Characteristics of the variety of cucumbers Satina
Cucumbers are popular with gardeners. It is easy to grow them even for a beginner. The main thing is timely care. The Satina cucumber variety is especially appreciated due to its high yield.
Characteristics of the variety of cucumbers Satina
The hybrid adapts to different conditions. Produces high quality fruit. Rich taste and bright green color are the advantages of the vegetable.
Variety characteristic
Cucumber hybrid Satina has an early ripening period. Cultivated outdoors, but greenhouse cultivation is possible. Vegetable crops have a generative type of pollination, that is, they are pollinated without the help of insects. Suitable for private and industrial cultivation.
Brief characteristics of the variety:
- resistant to temperature changes;
- grown in high beds;
- perfectly tolerates waterlogging and overdrying of the soil;
- feeding is carried out on demand.
It is characterized by an average level of climbing. The beginning of fruiting is 35-40 days after the first shoots appear.
Description of the bush
According to the description of the Satina cucumber variety, it has a female flowering type. Ovary type is bouquet. The height of the bush does not exceed 1.5 m. It is an indeterminate plant, that is, the flower ovary does not interfere with the growth of the main stem. Up to 6-8 fruits are formed on one bush.
The leaves of the hybrid are dark green and medium in size. The waviness of the edges is medium and above average. The yield is above average - 3.8-4.5 kg of cucumbers per 1 m2. But this is offset by the excellent taste of the variety.
Description of fruits
Cucumbers Satina f1 reviews which are very positive have dark green fruits. The weight of the greenery is 80-110 grams. Description of fruits:
- the shape is even, cylindrical;
- pronounced pubescence;
- thorns are white;
- large-lumped Satina cucumbers;
- short;
- the size of the fruits is about the same.
The skin of the vegetable is thin, dark green in color. Weak spotting. There are strips of white color, 1-2 cm long. The flesh inside is crispy, tasty. There is no bitterness.
The Satina variety is unique. Cucumbers can be eaten fresh. They are used for preservation - pickling, salting. Satin makes excellent gherkins. They can be used to decorate a dish or add to a salad.
Growing
The variety does not need to be pollinated
The cultivation technology is elementary and does not differ from others. The main advantage is that the variety does not need pollination. Cucumber hybrid Satina demanding only on the soil. Medium loamy soil is suitable. This is due to good breathability. The best predecessors are onions, potatoes, peppers, cabbage.
Seed preparation
Before planting, you need to treat the seeds with a manganese solution. To do this, dilute 1 g of the product in 200 ml of water. After that, you need to soak the grains for no more than 20 minutes. Otherwise, they can rot. This procedure is needed to disinfect seeds. They will be less susceptible to the negative influence of pests and more resistant to diseases.
The price of 1 package of Satina F1 seeds is higher than the market average. But thanks to their excellent characteristics, gardeners do not refuse to buy them.After that, it is important to check the grains for defective grains.
Regarding the soil, then it should also be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. The ratio of the product to water is 5 grams per 10 liters. It is necessary to remove weeds, to loosen the soil.
Landing
Observe the f1 cucumber planting scheme - 60 * 15 cm in the greenhouse and 60 * 60 cm in the open field. Sateen cucumbers are planted in a trellis method. Rows 60-70 cm long are formed. Organic fertilizers and mineral additives must be added. The optimal distance between the rows is 1-1.5 m. The trellis is placed in a row every 4 m. The height of the pillars is 2-2.5 m. A wire is pulled onto them, onto which a plastic mesh 20 * 20 cm is attached.
Bushes begin to sprout from seedlings. The requirement is soil heated to 25-27 ° C. In the case when the seeds are planted immediately on the beds, the required ground temperature is 13-17 ° C. The seeding depth does not exceed 3 cm.
The optimum seedling age is 25 days. Be guided by the number of leaves on the shoots. There should be 2-3 of them. When more than 5 leaves appear, the plant is tied to a net. The vegetable culture is formed into 1 stem, all shoots are removed. This is necessary for the germination of the main shoot.
Care
Watering is carried out every 4-6 days. Its amount depends on weather conditions. It is recommended to water using drip irrigation method. With the help of it, water is evenly distributed throughout the plant.
Fertilization is carried out 2-3 times during the growing season. They use nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizers.
Loosen regularly. This contributes to the enrichment of the soil with oxygen and better germination of cucumbers. It is carried out in the area of the root system.
Diseases and diseases
The advantage of Satin F1 cucumbers is disease resistance. But due to improper care, it can succumb to the influence of parasites.
Common diseases and pests:
- Bacteriosis occurs with excessive soil moisture. The main symptom is white spots on the leaves.
- Olive spot is a fungal infection in the form of dark red sores along the entire length of the fetus. Distributed in high humidity and low temperatures.
- Cucumber Mosaic - Appears as white and yellow spots. There are both on fruits and leaves.
Diseases can be eliminated by removing weeds, annual harvesting in the greenhouse. Change the top layer of soil (up to 10 cm) to a new one once a year. Do not plant the plant in one place for 2 years in a row. It is best to alternate cucumbers with tomatoes.
Conclusion
Sateen cucumbers are an excellent plant without special care requirements. According to gardeners' reviews, it has good taste and the yield level is above average. Despite the high price for a package of seeds, it is very popular.
Grown in the open field and in the greenhouse. The grower is required to comply with the standards of care. Seed and soil preparation is important. To prevent the occurrence of diseases, monitor the condition of the plant and remove weeds in time.