Description of Björn cucumber
People try to grow on their own plots only those varieties of vegetables that have been tested by time and their own opinion. But, you always want to try something new, for the sake of interest. Cucumber Bjorn f1 appeared on the world market quite recently. But, he has already managed to get high marks from many farmers and ordinary gardeners. Those who have planted a Björn f1 cucumber at least once on their plot always speak of it only from the best side.
Description of Björn cucumber
Characteristics of the variety
Björn cucumber seeds were developed in Holland several years ago. Breeders have tried their best and have created a variety with unique characteristics of taste and quality of presentation. Almost immediately, this species was included in the National Register of the Russian Federation.
It can be grown anywhere in the country, regardless of climate conditions or soil characteristics. There is a high yield rate. This is what bribes gardeners to use this variety not only for their own use, but also for sale. Also, cultivation is possible not only in a greenhouse, but also in the open field.
Description of the plant
The plant has power and density. Lateral shoots develop very little, which has a positive effect not only on the appearance of the stem, but also on easy harvesting. The root system is developed at the highest level, therefore, independent removal of roots due to strong wind is simply impossible.
The flowering type is represented by a bouquet. In one node, up to 5 fruits can form, which develop simultaneously, without loss of quantity. The growing season of the variety is, on average, 35 days. Fruit ripening occurs quickly, farmers do not always have time to harvest the entire crop.
Description of the fetus
Cucumber fruits are presented in dark green shades. Their length and weight are almost identical. The length of one fruit can be about 12 cm.But the weight of one fruit does not exceed 100 g.
On the surface of the skin, there are medium-sized pimples. There are no white streaks or spots at all. The flesh is firm and slightly sweet. The bitterness is completely absent. Some people note that the flesh is quite crunchy, which further draws attention to this variety. Universal cucumbers in use. They are used not only for consumption raw. They are excellently subject to conservation and salting, where the taste is especially bright.
Dignity
If you believe the description of this variety, then the following positive qualities of Bjorn can be distinguished:
- high yield rates;
- the fruits are of the same shape;
- good indicators of taste;
- unpretentious in care;
- resistant to weather changes and many diseases;
After interviewing many gardeners, it was revealed that this variety has no drawbacks.
Growing rules
Cucumber grows well in all conditions
Cucumbers of the Bjorn variety show simply ideal characteristics, regardless of the place of planting.You will not feel much of a difference if you plant this type of cucumber in a greenhouse, greenhouse or in open ground. In the greenhouse, you can grow both ordinary seeds and seedlings. Moreover, the description says that planting with seedlings gives much more yield. Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out in the early days of April. 2 seeds should be placed in a peat container at the same time. This will increase the likelihood of germination.
As soon as 5 leaves appear on the seedlings, they can be grown outdoors. The distance between the rows should be 1.5 m, and between the holes it should be 35 cm. Growing is carried out using trellises. It is forbidden to pinch the lower nodes, because it is from this place that fruiting begins.
Care
Caring for this type of plant is no different from other options. Cucumbers of this variety are very fond of plentiful watering, loosening the soil and frequent feeding. Watering should be carried out only in the evening and exclusively with water at room temperature. Low temperatures negatively affect the root system of the plant, which can lead to the death of the bush. It is important to control the amount of moisture in the soil so as not to lead to rotting of the root system.
Do not form 1 stem. The bush can independently control the number of branches on it. Loosening of the soil is carried out immediately with the removal of weeds. It is very important that foreign objects do not interfere with the bush. They can only dull and slow down the growing season. Accordingly, the harvest will come much later than the planned time, and it will not be so successful.
Top dressing should be done at least 4 times. It is important to pay attention to the fact that fertilizers should be rotated. For example, for the first time, fertilize with mineral fertilizers, and the second time with organic fertilizers. The plant should not get used to a certain type of feeding, this can lead to a decrease in yield.
Prophylaxis
This Björn f1 cucumber hybrid copes fairly easily with various diseases that affect other cucumbers. For example, varieties of dew, mosaic or spotting have absolutely no effect on the development of the plant. He has a strong immunity to them.
To protect the bush from insects and other pests, the root system should be treated with special substances that contain copper. You can also spray the top of the bush with poisonous substances that will prevent insects from harming the bush.
Conclusion
This variety has high indicators not only of taste and quality, but also a presentation. In addition, it is easy to transport it over long distances, because it does not lose its commercial qualities, even with minimal observance of storage conditions. It is for this reason that many farmers try to grow Bjorn for the purpose of selling.