Cucumber variety City cucumber
Cucumber variety City cucumber is relatively new. For the first time they started talking about this plant in 2008. Seedlings are zoned for cultivation in central Russia, as well as in the North Caucasus region.
Cucumber variety City Cucumber
Characteristics of the variety
According to the description, the F1 City Cucumber is one of the hybrids intended for growing in open beds, in greenhouses and even indoors.
The variety is capable of self-pollination, which increases its yield and allows the formation of ovaries without additional pollination.
Flowers on the plants of this hybrid are collected in inflorescences, due to which they are called bunchy. The Urban cucumber variety is high-yielding: up to 3 kg of fruit are obtained from 1 bush per season.
Features of the
The advantages of the City Cucumber include:
- good germination of seeds;
- early maturity;
- the duration of the fruiting period.
From germination to the beginning of the first harvest of the fruits of this hybrid, no more than 40 days pass. This cucumber is appreciated for the fact that there are never barren flowers on it. The hybrid is drought-resistant and shade-tolerant.
In open ground, the bushes bear fruit when a stable temperature is established: 15 ° C at night and above 24 ° C in the day. The optimum temperature for growing the City Cucumber is 25 ° C. Air humidity in artificial conditions should be maintained at 70%.
Description of the bush
The plant is highly branched and covered with dense green leaves. The size of the latter varies from small to medium, but there is a lot of foliage, so the bush seems huge. In the axil of each leaf, a multiple ovary is formed: the number of buds in it ranges from 3 to 10 pieces.
A feature of the cultivation of this variety is the need for timely harvesting. The more often the collection is carried out, the more primordia will be obtained on the shoots, and the branches themselves will begin to grow much more actively.
The root system of the cucumber is well developed. If the bush will be grown on the balcony or right in the room, then it would be best to place the plant pot on the southeast window. In this case, the shoots grow evenly, and the ovary on them becomes frequent.
Description of the fetus
Fruits of the hybrid F1 Urban cucumber belong to the finger varieties of cucumbers and have a regular oval shape.
The mass of one fruit usually does not exceed 90 g. The maximum length of the green is 12 cm, and the diameter is 3 cm. Mature gherkins are green in color with longitudinal whitish stripes along the edges. The latter are not clearly expressed. On the cut, the fruits have white juicy pulp with small grains, there are no internal cavities (voids).
Cucumbers of the "City gherkin" variety are distinguished by their moderate density and soft, slightly pubescent thorns. The fruits are attached to the bush on long thin stalks, which allows the crop to remain miniature for a long time after ripening.
Fresh cucumbers never taste bitter; the taste of salted preparations is also high. In canned food, the fruits are crispy and moderately dense.
Plants of this variety, with proper care, bear fruit until frost.
Landing
Plants need to be planted in warm ground.
The best time to land in open ground is early May, when the ground is already well warmed up.
The soil in the hole should be soft and rich in nutrients. The cucumber garden should be prepared in advance. The optimum plant spacing is 30 cm in greenhouses and 20 cm outdoors. The row spacing should be 40 cm.
For cultivation, you can also use flowerpots and deep boxes with a double bottom. When growing cucumbers of this variety on the balcony, one plant should be provided with a capacity of at least 6 liters. The acidity of the soil must be maintained within 6.8 units.
Care
Growing the F1 City Gherkin is easy. Seeds of cucumbers of this variety are sown in the hole. It makes no sense to grow them seedlings. Seeds are sown only after pecking.
Plant care involves:
- timely and abundant watering;
- root and foliar feeding;
- insecticide treatment.
At the moment when the plant reaches a height of 2 m, it is recommended to pinch the top. Due to this, the cucumber produces lateral shoots with a large amount of ovary after the first leaf has been distilled. The spreading of the City gherkin bush forces gardeners to garter. The best option is to use a horizontal trellis.
Pests and diseases
Plants of the City F1 cucumber variety are disease-resistant. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, cucumbers of this variety are not susceptible to the cucumber mosaic virus and manifestations of root rot, and are also resistant to cladosporia (olive spot).
Also, City cucumbers are not susceptible to diseases such as:
- powdery mildew;
- brown spotting;
- peronosporosis (downy mildew).
When growing plants of this variety, you cannot refuse treatment with insecticides that can get rid of spider mites, melon aphids, garden ants or slugs.
Cucumber fruits of this variety are distinguished by early ripening, therefore, processing is best done with complex preparations until the moment the first ovary is formed.
Conclusion
When choosing varieties of cucumbers for growing at home, you should take a closer look at the City Cucumber hybrid. It will be the best choice for those who dream of getting a harvest without leaving their home.
Ease of care and resistance to major diseases make the plants of this hybrid a favorite of every gardener.