Description of varieties of cucumbers with the letter C
Despite the fact that there are a large number of different agricultural crops in the State Register, cucumber varieties with the letter C occupy not the last place. Most of them are early varieties.
Description of varieties of cucumbers with the letter C
Features of early cucumber varieties
The description indicates that the early varieties are classified as first generation hybrids. This is justified by the fact that such crops have an excellent immune system that would protect the bushes from changes in spring temperatures and some dangerous diseases. The ripening period of such varieties is 40-60 days from the moment of planting seeds in open ground. The price of early varieties of seeds depends on the characteristics of a particular cucumber. On average, the cost of 1 pack of seeds is 21 rubles.
It is better to choose fertile chernozems, sandstones and loamy soils for planting. The acid-base balance of the earth should be no more than 6%, otherwise the root system will die, and the yield will decrease to 0.
Seeds should be planted in early May. By this time, the soil had already sufficiently moved away from winter frosts and warmed up to the optimal temperature (10-13 ° C). If you are afraid that the plants will freeze, you can cover the rows of cucumbers with plastic wrap. They should be opened every day for several hours to allow oxygen to get inside and the humidity level is not high.
Early varieties are considered versatile. They can be used to prepare fresh salads, pickles or starters. High palatability is noted when consumed fresh. Their fruits are crispy and juicy.
Variety Caesar
Category F1 Caesar cucumber is characterized by early ripening. It is considered a product of Polish selection. Its growing season lasts 50 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The variety is self-pollinated. The plant is compact, up to 1.5 m high. The leaves are medium-sized, dark green in color, with a matte surface. The female type of flowering predominates. In 1 node, 5-8 ovaries can be formed at once, which significantly increases the yield indicators. This variety is resistant to diseases: brown spot, cucumber mosaic and powdery mildew.
The fruits are smooth, cylindrical in shape. The surface of the cucumbers is completely covered with small, frequent black thorns. The rind is dense in structure. On its surface, you can see small thin stripes reaching the middle. The length of 1 fruit is 10 cm, and the weight is about 100-120 g. During ripening, cucumbers do not overripe and do not crack. The taste is pleasant, sweet. The pulp is juicy, but not watery. There is no bitterness at the genetic level.
Planting work should be carried out in early May. It is allowed to grow the Great Caesar variety, both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions. Planting scheme 50x60 cm. It is necessary to deepen the seeds of a hybrid of category f1 by 3-4 cm. Harvesting begins at the end of June.
Hybrid type of gypsies
The first generation Gypsy hybrid matures in a short period of time.Its growing season lasts for 50 days from the moment the seeds are planted in a permanent place. The plant is tall, about 3 m. This variety is characterized by parthenocarpic and indeterminate bush. Flowering can be both female and male. The leaves are large, their color is dark green.
Several main characteristics should be highlighted:
- high yield, about 15 kg per 1 m2;
- the fruits are large, their length is about 12 cm;
- the weight of one cucumber is 130-150 g;
- the surface is wrinkled, with a large number of small tubercles and dark thorns, there are small light thin stripes reaching the middle;
- the taste is pleasant, sweet, no bitterness is observed;
- the flesh is crispy.
Seeds should be planted in late April or early May. Planting is possible both in open ground and in greenhouses. A distance of 40 cm should be adhered to between rows, and 60 cm between bushes. The sowing depth is 4-5 cm. You can harvest products already in mid-June.
Hybrid Tsunami
The variety will delight you with an early harvest.
The plant begins to bear fruit as early as 45 days after planting in the soil. This hybrid is quite unusual. It needs pollination by bees. The variety is self-pollinated, therefore cultivation in a greenhouse is possible. The plant is compact, up to 1.3 m in height. Bouquet-type ovaries. Flowering is predominantly female. The variety is resistant to bacteriosis, brown spot and powdery mildew.
Zelenets is small, resembles a gherkin. Its length is only 8 cm, and its weight is about 60 g. The surface of the Tsunami type f1 cucumbers is covered with a small number of small bumps. There are small, thin stripes of white that are located around the entire perimeter of the fruit. The yield is high: about 10 kg of selected products of the gherkin type are harvested from 1 m2.
The culture should be grown by a seedling method. To do this, at the beginning of April, you should plant seeds at a depth of 2 cm in special containers. After that, the container is placed in a warm room with a temperature of about 20 ° C. This will allow the seedlings to emerge faster. On day 25, seedlings can be planted in a permanent place. The planting scheme should be such that there are no more than 3 plants per 1 m2.
Tsar's grade
The royal varieties of cucumbers are included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. It is recommended to grow them in personal plots. This species has the characteristics of self-pollination and early ripening. The bush begins to bear fruit on the 45th day after the emergence of seed germination. The plant is large, about 3 m in height. The female type of flowering predominates. In each node, 4-6 ovaries are formed.
The foliage is large. The leaves are dark green in color, pentagonal in shape. Description indicates resistance to powdery mildew, olive spot and root rot.
The fruits are large, their length can reach 15-17 cm. Weight 130-160 g. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the surface is smooth, without thorns and tuberosities. The rind is thin, with a glossy surface. The pulp is juicy and crispy. The yield is high: about 20 kg of high-quality products can be harvested from 1 m2.
It is recommended to grow a crop in greenhouses. The seeds are planted in early April. The planting scheme is 40x50 cm. The seeds are deepened by 4-6 cm. Already at the beginning of July, you can harvest.
Zircon
The growing season of the hybrid lasts only 40 days, from the moment the seeds are planted in a permanent place. The variety is characterized by a parthenocarpic type of pollination and an indeterminate bush, the height of which is 2.5 m. The leaves are dark green in color, with high climbing ability. The side shoots grow back quickly and protect the fruit from sunlight. The species is resistant to viruses of tobacco mosaic and cucumber spot.
Cucumber Zircon f1 is characterized by large fruits, their length is 12 cm, and their weight is about 120 g. The shape of such cucumbers is cylindrical. The surface is smooth, without bumps and thorns. The pulp is juicy, sweet and crunchy. There is no bitterness at the genetic level. The yield is high: about 600 kg of high quality products can be harvested from 1 hectare.
Growing is possible both indoors and outdoors. Zircon cucumber seeds should be sown according to the 40x50 cm scheme.The ideal time for planting procedures is early April. Harvesting will be possible in May.
Conclusion
All of the aforementioned varieties are popular in the world market. Gardeners prefer to grow them because they are disease resistant. This means that yields will not be compromised, and crop care will be minimized.