Description of the Phoenix cucumber variety
Cucumbers are always a welcome product on any table, and this young variety obtained by breeders is no exception. Despite its small size, gardeners like the vegetable because it is distinguished by its endurance and excellent taste, and their planting and caring for seedlings takes place without much difficulty. It is used for any dish - the Phoenix plus cucumber variety does not lose its properties in any form.
Description of the Phoenix cucumber variety
Characteristics of the variety
This type of cucumber with the unusual name Phoenix Plus is medium early, which allows you to expect a harvest in 40-45 days. Phoenix 640 is considered its progenitor, but they not only have a lot in common, but also a number of differences. First of all, the new species is an improved version, therefore, it has a more pronounced taste and other qualities important for vegetables.
Description of fruits
The description of the fruit is noteworthy. The fruits are small in size - 11-13 cm, and the weight is not more than 100 g. Outwardly, this is a bright green vegetable with small stripes on the peel, as well as with a fleshy pulp, which is devoid of the bitter taste often inherent in Phoenix 640 cucumbers.
Description of the bush
The bushes are a vine-shaped plant, 2.5 meters long, which has frequent lateral shoots. They are located at such a distance that they do not create crowding and facilitate good air passage. This, in turn, reduces the likelihood of the development of fungi and pathogenic flora that affect the immunity and yield of Phoenix Plus cucumbers. Shoots are also valuable because more feminine flowers are formed on them, which allows you to improve productivity and get a tangible amount of fruit.
The leaves are usually small in size, which prevents moisture from evaporating outward, so all the liquid valuable and necessary for the development of fruits remains inside the plant. Cucumbers of this variation have bushes that are unpretentious, so they feel great both on trellises and on a single support. There are options for creeping growing, in which no support for the plant is required at all.
Advantages and disadvantages
If we compare 640 and the new variety obtained by breeders, it becomes clear that Phoenix Plus has at least 4 advantages that make these cucumbers highly appreciated.
- Versatility. They are perfect for any task and do not lose their taste after processing.
- Excellent keeping quality. Thanks to this quality, they are easy to transport even over long distances - cucumbers will still retain their presentation for at least 15 days.
- Unpretentiousness. The seedlings feel good, both during the heat and cold weather, although warm weather is preferable for them.
- High immunity. Thanks to this, both seeds and plants are resistant to various viral diseases, and the cultivation is successful.
It is worth noting that thanks to the selection, the Phoenix plus cucumber variety turned out to be spared those shortcomings that were previously present in the variant of the same name and Phoenix F1.This is, first of all, a bitter taste, too large size and the ability to use the fruits only for salads. It is for these reasons that the newly-born young variety is called an almost flawless option without visible flaws.
Growing and care
The variety is quite light-requiring
Since these cucumbers are medium early, planting and growing of seeds takes place with the onset of relatively warm soil. As a rule, 13-15 degrees Celsius is enough to start planting. It is worth paying attention to the fact that such cucumbers are not suitable for planting in greenhouse conditions, since they need pollination.
Before planting seeds, you need to prepare the soil. To do this, you need to fertilize the soil using manure or humus. The ideal option for planting is loose soil, rich in minerals and fertilizers, which is located on a plot of 4 square meters. m. This eliminates the crowding and the likelihood of developing diseases in the event that a plant is infected.
It is worth noting that Phoenix plus cucumbers need feeding with preparations such as Impulse or Ovary, which makes it possible to get a better and more abundant harvest. These growth promoters do an excellent job with the task - to ensure the formation, flowering and fruiting of seedlings, regardless of weather conditions. Enough top dressing or spraying all over the plant to get the desired result.
Watering is another important task that the gardener should not forget about. Since it is a moisture-loving plant, it is important that it gets enough water. The best option is to water every two days after sunset.
The plant is also a photophilous plant, so it will thank you if you plant seeds where there is a lot of sunlight.
Disease prevention
Resistance to various diseases allows you not to use any means to prevent the development of ailments. Chemicals are not required, so caring for plants involves only timely feeding and creating conditions that will help grow a bountiful harvest. In addition, the bushes are also distinguished by their vitality, which ensures a regular increase in fruit.
To make the seeds even stronger and more resistant to diseases, it is enough to soak in a disinfectant, and then there is no doubt that the seedlings will have strong immunity, and the crop will have high taste.
Yield
Speaking about this species, every gardener is happy to note that Phoenix's harvest is almost 90% of cucumbers that are ideal for sale. From one bush, you can get at least 6-7 kg of dense, crispy vegetables that have an excellent aroma and are great for both salads and pickling. One hectare of this variety is capable of producing at least 600 centners of fruit.
According to the characteristics, the first harvest from a young bush can give fruits no more than 10 cm, but at the same time they remain juicy and useful. Each, even the smallest, fruit contains a large amount of minerals and trace elements that have a beneficial effect on human health.