Cucumber "Cedric" - parthenocarpic, that is not requiring pollination, an early variety of open type. It is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse or under film, although planting in open ground is also not prohibited. This is a fairly strong hybrid plant, not fastidious in the care.
- Description
- Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- Landing rules
- Care
- Conditions
- Watering
- Top dressing
- Weeding
- Harvesting
Description
The variety has a developed root system and early fruit ripening. A cucumber forms at least two ovaries in each node. Dark green fruit with a length of 12-14 cm is characterized by a cylindrical shape.Yield from 1 square. m plantings range from 18 to 22 kg of cucumbers.The fruit weighs on average 100-150g.
During the description of the cucumber varieties "Cedric"presented in the photo, it is worth noting its high ability to preserve the shape of the fruit, their exceptional keeping quality and transportability. The plant tolerates summer heat. It has a high level of resistance to kladosporiozui medium - to powdery mildew, viruses of cucumber mosaic and yellowing of cucumber vessels.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety has a number of advantages:
- powerful and developed root system;
- excellent fruit set;
- earlier fruiting;
- keeping quality and transportability of cucumbers;
- high yield;
- resistance to temperature changes and lack of lighting;
- lack of bitterness of the fruit;
- disease resistance.
The main disadvantage is the high cost of planting material.
Landing rules
It is better to grow super stored plants using peat pots (with a volume of more than 0.5 l) or cassettes with cells (8 × 8 cm or 10 × 10 cm). Filling containers is fertile soil, and better with a mixture - 3 parts of the soil and 1 part of the humus. After that, you can proceed to sowing. In each pot to a depth of no more than 1.5 cm, place only 1 seed.
As soon as the first shoots appeared, it is worth taking measures to prevent the stretching of the seedlings.During the first 5 days, gradually reduce the temperature in the room (daytime - up to + 15-18 ° С; nighttime - up to + 12-14 ° С). Do not forget about fertilizer during this period.
It is possible to transplant seedlings in open ground after the appearance of 4 true leaves (March-April). Previously, about 2 weeks before planting, cover the greenhouse with foil to set the required temperature mode.
Immediately before planting, seedlings are fertilized with fertilizers, which include phosphorus, iron and zinc. The optimal placement is 2-3 saplings per 1 sq. M.
It is not forbidden to plant seeds in open soil, but only after it is fully heated. Using a tape method, sow the material to a depth of no more than 14 cm. Keep a distance of 25 cm between plants. Before sowing, warm water is poured into the hole, and humus and wood ash are introduced. Cucumbers also need shelter (garden film) in case of late frosts.
Care
Hybrids are characterized by endurance and the ability to adapt to the soil.. In addition, they are not demanding to care, but they respond positively to its competent conduct.The technology of growing cucumber varieties "Cedric" is limited to the creation of optimal conditions, watering, weeding and feeding plants.
Conditions
The optimum temperature for this light-loving variety is + 24 ... +30 ° С. Exceeding the upper limit of the recommended temperature has a negative impact on the development of the fruits of the plant.
During the growing season, the required level of humidity for hybrid cucumbers is 80%. With the beginning of the process of formation of fruits, increase the humidity to 90%.
Watering
Watering plants produced as the soil dries: daily in small doses. Water should be warm (24-26 ° C). The best option - drip irrigation, with which you can carry out and feeding liquid fertilizer.
Before the beginning of the flowering period of 1 square. m plants need about 3 liters of water. When cucumbers begin to bloom and bear fruit, the rate of watering is increased to 6-7 liters. Irrigation is best done with water and mineral fertilizers diluted in it.
Top dressing
For feeding, it is recommended to alternate the use of organic and mineral fertilizers.Normal plant development requires nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the soil. The optimal ratio of these elements is 160, 200 and 400 mg per 1 kg of dry soil, respectively.
Top dressing of greenhouse plants is carried out up to 5 times per season. For the first soil fertilization with a liquid solution, urea, potassium sulfate, superphosphate (1 tsp. Per 10 liters of water) and mullein (1 cup) or sodium humate (1 tbsp. L.) Are used.
The second feeding is done using a solution of 10 liters of water, 1 tbsp. l Nitrofoski and 1 cup of chicken manure. For all other manipulations, 1 tsp is enough. potassium sulfate and 0.5 liters of mullein, diluted with 10 liters of water. Solution consumption - up to 6 liters per 1 square. m
Weeding
If necessary, weed the beds with cucumbers and its shallow loosening. In addition, plants need regular garter to the trellis. But the presence of support is not a prerequisite. Pinching the main stem after the appearance of the 7th leaflet is necessary to stimulate branching and increase the yield of the bush.
Harvesting
Part of caring for cucumbers varieties "Cedric" - regular harvest. Three times a week will be enough to ensure the abundant formation of the fruit of the bushes. As a result, yields will also increase.
Cucumber "Cedric" are distinguished by their taste properties. They do not have large seeds or emptiness. The bitterness is also absent. When complying with the technology of cultivation and collection, the plant will reward you with an impressive amount of sweetish fruits.
