Description of the Crispin cucumber variety
In the summer, I want to eat fresh vegetables. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, because the harvest of cucumbers does not allow this every year, so gardeners try to use varieties of vegetables that yield a crop regardless of climatic and weather conditions. Crispin's cucumber variety belongs to just such varieties. How to properly cultivate it and what will be the results?
Description of the Crispin cucumber variety
Characteristics of the variety
Crispin f1 was produced in Holland at the end of the 20th century. Dutch breeders have created such an amazing plant that within a few months it won recognition all over the world. Since 2000, Crispin's cucumber f1 has been included in the national register of the Russian Federation.
This variety is suitable for planting in any area of the country. Regardless of climatic or weather conditions, it shows excellent characteristics of taste and yield. Its cultivation is possible both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Description of the plant
The f1 variety is self-pollinated, that is, it does not need the help of insects or bees. According to the description, the plant has an average stem height. The density of the leaves is also average, so the stem remains unloaded. The flowering type is predominantly female. Also, Crispin's cucumbers are indeterminate.
The leaves are medium in size, have a small edge. The wrinkles on the leaves are medium and hardly noticeable to the naked eye. The color of the leaves is predominantly dark green, but there are variations: the color of lighter shades. No more than 3 fruits can be formed in one node.
Description of the fetus
Crispina f1 cucumbers have uniform weight and size. The length of one fruit can reach 12 cm.If the fruit is cut in cross section, its diameter will be about 5 cm.The weight of an individual fruit does not exceed 150 g.
The shape of the fruit is predominantly cylindrical. On the surface of the peel, there are small bumps that are rarely located in relation to each other. The color palette of fruits varies from dark green to lighter shades. There are small white stripes on the surface.
According to the description, the fruit pulp is quite dense, without voids. It is crunchy and has no bitterness. The fruits can be used in all spheres of human life. They are ideal for both fresh consumption and canning.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the variety include the following characteristics:
- high indicators of taste and quality;
- versatility in application;
- undemanding care and planting;
- fruits are subject to long-term transportation and do not lose their presentation qualities;
- disease resistance.
The disadvantages include only the fact that the fruits begin to taste bitter if a sufficient amount of moisture does not enter the soil.
Growing principle
Follow the guidelines for growing the plant
Crispina F1 cucumber can be grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
You can also use seeds or use ready-made seedlings.
Planting seeds
Seed planting in open ground or in a greenhouse takes place in several stages. First of all, seeds with good external characteristics are selected. They must not be damaged or very small. The soil for planting is used only that which has a small concentration of alkali. For cultivation, use special containers and place them at a distance of 40 cm from each other. The planting depth of seeds should be about 2 cm. Moreover, the soil should be warmed up to a temperature of 15-20 ° C.
Transplanting
Planting seedlings is carried out only at the moment when 2-3 leaves have already been formed on it. The planting depth is about 2-3 cm. After planting, the soil must be immediately watered with warm water, so it is best to plant seedlings or seeds in the evening so that the sun's rays do not absorb all the moisture.
Care
First of all, care should be taken to ensure that the bush is not exposed to insects and pests. According to the description, the variety has a good immune system, however, some parasites can progress and still affect the plant, so it is recommended to use special fungicides. For example, Fofatox, Prestige and others.
Watering is carried out only in the evening, but only when the soil begins to dry out a little. It is not recommended to flood the bushes with water strongly, because this can lead to rot of the root system. Accordingly, the yield will decline significantly.
It is also recommended to feed the soil and seedlings. For this, organic substances are used: bird or cow droppings, wood ash or straw mixed with humus. Humus with straw is ideal for working between rows.
Do not forget about loosening the soil and removing weeds. It is important to pay attention to the presence of foreign objects in the soil, because they can block the development of the root system and the plant as a whole. They also regularly huddle plots of land where the roots of the plant began to show. They are immediately covered with a dense layer of soil.
Disease prevention
Despite the fact that this variety of cucumbers has high rates of immunity, do not forget about preventive methods. It is important to conduct a visual analysis of the condition of the plant and soil. As soon as signs of outside interference become noticeable, control measures should be taken immediately.
To get rid of spots or aphids, it is recommended to use medicated preparations. Potassium solutions will help in the fight against dry leaves. Cooking them is pretty simple. You need to take 5 ml of potassium sulfate and dilute it in 10 liters of water. 1 liter of this liquid should be applied under each bush. This will preserve the appearance of the plant and increase yields.
Harvesting is done quite often. It is necessary to give the opportunity for the formation of new fruits. The more often cleaning is done, the better the end result. Tying in the open field is not required. The bushes themselves can shape the space in such a way as not to interfere with each other. But in the greenhouse, tying is considered a mandatory event.
Since the plant loves sunlight, planting is carried out only in lighted places, so you should not plant bushes in a place with a large accumulation of trees or other dense and tall bushes.
Conclusion
Crispin's f1 cucumber variety has a lot of advantages, it has taken a place in the heart of every gardener. This is especially important for those who are just starting to engage in agriculture, because this variety does not need to be looked after every day.