Description of determinant and indeterminate varieties of cucumbers
If you decide to plant cucumbers in your garden, first you need to figure out the type that suits you. In order not to be mistaken in your choice, you need to determine what type of vegetable crop belongs to. There are determinant and indeterminate cucumbers, which are characterized by certain qualities and they are grown in different ways.
Description of determinant and indeterminate varieties
Characteristics of determinant varieties
The main feature of the growth of a vegetable crop is its long weaving stem. Usually they are placed near other beds or tied to a net. Due to the fact that the traditional cultivation of bushes brings a lot of inconvenience due to its growth, in greenhouse conditions and when growing in open ground, farmers began to use a determinant variety of cucumbers.
Russia is famous for its rich harvests of vegetables and cucumbers are no exception. The determinant view has the following advantages:
- small height (only 50 cm), which will avoid breaking the stem;
- great productivity;
- the ability to grow in any conditions.
By planting cucumbers that are limited in growth, you can save yourself from unnecessary work in the form of constant tying and building trellises. The determinant cucumber is easier to shelter from adverse weather conditions.
Growth and development
The development of the stem in a determinant type of vegetables is rapid, ending with the formation of a flower bud. After the upper flower cluster has formed, the bush will begin to release fruitful lateral shoots, and until then, all the buds are barren.
A variety of cucumbers of this type is formed according to the bush type, so the crop grows on side loops.
Care and landing
Vegetables of the f1 variety are sown at a short distance from each other, so you should take care of the fertility of the soil and fertilize it in advance. Humus treatment before planting will have a very good effect on yield, and watering the land with a solution of copper sulfate will help to avoid further problems with diseases and pests.
To accelerate the growth of shoots and provoke the bush to bear fruit, it should be pinned. You need to do this procedure after 6 or 7 leaves grow. By cutting off the top of the stem, you will stop the growth of the shrub, and in return you will receive the rapid development of side lashes, on which cucumbers will soon appear.
Side shoots should also be pinned, only first waiting for 10 leaves on the lashes. Subsequently, on each shoot, the same number of fruitful lashes will appear, which will contain a female flower.
The determinant species has a good yield - up to 3-5 kg from one bush. Fruits appear and ripen almost at the same time, which allows you to harvest more vegetables at a time.
Determinant varieties
The species can be identified by the description
When choosing seeds for planting, pay attention to the way the vegetable is grown.If it says on the package that the crop can grow in open field conditions, as well as in a greenhouse, this is definitely a determinant variety. Of course, you cannot distinguish seeds in any way, but according to the conditions of development and the rules of growth, you can easily determine which species is in front of you.
The most common types can be called:
- Vyazemsky 37 is a low-growing vegetable crop with excellent taste, mid-season. Fruits are sweetish, dark green in color, oblong.
- Hybrid Hector f1. It looks like a bush, the fruits are small, neat, crunchy. Versatile to use.
Characteristics of indeterminate varieties
Russia has its own state register, which includes the most grown indeterminate cucumber varieties. Almost all f1 hybrids are immediately approved by leading farming experts.
When choosing seeds for planting, pay attention to the instructions. If the purpose is written only for greenhouse cultivation, then we are talking about an indeterminate form.
Growth and development
The bush develops in height, reaches 1.5 m in height and more. Indeterminate bushes do not require pinching as long as they have sufficient light illumination and a comfortable temperature.
The shrub will not grow wide. All main ovaries run along the main stem. The plant is constantly growing and developing, giving more and more new crops.
Care and landing
Planting is carried out in greenhouse conditions. The culture is planted at a distance of 25-30 cm between the bushes. The soil is pre-mulched and aerated.
Manure is perfect as a fertilizer, in the amount of one bucket per 1 sq. M. You will need a garter of the stems, the construction of a support.
Indeterminate varieties
You can name the popular indeterminate types:
- Siberian garland f1. Has a long fruiting period, up to the onset of autumn cold weather. Self-pollinated, early ripening variety has small but juicy fruits. The length of the bush reaches 80 cm, collection from one bush up to 12 kg.
- The Emerald City has strong immunity to many diseases such as powdery mildew. Productivity up to 14 kg per bush. Fruits of dense structure, crispy
- Courage f1 is intended for a film shelter. The fruits begin to ripen on the 40th day of planting, has a yield of 15 kg from one bush.
- Goosebump is suitable for growing under a film cover. Early maturing variety, can self-pollinate and partially pollinated by bees.
These types of vegetable crops are intended for cultivation in warm and calm weather. They require constant garters.