Description of the cucumber variety Bundle splendor
Cucumber is the most famous vegetable among other crops. It is grown by many gardeners, regardless of experience. You can grow a vegetable in greenhouses, on open land, as well as at home on balconies and window sills. There are many types of cucumber, so choosing can be tricky. Those who are often involved in the cultivation of cucumbers already have their own pet and grow this particular variety every year. But beginners need to think well and choose the variety that will delight with its taste and the amount of harvest. Cucumber variety Bundle Magnificence combines all these qualities.
Description of the cucumber variety Bundle splendor
Characteristics of the variety
Cucumber of the type Buchkovoe Magnificence f1 was bred by crossing several varieties. These properties have helped agronomists create a premium hybrid. The fruitfulness of the variety is quite high, reaching within 40 kg from 1 square meter of land. Due to the bundle ovaries and parthenocarpicity, vegetables are formed in large quantities. One bunch can grow 3-7 flowers at the same time. They are all fertile, feminine. To pollinate the flowers of a plant, the help of insects and people is not needed.
The Puchkovoye Magnificent variety appeared for the first time in the Ural agricultural company. It is intended for cultivation in the climatic zones of the Urals and Siberia. The cucumber grows well, both in greenhouses and on open land. But it is also worth knowing that a vegetable needs a lot of attention, watering and feeding.
Description of the vegetable
Description of the cucumber - refers to the type of gherkins. The length of the fruit is 11 cm, the shape is even, cylindrical. Small tubercles are present, the ends of the fruits are slightly narrowed. The color is green, with small stripes along the fruit. The spikes themselves are white. In order for the plant to form correctly and bear fruit well, the bush must be formed in time.
The variety Buchkovoe Magnificence f1 tastes sweet. It has no bitterness, strong and persistent aroma. The flesh of the fruit is thick, soft and juicy. The fruits continue to crunch, even after being cooked and preserved.
Advantages and disadvantages
In addition to the fact that the variety gives a large yield and is pollinated itself, it also has a number of positive aspects:
- good for abrupt temperature changes;
- tolerates cold normally;
- can grow in areas with frequent climate changes;
- strong immunity to many diseases;
- bears fruit for a long time, even before the autumn and winter cold;
- the yield from one bush reaches 400 fruits per season.
In addition to the positive aspects, the variety also has negative aspects. These include the fact that the culture is quite demanding in care and has a high price for seeds, within 100 rubles for 9 pieces.
Growing stages
Cucumbers Bundle Magnificence f1 - early maturing species. The fruits begin to ripen 45-50 days after sowing the seeds. In order for the fruits to ripen during this time, the seeds must be germinated.
Seed preparation
To start germinating seeds, they are disinfected. First, harmful substances are removed from the surface of the seed. For this, potassium permanganate or saline solution is used. In the prepared mixture, the seeds are left for 20-30 minutes. After that, they can begin to germinate.
For germination, take a cloth and moisten it with water. The seeds are placed on a cloth, the cloth itself is put in a bag and transferred for 2-3 days to a warm place at a temperature of 270C. After a while, the seeds sprout.
Growing seedlings
When grown in seedlings, the fruits will appear faster
To sow seedlings, peat pots or tablets are used. When the seedlings are ready, they do not need to be removed from the peat pots, as they disintegrate in the soil. The pots will act as fertilizer. If such a container is not available, you can use small containers.
The prepared container is filled with earth. To do this, take ready-made soil or make it yourself. To prepare the soil, use humus, lime and mineral fertilizers. The seeds are placed in the ground to a depth of 1-2 cm. After that, the soil is well watered and covered with foil. Until the first sprouts of seedlings appear, they are removed to a warm place. When the first leaves appear, the film is removed from the container and transferred to the light, where the temperature should be 22-230C.
In order for the seedlings to grow properly, they are watered and sprayed. When normal 2 leaves appear, the seedlings can be planted in the ground. In addition, seeds can be planted directly on the site, and not grown separately seedlings. But in this case, the first fruits will appear 2 weeks later than the due date.
Landing
To plant seedlings in the ground, holes are prepared in advance and watered. Containers with seedlings are placed in the ground, provided that these are peat containers. If it is an ordinary container, then the seedlings are taken out so that the earth remains on the roots and only after that they are placed on the site. When the seedlings are already in the pits, they are sprinkled with earth and compacted.
It is better to plant seedlings in the evening, when the sun will not be very hot. Cucumbers Bundle Magnificence f1 are planted with 2 bushes per 1 m2. Then the plant is watered only when necessary, once a day or once every 2 days.
Bush formation
This culture is growing enough, so the plant must be formed into a stem. This procedure will help improve the lighting and nutrition of the kidneys. The formation of a plant is carried out in several steps.
- They begin to form from the root, in the first 3-4 sinuses, lateral branches and grown ovaries are removed.
- All side branches that grow on the main whip are removed during growth.
Care
For fertilization, nitrogen and mineral substances are taken. They are added to the soil every 2 weeks throughout the entire ripening period. The first feeding is applied at the initial stage of kidney growth. So that new buds can grow, after the first harvest, fertilizing is added again.
Every time the plant is fertilized, it is watered. If the gardener harvests on time, the plant will be able to release new flowers and increase the number of fruits. Therefore, the crop is harvested every 2 days.
Possible diseases and pests
Cucumber variety Sheaf Splendor has strong immunity. It tolerates well diseases in the form of powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus and brown spot.
Conclusion
This variety is quite unique. It gives a high yield. The taste of cucumbers is wonderful, the flesh is soft and delicate, the aroma is persistent. It can be grown in all climates, even the coldest. If you follow all the rules of planting and growing, you can harvest an excellent harvest that can be canned for the winter, prepare salads and eat fresh. Many gardeners give their preference to this particular type of cucumber.