Description of the variety of cucumbers Red mullet
Those people who have already planted the Red mullet cucumber can note that this is a very tasty and juicy variety of cucumbers. Also, one cannot fail to mention that it has a high presentation and can be sold. Also, the Red mullet F1 rises early, respectively, gives a harvest much earlier.
Description of the variety of cucumbers Red mullet
Characteristics of the variety
Cucumber Red mullet f1 appeared in Russia at the beginning of the 21st century. This name of the variety did not appear by chance. The thing is that when ripe, its fruits very much resemble the fish of the same name. In the national register, the Red mullet f1 appeared only at the beginning of 2008.
According to the description, this type of cucumber can be grown anywhere in the country. It does not depend on climatic conditions, because it is quite easy to plant in greenhouses or outdoors.
Description of the plant
It is a parthenocarpic plant that does not need bee pollination at all. It can pollinate on its own, and give growth to new fruits. This is evidenced by the sharp appearance of yellow flowers on the tops.
The flowering type is only female. Cucumber Red mullet is a very good variety that belongs to indeterminate crops. This is an early maturing plant. The growing season is only one and a half months after the first shoots appear. Has a high branching characteristic. The height of the bush is average. Many ovaries can appear in one sinus at the same time.
Description of the fetus
The type of cucumbers The red mullet is characterized by the fact that its fruits are regular in shape and have a slight resemblance to a cylinder. On their peel there are frequent and small white bumps. Pubescence is presented in the middle form.
The peel has a bright green tint. Near the spout, the color is mainly light green. If you look closely, you can see that there are frequent white stripes on the top of the fruit. The length of each cucumber does not exceed 15 cm. The yield is quite high, and about 20 kg of high quality harvest is harvested from 1 m2 of land. If we consider only 1 bush, then 5 kg of fruits are harvested from it. The weight of one fruit, most often, is 200 g.
This is a versatile species that can be used in a variety of areas of human life. It can be used not only fresh or in salads. It is ideal for pickling and preserving.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of this type include the following characteristics:
- versatility in application;
- high indicators of taste and juiciness;
- resistance to viral and fungal infections;
- independence from climatic conditions, and temperature indicators;
- the seeds germinate quite well;
- all shrubs bring uniform yields.
No particular flaws were found in this variety.
Growing principle
The plant is unpretentious in care
It is not necessary to make a lot of effort to grow a hybrid of cucumbers f1 red mullet.This variety is not picky about care or planting. Seeds should be planted at the end of April. This is best done in a greenhouse.
As soon as it was noticed that about 2 leaves appeared on the main stem, you can start planting in open ground. Usually, it takes only 1 month to form this number of leaves. A distance of 60 cm should be maintained between the rows. The same distance should be used between the holes.
How to care
The variety does not require any particular care. It should only be remembered that watering should be carried out only with warm water, because from cool or very cold water, the root system of the bush can completely atrophy.
Fertilizer should contain several substances. Top dressing is carried out with phosphates, with a high content of phosphorus, potassium and acids. It is important to note the fact that feeding should be done especially often at the moment when flowers and fruit are just beginning to form. The formation of bushes is carried out only in 1 main stem. This will allow the plant to develop vegetatively faster.
If the care is carried out correctly, then you can harvest an excellent harvest throughout the summer. And this applies not only to the site in the open ground, but also to the greenhouse.
Diseases and prevention
Due to the fact that specialists in the field of breeding have taken care that this variety has a high level of immunity, it does not undergo any diseases. This species carries not only viral infections, but also fungal spores.
As a preventive measure, the foliage of the plant should be regularly examined. It is possible that parasites or insects will fly in to profit. At this moment, it is easy to deal with them with your own hands, without resorting to the help of chemicals.
Conclusion
Cucumbers of this type are an excellent option for those who are just starting to engage in agriculture, because this plant is unpretentious to care for, and always gives only high yield rates.
Growing these cucumbers is a pleasure, so even a beginner can cope with this task.