Description of Alliance cucumbers
Cucumber Alliance is a hybrid variety that first appeared several years ago. On the territory of the Russian Federation, this species appeared two years ago from several producers, and they differ slightly from each other, but the main features are the same - excellent immunity and a large percentage of yield.
Description of Alliance cucumbers
Variety characteristic
The cucumber of the Alliance F1 variety is a plant with an excellent root system, the bush germinates quickly and the first leaves may appear in a few days. They reproduce by the method of bundling, when all shoots are formed on the main trunk.
Sometimes lateral shoots are found, but they usually do not develop to the end, and as a result, the fruits simply die before reaching the moment of ripening. For the first time, up to 10 cucumber fruits appear on the bush, which grow to ideal weight and size. The plant can bear fruit until late autumn.
The yield of this variety is large: if there is a sufficiently large percentage of light, then almost every week it will be possible to get new cucumbers. Almost all fruits are of the female flowering type, so there is no need to plant other types of cucumbers nearby. This type of cucumber is great to use fresh or cook it for pickling.
The Alliance Bejo variety is best used for planting in closed soil during the summer turnover. From the moment of planting to the moment of collection, it will take from 50 to 55 days, sometimes it can reach 60 days if there are frosts at night.
Description of the bush
A small bush with an average percentage of branching. The leaves are small in size and rich in green; slight waviness can be seen at the edges of the leaves.
On one foliage, from 1 to 3 strings are formed. This is a fairly good indicator, as experts say, the main thing is to water and collect fruits on time so that new ones can ripen on time.
Description of the fetus
All fruits are cylindrical with slight drooping and firmness; small tubercles are visible on the skin. Unlike other cucumbers, these have a more elongated shape, with a small neck.
The length of such fruits reaches 17 cm, and their weight is 116 grams. The skin of the cucumber is bright green with small white stripes that are not always visible. A rare descent with white thorns.
Advantages and disadvantages
Alliance Bejo F1 is a variety that is known for its many positive aspects that make it popular among experienced gardeners:
- resistance to many diseases;
- excellent taste;
- excellent presentation;
- stable yield;
- can easily grow both outdoors and indoors;
- heat resistance;
- well adapted for transportation;
- can easily withstand temperature changes.
The downside of this kind is the inability to withstand many diseases, for example, mosaic. Therefore, before planting, it is best to carry out comprehensive prevention by any means.Correct planting
Growing methods
The variety can be grown by seedlings and seeds.
This variety can be grown in two ways:
- seedling method;
- in a reckless way.
Seedling method
This method consists in the fact that before sowing the seeds, they must be put on the seedling about a month before the planting itself on the site. Before this, the seeds must be soaked in water so that they give some roots, so they can germinate faster in the ground.
Plants are planted in open soil only when the ground has warmed up enough and there should be no frost in the near future. This period falls on the end of May and mid-June.
Seedless way
For this planting method, seeds are already used, they must be planted in the ground, the temperature of which is not lower than 14 ° C, otherwise all the seeds will simply disappear and you can not expect any fruits.
It is also important to observe the planting depth, it should be no more than 3 cm, and the distance between the seedlings should be 5-10 cm.This variety can be planted next to others, it will live with them calmly and even help to pollinate, who will play the role of the pollinator - will depend on the varieties.
Growing rules
Seat selection
The landing site is of great importance. Choose it so that the fruits are protected from winds, especially of the southern type. It is best to plant cucumbers between tall and dense plants - this can be corn. And of course, an important factor is the sun, the site should be in direct sunlight for 15 hours.
Soil preparation
For this variety, it is very important that the soil can hold a sufficient amount of water and be loose and fertile. Since the root system of the plant is small, an easy method of watering and fertilizing the plant can be used.
It will be enough for you to make a small trench, 30 cm is enough, and pour water there and add fertilizers. This way, you keep the root system from root erosion and provide the maximum percentage of fertilizer and minerals.
Care
Organic additives in cold weather will be able to warm the root system of the plant, since, decomposing in time, they release a large percentage of heat, which goes deep into the ground. Do not forget that during the whole season it is necessary to feed plants with mineral and complex nutrition.
Conclusion
The description and characteristics of the variety confirm that it is ideal for growing in any area. Stick to a temperature of - 25 ° C, do not forget to water constantly, and then you can count on an excellent yield percentage and high-quality fruits.
In Bejo you can find representatives - F1 of different varieties of this variety, which have yields per sq. m over 30-60 kg.