Characteristics of cucumber varieties with the letter Ш
At the moment, 1354 varieties of cucumbers have been entered into the State Register, among them 27 positions are occupied by varieties of cucumbers with the letter Ш, approved for cultivation and sale. Among them there are high-quality high-yielding hybrids with different ripening periods, parthenocarpic and bee-pollinated, suitable for growing in different conditions.
Characteristics of cucumber varieties with the letter Ш
Bumblebee F1
A hybrid variety developed for pollination of hybrids with a female flowering type. A large number of male-type flowers are formed on the bush; they are located in the internodes of the central stem. For pollination of 10 bushes, 1-2 pollinator bushes are enough. The proximity of the variety Bumblebee F1 allows you to increase the yield of other varieties by 50-60%. In order for it to fully pollinate the main hybrids, it is sown on seedlings a week earlier than other varieties.
The bumblebee gives a stable harvest. Zelentsi are even, with thin black thorns, reach 10 cm in length, covered with dense skin and have a uniform pulp structure. They are used for canning, pickling and preparing fresh salads. Bumblebee cucumbers can be grown in an open garden, as well as in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Chic F1
Parthenocarpic early maturing (40-42 days) hybrid, which recently appeared on the domestic market. It has high yields even under stressful conditions. Chic F1 stably forms the ovary, starting from the first internodes. In one knot, 2-4 fruits are tied, with good lighting in a sunny area, more than 4 cucumbers flake in the leaf sinuses.
Fruit characteristics:
- length 12-14 cm, size ratio 1 to 3.2;
- cylindrical shape, even;
- spines are black, short;
- the tuberosity is average;
- the seedbed is small;
- the flesh is crispy.
Among the advantages of the variety, in addition to high yield, long-term fruiting is noted. The variety is resistant to fungal diseases. The Chic cucumber is cultivated in film tunnels, unheated greenhouses and open field. Seeds are sown for seedlings in mid-April, and in open ground - starting from the first days of May. The soil should warm up to temperatures above 14 ° C.
Shakti F1
It is a self-pollinated Dutch hybrid, disease resistant and high yielding. The variety is new, but it is rapidly gaining popularity. The fruits ripen quickly, 46-50 days from sowing the seeds, the fruiting period is long, which results in high productivity per season. On one bush during the growing season 5-7 kg of cucumbers ripen. Fruits grow even, of the same size, their maximum length is 9 cm, width is 3 cm. Zelentsy are uniform green in color, lumpy, universal for culinary purposes, do not tend to outgrow and deform.
The variety grows well in open field conditions, can be used for double crop rotation in greenhouses. Has a presentation, well transported. These characteristics allow the cultivation of Shakti for sale.
Cartoon F1
The hybrid type is a parthenocarpic (self-pollinated) cucumber. According to the description, it is early maturing.This is confirmed by practice: the first zelents are harvested in 40 days from the date of germination. Bushes of the Sharzh variety are medium-sized, with powerful stems, grow well and develop on trellises, are suitable for two-time sowing per season in greenhouses and under film shelters.
More than 4 fruits are tied at the nodes of the main and lateral stems. Cucumbers grow in length up to 15 cm in an even cylindrical shape with clear tuberosity and short thorns, have an excellent taste, a pronounced fresh cucumber aroma.
This variety will delight you with an early harvest.
Among the advantages are:
- high yield, 12-15 kg / sq. m;
- transportability;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- long shelf life (up to 14 days at 3-7 ° C);
- resistance to root rot, olive spot, powdery mildew.
Among the disadvantages are susceptibility to parasporosis, which requires careful disinfection of seeds, and especially the soil in the greenhouse. Cucumbers are planted, preventing their thickening, there should be 0.5 m between them, the same distance is kept in the aisles.
Espagnolette F1
Self-pollinated variety, belongs to the mid-season (55-58 days). On the peduncles, female-type flowers are formed. In the leaf axils, 3 or more zelents are tied. The bushes are vigorous, the central stem is powerful: it reaches 2.7-3 m in length, the lateral stems are limited in growth. The variety is grown by tying it to supports or trellises.
Cucumbers Espagnolette are medium-sized (7-9 cm in length), rich green color with a dense, but unsteady skin with clear tubercles and white thorns. The fruits are genetically free from the tendency to accumulate bitterness during the drought period, and have the highest quality appearance when harvesting every 3-4 days. The variety has a high yield, allowing you to collect 5-6 kg from one bush when planting 3 plants per 1 sq. m. The yield is 15-17 kg / sq. m. This variety is especially appreciated for its fresh taste characteristics and maximum preservation of taste and structure during conservation and salting.
Skipper F1
It belongs to ultra-early varieties that allow you to harvest the first crop in 35-40 days. The fruiting period is long, which allows picking cucumbers until autumn. One of the few that easily tolerates a transplant, so it is permissible to grow it in seedlings. Seedlings are sown for seedlings in mid-April. It is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and open beds. Skipper belongs to parthenocarpic hybrids with a female flowering type and does not require insect pollination. 5-7 cucumbers are formed in internodes.
Gherkin type cucumbers, small in size, with limited growth, suitable for picking in the pickle stage 4-5 cm long.
Fetal characteristics:
- average weight 85-90 g, length - up to 10 cm;
- the skin is bumpy green;
- spines black, short;
- seeds are small, in small quantities;
- the pulp is crispy, dense.
The taste of this variety is highly valued, it is used for preparing various salads, canning and salting in barrels.
Shiraz F1
The variety will appeal to gardeners who prefer to grow cucumbers for salad purposes. Shiraz is a precocious hybrid of the parthenocarpic type. Fruits ripen in 42-47 days from the moment of seed germination. The variety is undemanding to care, gives high yields in greenhouses, as well as in open ground under cover.
The bushes grow strong, well-developed, with powerful lateral shoots, and adhere well to vertical supports. To form even and beautiful fruits, the bush is recommended to be grown in an upright position using the tying method. 6-8 fruits are tied in internodes.
Cucumbers of the Shiraz variety grow up to 18 cm in length, with an average weight of 200 g, with a smooth surface of an even green color. The skin is thin, without tuberosity and thorns. The yield is high: up to 10 kg of greens are harvested from one bush.
Shusha F1
An early ripe self-pollinated hybrid with a high yield and stable fruiting. It was bred for growing in greenhouses and garden beds.
Shusha is a stress-resistant variety that is suitable for cultivation in the regions of the middle zone, in the northern regions it is successfully cultivated in greenhouses.
The bushes are medium-sized, 1.5-2 m in height, have medium branching. 2-3 fruits are tied in knots. The fruiting period begins in 42-48 days.
Cucumbers are cylindrical in shape, the same size, weighing 70-80 g, up to 11 cm long. The surface is hilly, green. The pulp is juicy, crunchy, with a sweetish taste.
Shusha is a highly productive variety, the yield indicators are 15-18 kg / sq. m.
Main advantages:
- high productivity;
- resistance to a complex of diseases;
- high quality fruit;
- transportability.
Shusha is a hybrid suitable for industrial cultivation and private gardening.
Conclusion
A large number of modern varieties allows you to choose the one that will satisfy the quality, will be suitable for cultivation in certain conditions and will delight you with a high yield.