Technology of growing cucumber Finger

Cucumbers have become one of the main vegetables included in the daily diet of our fellow citizens. Along with potatoes and tomatoes, they are grown in almost every vegetable garden. The article will discuss Finger, description of cucumbers of this variety, features of plant care and planting.

Description of the variety

This species was bred by V. A. Shefatov, a Russian breeder, at the Volgograd Experimental Station VNIIR. The variety belongs to the early ripening and bee-pollinating.

This plant has a high disease resistance and frost resistance, and the fruits - high versatility, which allows them to be used both in raw form and as a raw material for various pickles and preparations.

Cucumber Palm is great for growing in the open field in our climate.The period of fruiting begins already in 40-45 days after transplantation to the place of permanent growth. Zelentsy - oblong, cylindrical in shape, length reaches 11 cm, the surface has a rare and very tangible hilly structure, the flesh is juicy, has a pronounced aroma and crunch, quite dense. The average weight of cucumber comes to 120 g.

Advantages and disadvantages

Studying information about cucumbers varieties Palchik, we can conclude that they are almost devoid of all the disadvantages while having a lot of advantages. Practice shows that this is true. Here is a brief list of their main advantages:

• has excellent taste and attractive appearance;
• good for transportation;
• fruiting period is about 60 days;
• cucumber ovaries are formed in the form of a bundle;
• possess extremely wide area of ​​regionalization;
• show resistance to various fungal diseases;
• tolerates spring frosts and early autumn frosts;
• the total yield with the observance of the cultivation technology can reach 7 kg per square meter.

Features of growing

Cucumber Palchik, with a careful study of the description of the variety, is quite capricious when grown.

It must be remembered that it is impossible to plant cucumbers on the same plot for several years in a row, due to the phenomenon called "soil fatigue", in addition, we must remember that parts of previous plants infected with various diseases could remain in the soil for cucumbers.

Lighting and location

The landing site should be well protected from the effects of the wind, as this plant belongs to bee-pollinating, and the wind will not only blow away all the pollen needed to attract the bees, but also prevent them from properly performing their work.

Cucumber can not be attributed to the light-loving plants, and according to some studies conducted in greenhouse conditions, more intensive growth of cucumbers occurs in the dark. Therefore, it is recommended to plant it in shaded areas or in such a way that the sun's rays do not fall on it during a period of increased solar activity.

Soil type

In the best way for a cucumber suitable light water and breathable soils. It is advisable that before planting the cucumbers, the soil should spend some time under the "steam" and be saturated with the natural compounds and mineral substances it needs.

A well-known fact is the love of cucumbers for high humidity, but planting in the place of accumulation of groundwater can be fraught with root rot or the development of fungal diseases. Light loams or sandy loams located near water bodies are best suited.

Rules landing Finger

This variety of cucumbers in general is planted like the rest, less eminent of its brethren. However, cucumber Palchik when it is planted and grown in a greenhouse has some features that must be mentioned.

Direct seeding

This method involves embedding seeds immediately in open ground, without prior germination of sprouts. It is possible to start it in the middle of May, when the average daily temperature exceeds 15 ° С.

Before the immediate process of planting the soil must be cleared of weeds, loosen and fertilize with fresh manure.

After the formation of holes with a depth of 2-4 cm and their abundant watering, you can sow the seeds. Next, the wells sprinkle with a thin layer of soil and wait for the appearance of the first shoots, which under favorable conditions may appear after a week.

Growing seedlings

This method is better suited for the cultivation of cucumbers in greenhouse conditions, since it can be used throughout the year. For him, it is worth sowing seeds in small grooves held in pencil in fertile soil, covered with fine soil on top of them.

Next, pour the seeds with water and cover them with glass or plastic wrap. After the appearance of 3-4 true leaves, you can pick into separate containers.

With the onset of spring, seedlings can be carried out for several hours in the open air for the purpose of hardening. It is possible to transplant young plants in open ground in the middle of May, when the beds are warmed to a sufficient temperature.

This process can be accelerated by burying various organic waste and sawdust in the beds.

Peculiarities of care

Caring for the variety Palchik, due to its biological characteristics, can be fraught with some difficulties, which will be discussed further.

Additional facilities

This variety has a very high growth, so when it is grown it is recommended to use vertical trellis. Since a cucumber behaves by its nature similar to a liana, it will climb upwards, which in the future will greatly facilitate your spraying and harvesting of fruits.

Very good to help you in obtaining a bountiful harvest can be the construction of greenhouses, which can be constructed by stretching the rope over the entire area of ​​cucumber growth and stretching any nonwoven covering material on it.

Watering

Cucumbers are notable “water-bites”, however, in spite of their peculiarity, it is worth remembering that too wet ground can cause the development of many fungal diseases. Ideally, you should water cucumbers every day, at least one bucket of liquid for each bush.

On particularly hot days, it is also good to spray leaflets with drops of water, which will save them from premature fall and prolong the fruiting period. Watering is best done with water at ambient temperature in the evening or earlier morning.

Top dressing

For the whole season, cucumbers in this class need to make several supplements. For example, in the period of mass flowering, it is desirable to fertilize cucumbers with the help of any phosphate fertilizers.

In the phase of active growing season, fertilizers containing nitrogen and potassium should be used, and in the event of a thermal disturbance, foliar feeding should be applied including potassium, phosphorus and iron, which is designed to stabilize the shaky balance of the plant's body.

With poor yields and poor loading, organic fertilizer-based fertilizers should be preferred, for example, diluted 1:10 with liquid mullein or bird droppings and periodically supplemented with urea and humus.

Protection against diseases and pests

The first protection against most diseases of cucumbers is to prevent oversaturation of the soil with water. This avoids the occurrence of virtually any known fungal disease. In addition to various chemical agents, it is also harmless to use for preventive purposes, for example, infusions of potato tops and decoction of tomatoes. These tools reliably help get rid of ticks, aphids and caterpillars.

So, we hope that after reading the article, you have come to an unequivocal opinion on whether you should start cultivating the Pick cucumber variety on your site.

Proper watering and scrupulous following the instructions when planting is the only thing you need to get a great harvest.