Characteristics of the Emelya cucumber variety
The modern seed market offers the Emelya cucumber variety, bred specifically for greenhouse cultivation.
Characteristics of the Emelya cucumber variety
Variety characteristic
The variety is suitable for growing in all regions of the middle lane, it can be used for year-round crop rotation. The Emelya cucumber easily adapts to lower temperatures and reduced lighting.
Emelya is a parthenocarpic hybrid with a short ripening period (40-50 days). The fruits ripen together. The yield of the variety is high, on average - 15 kg per 1 sq. m, which allows it to be used not only in individual households, but also for industrial purposes.
Bush descriptions
The bush is of an indeterminate type, it can reach a height of 2.5-3 m. The stems are strong, weakly and moderately branched. The leaves are uniformly green in color. The shape of the leaf plate is close to a pentagon, slightly rounded, the edges are slightly dissected, the veins are clear. The bush is dominated by medium-sized leaves. In short internodes, mainly female-type flowers are formed.
Descriptions of the fetus
Cucumbers of medium size, grow up to 14-16 cm with an average weight of 130 g. The proportional ratio of length to width of the fruit is 3: 1.
- the skin is thin, dark green;
- fruit neck is short;
- the shape is elongated, oval-cylindrical;
- the tuberosity is very pronounced;
- thorns are white.
The fruits of this variety are genetically inherent in the absence of bitterness. The flesh is crispy, moderately juicy, does not lose its qualities during overgrowth. Seeds are medium-sized, are in a weakly expressed seed capsule. The seeds of this variety remain viable for up to 10 years.
Care
Careful grooming plays an important role in achieving good results in cucumber cultivation, which positively affects both growth and fruiting levels. In order for plants to please with a rich harvest, you must:
- regulate air humidity and temperature;
- water the plant regularly;
- pinch and tie up a bush;
- provide the plant with nutrients.
Humidity and temperature
The humidity in the greenhouse must be monitored
Cucumbers are a crop that requires a certain humidity (75-80%) and temperatures within 22-28 ° C. These factors play an important role in plant development. With insufficient moisture, the fruits of cucumbers are poorly poured and grow, the bushes dry out, age quickly, the fruiting period is reduced. If the humidity is excessive, it threatens the development of fungal diseases and rotting of roots and fruits.
Recommendations:
- To increase the humidity in the greenhouse, it is enough to put several containers of water, but, carrying out this procedure, you cannot completely close the greenhouse: it must be partially ventilated.
- High humidity occurs if the temperature rises to 30 ° C, watering is carried out, and the greenhouse is not ventilated. In this case, the greenhouse is ventilated to reduce humidity.
In a greenhouse where cucumbers grow, it is important to control the temperature. If the greenhouse is not heated, the temperature in it will depend on the weather conditions.According to the description, Emelya F1 adapts well to temperature fluctuations, but you should not abuse it.
Recommendations:
- When the temperature drops, you can use white agrofibre and additionally cover the bushes in the greenhouse.
- If, for some reason, the temperature is higher than 28 ° C, it is worthwhile to ventilate the greenhouse well and not close it completely until the situation is optimized.
Pinching and garter
The variety is indeterminate, and therefore requires formation and garter.
When the bushes reach a height of 30 cm, they are tied up vertically. To do this, long fabric tapes are attached to the frame and lowered to the plant, then fixed in the ground near the stem with a metal bracket or tied to it under 3-4 sheets.
As they grow, the stems are formed by the method of blinding. To do this, remove all ovaries and lateral stems and leave only the central one to a level of 0.5 m. Above, the lateral lashes are pinched after the first leaf. After 0.5 m, the pinching is carried out after the second sheet. At the top of the central lash, 3 sheets are left. This manipulation allows you to get a good harvest without overloading the plants.
Diseases and pests
Emelya f1, according to the characteristics, has a complex resistance to many diseases. The weak side of the variety is its sensitivity to powdery mildew. The best way to combat this disease is preventive treatment with biofungicides (Trichodermin or Fitosporin). Active bacteria in their composition are able to qualitatively protect plants from infection.
Cucumber Emelya f1 in the greenhouse is affected by such pests as whitefly, aphids, spider mites. To prevent lesions, they use deterrent infusions according to folk recipes, among them;
- infusion of garlic peels;
- infusion of wormwood;
- infusion of onion peel.
In case of damage, the bushes are treated with insecticides.
Conclusion
Emelya f1 is a quality variety, perfect for large-scale industrial cultivation in year-round heated greenhouses.