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The cultivation of cucumbers in our country is very developed. This vegetable is the most demanded and the most popular on our tables. Early maturing varieties and hybrids are especially popular, due to the short summer period and a small number of sunny days. The Buyan hybrid is familiar to many gardeners, we will talk about it today.
The main characteristics of the hybrid
Cucumber "Buyan f1" is produced by many agricultural firms; it is quite easy to find it on store shelves. It was brought out by the specialists of the Manul company in 1997, which is located in the city of Mytishchi. In the table below, we have presented the main characteristics of this hybrid of cucumbers, so that it would be easier for a novice gardener to decide on the choice of seeds on the eve of the sowing season.
The following characteristics are of great importance for those who are engaged in the cultivation of cucumbers:
- ripening rate;
- susceptibility to disease;
- growing scheme;
- pollination type;
- description of the plant and fruit.
Going for seeds of cucumbers, you always need to pay attention not only to the picture and packaging, but also to the information that the manufacturer indicated on the label. For everyone who decided to start growing cucumbers for the first time, today we will analyze a few special terms.
Table
Characteristic | Description for hybrid "Buyan" |
|---|---|
Ripening period | Early ripening, fruiting occurs in 45 days |
Description of fruits | High commercial quality, cucumber length 8-11 centimeters, with tubercles, delicate taste without bitterness; fruit weight 70-100 grams |
Growing scheme | 50x50 |
Recommendations for growing the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation | Central, Volgo-Vyatka and Northwest regions |
Pollination type | Parthenocarpic |
Resistance to diseases and viruses | Powdery mildew, downy mildew, olive spot, cucumber mosaic virus |
Yield | About 9 kilograms per square meter |
Use | Fresh and for pickling / canning |
Growing | In greenhouses and open ground |
The minimum number of ovaries in a node of a cucumber hybrid is 2, and the maximum is 7. At the same time, the Buyan hybrid is characterized by medium branching. This process is inhibited by abundant fruiting. The manufacturer's description of this hybrid also touches on the demand for sunlight. "Buyan" is photophilous and productivity largely depends on the abundance of heat and sunlight.
The cultivation of cucumbers is always associated with a number of features, so it is worth touching on this serious topic in more detail.
Growing a hybrid
Before talking about how exactly to grow a large harvest of the Buyan hybrid, it is necessary to touch upon the topic of pollination, which is very important when growing any variety and hybrid of cucumbers.
When going to the store for seeds, you can often see the inscription "parthenocarpic hybrid" on the packaging. Not all gardeners know what this term means, so they try not to pay attention to it. But in vain. Here is the "Buyan" cucumber of the parthenocarpic type.
The parthenocarpic cucumber is able to bear fruit without pollination. In the case of cucumbers, this is extremely important.
A small explanation with a video on this topic:
Now let's talk about growing. The manufacturer recommends planting seedlings according to the following scheme:
- in the greenhouse - 2.5 plants per square meter;
- outdoors - no more than 4 bushes per square.
Planting density affects yields, so in this case it is better to strictly follow the recommendations.
Cucumbers of the Buyan hybrid are planted on seedlings in May. It should be remembered that cucumbers are very fond of warmth. Watering the seedlings is carried out with water at room temperature.
Some gardeners argue about whether to soak and disinfect seeds before planting. There is no special rule on this, but if the planting material was purchased from trusted agricultural firms, then there is no need to prepare them. A good grower prepares the seeds themselves and they are completely ready for planting. As for soaking, this process will speed up germination.
Transplanting seedlings into the ground
Healthy seedlings of Buyan hybrid cucumbers can be planted in open ground, spring greenhouses or tunnels at the age of 20 days. At this time, the weather outside the window should be stable. Cucumber seedlings should have 3-4 true leaves. When growing cucumbers "Buyan" in a seedless way, it is better to soak the seeds in advance.
Soil requirements are a separate issue. Cucumbers need:
- Soil pH should be neutral;
- organic fertilizers are introduced in advance;
- soil fertility is a prerequisite.
It will be possible to harvest the first crop of cucumbers of the Buyan hybrid already 45 days after the first shoots appear.
When transplanting cucumber seedlings into open ground, you need to follow the scheme, keeping 40-50 centimeters between the beds. Cucumbers of the Buyan hybrid grow well in sunny areas, but in the absence of such, seedlings can be planted in partial shade.
Plant care
To get a rich harvest of cucumbers, you need to properly care for the plants. Let's talk about some secrets.
The place for growing cucumbers should not only be sunny, but also sheltered from the wind. Cucumbers are extremely negative about this. The optimum temperature for growing is + 23-30 degrees Celsius.
In order for cucumbers to give a good harvest and there was no bitterness in them, it is required:
- weed and loosen the soil;
- water in a timely manner and only with warm water.
As for such an important stage as watering cucumbers, it is better to select a barrel for this. It is filled with water that heats up to air temperature. Watering cucumbers with cold water will limit their growth. You cannot apply liquid fertilizers and water cucumbers in cold weather. Also, the soil should not be allowed to dry out. This will lead to the accumulation of bitterness in the fruits of the cucumber, and it is impossible to get rid of it.
In addition, fertilizers are required for cucumber plants. This is especially true during the period of active growth and flowering. As for loosening the soil, this must be done rather carefully. Cucumbers have a very delicate root system that can be damaged.
Reviews of gardeners
Consider the reviews of those gardeners who have already planted the Buyan hybrid on their plots and received a harvest.
Conclusion
The Buyan hybrid, a photo of which is presented in this article, is an excellent product of domestic breeders. It is worth paying attention to those who need spring-summer cucumbers with a thin skin and a pleasant taste.
