Cucumbers are a very popular garden crop not only in our country, but also far beyond its borders. The demand and popularity of such a vegetable encourages breeders around the world to produce more and more new and improved varieties of this crop. But no matter how excellent all the novelties are, there is one variety that Soviet breeders invented, but which is still out of competition for any varietal species. This is the well-known "Spring". Despite his “age,” Rodnichok confidently holds the leading position in the agricultural market.
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Description and characteristics of the cucumber variety Rodnichok
The spring is a mid-season varietal variety that needs pollination. Crop start collecting 50-55 days after planting seeds.
The plant is quite tall: reaches 3 meters. Branching of the description is weak.
Manufacturers position this variety as universal in cultivation and use. It is possible to grow up culture both in an open ground, and in hotbeds.
The quality of the fruit in this variety is excellent. Vegetables are small and tidy identical in size: do not exceed 12 cm. Fruit weight does not exceed 110 grams.
Cucumbers sweet and crunchy. Genetically, they lack bitterness. Inside there are no voids even during heat treatment. Resistant to cracking. The peel is soft, tender green in color, the tuberosity is average.
Fruits are suitable for the fresh use in salads and for conservation for the winter period.Neat identical cucumbers look very presentable in pickled and pickled jars.
Cucumbers have an excellent presentation, long shelf life and good transportability. And even the most innovative and improved varieties can envy their resistance to various diseases.
Productivity of a grade according to the characteristic - high. In normal care, in open soil, one square meter is harvested up to 7 kg. ripe crispy and juicy vegetables. And with the greenhouse growing method, you can collect up to 25 kg. vegetables of excellent quality.
This crop can be successfully grown both in country and household plots, and on an industrial scale.
Advantages and disadvantages
Culture has many advantages:
- High yield.
- Excellent quality of the fruit.
- Resistance to various diseases.
- Excellent presentation.
- Versatility in use.
- Versatility in growing.
- Unpretentious care.
- Long periods of fruiting.
- Long shelf life.
- Resistance to cracking.
- Lack of bitterness and emptiness.
- Good transportable features.
Disadvantages of this species was not observed. Reviews of consumers and vegetable growers only positive.
Features of growing
You can grow our cucumbers from seedlings and from seeds. Regardless of cultivation culture methods needs neutral soil fertilized with manure.
For planting in open ground it is necessary to prepare the site in the fall. To do this, first it is cleaned from last year’s plants, then organic fertilizers are applied and only after that they are dug up. If the fall did not work fertilizer can be done in the spring. Soil should be loose with good breathable features.
There are also standard requirements for seed. Need to purchase or already finished glazed seeds. They are already disinfected and treated with growth promoters.
But in view of the relative high cost of such seeds, you can take ordinary seeds and prepare them yourself. To do this, they are first soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate, then germinated in a warm humid environment and then quenched, bringing to a moderate cold.
To grow plants in a seedling way, it is also necessary to adhere to some recommendations:
- Plant seeds immediately in separate containers, because the plants are very tender and sensitive and do not tolerate a pick.
- In the soil shoots transferred when they have already appeared 3-5 true leaves.
In the open ground plants are planted when already the threat of night frost has passed.
In open soil, seeds are planted at the rate of 3-4 plants per square meter. This is subject to the garter, which is in great need of tall bushes of our cucumbers. Garter plants not only contributes to higher yields and compactness of culture, but also serves as a preventive root rot.
The soil should be loose and wet. 3-4 seeds are planted in each hole to a depth no more than 3 cm. and gently pull down the flooded soil. If all the seeds sprout, they should be thinned out.
Peculiarities of care
Our varietal variety, like all other types of cucumber plants, loves cleanliness and order, as well as needs timely regular watering and dressing.
Watering is recommended daily. Moisturize the plants in the evening with warm settled water. Experts recommend root irrigation to ensure that water does not fall on the leaves and stems. But you also need to ensure that there is no stagnation of water under the bushes, such a stagnation will necessarily provoke root rot.
Fertilizing culture is also necessary regularly throughout the growing season. From dressings directly depends on the yield of the variety.
Organic fertilizers, superphosphate, nitrogen and potash agents are ideal for fertilizing. You can feed the plants every 2 weeks.
Diseases and pests
This type of cucumber positions itself as very stable to various diseases and pests. But if the plant is still damaged, to eliminate the problem, you must use the tools intended for this, which can be purchased at any specialized store.
As a prophylaxis of root rot, plants must be tied up and not allowed to stagnate when watering.
In view of the high yield of the variety, it is recommended to carry out daily harvest.
By adhering to all the above recommendations when planting and caring for a plant, you will provide yourself and your family with an excellent harvest of excellent tasty and crunchy fruits.