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Cucumber Izobilny, created on the basis of the Poisk agricultural firm, is included in a series of author's hybrids and varieties. Hybridization was aimed at breeding crops for open cultivation in temperate climates. The hybrid appeared on sale relatively recently, the description of the variety and the photo of the cucumber Abundant will acquaint vegetable growers with the new product.
Description of cucumber variety Abundant F1
Cucumber of the Izobilny variety belongs to an indeterminate species with intensive shoots. The vine reaches 1.5 m in length. The culture is medium early, the first harvest is carried out on the 55th day after planting. For the formation of a bush, the main stem and 2 first-order shoots are used. The frost-resistant plant was created for cultivation in the open field for regions with a temperate climate. Suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions in areas with longer winters than in the Central and European part of Russia.
The small-fruited cucumber of the Izobilny variety belongs to the group of gherkins. Forms male and female flowers requiring pollination. The foliage of the Izobilnyi variety is low, access to the sun's rays to the fruits is unhindered. Photosynthesis does not require an excess of ultraviolet radiation, the vegetation does not slow down with periodic shading.
Description of the variety of cucumber Abundant:
- Shoots of medium size, hard, with an uneven surface, sparse pubescence, short hair. Lateral shoots without removal are not inferior in volume to the central stem. The color of the vine is light green with a brown tint.
- Leaves are light green, opposite, located on long petioles. The upper part of the leaf plate is rigid, medium corrugated, edges with large teeth. Leaves are medium-sized, five-lobed.
- The root system of the variety is superficial, fibrous.
- The flowers are light yellow, simple, heterosexual.
A small-fruited variety of cucumbers Abundant forms greens of an even form, the volume of the first and last collection is the same.
After reaching biological ripeness, cucumbers stop growing, do not turn yellow, do not lose taste.
Description and characteristics of the fruits of Cucumber Abundant F1:
- gherkins have the shape of an elongated oval, weight 70–80 g, length 7 cm;
- at the stage of technical ripeness, the color is monotonous, dark green; at the time of ripening, a light pigment and longitudinal stripes appear at the top;
- the peel is dense, thin, not exposed to mechanical stress, does not turn yellow after ripening;
- the surface is glossy, the tuberosity is small, dense, the edge is dark beige;
- the pulp is white, juicy, of dense consistency, there are no voids near the seed chambers, the seeds are small, light.
Hybrid Abundant F1 does not produce planting material. The variety is high-yielding, so it is grown on farm and home plots. Cucumber Abundant lasts up to 14 days, without losing weight and presentation.
Taste qualities of cucumbers
Gherkins of Izobilny variety have high gastronomic advantages. When cucumbers are overripe, there is no acid in the taste, the consistency of the pulp remains dense. In case of moisture deficiency, there is no bitterness.
Cucumbers belong to the salad variety, they are eaten fresh. Its small size allows it to be used as a whole for preservation. The fruits are suitable for pickling and canning.After hot processing, they retain their color and density.
Pros and cons of the variety
In the process of hybridization and subsequent experimental cultivation, all the shortcomings of the variety were eliminated. Cucumber Abundant is characterized by a number of advantages:
- unpretentious care;
- frost resistance;
- shade tolerance;
- good taste;
- high productivity;
- long fruiting period;
- versatility of use;
- long-term storage and high transportability;
- resistance to diseases and pests.
The disadvantages of Cucumber Abundant include the inability of the hybrid to produce seeds for subsequent breeding.
Optimal growing conditions
Cucumber variety Abundant prefers neutral soils with a minimum nitrogen content. The acidic composition is neutralized with lime or any means containing alkali. The culture is heat-resistant, reacts negatively to poorly drained soil, therefore, when choosing a site, lowlands and places of accumulation of groundwater will not work.
The place for the cucumber is determined from the south or east side, partial shading for the variety is not scary. An area protected from drafts, such as a building wall or solid fence, is recommended. The seat is prepared in advance, the soil is dug up, and ammonium nitrate is added. A prerequisite for growing is the installation of a support.
