Features and description of the variety of cucumbers Rodnichok
Every person who at least once has been planting vegetables in the garden wants to get the maximum harvest without making any special efforts. I always want to use a variety that does not require special care and brings a large harvest. These are the characteristics of the Rodnichok F1 cucumber variety. How to properly organize the cultivation in order to achieve good yield results?
Features and description of the variety of cucumbers Rodnichok
Characteristics of the variety
This hybrid appeared in India at the beginning of the 21st century. Throughout its existence, Rodnichok cucumbers every year only strengthen their first positions in the world market. A few years after the creation of the species, it was entered into the National Register of the Russian Federation. It is especially popular not only in the CIS countries, but also in the neighboring countries.
To be grown in all regions of the country. Here are just climatic conditions indicate where it is better to grow cucumbers Rodnichok, because weather conditions and temperature conditions greatly affect the vegetative development of the variety.
Description of the plant
Cucumber plant The fontanelle is quite tall and can reach a height of several meters. These plants are self-pollinated and high-yielding. Branching is developed with an average characteristic. Most often, there is a female flowering type. The ovaries are formed in bunches and about 3 ovaries can form in one node. Also, the cucumber plant Spring f1 forms side shoots on itself in an amount of, maximum, 5 pieces.
Leaves are predominantly dark green. But, you can find such bushes, the leaves of which will be a light green shade. It all depends on the climatic conditions and the characteristics of the care. The plant has a good immune system, therefore it is subject to a small number of diseases.
Description of the fetus
Cucumbers Rodnichok have cylindrical fruits. All fruits are equal in size and weight. The diameter of one cucumber reaches 4-6 cm. The length of one fruit is 12-15 cm. But their weight is 100 g.
The surface has small, sparse bumps that are white. The pulp is described as aromatic and sweet. There are no voids in it. Also, the description of the cucumber Spring f1 says that the pulp has crunchy parameters and does not have bitterness.
This variety is versatile in use. Not only good salads or preserves are made from it. The fruits can be eaten raw.
Advantages and disadvantages
About the cucumber Rodnichok f1 the reviews are pretty good. If you interpret them correctly, then you can come to the conclusion about the following positive qualities of this variety:
- versatility of application;
- unpretentious in care;
- not exposed to bacteria and viruses;
- versatility in cultivation: to be planted, both in the greenhouse and in the open field;
- high indicators of taste and presentation;
- high yield rates.
The disadvantages include only the fact that bitterness is present if the soil moisture conditions are not met.
Growing features
It is best to grow Rodnichok cucumbers using seedlings. But, in some cases, it is allowed to use seeds for planting and plant them directly in the ground. First and foremost, the fontanel cucumber seeds should only be selected that are of good weight and size. After that, the seeds are treated with growth stimulants and hardened in the fresh air.
Seedlings must be protected from frost
The depth of planting seeds in open ground should be about 2 cm. Planting is carried out depending on the climatic region of your residence and weather conditions. But, it is recommended to carry out planting work, not earlier than June. There should be no more than 3 plants per 1m2. Moreover, the distance between them should be about 40 cm. At night, it is better to cover crops with plastic wrap to avoid frost.
How to plant seedlings correctly
In the cucumber variety Spring f1 there are a lot of nuances in planting seedlings. First of all, it should be treated with special stimulants, which will have a positive effect on the germination and productivity of the plant. A fertilizer such as Narcissus is ideal for this.
Planting in open ground is carried out to a depth of 2 cm. Until the time when seedlings appear, the soil temperature should be 20 ° C. This can be achieved by using plastic wrap. Gradually, the temperature should drop by several degrees every day.
Hardening of seedlings is used so that they are subjected to as little temperature change as possible, between night and day. For this, it is recommended to artificially change the temperature of the soil or greenhouse. You should also artificially change the lighting. These actions are carried out 7-10 days before the upcoming disembarkation. It is important to note that the changes must completely match the environmental conditions in your region.
Care
Despite the fact that this variety of cucumbers does not require special attention and care, they should not be neglected at all, because not only the external state of the bush, but also its fruiting depends on the quality of care. The main methods of care are watering, loosening the soil and feeding.
Watering is carried out with extremely warm water. It is important to pay attention to the level of soil drying. As soon as it starts to dry out more or less, you should immediately start watering. This is done so that the root system does not rot. It is important to regularly loosen the soil and huddle those roots that have begun to show through the soil. In order to protect the plant from weeds and maintain moisture, you should use mulch made from organic materials. Straw or bird humus is ideal.
During weeding, it is important to pay attention to the fact that the plant is not infected with diseases and is not exposed to pests. But regular harvesting of ripe fruits will allow them to ripen much faster. Each fertilization should consist of several stages. The first is that the fertilizer is organic. For this, animal humus or wood ash is used. The second stage is to apply mineral fertilizers. Such fertilizers are sold on the market. Artimon and Tuscany are best suited for these purposes.
Disease prevention
The fontanel cucumbers are believed to have a high immune system performance. It is for this reason that they are not subject to diseases such as spotting, anthracnose and bacteriosis. Also, insects and other earth pests do not negatively affect them.
In order to carry out preventive measures, experts recommend using special chemicals. Confidor and Topaz are best suited for these purposes.10 ml of this substance should be diluted with 10 liters of water and sprayed every 10 days. It is best to do this a few days before the abundant watering. This will allow all the nutrients you need to be absorbed into the stem.
Conclusion
As you can see, Donskoy Rodnik is an ideal option not only for beginners in the field of gardening, but also for experienced professionals. After all, not every person can afford to inspect their plots every day and monitor the development of the crop.