Cucumber Chinese snake: variety description, cultivation, reviews and photos

For every gardener, summer is the first fragrant crispy cucumber, which is looked forward to every day, looking under the density of green vines. Nowadays, the assortment of this wonderful vegetable is very large, but I would like to describe a unique variety - the Chinese Snake cucumber, which has conquered many hearts.

Characteristic variety

Vegetable culture belongs to the gourd family. Exists on the Russian market for about 10 years. Unpretentiousness and excellent taste have gained popularity among many gardeners. The description of the variety begins with its name, which comes from a long wriggling fruit.

Early ripening culture - removal of the first fruits in 25-30 days from seed germination.

High stem up to 3.5 m long with a minimum number of side shoots allows you to plant a variety more often than other species. For a climbing plant, a high trellis is necessary, otherwise the fruits will be inconspicuous without support. This contributes to the proper formation of the stem and the possibility of airing the bush. It is done regardless of the cultivation conditions: garden beds or a greenhouse. Outdoor cultivation brings fruit until mid-autumn, even with night temperatures above 6 °C.

Adapted to grow in a lighted and shady area, unpretentious to temperature differences. Every day it grows rapidly, having a thin elastic skin with large tubercles, dense and juicy pulp without voids. Zelentsy, exotic in shape, reach a length of 40 to 85 cm. Small seeds are located in a compact seed coat.The sweetish taste of the fruit without the presence of bitterness is accompanied by a delicate aroma.

Untimely harvested crop is characterized by the appearance of real snakes, reaching up to 90 cm in length. One cucumber completely fills the salad bowl. They are used not only fresh, they can be used to prepare winter preparations - pickling and salads. It tastes like a pickled gherkin.

Growing and care conditions

Growing is carried out by seedlings. At the end of April, the seeds are sown for seedlings in a planting container in the form of cups in pre-prepared soil or purchased universal soil, to a depth of 2 cm. Watering is carried out and left under a film in a warm, lit place with periodic removal and airing. When shoots appear, the shelter is removed and is not used in the future.

In order for cucumbers to give a good harvest, it is necessary to grow full-fledged he althy seedlings.A hardening procedure is applied with a decrease in the temperature regime in the room. A month later, around the end of May, young seedlings are transplanted into a heated greenhouse. By the beginning of June - to a permanent place in the ground. When directly planting seeds in the soil, soaking is carried out first to obtain the fastest germination.

Grow both in the greenhouse and in the open way in the garden.

Given the features of a high single-stemmed bush and the presence of short few side shoots, they are planted thicker than ordinary species. When planting seedlings and seeds, the optimal distance should be maintained - 50 × 100 cm. Planting is carried out in moist soil with preliminary application of humus. The size of the holes is correlated with the power of the roots. To conserve moisture and reduce weeds, the soil around the seedlings is mulched with sawdust or straw.

Responds well to fertilizing with combined irrigation, useful substances in this way get to the roots faster.During the growing season cow dung and urea solution are applied several times with alternation. Love for daily abundant watering is expressed by the fear of dry soil, which can lead to a loss of taste in fruits with the appearance of bitterness. Weeding the beds during the season is a must.

Blackened leaves from the sun must be cut in the morning.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like all other species, Chinese snake cucumbers have their advantages and disadvantages. Providing plants with comfortable growth, you can achieve quality benefits:

1. Super early - 35-37 days from germination to harvest.
2. Excellent taste characteristic - pronounced sweet taste without bitterness.
3. Predominance of female flowering with numerous fruit sets.
4. Long-term fruiting throughout the season, until the first frost.
5. Unique yield - from 1 bush - up to 30 kg.
6. Stable resistance to adverse weather - extreme heat and low temperatures, as well as diseases and pests.
7. Minimal care and easy growing.
8. In terms of planting area, 3 plants replace 1 regular plant.
9. Suitable for preservation and pickling.
10. High level of presentation.
11. Shadow tolerance.
12. Grows well outdoors at temperatures between 30 and 35 °C.

The large presence of advantages clearly outweighs the disadvantages:

1. Growing by seed method is not recommended due to unfriendly seed germination.
2. Not intended for long storage - quickly fade and lose quality.
3. Not suitable for s alting.

Review

Of the numerous reviews about the Chinese snake cucumber, I would like to give the most reasonable review.

“When I decided to grow the Chinese kite, my friends thought this hobby was strange. I have tried so many varieties, none have brought me as much satisfaction from the result as this one. The amazing features of the vegetable struck me from the moment when I saw a broken piece on a bush in one long fruit. And what was my surprise when, after a while, I discovered that the place of breakage was delayed, and the cucumber itself actually grew in length. Joy knew no bounds, after this incident, my cucumbers grow every year and bring benefits, and therefore I have been growing them for a long time.

Since then, I often cut off a piece to make a quick salad. I want to tell you how I grow this miracle. I prepare the grooved bed first, about 2 weeks before planting.I pour fresh manure, straws and humus into them. Every day I water abundantly, right up to the planting.

On the last day, I scatter ground eggshells and mix well with the ground with a pitchfork. I drive in pegs to put the plants on the trellis and stretch the twine. I plant seedlings after 20 cm and immediately cover with a film. I do air baths - airing. When I see the first tendrils on the trellis, I completely remove the film and do the first dressing with bread infusion: dry crusts with warm water.

And now my cucumbers are fully indulging in rapid growth, which I carefully help by cutting off side shoots and leaves. I water under the root with warm water, I try not to get on the leaves. My greens are obtained with growth up to half a meter and bear fruit until the end of September. I would be very glad if I helped with my advice, I wish everyone an excellent harvest! Marina Ivashova, 52.

Chinese vegetable is rightfully popular and in demand. Having planted this variety on the site, it is impossible to part with it in the future. Proper plant care will help you achieve the most delicious unusual cucumbers.

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