Growing Cucumbers Abundant
This variety of cucumbers is grown in seedlings and planting seeds in the garden. The seedling method shortens the ripening period by 2 weeks. With direct planting, in case of a threat of recurrent frosts, it is recommended to cover the seedlings of cucumbers with foil overnight.
Direct planting in open ground
Planting work is carried out when the soil temperature is not lower than +16 0C, for the Middle Lane, approximately at the end of May. Previously, the seeds of cucumbers, wrapped in a damp cloth, are placed in the refrigerator for a day. Then it is treated with a manganese solution. Planting a variety on an unprotected area and in a greenhouse is the same:
- They loosen the garden bed, water it.
- Deepen the holes by 1.5 cm.
- 2 seeds are placed in each planting site.
- Fall asleep with soil, on top with a layer of ash.
After the emergence of seedlings, they are thinned out, one strong sprout is left in the hole. The second can also be planted in the garden.
Cucumber Abundant does not grow in width, it does not take up much space on the site, so an interval of 35 cm between the bushes will be enough. 1 m2 place 3-4 cucumbers.
Seedling growing
According to the timing of planting seeds for seedlings, they are guided by the regional characteristics of the climate, after 35 days the seedlings of the variety are ready for placement in the main place of growth. The work is carried out approximately in the middle of April. Seed placement:
- They take wooden boxes or plastic containers, the best option is peat or plastic glasses.
- Pour a soil mixture prepared from organic matter, soil from the garden, sand and peat in equal proportions.
- Furrows are made in boxes with a depth of 1.5 cm, 1 seed is placed at an interval of 5 cm.
- One seed is placed in glasses at the same depth.
- Filled with soil, moistened, removed to a room with an air temperature of +22 –24 0C.
The cucumbers do not dive, they are carefully removed from the container, together with the root ball, they are planted on the site. The plastic glass is cut, the cucumber with a soil lump is placed on the garden bed. Seedlings grown in peat glasses are planted together with a container.
Watering and feeding
Cucumber variety Abundant is a drought-resistant plant, but with constant soil moisture, the growing season proceeds faster, and the yield is higher. Water the culture at the root after sunset every other day. In the greenhouse, the irrigation regime is the same, using the drip method.
Cucumber of this variety does not like excess nitrogen, the crown of the bush will be strong, and the ovaries are small.In the spring, the culture is fed with organic matter, during the formation of gherkins with potassium fertilizers, after 2 weeks with superphosphate.
Formation
They form a bush with three shoots: a central vine and two lateral stepchildren. Be sure to install a support, as they grow, they tie the cucumbers to the trellis. The variety gives many stepchildren, which are removed after the formation of the plant. Cut off yellowed and lower leaves, excess mustache. They do not break the top.
Protection against diseases and pests
Hybrid cucumbers are resistant to infection. The Izobilny variety practically does not get sick. In damp weather, anthracnose manifestation is possible. If the bush is infected with a fungus, it is treated with colloidal sulfur. The following measures will help prevent the development of the disease:
- compliance with crop rotation;
- timely removal weeds;
- spring treatment with "Trichodermin";
- spraying with copper sulfate during the formation of ovaries.
In the open area and in greenhouse conditions on cucumber Abundant, caterpillars of the Whitefly butterfly parasitize. We use insecticides to get rid of the pest.
Yield
According to reviews, the Abundant cucumber, presented in the photo, gives good yields. The hallmark of the cucumber variety is the stability and duration of fruiting. The first harvest begins in mid-July, the last fruits are harvested in early September. Before the onset of frost, the gherkins have time to fully mature. The average yield of cucumber Abundant from a bush is 3.5 kg. From 1 m2 remove up to 9-11 kg.
Conclusion
Cucumber Abundant refers to indeterminate varieties of medium early ripening. The plant is frost-resistant, unpretentious in care, does not require long-term lighting. It is characterized by long-term stable fruiting. Cucumbers for universal use with a high gastronomic value.
