Description of the variety of cucumber Chinese miracle
Some varieties of cucumbers have a rather interesting appearance. The Chinese Miracle cucumber variety belongs to this category. It is perfect for those people who want to experiment and try unusual things.
Description of the variety of cucumber Chinese miracle
Characteristics of the variety
Despite the fact that most of the Chinese cucumbers come from China, domestic breeders are trying to keep up with their eastern counterparts. On the basis of the Chinese brainchild, Chinese miracle cucumbers were bred on the territory of the Russian Federation.
From the very first days of their existence, they were able to attract a large amount of attention. Each gardener tries to plant this particular variety in his garden in order to distinguish himself from his neighbors.
Due to the fact that Chinese miracle cucumbers have an exclusively female type of flowering, they do not need helpers in pollination. This species is considered self-pollinated. Inflorescences are formed by bouquets. Pollination can be done crosswise. It can occur between neighboring bushes or with a variety that does not belong to the eastern countries.
Description of the plant
The height of the Chinese miracle cucumber is quite high and can reach 2 m. Their growth occurs only upward. Foliage grows weakly on the sides, which promotes the formation of short shoots on the side. For this reason, dense planting is possible, which significantly saves space in the garden.
Cucumbers of the Chinese Miracle variety ripen for a relatively short time. After the first shoots have appeared, only 2 months pass by the time of harvest. In the event that the bush is not cut off, its height can reach 4 m.
Description of the fetus
The description says that the shape of the fruit is always cylindrical. Small tubercles are formed on the surface, which are rarely located in relation to each other. The length of the fruit reaches 60 cm and has a slight curvature. The average weight of one fruit is about 650 g. The rind is rather thin. Inside, the Chinese miracle cucumbers have a juicy and dense pulp, without bitterness. During the first period of maturation, small bumps may form. But, as soon as the fruit begins to ripen, they decrease in size.
This variety is characterized by high yield rates. From one bush, for the entire fruiting period, you can collect about 30 kg of commercial quality fruit. The variety planted in the open ground, bears fruit only until the beginning of autumn, but the planted bushes in the greenhouse yield crops until winter.
It can be used both for pickling or preserving, and for eating raw or salads.
Dignity
The main advantages of this variety include the following indicators:
- They are distinguished by their unpretentiousness to the temperature regime, for example, the yield will be high, both at a temperature of 20 ° C and at 30 ° C;
- resistance to long-term transportation;
- are distinguished by high yield rates;
- excellent performance indicators.
disadvantages
There are three main drawbacks.
- Low germination rates. Out of 10 planted seeds, only 2 will sprout. If you plant seeds in open ground, the indicators become much lower. It all depends on the seed supplier.
- Keeps fresh for a short time. Literally in a day, the fruit begins to wilt.
- Poorly tolerates a sharp drop in temperature from high to low. Climatic conditions have little effect on the appearance of the plant and the fruit, but only if the temperature drops are not very sharp.
Planting and growing
The plant will give more yield in greenhouse conditions
Chinese Miracle - Chinese cucumber can be grown in many varieties, such as outdoors or in a greenhouse. Moreover, in greenhouses, the yield is much higher.
Disembarkation recommendations
It all depends on what quality seeds you use. The soil should contain a high concentration of humus and have a medium acid balance. Before planting, you should select those seeds that are at least 6 mm in size. They need to be soaked in potassium solution and dried well. It is also recommended to use Trichodermin, which will absorb excess moisture.
Cultivation of cucumbers, or rather planting seeds, should be carried out at the end of April. The seeds are deepened 2-3 cm into the ground. The soil must be moistened in advance so that it can be leveled after planting. If the temperature is not lower than 30 ° C, then germination will only increase.
Seedling features
Seedlings should be grown in early May, because you need to warm up the soil in the sun for better germination.
- The growing density of cucumbers is 2-3 bushes per 1 m2.
- Before planting seedlings, you should feed the soil, for this, wood ash or bird humus is used.
- A distance of 50 cm should be observed between the rows, but a distance of 45 cm should be adhered to between the bushes.
- The planting depth of shoots is 4 cm.
- After that, the rows should be covered with plastic wrap for two weeks.
It is important to remember that it should be removed every day so that fresh air gets inside.
Care rules
With cucumbers, the Chinese miracle should be especially careful and regularly looked after. It is important for them that the correct temperature regime and humidity level are observed. A good harvest occurs only after a constant temperature of 22 ° C.
- Thorough watering should be carried out at least 1 time in 3 days. After each watering, do not forget about loosening the soil. This is done so that the root system of the variety receives as much nutrients as possible and absorbs moisture.
- Oxygen is also very important for the root system. This is another reason for frequent soil loosening.
- It is important to pay attention to the presence of weeds. If they begin to appear in abundant quantities, then you need to remove them immediately.
- All lashes must be tied with special cords without fail. This will not only make harvesting easier, but will also allow the bushes to form better.
- Top dressing is a very important step in plant care. They should alternate and consist of organic and mineral fertilizers. You can use special solutions with lime or feed with droppings from pets.
Due to the fact that the side shoots are very poorly formed, you do not have to form a bush into 1 stem. If you still had to deal with the appearance of side shoots, then they should be removed immediately.
Diseases and pests
Cucumber Chinese miracle has low immunity, so it is not immune from various diseases or pests. To deal with powdery mildew, a fungicide solution should be used. Spraying with this drug is carried out every 2 weeks. Alternaria will go away if you use a substance like Ridomil Gold. It is diluted with water in a 1: 2 ratio.
Fitoverm is used to combat aphids. One ampoule should be diluted in 5 liters of water and spraying is carried out every 2 weeks. Anthracnose is treated with Oxychom. The ampoule should be diluted in 10 liters of water and treated every 10 days.
Conclusion
Cucumbers of the Chinese Miracle variety are ideal not only for professional gardeners, but also for ordinary people, because it has not only positive taste, but also a pleasant appearance. It has its drawbacks, of course. But, positive qualities surely overlap them.