Features of the variety of cucumbers Mother-in-law and Zyatek
cucumber variety Mother-in-law and Zyatek - a hybrid of two types. It is very popular with vegetable growers. It is unpretentious and easy to grow, immune to various diseases and has excellent taste characteristics. You will definitely not regret if you plant it in your garden!
Features of the variety of cucumbers Mother-in-law and Zyatek
Characteristics of species
If you think that Mother-in-law and Zyatek are the same cucumber, then you are mistaken. This name is carried by two different, but having much in common, hybrid varieties. Cucumbers Zyatek and Mother-in-law are parthenocarpic plants, that is, they are capable of forming fruits without pollination, which, of course, is a huge plus that distinguishes this variety from other types of cucumbers. In addition, these are early ripening vegetable crops that begin to bear fruit in early June.
Both varieties are grown by gardeners in many countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. Cucumbers are included in the state register and are recommended for planting, both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Hybrids have similar characteristics:
- self-pollinated and early maturing type of cucumber;
- bear fruit for a long time;
- do not have an unpleasant bitter taste;
- very similar in shape and size to the fruit;
- are distinguished by high productivity;
- have an excellent presentation;
- easily transported;
- are universal in use.
Mother-in-law's variety
Mother-in-law's cucumbers ripen very early. The first crop will appear on the beds within a month and a half after the seeds sprout. Medium-sized cucumber whips - 10-15 cm in length. The fruits are small, but firm, of a beautiful dark green color, covered with bright pimples.
On average, one cucumber reaches a length of 12-15 cm and weighs from 125 to 200 g. As a rule, the mother-in-law cucumber forms several ovaries at once and has a female flowering type. The plant does not have barren flowers. Subject to all the rules for the care of 1 sq. m of land can be collected from 10 to 13 kg of cucumbers. The fruits of this variety have a pleasant and memorable sweetish flavor.
Zyatek variety
Cucumbers Zyatek f1 are planted in the ground in May, immediately after sunny and warm weather sets in. You can try the first harvest in 45 days. The bushes of the plant are not very tall, but they have multiple lashes. On average, from 2 to 6 lashes are formed in the leaves at the same time. The fruits are distinguished by their cylindrical shape and pale green color with white stripes along the barrels, as well as light pimple thorns.
On average, one cucumber does not grow more than 13 cm in length, while it weighs 100-110 g. Cucumber Zyatek per 1 sq. M. m of land gives up to 13.5 kg of fruit. Its pulp is crispy and tasty. This vegetable is loved by many housewives, who are happy to use it to prepare both summer salads and all kinds of pickled and salted preparations for the winter.
Description of the hybrid
Benefits
Cucumber varieties Tescha and Zyatek f1 has a number of characteristics that distinguish it favorably from other cucumber species:
- plants are unpretentious and do not need complex care methods;
- perfectly adapted to sudden changes in temperature;
- are distinguished by good seed germination;
- these cucumbers can be harvested in the early stages as gherkins, and later when the fruits grow to large sizes, like barrels;
- they are resistant to various diseases, from which other vegetable crops often suffer.
Due to its advantages, the cucumber variety Mother-in-law and Zyatek f1 are in great demand among summer residents and gardeners. The most common seed is the seeds of the Gavrish agricultural company (the company in which the hybrid was bred). By the way, in specialized stores you can buy packs in which from 10 to 100 seeds are packaged.
disadvantages
The variety has practically no flaws
The disadvantages include the relatively high cost of planting material (seeds and seedlings). Their price is significantly different from other types.
How to grow a good harvest
Subject to the basic rules for caring for garden plants of the pumpkin family, it is not difficult to grow hybrid varieties Mother-in-law and Zyatek. Stick to the rules of the professionals, and then you will be guaranteed a great harvest.
Secrets of a great seedling
These cucumbers can be grown in two ways. The first is by planting seedlings in advance. The second is to immediately sow seeds into the ground.
Please note that the time when the first seedlings will sprout is largely influenced by the air temperature. The weather is cool enough (no more than 13 ° C) - this means that the seeds will not be able to germinate. If the temperature warms up to 15-20 ° C, the first shoots on the garden bed will appear in about ten days. It is really warm and summer weather on the street - wait for the shoots in 5 days. It is necessary to sow the cucumber variety Zyatek and Mother-in-law f1 in open ground at the end of May.
But it is best to start growing seedlings in April, because in a month it will need to be planted in the garden. First you need to carefully sort the planting material, selecting healthy and whole seeds.
Then you should prepare containers for breeding seedlings. Disposable cups are best suited for these purposes. Fill them with a mixture of soil and peat.
Purchase the earth in advance in a specialized store, then you will definitely be sure that it is not contaminated with any bacteria. Seeds are planted not deeply and germinate within a month. The sprouts are transferred to the garden bed only after they gain strength and they grow from 2 to 3 leaves. Saplings are planted according to the scheme 55x90 cm.
Plant care
The main care for the cucumber variety Mother-in-law and Zyatek consists in certain agronomic measures.
- When caring for this vegetable crop, remember that they need constant and abundant watering. The soil must not be dry. Water at the root, being careful not to soak the leaves. Use standing water, but not cold water. This is best done in the evening when the heat subsides.
- Remember that timely loosening of the soil and hilling contributes, on the one hand, to the protection of the root system of the bush, on the other hand, to its active development and prevent the emergence of pathogenic bacteria.
- Systematic feeding is required. Fertilizers should be applied at least twice a month, since cucumbers need constant replenishment of nutrients and trace elements. In total, during the season, it is necessary to organize from 3 to 4 dressings. It is best to use organic fertilizers (humus, wood ash) for this.
- For better fruit development, the stems of the plant must be tied to a trellis. Also, take the time to form the bushes. Pinch only those processes that are missing flowers.
Diseases of cucumbers
This hybrid variety is not susceptible to disease.However, if you do not follow the rules for caring for garden plants, they can still get sick. Most often, seedlings infect fungal diseases. They appear in the form of various dark and brown spots on the leaves, whip rot and yellowing of the fruit.
The most dangerous disease for cucumbers is peronosporosis. It arises and develops due to a sharp change in climate, as well as if the irrigation regime was violated. As a result of an excess of moisture, ugly spots appear on the leaves of the seedlings, which spread very quickly and affect all the lashes. In order to save the harvest, cucumbers should be immediately sprayed with milk diluted with water (in a ratio of 1 to 1).
Gray rot is no less dangerous for these vegetables. Most often, the disease develops in plants in the second half of summer, when they have already finished bearing fruit, and gardeners are harvesting the last crop. The affected lashes should be removed immediately, and the surviving bushes should be treated with a mixture of chalk, water and potassium permanganate. And then you will still be able to collect not a single bucket of delicious cucumbers.
Reviews of gardeners
Giving a description to the cucumbers Mother-in-law and Zyatek, first of all, vegetable growers note the excellent yield and taste of the variety, as well as resistance to various diseases. These cucumbers are in demand because they are versatile in use.
They are perfect for preparing all kinds of summer salads and snacks, and for winter marinades. In addition, even novice gardeners can easily grow them.