Characteristics of Perenta cucumbers
Like many varieties of modern breeding, the Perenta cucumber has its own advantages, which persuade many summer residents to choose it for growing. This variety is adapted for cultivation in the middle lane, it will be able to please with a high-quality harvest even in unstable weather.
Characteristics of Perenta cucumbers
Characteristics of the variety
Belong to medium early varieties. The first fruits ripen within 40-45 days from the moment of germination. Perenta is a hybrid variety that requires bee pollination. Has a high yield, which reaches 750 centners per hectare. Such fertility is possible due to the predominantly female type of flowering. For full pollination and the formation of an ovary, 10-15% of male flowers from the total amount are enough. Suitable for growing outdoors and greenhouses.
Description of the bush
Perenta f1 is an indeterminate variety. With highly developed lateral shoots. The bush is strong, well developed. The stems adhere well to the supports and twist, which allows growing in an upright position. Covered with small whitish villi.
Leaves are deep green in color. They have a pentagonal shape, which is classic for cucumbers. The leaves are predominantly large, the pattern of the veins is clear. The edges of the plate are slightly dissected. In internodes, it forms several yellow flowers with well-developed pollination organs.
Description of the fetus
The fruits grow even, with a uniform green color. The shape is close to a cylinder. The ribbing is smoothed, but small tubercles are clearly visible. There are no sharp thorns, which are characteristic of other varieties. The average length of Parenta F1 cucumbers is 10-12 cm, and the weight is about 80 g. It has high taste characteristics, according to tasting estimates it has more than 4 points. Well suited for fresh consumption, as well as for canning and pickling.
Care
Cucumber variety Parenta F1 undemanding to care. But, as with the cultivation of any vegetable crop, proper agricultural technology plays an important role. Good growth requires:
- selection of a landing site and preparation of the garden;
- regular watering;
- feeding with nutrients.
The planting site for this variety should be well-lit by the sun, well-ventilated, but without constant artificial drafts. To create a favorable microclimate, it is practiced to plant corn around the perimeter of the cucumber bed, which, by creating a barrier, can protect the cucumbers from wind and cold.
Soil selection
Keeping a distance will have a beneficial effect on the harvest.
Cucumbers prefer well-drained, fertile soil. But, if not so fertile soil prevails on the personal plot, it can always be improved. To do this, when digging a garden bed for cucumbers, add:
- low-lying peat;
- compost;
- river sand.
These components improve the structure of the soil, saturate with nutrients. For 1 sq. a bucket of a mixture of these components in a 2: 2: 1 ratio will be enough.
When sowing seeds or planting seedlings in a permanent place, you need to remember that Parenta, in accordance with the description, has a vigorous bush, therefore, there should be about 40 cm between the plants, and at least 0.5 m between the rows.This will allow the bushes to grow comfortably without shading each other , as well as the processes of gas exchange will be more intensive, which will favorably affect the yield and the duration of fruiting.
Watering
Parenta cucumbers, like other varieties, are moisture-loving. Adequate watering will ensure that tasty, juicy fruit grows without bitterness. The bushes are watered depending on the weather conditions. In hot dry weather, water twice a day, morning and evening. Cool once every few days as the soil dries out.
Fertilizers
For high-quality development and fruiting, cucumbers require feeding with nutrients. It is worth paying attention to organic feeding when growing cucumbers. They are safer than minerals, and they will bring no less benefits. To fertilize cucumbers, you can use:
- humates;
- ash;
- onion peel;
- yeast;
- herbal tincture.
Top dressing is applied every 14 days or as needed.
Diseases
This variety is resistant to cladosporium and cucumber mosaic. But it is not immune from other diseases typical for cucumbers. Among them:
- powdery mildew;
- fusarium;
- parasporosis.
The defeat of these fungal diseases is possible in violation of agricultural technology, and weak plants are also more susceptible.
If you suspect that the plants are infected with any of these diseases, treatment should be carried out immediately. For this, fungicides of a wide spectrum are used (Topsin, Quadris, Acrobat, Trichodermin). It will not be superfluous to carry out preventive treatment by spraying the bushes with Trichodermin solution. This biological product is safe for plants and the environment, but effective in preventing diseases.
Pests
Among the pests that often infect pumpkin crops are:
- aphids;
- whitefly;
- spider mite.
Bioinsecticides (Lepidocid, Gaupsin, Bioreid) are suitable for preventive treatment. In case of pest infestation, insecticides such as Confidor, Actellik can be used for quick and effective control.
Conclusion
Perenta is a high-quality variety that deserves to take its place of honor in the beds of many gardeners. With proper care and cultivation, it will delight you with a high yield and tasty fruits.