Cucumber Alliance: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation and reviews of summer residents with a photo

Most gardeners in Russia traditionally allocate several beds for planting cucumbers. Every year more productive varieties appear that can surprise demanding consumers. Cucumber Alliance f1 is one of the known species that has two sources of origin. One was the Soviet breeder from Rostov-on-Don Alexei Mashtakov, the second is the Dutch originator. The release of seed material is carried out by the Beyo agricultural company.

General information about the variety

A hybrid variety of cucumbers appeared in Russia a couple of years ago. The novelty is recommended for open ground. In the case of cultivation in temperate zones, it is possible to use film shelters. Description of external data and general characteristics of the plant:

• Gerkin type variety.
• Hybrid.
• The earliest bee-pollinated species, cucumbers are ready for harvest 50-55 days after planting.
• Powerful root system.
• Medium sized bush.
• Medium weaving variety.
• Great central shoot growth potential.
• Number of ovaries per knot 1-3 pieces.
• The pubescence consists of thorns.
• Female flowering prevails.
• Foliage of small size is slightly wavy.
• Average percentage of bush branching.
• Reproduction by budding.
• Rare side shoots.
• The first fruits are formed in the amount of 10 pieces.
• Resistant to high temperatures.
• Good immunity to most viruses and diseases: cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew, olive blotch and downy mildew.
• High yield percentage, up to 19 kilograms per square meter of planting,
• Long fruiting period, until mid or late autumn.
• Product yield up to 98%.
• Tolerate transportation without losing commercial quality.

Reviews of vegetable growers indicate the best yields in the Central and Central Black Earth regions of the country. Fruit features and technical details:

• Cylindrical, elongated shape.
• Length 15-16 centimeters.
• Weight up to 115 grams.
• Average hair density.
• Short neck.
• Small bumps.
• Skin is green with a few longitudinal stripes of white.
• Rare pubescence.
• Persistent cucumber aroma.
• High palatability.

Mature fruits are preferred for fresh consumption, used as a component for salads. Consumer feedback confirms the success of canning Alliance cucumbers.

IMPORTANT! The plant is suitable for canning on an industrial scale.

Growing advice

Planting a plant can be done in two ways:

• Seedlings. It is necessary to start cultivation a month before the expected date of planting in the ground. Pre-soak the seed and wait until the roots appear.Landing is carried out to a depth of 1-2 centimeters, in pre-moistened soil. It is necessary to maintain the temperature regime, timely watering. Planting seedlings is carried out only if the soil warms up to 10 degrees.
• Reckless way. The plant is planted only if the soil warms up to 14 degrees and there are no night frosts. The recommended planting depth is three centimeters, the distance between the holes is not less than five centimeters.

With any of the selected planting methods, attention must be paid to the place for the beds. It should be on a hill or flat ground, have good lighting. Give preference to the area between tall plants. Further care for cucumbers requires compliance with simple rules of agricultural technology. The plant requires additional feeding with complex mineral fertilizers, watering and parodic cleaning of weeds.

Reviews of gardeners

Recently discovered Alliance cucumbers. The plant bears fruit under hot summer conditions, non-capricious. The fruits are crispy, small in size and without bitterness. Recommended!

Anna Wagner, 43

Inhabitants of the North-Western region, I advise Alliance cucumbers. The plant is stress-resistant, does not require close attention. Fruits weigh 100 grams, juicy. The family loves to eat them fresh. For the winter we spin 5-10 cans.

Arseniy Karlov, 34

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