Description of the patty cucumber variety
Cucumber variety Patti F1 is quite common and takes pride of place in the garden. The hybrid belongs to the medium early self-pollinating species. The variety was bred by breeders of the Moscow agricultural firm Sedek (2004).
Description of the patty cucumber variety
Characteristics of the variety
Since Patti F1 belongs to self-pollinating hybrids and does not need insects to pollinate it, it is perfect for growing both outdoors and in greenhouse conditions, on balconies and window sills.
This cucumber variety has good yields, and the small fruits are ideal for canning and pickling. It is also widely used in salads and eaten raw. However, Patti F1 has a short shelf life, so you need to decide in advance where the crop will be applied.
Description of the fetus
The description of the variety says that the Patti F1 cucumbers have a cylindrical shape and are quite small in size. Their length rarely exceeds 11 cm, their weight ranges from sixty to ninety grams. Fruits are dark green in color with light stripes. The surface of the cucumber is covered with small tubercles and thorny thorns.
In fact, all fruits are of the same size, have a tasty, sweetish pulp, crunchy, not bitter. Seeds are medium in size.
Description of the plant
The plant is classified as indeterminate (the main stem has no growth restrictions), medium-growing. The leaves are dark green in color, rather large. Flowering type - female, ovaries are laid in bunches. Disembarkation
To collect a good and timely harvest of cucumbers, it is necessary to carry out work with seeds in late April - early May. In order for the seedlings to germinate well and quickly, the seed pots must be filled with peat mixture. The air temperature is also important: it is considered optimal to maintain it at a level of 13-15 C °, then the seeds will be able to germinate well.
Already in mid-May, cucumbers should be planted in the garden. The planting depth should not exceed 2 cm. To create a suitable microclimate, crops should be covered with plastic wrap. The first crop can be harvested approximately 40 days after planting.
Care rules
Cucumber Patti F1 needs frequent and abundant watering with lukewarm water. Sufficient soil moisture, especially during active plant growth, will prevent bitterness.
The plant needs to be watered regularly
Feeding plants with mineral fertilizers is also important. It must be carried out every 10-12 days at the same time as watering. The procedure for pinching young leaves is another method of increasing the yield. Loosening of the soil is also important.
Cucumbers should be harvested regularly in the morning and evening so that overripe fruits do not take juice from the stems. Otherwise, the ripening of new fruits will be rather slow, and their quality will noticeably deteriorate.
Benefits
The benefits include:
- excellent taste;
- no need for insect pollination;
- abundant productivity;
- versatility of fruit use (pickling, canning, making salads);
- good transportability;
- simultaneous maturation;
- immunity to many diseases;
- unpretentiousness to growing technology and conditions.
disadvantages
The disadvantages include only the need for regular abundant watering and the use of fertilizers, as well as the short shelf life of fruits.
Conclusion
Based on the characteristics of the hybrid, it can be argued that its cultivation will not be difficult even for novice gardeners, not to mention professionals. It is possible to harvest a good harvest if you follow simple rules of care. The Patti F1 hybrid has practically no disadvantages, compared with a number of its advantages and is an ideal option for growing, in fact, in any conditions.