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

Cucumber hybrid variety Kibria F1 was the result of the experiments of Dutch breeders. The description indicates that the plant belongs to the indeterminate type, its height reaches 1.5 meters. The variety is characterized by ultra-early ripening. The first cucumbers are possible after 1 month, since 35-45 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds to the removal of the first fruit. The high yield of the variety is due to the excellent setting of the plant.

The plant has a strong trunk and little development of side shoots. The main fruiting site is the main stem. The leaves of a medium-sized cucumber are bright green in color.One leaf sinus can contain from 2 to 5 cucumbers. The variety belongs to the parthenocarpic species, that is, it does not require pollination.

Advantages and disadvantages

The hybrid is practically devoid of flaws. The only significant disadvantage of the variety is the high cost of material for planting. Such a nuance can be an obstacle to commercial cultivation, but for most gardeners it is not considered a serious drawback. The variety has many advantages, the number of which significantly outweighs the disadvantages.

The benefits of cucumber are:

• excellent taste quality;
• ease of care, since stepchildren are practically not formed;
• aesthetic appearance;
• good yield;
• strong immunity;
• versatility in application.

Cucumber variety suitable for fresh consumption, can be used for harvesting for the winter.

Fruits and yields

Cucumber fruits are short, smooth, oval-shaped with small tubercles. Fruit Feature:

• fruit diameter to length ratio is 1:3.2;
• weight does not exceed 70-90 grams;
• on the dark green skin there are small stripes of a light shade;
• there are small white spikes on the surface that do not prick at all.

Reviews of gardeners talk about the juiciness of the cucumber pulp, the absence of bitterness and voids. The quality of cucumbers is maintained even after a long period of fruiting. After 2 months from the date of harvesting the first harvest, Kibria cucumbers remain just as tasty and crispy.The fruits survive storage and transportation difficulties.

Cucumber Kibriya F1 is considered one of the most productive types of hybrids. Subject to the rules of cultivation and care, the yield of the variety reaches 19.3 kg per square meter. The fruits must be harvested daily. When harvesting with a skip and fruit overgrowth, the total yield can be reduced by 20%. When the brushes are overloaded with vegetables, ugly ovaries will form. The optimal size for picking is considered to be the size of a cucumber from 10 to 11 cm.

Features of cultivation

Kibria F1 is considered a universal type of cucumber crop, as it can be grown in a greenhouse and open field. The variety can be used for all-season cultivation in closed ground, therefore today it is widely used by farm and agrotechnical complexes. The plant feels great in small greenhouses and can be grown in open beds.

Experienced gardeners recommend using the seedling method of growing varieties. Planting material undergoes pre-sowing treatment during the packaging process by the manufacturer, therefore, preliminary preparation of seeds for planting is not required. Soil is considered optimal if it has a pH value of 6.

For cultivation, a vertical method using a net or trellis is recommended. A planting density of no more than 3 plants per 1m is recommended. ^{The recommended temperature for growing in a greenhouse is from 22 to 26C}

The plant is unpretentious in care and perfectly recovers from stress, withstands high humidity and low temperatures. With strong heat and insufficient watering, the leaves and ovaries dry up and fall off.The plant perfectly resists traditional cucumber diseases, but is susceptible to root rot. It is resistant to the following diseases:

• powdery mildew;
• cladosporiosis;
• olive blotch;
• common mosaic virus.

The plant needs regular watering and periodic feeding with vitamins and minerals.

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