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A new generation hybrid - Salinas F1 cucumber was created on the basis of the Syngenta seed company in Switzerland, the Dutch subsidiary Syngenta Seeds B.V. is the supplier and distributor of seeds. The crop is relatively new on the seed market. For those who are not familiar with the variety, the description and reviews of Salinas F1 cucumbers will help to get a general idea of the new product.
Description of cucumbers Salinas F1
Cucumber Salinas F1 is a tall plant of an indeterminate species, it grows up to 1.8 m. It intensively forms lateral shoots and foliage. For the development of the bush, stepchildren of the first order are used, the remaining shoots are removed. Cucumber of the Salinas variety of medium frost resistance, cultivated in an open garden in regions with a warm climate. If the temperature drops to -140 C, the vegetation is suspended. In temperate climates, cucumber is grown only in a greenhouse.
The Salinas variety belongs to the group of gherkins, parthenocarpic fruiting. Forms only female flowers with 100% ovary. Pollinators are not required for cucumber. A hybrid of bouquet flowering, fruits are formed in leaf internodes of 3-5 pcs. Cucumber Salinas F1 is an early ripe variety, fruiting begins in 1.5 months, duration - until the onset of cold weather.
Description of the plant:
- The bush forms 4-5 shoots, medium volume, light green in color. The structure of the stems is rigid, non-fragile, the surface is moderately pubescent, the pile is sparse, prickly. Stepsons are thin, fragile.
- The foliage is intense, the leaves are dark green, located on short, thick petioles, opposite. The surface is hard, finely pubescent, corrugated. The edge of the leaf plate has large teeth.
- The root system is fibrous, powerful, widely spreading to the sides, superficial.
- The flowers are bright lemon, simple, the flowering of the Salinas cucumber is bouquet.
The culture is small-fruited, yields fruits of an even form, the amount of greens at the beginning of fruiting and the last ovaries are in the same amount.
The external description of the Salinas F1 cucumber corresponds to its photo above:
- fruits of regular cylindrical shape, weight - 70 g, length - 8 cm;
- during ripening, they are evenly colored in a light green color; at the stage of technical ripeness, a weakly defined yellow pigment and longitudinal stripes up to 1/3 of the fruit appear at the place of flower fixation;
- the peel is thin, tough, resists mechanical stress well, provides the cucumber with a long shelf life;
- the surface is glossy, small-knobby, the main concentration of tubercles is near the peduncle, average pubescence;
- the pulp is juicy, dense, white, without voids.
Cucumber Salinas F1 is suitable for cultivation in a personal or suburban area and in large farm areas. It tolerates transportation well, has good keeping quality. The shelf life is more than 14 days.
Taste qualities of cucumbers
Salinas gherkins with a high gastronomic value, sweet and juicy on the palate. Bitterness is not present even with irregular watering. Overripe fruits do not change taste, there is no acid. Cucumbers of wide application. They are consumed fresh, used as an ingredient for assorted vegetables.
Small-fruited variety of cucumber Salinas ideal for pickling and preservation.The presentation and color does not change after hot processing, gherkins are compactly included in a glass container. The taste of pickled and pickled cucumbers is balanced, the flesh is crispy, dense, no voids are formed in the place of the seed chambers.
Pros and cons of the variety
Cucumber Salinas F1 is characterized by a number of advantages:
- early ripening;
- high fruiting rate;
- lined gherkins;
- not subject to aging;
- stored for a long time;
- well resists mechanical stress;
- unpretentious in cultivation;
- yield does not depend on the method of cultivation;
- has a stable immunity.
The downside is the inability of the hybrid to produce full-fledged planting material.
Optimal growing conditions
The main condition for growing in a greenhouse is the creation of a favorable microclimate. Optimum temperature for vegetation - 230 C, daylight hours - 8 hours, additional lighting is not required. Mandatory installation of the support. High air humidity.
For cultivation in open ground, choose an illuminated area from the south or east side. Shading at certain times of the day is not a problem for the culture. The cucumber does not react well to drafts. The composition of the soil should be neutral, fertile, without moisture stagnation.
Growing cucumbers Salinas F1
Salinas F1 cucumber is bred by seedling method and direct planting of seeds in the ground. The seedling method is used regardless of the climate. Direct fit is recommended for Southern regions.
Direct planting in open ground
Before planting on the site, Salinas cucumber seeds are placed in a refrigerator, in a wet cloth for a day. The material is sown on the site in mid or late May, depending on how much the soil has warmed up, the optimal indicator is +180 C. Planting work:
- Dig up the site in advance, bring in organic matter.
- Make holes 1.5 cm deep.
- They lay 2 seeds, the germination rate of plants of this variety is good, this amount will be enough.
- They fall asleep, moisturize the garden well.
- After germination, one strong sprout is left in the hole.
Distance between holes - 45-50 cm, 1 m2 plant 2-3 plants. The sequence and scheme for planting Salinas cucumber in indoor ground and in an open bed are the same.
Seedling growing
The timing of sowing seeds for seedlings is determined by the characteristics of the climate, after 30 days the cucumber can be planted in the garden. The work is carried out around mid-April. Landing Algorithm:
- They take peat containers, fill them with a nutrient mixture of sand, peat, compost in equal parts, you can plant them in peat cubes.
- Depressions are made 1.5 cm, one seed is placed.
- They are placed in a room with a constant temperature (+220 C).
Cucumbers root poorly after transplanting; they are placed on the site in peat containers.
Watering and feeding
The Salinas F1 hybrid is demanding for watering, cucumbers are moistened every evening at the root with a small amount of water. In the greenhouse, in the same mode, it is watered with a drip method. Top dressing is given in the spring before flowering, using a product containing nitrogen. At the time of fruit formation, fertilize with superphosphate. After 3 weeks, potash fertilizers are applied.
Formation
Salinas cucumber bush is formed by 4 lower shoots. As they grow, they are fixed to the trellis. Lateral shoots are cut off, a lot of them are formed. Leaves are removed, in the internodes of which there is no ovary. After harvesting the fruits, the lower leaves are also removed. The top of the cucumber is not broken, as a rule, it does not grow above the trellis.
Protection against diseases and pests
The Salinas F1 variety has a stable immunity to infection and pests. A cucumber in a greenhouse does not get sick; in an unprotected area in a cold rainy summer, anthracnose can be affected. It is difficult to reduce humidity during precipitation; the plant is treated with colloidal sulfur. For preventive purposes, cucumbers are sprayed with copper sulfate before flowering. Pests do not affect the plant.
Yield
An early ripe cucumber Salinas F1 begins to bear fruit from mid-June, if it is grown in a greenhouse, in an open garden - 7 days later. Fruiting continues until September. Deficiency of ultraviolet radiation, a reasonable decrease in temperature and untimely watering do not affect the formation of fruits, the yield is stable. Up to 8 kg of gherkins are removed from one bush, from 1 m2 - within 15-17 kg.
Conclusion
Description and reviews of Salinas F1 cucumbers correspond to the varietal characteristics given by the copyright holder. Early maturing culture, indeterminate type, parthenocarpic fruiting. Gherkins with a high taste characteristic, universal use. The plant of the variety is suitable for growing in a greenhouse and in an unprotected garden bed.
