Characteristics of temp f1 cucumber
cucumber Temp f1 Siberian variety of table vegetable. Belongs to the category of early maturing hybrids. The Russian magazine Sad-Ogorod presented the Temp cucumber variety as one of the best hybrids in the breeding of Russia. Due to its taste characteristics and the level of yield per bush, it is suitable for cultivation for personal use as well as for industrial use.
Characteristics of temp f1 cucumber
Subject to the rules of cultivation and with proper care, the fruits grow in length up to 12 cm. The average weight of the fruit is about 95 grams. Since this variety of hybrid seed is disposable, that is, fruit seeds are not used for propagation.
Advantages of the variety
Like any other vegetable, Temp cucumbers have both their advantages and disadvantages. The description and official characteristics say that the advantages of the variety include:
- high percentage of seed germination;
- high yield rates (from 5 to 7 kg of fruits from one bush);
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- pleasant taste of both young and full-ripe vegetables;
- resistance to most diseases threatening vegetables (powdery mildew, false dew, real dew, root rot, olive spot;
- adaptation to different soil conditions.
disadvantages
And the disadvantages that characterize the cucumber Temp f1 include:
- reaction to soil with high acidity;
- sensitivity to sudden changes in Temperature;
- with insufficient soil moisture, the fruits may shrink;
- in the open field, and in the field, drying out of vines and yellowing of leaves is observed.
The main feature that attracts the attention of gardeners in choosing this particular type of cucumber is the absence of bitterness, even if the bush grows in difficult soil conditions. In addition, the parthenocarpic type of pollination of this hybrid allows you to grow it even on a balcony or in closed boxes.
Growing varieties
The description of the variety indicates that Temp F1 is propagated by the seed method.
Due to the versatility of this type, it can be planted in open ground, both in early May and in the last decade.
Training
But in order to get the highest yield possible, several preparation rules should be followed:
- The soil is prepared in the fall. So the main rule is cleansing the soil from weeds, applying fertilizer and loosening the soil. As fertilizer, compost and organic solutions are used for moisturizing.
- It is important to select the seed material. So empty or rotten seeds will not sprout at all or will give painful shoots that will soon die. Such seeds are discarded, they should not be planted.
- It is best to use a square bush planting scheme. But if planting in rows is required here, the distance condition must be met. So the row spacing should be 60-70 cm, and the distance between future bushes should be 12-15 cm.
Disembarkation
It is necessary to remove weeds on time
The correct procedure for planting seeds also plays a role in shaping the future harvest:
- The first step is to moisten the soil in the holes.
- Seeds are applied in 3-4 pieces per hole. It is necessary not only to pour the seeds into one pile, but to carefully arrange each seed.
- When covering the seeds with soil, do not press the soil, this can damage the germination rate, the sprouts will have difficulty overcoming the compressed soil.
- With the appearance of the first shoots, even the slightest weeds must be carefully removed around them so that they do not drown out the plant.
- It is necessary to water the plantings by sprinkling the liquid, streaming watering can harm fragile leaves and stems.
During the first watering, you can add any organic fertilizers to the liquid. But the solution should be as liquid and low percentage as possible. So for 100 liters of liquid, it is permissible to use about 150 grams of fertilizer.
Bush care
When the sprouts begin to form into full-fledged bushes, it is important to ensure that the vines do not begin to creep along the ground. In order to prevent the growth of the stems, a trellis is installed. Today there are many models of trellis for both row and cluster plantings. The garter of vines must be carried out carefully, remember that cucumber stalks are very sensitive to injury. You cannot squeeze the plant too much, this can provoke a violation of the circulation of juices in the stems and the plant will die.
During the period of intensive growth, it is important to pay special attention to loosening the soil and moistening the soil, bush, leaves. It is important to remember that watering is carried out only with warm water previously warmed up in the sun. If an irrigation system is installed in the garden that raises liquid from the well, watering should be carried out immediately after the heat subsides, but it should be warm enough outside to warm up the already moistened soil.
Pest control
Since the variety shows high resistance to all major diseases of vegetable crops, it does not require any treatment against diseases. Sometimes aphids can settle on the bushes only in very humid climates. Despite the fact that Temp is not sensitive to such a pest, it is possible to spray the bushes once a month as a preventive measure.
As a treatment tool, you can use it as a chemical preparation for aphids or make a solution yourself.
A weak solution of manganese will do for spraying. But you need to remember that the liquid should be warm and only slightly pink. If you make a highly concentrated solution, then the manganese will simply burn the plant.
Conclusion
The Temp f1 cucumber variety is the ideal choice for a table vegetable. Its light taste does not disappear even during heat treatment. Young fruits are suitable for canning and souring, and also go well with all table vegetables in salads.