Phoenix cucumbers: characteristics and description of the variety, how much they yield, growing photos

Phoenix cucumbers, one of the best Russian varieties, were bred in 1990. First, a cucumber variety appeared with the designations 640, and then a sonorous name arose, which has a logical explanation. Like a mythological bird, the culture was reborn after exposure to downy mildew on cucumber tops. In addition, vegetables have shown their resistance to another nasty virus - cucumber mosaic. The name of cucumbers "Phoenix 640" and simply "Phoenix" is variety one, registered in the register in 1993 under the second.

Already a year after the breeding of the Phoenix cucumber variety, the farms were enriched after its reproduction with new seeds.Breeders did not stop there, and on the basis of "Phoenix" F1 hybrids also arose, with the properties of the appropriate direction: with no dependence on insect pollinators, resistance to diseases, improved taste characteristics.

Characterize the "Phoenix"

This culture is considered universal. Vegetables are optimal both for direct treats and for pickles, they successfully resist the diseases mentioned above. Another basic characteristic of these cucumbers is vigorous growth. In length, the stem can reach three meters, and the bush itself is distinguished by its power and strong branching.

By the type of flowering, this variety is predominantly female, the ovaries are of a beam plan, and the leaves are classic green.

According to the time required for the ripening of a cucumber, the variety is classified as late-ripening. It begins to bear fruit 55 days after the initial shoots, or later.Pollination is done by bees. "Phoenix" grows optimally in open ground, although film shelters can also be used. The culture continues to bear fruit until the first frost.

In terms of harvest, up to 5 kilograms of vegetables are harvested per square meter. If the cultures are tied up and the formation of a cucumber leaf is made, then the variety gives more fruits. And for additional branches on the side, you can pinch the main stem.

About the features of the "Phoenix" fruit

Description of the variety of cucumbers "Phoenix" will be incomplete without characteristics of the fruit:

1. Cucumbers are strong, large in size up to 16 cm, with a shape between a cylinder and an oval.
2. The flesh of the fruit is juicy, the skin is delicate.
3. Cucumbers are crispy and dense, do not contain bitterness.
4. The fruits are green in color with light stripes along and white spikes.
5. Cucumbers become round-trihedral in cross section.
6. By weight, each fruit can reach up to 170-180 g, in diameter - up to 5 cm.
7. Culture can be stored in Russian conditions for up to two weeks.

It is recommended to collect fruits in one or two days. Vegetables quickly outgrow and lose their taste characteristics. And how much moisture and nutrients they take in order to form ovaries and bloom.

About the variety of "Phoenix"

The "Phoenix" breeder has created a variant - the "Phoenix Plus" cucumber. This variety is associated with the category of mid-season, begins to bear fruit after 45 days of seedling growth, and is recommended for the North Caucasus, the Central Black Earth regions and the Lower Volga. Differs in medium height, medium branching and flowering of mixed properties.

Phoenix Plus cucumbers, in comparison with the classic Phoenix, are distinguished by smaller bushes and fruits, a complete absence of bitterness, a larger number of female flowers and earlier fruiting.True, there are negative reviews of some gardeners on the unsuitability of cucumbers of this type for pickling.

About soil, top dressing, fertilizer, watering cucumbers

As for the soil for cucumber planting, it is saturated with humus and without stagnant water, with an acidity level of not more than 7. If the soil is considered strongly acidic, then liming is performed in the autumn season. The location for the culture should be full of sun with protection from drafts, should be planted in warm soil for the plant to acquire immunity. Growing cucumbers under cover are placed 3 seedlings, and if it is open ground, then four.

When digging the soil to plant a crop, organic fertilizers are introduced, and when the third true leaf appears and the ovaries are formed, nitrogen is introduced. The mineral substance based on nitrogen and potassium is given a couple of times during the growing season.

"Phoenix" is prone to regular top dressing, it is important that they be both mineral and organic.If you take an infusion from bird droppings, manure or plants, then there is a greater formation of green mass, while mineral substances will contribute to the formation of fruits. Data on "Phoenix" says about the successful testing of ready-made mineral helpers for culture, such as "Kemira plus", which prepares the plant for enrichment with fruits. Cucumbers gain 30% more strength and stamina.

As for watering, the following nuances are observed:

• Water moderately until ovaries appear;
• 40-50 liters of water per square meter per growing period;
• Reduce watering during cold snap;
• Only warm water is used for irrigation.

If for some reason there is no possibility of regular watering, then mulching with various materials is used for the soil, which will protect the earth from often excessive moisture loss.

About the basic principles of growing "Phoenix"

1. Growing allows the use of seeds or seedlings in warm soil.
2. It is desirable to prepare the beds in the fall with the necessary organic fertilizer.
3. Landing involves careful loosening and leveling of the earth.
4. If seeds are sown, they are disinfected and protected in the garden with a film until germination.
5. Sowing is possible both in rows and in a checkerboard pattern.
6. Finished seedlings should have 3-4 leaves, she is usually a month old.
7. Seedlings 7 days before planting are advised to treat with growth stimulants such as "Zircon" or "Epin".

Tomatoes, legumes and potatoes are considered optimal predecessors for cucumbers.

And once again about the merits of "Phoenix"

Cucumbers of the "Phoenix" variety have become very widespread in our country both in vegetable farms and in summer cottages. There is a good reason for this - a description of its worthy features:

1. Resistant to cold and drought.
2. Optimal flavor filling - extraordinarily juicy and sweet crunchy fruits.
3. Cultivar pollinated by bees, flowering type - female.
4. Universal use of ripe vegetables in cooking.
5. Resistance in complex to crop diseases.
6. High quality presentation from 93%.
7. Duration of fruiting period.

Phoenix” is able to bear fruit and grow perfectly both in greenhouse conditions, and in greenhouses, and in open ground beds. It has established itself as a reliable and stable vegetable, not burdensome with regular watering.And the results of the harvest grown by your hands will make you happy with abundance and optimal taste in salad, s alty and pickled forms.

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