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Cucumbers are grown by literally all gardeners. And, of course, I want to start harvesting early. Therefore, they choose early ripening varieties, the fruits of which are excellently used both fresh and for conservation.
Characteristic
Shchedryk F1 cucumber bushes grow quite tall. They are distinguished by an average level of climbing, strong foliage, female type of flowering. In the nodes, 2-3 ovaries are usually formed. The first crop is harvested 47-50 days after germination.
Cucumbers Shchedryk F1 ripen about 10 cm long, 3.0-3.7 cm in diameter. Fruits stand out with a tuberous surface, without thorns. Cucumber Shchedryk F1 weighs on average 95-100 g (photo). According to summer residents, vegetables have a thin skin and dense pulp without a bitter aftertaste.
Advantages of cucumber variety Shchedryk F1:
- fruits are characterized by decent keeping quality and tolerate transportation well over long distances;
- the Shchedryk F1 variety is resistant to various diseases: powdery mildew, olive spot, root rot;
- appetizing type of vegetable and excellent taste;
- vegetables are great both fresh and canned.
The yield is approximately 5.5-7.0 kg per bush.
Planting seeds
For fruit setting, pollination is not required, therefore, Shchedryk F1 cucumbers are planted in various conditions (indoor greenhouse, greenhouse, open ground).
Outdoor cultivation
Cucumbers Shchedryk F1 are quite demanding on the soil and growing conditions. Therefore, it is important to choose the right place for the garden bed - it should be well lit, closed from drafts. Suitable soil is breathable, medium loamy.
In the autumn period, the preparation of the garden includes several stages:
- dig holes 30-45 cm deep;
- lay drainage (small branches, straw, grass) and compacted well;
- then spread a layer of fresh manure and leave the garden bed until spring.
To reject empty grains Schedrik F1, the seed is soaked for 15 minutes in salt water (1 tablespoon of salt is taken per liter of water). Descended seeds will be suitable for germination. For disinfection, the seeds are kept for 20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate (dark purple). Then they are washed and dried.
The seeds are also hardened: they are placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for 3 days. To ensure that the seeds are able to germinate, they are placed on a wet cloth and kept in a warm place. Shchedryk F1 seeds should hatch.
In early May, the holes are covered with fertile soil and covered with foil. Seeds are planted after a few days. The holes are made up to 2 cm deep. 4-5 Shchedrik F1 grains are placed in the moistened soil. Usually shoots appear after a week and a half. The beds must be weeded and thinned out. Moreover, weak shoots are not pulled out, but pinched so as not to damage the remaining seedlings.
Seedlings for the greenhouse
When growing cucumbers of the Shchedryk F1 variety in regions with cold weather conditions, it is recommended to practice the seedling method. For this, separate containers / cups with fertile soil are immediately prepared. Before sowing, the planting material is prepared:
- for hardening, the seeds of cucumbers of the hybrid variety Shchedrik are placed in the refrigerator for three days (on the lower shelf);
- the soaking procedure is needed to peck seeds.
In moistened holes up to 2 cm deep, the hatched seeds Shchedryk F1 are placed and sprinkled with soil. The containers are covered with plastic wrap or glass and placed in a warm place (temperature + 28 ° C). As soon as shoots appear, the covering material is removed, and the containers with the seedlings are moved to a warm and well-lit place. To create comfortable conditions for the growth of Schedrik F1 seedlings, additional lighting is installed.
A week and a half before planting the cucumbers in the greenhouse, the sprouts begin to harden. For this, the plants are taken out into the open air for a short time, gradually increasing the time they spend outside. Seedlings 3-4 weeks old are planted in the greenhouse. The arrangement of the bushes is 70-80 cm between plants and between the rows.
How to care for cucumbers
When following the rules of agricultural technology, it is easy to achieve a good yield of cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety.
Watering rules
It is important to use only warm water, otherwise the roots of the plants can rot. Cucumber beds are watered only in the early morning or evening, when the heat of the day subsides. Moreover, it is desirable to use a watering can with a spray. Using a bucket or hose can erode the soil and expose / damage the root system of the Schedrik F1 cucumbers. If the roots are still bared, it is necessary to spud the bushes.
The procedure should be done only in the early morning or in the evening, since when sprinkling during the day, the leaves can be very burned.
During the fruiting period, the irrigation schedule is maintained, but the volume of water is increased. It must be borne in mind that the yield of cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety depends on the amount of liquid. However, on cooler or cloudy days, watering is reduced slightly to avoid stagnant water.
When growing cucumbers of the hybrid variety Shchedryk in a greenhouse, the irrigation rules are preserved, but sprinkling is not applied. Since it is possible to regulate the temperature regime in a closed structure by ventilation.
Fertilizer application
In order for the plants to gain green mass well at the beginning of the season and then bring a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to feed them on time. Moreover, it is advisable to alternate the introduction of organic and inorganic dressings. There are several main stages in the application of fertilizers:
- during the period of active growth and rapid growth of plant mass, the use of nitrogen is especially important. You can use both organic and inorganic mixtures. Alternatively - 1 tbsp. l ammophoska is diluted in 10 l of water. Or fresh bird droppings are suitable: half a liter of fertilizer is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety respond well to sifted wood ash - just scatter it on moistened soil. Only you can not pour ash on the leaves or stems;
- during flowering, the plant already needs less nitrogen, therefore, such a solution of mineral fertilizers is used: 30 g of ammonium nitrate, 40 g of superphosphate, 20 g of potassium nitrate per 10 liters;
- during the period of active fruiting of cucumbers Schedrik F1, it is advisable to use a solution of a mixture of potassium nitrate (25 g), urea (50 g) in 10 liters of water.
To extend the fruiting time, it is recommended to carry out foliar feeding at the beginning of autumn. For irrigation of cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety, a urea solution is used: 15 g per 10 liters of water. And then it will turn out to collect fresh cucumbers before the first frost.
Cucumber garden care
When growing cucumbers outdoors, it is recommended to install trellises.Thanks to this, the plants will be well ventilated, conditions will be created for uniform ripening of the crop. Also, this will greatly simplify the care of cucumbers of the Shchedryk F1 variety. The beds must be weeded constantly.
For the prevention of diseases, it is recommended to process cucumbers of the Shchedrik F1 variety with modern fungicides (Quadris, Kuproksat) twice a season. Such a measure will prevent the contamination of plants with harmful microorganisms and fungal diseases.
Even novice gardeners can harvest a decent harvest of cucumbers. You can start with the horizontal method of growing Shchedryk F1 vegetables and gradually master the vertical method.
