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Dutch-bred gherkin cucumbers always remain favorites in the garden. They are good in salting and fresh, and the yield of cucumbers of such varieties is at the highest level. The description and reviews of the Pasalimo F1 cucumber only confirm this.
Description of cucumbers Pasalimo F1
For the first time in Russia, they heard about these cucumbers in 2005, when they got into the State Register. Cucumbers of the Pasalimo variety are grown everywhere, they are cultivated in greenhouses and in the open field. The hybrid is suitable for small private households and industrial cultivation. The originator of the variety is the firm "Syngenta" Seeds B. V.
The Pasalimo cucumber is a parthenocarpic hybrid, which explains its versatility. Plants of the variety do not require insect pollination. They enter fruiting early, after 38-42 days the first harvest can be harvested. A new ovary is formed before the frost.
The bushes are medium-sized, the central shoot is unlimited in growth. Leaves are light green, pubescent, small. The type of ovary is bundle. Up to 6 fruits are formed in one sinus.
Fruits of the Pasalimo variety of gherkin type, lumpy, one-dimensional. The average weight reaches 80 g. The ripe fruit is removed when its length reaches 5-8 cm. The skin of the cucumbers is dense, dark green, pubescent, blurred white stripes over the entire surface. To grow Pasalimo cucumbers, as in the photo below, you need to follow the recommendations from the description of the variety.
Taste qualities of cucumbers
The pulp of Pasalimo cucumber is genetically devoid of bitterness, dense, crispy.
Cucumbers are suitable for fresh consumption and pickling. Pasalimo gherkins retain their taste well in jars.
Pros and cons of the variety
Pasalimo cucumbers retain their presentation for a long time, tolerate transportation well. Do not outgrow if left on the bushes and not collected on time. But these are far from all the positive qualities of the hybrid, Dutch cucumbers have many advantages:
- large output of marketable products;
- high productivity;
- versatility of cultivation;
- excellent plant immunity;
- small fruit size;
- excellent taste;
- marketable condition.
There were no drawbacks in the Pasalimo hybrid for the entire cultivation period.
Optimal growing conditions
You should not plant a crop in a draft or in acidified soil. The best place for a Dutch hybrid is in a warm sunny area well sheltered from cold winds. At the same time, the soil in the garden bed should be fertile to a depth of 30 cm. For digging, you can add humus, peat, rotted sawdust, mineral complexes and ash.
Good predecessors of Pasalimo cucumbers in the garden:
- cabbage;
- tomatoes;
- eggplant;
- roots;
- greens.
But after the pumpkin crops, planting a hybrid is not worth it. Plants have common diseases and pests, so avoiding them will be difficult.
Growing Pasalimo Cucumbers
Pasalimo cucumber can be grown in seedlings or by sowing directly into the ground. The second method is more suitable for regions with warm climates, where spring is mild and frosts come late.
Direct planting in open ground
Since cucumbers are a thermophilic culture, it is necessary to plant seeds in the garden no earlier than May, when the soil warms up to a temperature of + 15 ... + 18 ° С. At the same time, the ambient temperature during the day should be at the level of + 20 ... + 22 ° С, and at night - not lower than + 15 ° С.
Based on the characteristics of the Pasalimo cucumber, the distance between the seeds is 15-20 cm.In the future, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving the strongest. The distance between plants in a row should be 45-50 cm.The row spacings are wide - about 70 cm.
Pasalimo cucumbers are grown vertically. As it grows, the lash is guided and twisted around the trellis.
Seedling growing
The Pasalimo cucumber variety enters fruiting early, so it is sown for seedlings in late April or early May. It all depends on the region of cultivation.
The preliminary preparation of the seeds can be skipped, since the originator claims that all the necessary procedures have been carried out in advance. For growing seedlings, choose containers with a volume of 500 ml. The soil must be loose and nutritious so that the seeds receive the maximum of useful substances.
After planting Pasalimo cucumbers, the containers are covered with foil and removed to a warm place. The soil is watered regularly so that it does not dry out. The first shoots will appear in 3-5 days. Then the film is removed and the seedlings continue to grow.
After 14 days, the first fertilizing is done with mineral fertilizers. As soon as real leaves appear, the seedlings need to be accustomed to the environment - they are taken outside for a short time. A few days before transplanting, cucumbers should be outdoors overnight.
Watering and feeding
In a permanent place, Pasalimo cucumbers must be properly cared for in order to achieve a good harvest. Experienced gardeners are advised to monitor the soil moisture and timely feed the plants with mineral and organic solutions.
Watering the soil in the beds is necessary often so that the soil is constantly moistened. During a drought period, the bushes are mulched with humus in order to maintain soil moisture, otherwise the ovary will fall off, and a new one will not appear.
Pasalimo cucumbers are fed every 10 days throughout the season. Mineral dressings alternate with organic matter. Fertilizers with humates, ash, decoction of green herbs, nettle, yeast infusions are used.
Formation
To maximize the yield, the cucumber bushes of the Pasalimo variety must be properly formed. After the appearance of the 5-6th leaf, the main lash is pinched to stimulate the growth of lateral shoots. It is on them that the main crop will be formed in the future.
In addition, up to the 6th leaf, all flowers and side shoots must be removed. As the bush grows, the lower leaves are also trimmed so that the plants are well ventilated. Fruit-bearing shoots are cut to stimulate the growth of new ovaries. If the bush is properly formed, then it will bear fruit until the very frost.
Protection against diseases and pests
In the description of the Pasalimo variety, it is indicated that cucumber bushes have good immunity, resist the most common diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- cladosporium disease;
- cucumber mosaic.
However, improper care, watering with cold water, frequent rainfall, lack of sun and other reasons can provoke an outbreak of disease. To prevent this, the bushes need to be sprayed with preparations containing copper.
Weakened plants often attack pests such as aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. This significantly reduces the yield, therefore, in order to prevent, Pasalimo cucumbers are treated with folk remedies or chemicals.
Yield
The yield of Pasalimo cucumbers is excellent. According to reviews about this variety and from the photos that are replete with the Internet, in greenhouses and under the film, you can collect from 13 to 15 kg per sq. m. In the open field, these indicators are lower, but still they exceed the most famous varieties. The output of marketable products reaches 96%.
Conclusion
The description and reviews of the Pasalimo F1 cucumber indicate that the Dutch hybrid gives a stable harvest. The fruits are tasty, retain their qualities well when salted. It is not difficult to grow cucumbers of the variety, it is enough to adhere to the general rules.
