Description of cucumber Dirigent
Cucumber Dirigent is a versatile variety created by breeders by crossing 3 species. The variety appeared on the Russian market recently, but quickly gained popularity.
Description of cucumber Dirigent
Characteristics of the variety
A conductor is a plant that can take root anywhere. It differs from other varieties of hybrids in average branching rates. The lateral shoots of the plant are weak, usually die already in the first stages of development. All main shoots are formed on the main pillar.
This type of cucumber is considered dietary, has an excellent yield: sometimes more than 30 kg are harvested from one bush per season.
Description of the plant
The bush is known for strong shoots that form on the main pillar of the plant, but the lateral shoots are weak, do not always have time to ripen.
There is no need to constantly look at the plant, the main thing is to water, then all the fruits will ripen synchronously. Leaves are small and smooth in structure, rich green color. The director is grown both in the open and in the closed ground.
Description of fruits
On average, the weight of one fruit is up to 90 g, the length is 11 cm. The structure of the skin is thin and delicate, you can see small tubercles on it. The pulp is ripe and crunchy with a strong aroma. All fruits are distinguished by excellent taste, do not have no bitterness.
Advantages and disadvantages
According to the description, the variety has a number of positive characteristics:
- excellent taste;
- lack of bitterness;
- high yield percentage;
- early ripening;
- tolerance to temperature changes;
- juiciness of fruits.
The only disadvantage of the Dirigent is that the variety cannot always withstand airborne diseases.
Seed planting method
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Cucumber Dirigent is best planted in mid-May. Seeds are treated for diseases and infections before planting. Store seeds do not need to be processed: all preventive measures have already been taken before the material went on sale. This is how the seedlings are protected from infection.
For prophylaxis at home, the seeds are placed in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate, after which they are placed in water at room temperature for 10 minutes. Then, of all possible, the largest ones are chosen: they are suitable for planting.
The seeds are planted no deeper than 3 cm, otherwise they will not be able to germinate and get out of the ground. It is best to use the well type of planting: 3 pieces of seeds are placed in one hole.
A distance of 6 to 12 cm is left between the holes, and 50-60 cm between the beds.
Seedling planting method
This method of growing is used by many experienced gardeners to get a large and early harvest. Seedlings are germinated in advance from seeds at home or in greenhouses. To get all this, you must remember to follow the elementary rules:
- to carry out prophylaxis of all seeds before planting;
- create a special soil: mix sand and peat, add soil there from the site where the seedlings are planned to be planted;
- give the prepared soil to heat treatment;
- plant seeds to a depth of no more than 2 cm;
- grow seedlings at a temperature of 20-25˚С;
- create a greenhouse effect: wrap a container with seeds with a film and once a day you will spray it with warm water: when the first shoots appear, the film is removed;
- when the first leaves appear, reduce the temperature to 18 ° C;
- avoid all jars and vessels from fermented milk products.
Care
To achieve an excellent yield of Dirigent cucumbers, you need to adhere to a number of growing rules:
- The variety loves light and water, so it is necessary to water the bushes 3-7 times a week. The amount of watering depends on the ambient temperature and climate.
- It is enough to apply complex fertilizers once a month, organic additives - every week.
- Before planting in open ground, harden the plants, reducing the temperature to 15-16˚С.
- After planting in the ground, water the plant abundantly.
- We must not forget to remove weeds so that they do not interfere with the growth of bushes and the development of fruits, water and loosen the soil so that the soil receives the required amount of air.
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