Description of the Saracen cucumber variety
The Saracen cucumber variety is excellent for growing for salting and has a number of quality indicators that give it a piquancy.
Description of the Saracen cucumber variety
Characteristics of the variety
Saracen f1 - parthenocarpic cucumber bred by crossing several different species. The hybrid was bred in Turkey by breeders from the Yuksel Seeds company and is intended more for growing in greenhouse conditions.
The variety does not require pollination by bees or other types of insects, therefore it is called parthenocarpic and has a lot of fans among domestic farmers.
Description of the plant
The early ripening variety is indeterminate, self-pollinating. The rhizome has many processes and takes deep roots in the soil, making it resistant to rot diseases.
Leaves are green in color, medium in size. The leaf sinuses contain two cucumbers each, 5 fruits are tied in nodules.
Description of the fetus
Cucumber Saracen f1 description of the fruit speaks of the excellent taste of the vegetable, for which he has long been loved by gardeners. The rind is dark green, crunchy, covered with tubercles. The pulp is tender, sweetish.
Fruit weight, on average, 80 g, size up to 20 cm. Ripening period, on average, 40 days.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of a vegetable crop is its high yield: 18-20 kg per square. Great for salads and raw consumption. The best pickles from f1 cucumbers are obtained by canning fruits in the gherkin stage.
Vegetable crops are immune to certain types of fungal infections. It has a good keeping quality, the fruits, being plucked from the garden, retain their quality indicators for a long time. Storage in a basement for one and a half, and sometimes two weeks does not affect the taste and appearance of the fruit.
Has a strong immunity to Late Blight, Peronosporosis, Nematode and Powdery Mildew. The culture tolerates temperature extremes.
The disadvantages include the peculiarity of the variety, which manifests itself in the love of the sun. If vegetables don't get enough light, they grow crooked.
Growing
Proper care will ensure a good harvest
There are only two ways to grow Saracen f1 cucumber:
- seedling;
- seminal.
Having decided on the planting method, you can start preparing seedlings and seeds.
Seed preparation
The best seeds for planting should be selected, they should be:
- medium size;
- no chips or bruises;
- must not be empty.
After careful selection, the planting material should be disinfected so that in the future there will be no problems due to diseases of the bush. You can use any method of disinfection, this will require an antiseptic. You can use a weak solution of potassium permanganate, in which the seeds should be immersed for half an hour.
Seedling preparation
To properly prepare seedlings for planting, you should adhere to simple rules.
- Plant seeds 3-4 weeks before the onset of heat, so that the sprouts are not overgrown.
- Pre-disinfect the seeds. For seedlings, we need small boxes or pots in which the sprouts will develop. We fill the container with earth and moisten it, and then pierce it with seeds, keeping a distance of 4-5 cm between them. Remember to water future seedlings every 3-4 days.
Landing in the soil
Planting a cucumber Saracen f1 is very simple, but first you should decide on the planting condition:
- open ground;
- greenhouse conditions.
The landing pattern is the same under any conditions. You will need preliminary preparation of the soil for sowing. This is aeration of the soil to enrich the roots with oxygen when planting. Fertilization with chicken droppings or humus, the soil can also be flavored with a solution of copper and calcium. Such fertilizers will further protect the root system from rot.
We plant seedlings or seeds, keeping a distance between plants of 40 cm or 2-3 bushes per 1 m2. Plant a vegetable crop only in warm ground.
Plant care
As the wattle of the bush forms, it must be pinned and removed by the stepsons so that the extra leaves do not interfere with the growth and development of the plant. At the bottom, up to 1 m in height, all stepchildren should be removed and only the ovaries should be left. At the top of the bush, pinch over the first leaves.
You can use other methods of care, the main thing to remember is that the cucumber bush should not be thickened with leaves. This is done in order to provide sufficient sunlight.
If the cucumbers are planted in greenhouse conditions, be sure to monitor the air exchange in the cover. Watering as needed.
Diseases and prevention
Like any other vegetables, f1 Saracen cucumbers can get sick or be attacked by pests. Most often, vegetable crops suffer from rot and fungal infections. In the fight against ailments, various methods are used: first of all, you should always choose varieties of vegetables that have strong immunity to diseases and pests. You also need the correct selection of seeds for planting and disinfection of planting material. Such actions will help to avoid planting already infected seeds.
In preventive measures, fertilizers and fungicides are used. Flavoring the soil with copper sulfate, watering with a solution of brilliant alcohol will help to avoid fungal infections and root rot. Spraying with a baking soda solution will help fight leaf and stem diseases.