

A young hybrid variety of cucumbers shows high yields, subject to simple rules of agricultural technology. Distinctive features of the appearance and technical data of the fruit:

• Cylindrical shape.
• Dark green color.
• Weight on average from 100 to 130 grams.
• The length of the pickles is from three to five centimeters.
• The length of gherkins is from five to eight centimeters.
• The length at the stage of technical maturity is from nine to eleven centimeters with a diameter of not more than four centimeters.
• Peel with medium sized bumps.
• Whitish stripes.
• Spotting.
• Dense pubescence.
• Prickly white thorns.
• High palatability.
• No bitterness.
• No voids.
• Strong, crisp flesh.
• Pronounced cucumber aroma.
• Suitable for use in varying degrees of ripeness.
• Multipurpose.

IMPORTANT! The variety is suitable for picking pickles, they are plucked on the second day after the formation of the ovary.

Fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, salads, pickling and pickling. Earrings do not fall apart during marinade, remain strong and elastic, a jar with a twist is distinguished by an attractive appearance.

Growing recommendations

Seedling planting method is preferred for cucumbers. Seeds do not need pre-treatment. The preparation of sprouts should begin at the end of April. A week before planting, hardening of the seedlings should be carried out and the future garden should be pre-fertilized. 24 hours before planting, the ground should be watered abundantly. Planting pattern 50×50 cm.

Planting seedlings occurs after the formation of three or four leaves. The variety is able to bear fruit for more than 1.5 months, because of these features, it is advisable to plant seedlings in two approaches. In greenhouse growing conditions, the method will provide the grower with fresh cucumbers until early September.

When planting seeds directly into the ground, planting time is mid or late May, depending on weather conditions. There should be no night frosts and the soil should warm up to at least ten degrees.

When choosing a location, give preference to flat and well-lit areas. The organizer recommends avoiding the draft zone.

Further Care Tips for Early Cucumber Emerald Earrings include:

• Timely watering bushes using warm water.
• Feeding, it is recommended to carry out up to four approaches, the first two weeks after emergence.
• Loosening the soil before and after watering to improve breathability.
• Cleaning weeds.
• Timely treatment with insecticides.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day! In 2013, he planted Emerald Earrings cucumbers for the first time. The grade is distinguished by good productivity and excellent tastes of fruits. The plant loves greenhouse conditions, responds well to feeding, fertilize 4 times per season. Recommended!

Valery Neklyuyev, 34

Good day! I recommend the Emerald Earrings variety to pickle lovers. An unpretentious variety requires standard care measures, a novice vegetable grower can handle it. Cucumbers are crispy and sweet. Collect better with gloves.

Nina Babkina, 61

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