Description of the variety of cucumbers Khrustyk
One of the most beloved and widespread vegetables in our country is the cucumber. An irreplaceable ingredient in salads, a cutting element, a product for preservation and pickling - all this is about this green fruit. Today there are many varieties that are successfully grown in the gardens of farms and private households. Cucumber variety Khrustik - what are its features?
Description of the variety of cucumbers Khrustyk
Characteristics of the variety
Crunchy F1 is a hybrid type of cucumber developed in the early 2000s. Moscow breeders A. Kandoba, V. Kachainik and other members of Aelita seed production worked on it. The variety is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation as an official one in the territories of the Northern, Central, Western regions of Russia, as well as in parts of the Caucasus and the Urals. Originally intended for cultivation in a closed (greenhouse, greenhouse) and open ground under a film curtain.
This type of cucumber is parthenocapic. This means that he has no seeds. The fertilization process and subsequent development do not need the participation of male pollen. Monoecious plants pollinate themselves. They have 2-3 female flowers in a knot. Parthenocapic bees do not need bees in the process of reproduction. Medium germination: fruits begin to ripen after 7 weeks
The variety should not be confused with self-pollinating, whose representatives have both female and male elements of the reproductive system, and their fruits - with seeds, in contrast to the fruits of the partner of Armenian cucumbers.
Description of the plant
The crunch has the following characteristics:
- the plant is medium-branchy and indeterminate (has no limited stem growth limit);
- leaves are large, bright green;
- up to 3 fruits in one bosom, bouquets of 7 pieces per bush.
Description of the fetus
Description of the fruit of this variety deserves attention:
- oval cucumbers, pointed, covered with small pimples;
- white thorns;
- thin but strong dark skin with white stripes;
- fruit weight - 65-80 g, length - up to 10 cm;
- crispy flesh with a sweetish taste, no bitterness;
- yield - about 10 kg per 1 sq.m.
The Khrustyk variety retains its taste in canned form. Ideal as raw material for pickling.
Advantages of the variety
Chrustik can often be found in domestic gardens. What farmers appreciate it for:
- high productivity;
- early ripening;
- preservation of saturated color, no yellowness;
- marketable appearance (largely due to the synchronous growth of fruits);
- persistent immunity to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, rot, cucumber mosaic;
- endurance for transportation and long shelf life.
The early ripening hybrid perfectly saturates the body with the necessary vitamins and microelements. It removes toxins from the body and normalizes digestion.
Planting and growing
The variety can only be grown in greenhouse conditions.
Previously, there was an opinion among agronomists that the parthenocapic variety is unsuitable for growing in open soil, since it does not tolerate temperature changes well, and therefore the plants run the risk of growing crooked. Yes, and Khrustyk was originally created specifically for greenhouses, since these cucumbers are not needed in the process of pollination of bees. However, today's gardeners have proven that most varieties with this type of pollination are quite capable of withstanding the natural climate and even being suitable for salting. This includes Khrustyk f1.
Increasingly, the seeds of Khrustik are planted in open ground. Planting begins in late spring, in May. The seed is lowered into a hole 2-3 cm deep. The seedlings should be covered with a protective film from above - until the first shoots appear. In order to improve the quality and growth rate of the crop, it is recommended to ensure the supply of air to the soil. For this, aeration with sawdust is periodically carried out.
After a maximum of 40 days, the first shoots begin to hatch. As they ripen, the fruits are regularly plucked. So you can get a long, bountiful harvest.
Planting seeds
Pots or boxes that are placed on the south side are suitable as containers for seedlings. In a couple of months, branchy vines will sprout from the pots, which will become a kind of decor for your interior. A standard box 60-70 cm long will fit 5-6 cucumber bushes. Immediately before planting, the soil in the container must be moistened. The pre-moistened seeds are planted in a box / pot, covered with foil and placed in a warm and dark place until the first seedlings.
After that, the seedlings can be moved to the windowsill. The lashes are tied in such a way as not to harm the leaves, otherwise the plant will not be able to eat normally. A garter is needed to get enough sunlight.
Growing at home
It is quite possible to grow Khrustyk at home and collect up to 40 copies from it. The season will not play a role here, only in the period from November to December it will be necessary to provide the plant with additional illumination. Khrustik prefers loose, fertile soil. Growing at home requires at least 5 liters of soil mixture per plant for proper development. The mixture can be made independently from earth, sand, humus, ash and sawdust by mixing all the ingredients in equal parts. You can buy universal primer at the store.
Seedling care
The main element of Khrustik's care is regular, abundant watering with warm water. After the earth dries up, weeding and loosening are carried out. Weeds need to be removed as they germinate. Fertilize the soil - about twice a month, using mineral and organic fertilizers. For feeding home seedlings, you can use a banana peel diluted with water. The pinching of the bushes is done over the third or fifth leaf. Its purpose is to create new shoots on the sides and thus reduce the number of barren flowers on the stem.
Lighting is improved by installing a mirror or foil opposite the seedlings. Remember to humidify the air by placing a bucket of water near the plants or using a spray bottle.
Conclusion
Judging by the reviews of farmers, the Miracle or Khrustyk cucumber is an excellent option for growing both in greenhouses and houses, and in open gardens. Not too demanding on environmental conditions, this vegetable variety will nevertheless please the gardener with a quick and rich harvest of high-quality fruits.