Cucumber Shchedryk: variety description, cultivation, reviews and photos

Hybrid types of culture are gaining more and more attention among summer residents. Cucumber "Shchedryk" is no exception, due to the ability to self-pollination is indispensable for greenhouses.

What is the variety

The characteristics that these cucumbers possess are a priority when choosing for cultivation.

Plant:

• Disease resistant.
• Cucumbers do not require pollination.
• Weaving is not strong.
• Female type of flower prevails.
• 2-3 cucumber ovaries are formed on one node.

Fruits:

• Shape: cylindrical.
• Length: 10-12 cm.
• Fruit surface: bumpy, crowned with white spikes.
• Taste: no bitterness.
• Thickness: excellent.
• Skin: tender and fragrant.
• Transportability: excellent, without loss of presentation.
• Shelf life: long time.

Planting and care

Shchedryk f1 cucumbers are grown in greenhouses and open ground. The seeds are planted in the last decade of May.

Conditions for obtaining the maximum yield of cucumbers:

1. The soil is prepared in advance, fertilizing since autumn.
2. Immediately before planting cucumbers, organic matter and manure are introduced into the holes.
3. The soil must be warmed up to at least 16 ⁰С. This will increase seed germination.
4. Seed spacing 10cm and row spacing 60cm when grown in rows and 5070 when grown in nests.

If the seedling method is used, then cucumber seeds are sown 25-30 days before planting in a permanent place. Before transferring to open ground, hardening of the plant is required. It is advisable to take the seedlings outside for 10 days. Starting with 20 minutes of being outdoors, gradually increasing to a full day.

Proper compliance with all requirements leads to an increase in the percentage of the crop.

• Water for irrigation is taken warm, the process itself is carried out in the evening.
• Feeding alternate, use organic matter and mineral fertilizers.
• It is best to tie cucumbers to supports, this will ensure uniform ripening and better ventilation.
• Loosening and weeding of cucumbers are carried out as a prevention of the onset of the disease. It is also recommended to treat with fungicides at least twice.

Disease susceptibility

Cucumbers are immune to the following diseases:

• Powdery mildew.
• Olive blotch.
• Root rot.
• TTM.

Crop volume and application

According to the description, with proper agricultural technology, 1 plant can produce 5.5-7 kg of fruit. Heat affects cucumbers negatively, high temperature promotes the development of a large number of male flowers.As a result, the yield drops. You can avoid this, you just need to ventilate the greenhouse in a timely manner.

Cucumbers are used for pickling and fresh consumption. According to numerous reviews of gardeners, fruits are good in any form.

Opinion of summer residents regarding Shchedryk cucumbers

Thanks to the comments of experienced vegetable growers, you can find many useful tips and recommendations for growing cucumbers. The reviews contain the necessary information that will help the novice gardener not make mistakes during planting and care.

• Valentina Mikhailovna. Seeds were recommended to her by a shop assistant. The choice was very satisfied. Cucumbers gave a record harvest, about 100 pieces. from a plant. Great for canning. Fresh, too, no complaints. Disease resistant. The variety has become a favorite.
• Svetlana. I have known the Gavrish company for a long time, I saw a new variety of cucumbers, I decided to try it. I did not like the incomprehensible bitterness of pickles. And fresh is great. I decided to try again, if it happens again, I will not grow more.

Proper care of any plant, including cucumbers, will certainly give positive results. "Shchedryk" pleases all the patient with a rich harvest.

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