Characteristics of Pasamonte cucumber
Cucumber is one of the most popular vegetable crops, but picking seeds for planting is not so easy even for experienced farmers. The Pasamonte cucumber has a hybrid origin that allows it to be grown even in adverse conditions.
Characteristics of Pasamonte cucumber
The species has good resistance to drought and various diseases. The fruits have a good presentation and a pronounced taste.
Characteristics of the variety
Pasamonte cucumbers are intended for cultivation in the middle climatic zone. The main characteristics of the variety are:
- The final formation of fruits on the 45th day of ripening. The species is classified as early maturing.
- It is possible to collect up to 15 kg of fruits from 1 m².
- Zelentsy are suitable for conservation and daily consumption.
The culture can be grown both outdoors and indoors, but it is recommended to germinate the seeds before planting. Most often, this species is grown using trellises. The frame allows the bushes to roam freely and makes it easier to care for the crop.
The best time to plant a plant is at the end of May, when the temperature reaches 17 ° C. With an open type of planting, cucumbers must be covered with a film material.
Description of bushes
The bushes have a medium weave and bundle-shaped ovaries. Lateral shoots form quickly, the bush should be pruned.
The culture has a female flowering type. The variety is distinguished by an increased set of cucumbers. The number of ovaries on one sinus can reach from 2 to 3 pieces.
Description of fruits
The Pasamonte F1 cucumbers have specific harvest standards. Zelentsy have the following qualities:
- fruit length reaches 9 cm;
- the ratio of length to width - 3: 1;
- maximum weight - 120 g.
The shape of the cucumbers is cylindrical. The pulp contains no voids or bitterness. The surface of the zelents is bumpy, there are white thorns. Seeds are small or absent.
Fruit color is dark green with light spots. The fruits are considered universal, but they are somewhat inferior to salad types. They are more often used for salting. The variety is suitable for growing gherkins.
Bush care
F1 series hybrids are characterized by minimal maintenance requirements. However, for high yields, plants must be provided with the right conditions. This variety needs the following actions:
- watering;
- fertilizer;
- hilling and trimming weaving.
Watering
It is better not to pour this variety.
The irrigation regime is regulated, depending on the stage of the growing season. Before the start of flower formation, 5 liters of water should be applied per 1 m² in case of drought and 2 liters in case of precipitation. During the formation of greens, the plant requires more moisture, so the rate rises to 8 liters in dry weather and 6 liters after rain.
This variety tolerates drought better than excess moisture. Frequent irrigation can lead to rotting of the root system.
Also, Pasamonte cucumbers experience discomfort with the formation of an earthen crust after watering.To avoid problems with the development of the plant, you should huddle the site after irrigation. In this case, you need to be extremely careful, since the root system of the cucumbers is close to the surface of the earth. Also, watering is best done in the morning with warm water, since the variety does not tolerate cold well.
Fertilizer
Organic fertilizers should be used as fertilizer. Some mineral complexes can be prepared at home:
- serum solution with the addition of iodine;
- onion infusion;
- fresh mullein or diluted chicken droppings.
The best way to apply fertilizers is considered to be the dilution of nutrients in water for irrigation. Usually, urea is used as a top dressing for cucumbers in proportions of 10 g per 10 liters of water.
Pruning
Bushes of this variety need adjustment due to their rapid growth. Excess lateral shoots can cause deformation of the greens due to a lack of sunlight.
Scourges are cut during the active growing season. In this case, it is necessary to preserve the main stem and the initial shoots.
Diseases and pests
Seeds of hybrid origin have good resistance to fungal and bacterial diseases. However, preventive action ultimately minimizes the risk of plant disease.
Early maturity does not allow spraying the lashes with potent chemistry, as this can lead to toxicity of greens. To prevent diseases, it is better to use mixtures based on organic and mineral components:
- Powdery mildew is vulnerable to a solution in milk with the addition of iodine and soap. Such a liquid should be used to treat the leaves of the bushes.
- To prevent gray root rot, use water with the addition of baking soda.
- Bacteriosis will not touch the bushes treated with trichopolum. For 1 liter of water, 2 tablets of the drug are diluted.
The description says that when growing a vegetable outdoors, there is a high risk of losing part of the crop due to pests. Spider mites and slugs are especially dangerous for culture. To destroy harmful insects, it is necessary to dig up the area in the fall and leave it to freeze.
You can also plant garlic and dill between the beds. The smell of these plants scares away such insects.
Before germination, the seeds are hardened and treated with a mineral complex. It also reduces the risk of infection and improves yields.
Conclusion
Cucumber Pasamonte F1 is a self-pollinating variety of hybrid origin.This species has many advantages that attract both experienced agronomists and beginners.
The culture has good immunity and unpretentious care. The fruits are characterized by a long keeping quality, so the variety is often grown for sale.