Characteristics of the cucumber variety Uhazher
Cucumber variety Ukhazher was developed by Sedek in 2007. Among its advantages, first of all, early maturity is noted, due to which the Suitor ripens before the spread of diseases.
Characteristics of Ukhazher cucumbers
Description of the variety
The plant is early maturing. From sowing to harvest, an average of 42-45 days pass. The bushes are powerful, medium in size, have a female flowering type. Fruit weight - 70-95 g. Length - about 12 cm. The surface of the cucumbers is lumpy, cylindrical in shape.
It is not necessary to wait until the cucumber grows to its maximum size: the gherkin is no less tasty.
Advantages and disadvantages
Cucumbers Boyfriend are distinguished by crispy flesh with a delicate taste. However, in addition to the excellent taste characteristics, the description highlights a number of other advantages of the variety:
- long fruiting period;
- high yields;
- attractive presentation of fruits;
- long storage period;
- high level of disease resistance.
The fruits have a feature that can be ranked as disadvantages: before eating, they are thoroughly washed with a brush to get rid of the thorny thorns on the skin.
Planting varieties
Cucumber Ukhazher, like other varieties, is highly sensitive to cold, therefore, during planting, the soil temperature should reach 17-18 ° C. In the fall, the site is dug up and all residues of vegetation are removed. Sour soil is lime.
Sowing method
In the spring, around mid-April, the earth is again dug up and leveled with a rake. After waiting for the middle of May, add humus, as well as mineral fertilizers and wood ash. The soil is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate (so the seeds, and later the sprouts, will be protected from diseases), then cover with a dark film.
A warm day is chosen for sowing seeds. The seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 1.5-2 cm. After the emergence of seedlings, the bed is thinned out, leaving the strongest plants. The distance between them should be about 20-25 cm.
Seedling method
The seedling method allows you to speed up the fruiting process for a couple of weeks.
Cucumber Boyfriend f1 is sown for seedlings and a month later planted on the site, adhering to a number of rules:
- cups with a depth of about 9 cm are filled with light and fertile soil, sowing is carried out at a distance of about 1.5-2 cm from the surface;
- planting in the ground is carried out when the temperature is set at least 14 ° C at night, 18-20 ° C in the daytime;
- the ground is watered 2 times a week, in the morning, with warm, settled water;
- remember to use fertilizers;
- 10 days before planting, hardening of seedlings begins on the site.
Care
Good care increases yields
To get the desired result and to achieve a high yield of cucumbers Beater f1, it is necessary to properly care for the plants. Key recommendations:
- in the summer, feed the cucumbers 4-5 times with mineral and organic fertilizers;
- initially water in moderation: 4 liters of water per 1 sq. m every 5 days;
- when flowering comes, and then fruiting, use 10 liters of water per 1 sq. m every 3 days;
- form a plant into one stem, and also leave side shoots.
Pest control
Cucumber variety Ukhazher F1, like any other, can be affected by pests, namely:
- spider mite;
- melon aphid;
- whitefly;
- slugs.
Spider mite
If dots of a yellow tint and a barely distinguishable cobweb become noticeable on the leaves, a spider mite has wound up in the plant. Since he loves low humidity, the first remedy against the pest will be spraying the leaves in hot weather, up to several times a day.
An infusion of onions or garlic also comes to the rescue. It is used several times during the summer. Dill is planted next to cucumbers: it attracts ladybirds, which are enemies of ticks. Planting seedlings as early as possible reduces the risk of infection. Another option is to treat plants with insecticides.
Melon aphid
To combat melon aphids, first of all, it is necessary to keep the beds clean and remove the remnants of vegetation for the winter. Plants are treated with infusions of celandine, onions, potatoes. The infusion of tree resin also helps. Sometimes pesticides are used.
Whitefly
In the fight against whitefly, glue traps help. Garlic or onion infusion is also used. If necessary, use pesticides.
Slugs
To get rid of slugs, use hot pepper infusion. Spruce and pine needles, which are added to the soil around the cucumbers, also help well. Another option is a solution of ammonia. In some cases, chemicals are used.
Conclusion
The Uhazher f1 variety will delight you with a high yield if the plants are properly cared for. Crispy gherkin is a great part of the summer menu, and also serves as a delicious ingredient in preparations for the winter.