Characteristics of the Tumi cucumber variety
The Tumi cucumber variety has a high yield. On average, up to 20 kg of fruits of excellent quality are harvested from 1 m2. It is easy to grow, even a beginner can do it.
Characteristics of the Tumi cucumber variety
The care is traditional and consists of watering, weeding, maintaining the temperature regime, feeding. The correct cultivation technology is the key to an excellent harvest.
Characteristics of the variety
According to the description, Tumi cucumbers are intended for cultivation in spring, summer and autumn cycles in greenhouses. But you can land in the open field. Due to the resistance to pests and mechanical stress, the fruits will not be affected by diseases.
Brief characteristics of Tumi cucumbers:
- during transportation they do not deteriorate and do not lose their presentation;
- tolerate drought well;
- They bear fruit well even in cool weather.
The level of climbing is average. The f1 hybrid has a powerful root system. During drought or frost, it does not shed the ovary. It develops actively even at low temperatures. The fruits are tied frequently and regularly.
Planting density - no more than 3 bushes per 1 m2. This is necessary for the normal formation of the root system of the bushes. This is the optimal distance for plants to actively grow and develop.
Fruiting in 38-42 days after germination, which is why it belongs to the early maturing hybrids f1. The yield is long lasting.
Description of bushes
The average height of the bush is 1.5 m, but it can grow even more. Lateral shoots are actively formed. About 2-3 zelents grow in one node. One bush consists of 2-3 ovaries. It is necessary to remove all old shoots in a timely manner for the germination of new ones.
For setting, pollination is not necessary, because this is a parthenocarpic hybrid f1. The branching is average. The leaves are dark green with slight waviness.
Description of fruits
Fruit weight is 120-150 grams. Average length does not exceed 15 cm. Resistant to yellowing and deformation.
According to the description, Tumi fruits have:
- rich dark green color;
- gherkin type of structure;
- large lumpy surface;
- the same size for all fruits;
- even, oval, elongated shape;
- white thorns.
There is no bitterness. The pulp inside is tasty, crispy. There is almost no spotting. The pubescence is poorly expressed, practically absent. There are also no white stripes at the end.
Cucumbers are used for fresh consumption. They can be added to cold salads.
Thanks to their crispy skins, they are perfect for preservation, especially for pickling. Beautiful appearance and low wateriness allows using Tumi cucumbers for banquet vegetable cuts.
Care
The main rule is timeliness and regularity.
Observe the temperature regime. If it is a greenhouse, the interior must be at least 25 ° C. When grown outdoors, the optimum temperature is 22 ° C. During flowering, it rises to 26-28 ° C. Because cucumbers of the Tumi variety have poor resistance to temperature changes, this factor is especially worth considering.
Removing weeds will saturate the roots
Loosening is carried out when a specific crust appears on the soil.In the process, it is eliminated. This enriches the land with oxygen and stimulates plant growth.
Do not forget to mulch. Take peat, straw, leaves, sawdust as mulch. This will help protect the garden from weeds and the plant from adverse climatic conditions.
Remove weeds regularly. Otherwise, they negatively affect the root system. Subsequently, the yield and quality of the fruit decreases.
Topping
Another name is pinning. All shoots that are located above 3 and 4 leaves of a young plant must be removed. This is necessary for the development of a good root system.
Because medium branching, you need to pinch the top of the main stem. If the bush is actively bearing fruit, pinching is not necessary.
Watering
It is carried out with warm settled water. Cold water provokes the appearance of gray rot.
Basic Rules:
- You only need to water the root.
- The stem, leaves and fruits are sprayed with drip irrigation. This reduces the risk of olive spot and bacteriosis.
- Water regularly every 1-2 days during periods of drought.
If the cucumbers do not have enough moisture, the fruits become bitter. Constantly monitor the condition of the soil.
Top dressing
The main rule is that the soil must be moistened before feeding. Fertilizer should not get on the leaves and fruits, only on the root.
The normal frequency of dressing is 2-3 times during the growing season. But if necessary, you can more often.
It is necessary to use a complex of organic and mineral fertilizers. An excellent remedy is nitrophoska. Nitrogen has an excellent effect on crop germination. Potassium will provide good taste. Phosphorus is responsible for the formation of fiber. Thanks to its effect, Tumi cucumbers become dense and juicy.
Tying
For cucumbers to grow well, they are tied to trellises. For this, strong stakes with a height of 1.5-2 m are driven into the ground. A rope is pulled between them - a twine.
Then the cucumber lashes are tied up. They need to be reinforced under the first leaves. The twine should be twisted around the bush clockwise.
Diseases and pests
The Tumi cucumber variety is characterized by a high level of resistance to brown spotting.
It is important to adhere to a humidity of no more than 90% and the correct temperature regime. Medium resistance to cucumber mosaic virus.
Low probability of infection with powdery mildew. Cucumbers of this variety do not lend themselves to infection with the vein yellowing virus.
If the rules for caring for the plant have been violated, the following may appear:
- cladosporium disease;
- white or gray rot;
- whitefly.
The main preventive measures are to ventilate the greenhouse every 2 weeks. Wash windows and doors in it with mil solution. If grown outdoors, avoid waterlogging or drought in the soil.
Conclusion
Cucumbers of the Tumi variety are early ripening hybrids. They have an excellent yield - about 20 kg of fruits per 1 m2. They are appreciated for their taste.
All that is required from a gardener is regular watering, timely mulching, fertilization as needed and adherence to climatic conditions. Remove weeds and inspect the plant for pests.