Choose a good variety of cucumbers, which will be equally well to give birth in open and closed soil, it is quite difficult. Some varieties have a bad presentation, others - terrible taste. In this article we will talk about a hybrid that has a minimum number of minuses, bears fruit equally well in a garden or in a greenhouse, and may also surprise owners with the size of their fruits. Today we will find out what are cucumbers emerald stream, We give a detailed description, as well as describe all the strengths of the plant.
- Breeding history
- Description of the bush
- Fruit Description
- Lighting Requirements
- Pollination
- Drought tolerance
- Terms of ripening and fruiting
- Yield
- Disease and Pest Resistance
- Application
- Advantages and disadvantages
- pros
- Minuses
Breeding history
The hybrid was bred in Sedek agrofirm in Moscow by the following breeders: the family of Dubinins and Lukyanenko. In 2007, the Emerald Flow was included in the State Register.
Description of the bush
The plant has a mid-height aboveground part.It has a good response to pinching side shoots. The sheet plates are dark green in color and medium in size.The number of foliage is average.
Fruit Description
The fruits of this hybrid are very specific, have a cylindrical shape and a length of up to 50 cm. The average length is 20 cm. A distinctive feature is a huge number of small tubercles on the surface, which make it possible to identify a hybrid affiliation. At the same time the skin is kept very thin.
The average fruit weight is 150 g, the maximum is 210. The color is dark green, at the base of the stem is black.
Cucumbers have a good sweetish taste, and also differ in a crunch, as if you are eating canned crunchy. Also note the absence of bitterness.
Lighting Requirements
Since the hybrid can be grown in greenhouse conditions, the plant does not require good lighting. Therefore, the Emerald stream can be called shade-tolerant, however, you still should not deprive the cucumber of light, so that the fruits have a bright color and have good taste.
Pollination
In terms of pollination, the hybrid does not cause trouble. Although the majority of female flowers form on the plant, the bushes do not require artificial pollination. Of course, additional pollination through the presence of insects does not hurt, but their absence is also not critical.
Drought tolerance
The plant has an average drought resistance, so regular watering is required, which should be carried out after sunset. The soil is moistened with warm water, so for irrigation it is better to use separated water heated in the sun.
Terms of ripening and fruiting
It is possible to receive a harvest for 50 day after shoots. In this case, the first ripe cucumbers will appear already at 40-42 days.
On average, on one bush to 5 fruits ripen. This number is due precisely to the gigantic size of cucumbers, so a larger number of the bush simply will not survive.
Yield
In the open field with a single square, you can get about 5 kg of fruit. At the same time in greenhouses the average yield of more than 6 kg per square. It should be understood that such indicators are valid only under the condition of proper agricultural technology.
Disease and Pest Resistance
It is worth noting a good resistance to cladosporia, powdery mildew and other common diseases. It can be argued that, subject to agricultural practices, cucumber bushes will remain healthy.
The emerald flow is rarely affected by such common pests as aphids and spider mites, so preventive treatments from these insects do not need to be carried out.
Application
Cucumbers The emerald stream is not used for canning, first of all, because it is too large in size, and when it is not preserved, the flavor is lost.
Cucumbers look great in summer salads and okroshka, thanks to a thin skin that can not be cut. You can use it for making various cocktails, as cucumber juice does not have an unpleasant taste.
Answering the question of whether pickling cucumbers can be marinated, it is worth saying that, unlike preservation, the fruits are suitable for pickling and salting, but in the event that they were picked small. That is, it is worth salting those cucumbers, whose length does not exceed 15 cm.
Advantages and disadvantages
In conclusion, we discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of the variety, as well as summarize.
pros
- Fruits ripen very early, which allows the variety to be used both for its needs and for sale.
- Cucumbers ripen at the same time, so it is enough to collect products several times and not to check for the presence of ripe fruits every 3-4 days.
- Strong cucumber smell.
- Good taste and product quality.
- The hybrid is resistant to cold and disease.
- Gives very big fruit.
Minuses
- Cucumbers are not suitable for canning.
- Overgrown fruits not only become old, but also greatly overload the bush.
- The hybrid requires constant fertilization.
- With improper watering immediately affected root rot.
