Characteristics of Uranus cucumbers
Today, gardeners are offered a huge number of different varieties and hybrids of cucumbers. The seeds of some of them were planted by our grandmothers, and the names of some of them are not even known to gardeners. A novelty of seed material on the market is the Uranium cucumber variety. The seeds of this hybrid can be purchased in any online store at a price of one ruble per seed.
Characteristics of Uranus cucumbers
Characteristics of the variety
The proposed hybrid is one of the earliest varieties developed by Japanese breeders. The seeds of this cucumber are suitable for those gardeners who love gherkins. The main characteristic of the variety is its high yield. From the moment of planting to the appearance of the first harvest on cucumber bushes, it takes only a month and a half. With a length of 9 to 12 cm and a diameter of just over 2 cm, the average weight of the fruit ranges from 60 to 80 grams.
Fruit
The fruits of the Uranus cucumber are notable for good keeping quality and are suitable for transportation over long distances. The versatility of the variety will delight any gardener without exception. Uranium is used for salt, pickling, fresh. The seeds of this variety of cucumbers are suitable for growing everywhere: on the balcony, on the loggia, in the greenhouse, in the open field.
The hybrid variety of cucumbers Urano F1, developed by breeders of the Russian company Nunhems, has similar characteristics.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Despite the fact that the cucumber Uranus appeared not so long ago in our gardens, it has already managed to fall in love with both amateur gardeners and professionals.
Among the huge list of advantages of the Japanese variety Uranus, the following can be distinguished:
- fast growth and good development of the bush;
- long fruiting period;
- increased level of productivity;
- resistance to many vegetable diseases and pests;
- refers to self-pollinated varieties;
- suitable for greenhouse cultivation;
- does not grow into thickness.
In addition, buyers express their admiration for the taste of the cucumber. Even when canned, Uranus cucumbers remain crispy.
The disadvantages of this variety of cucumbers, gardeners refer only to the fact that more careful care is needed for Uranus than for simple varieties of cucumbers. But the high yield and taste of the fruits of this type are worth the labor expended.
Planting varieties
Cucumber Uranium F1 is easy to grow. However, getting a large harvest is possible if, when planting a cucumber, some features are taken into account:
- To obtain an earlier harvest, it is recommended to use the seedling growing method.
- When forming the first shoots, provide additional moisture and lighting.
- Grow seedlings in 8X8 pots, no diving is required.
- You can plant seedlings in the soil when the plant reaches a height of more than 25 cm and at least 5-6 leaves are formed.
- The width between the rows of seedlings should be about 1.3-1.5 m.
Taking care of the plant is not difficult
Seedlings are planted in prepared soil.The land plot for planting cucumbers must be dug up and fertilized with organic matter. It is recommended to level the topsoil with a rake.
Up until planting cucumbers, it is advisable to monitor the looseness of the soil. Weeds that break through must be removed immediately.
Bush care
Like any other cucumber variety, Uranus F1 requires maintenance. Special difficulties in caring for the plant are not expected. The first thing to notice is the temperature for growing. It should not be less than 18 ° C and more than 24 ° C.
Watering
Watering cucumber bushes must be carried out at least twice a week in the evening. Warm water is used for irrigation. With heavy rains, additional watering is not needed.
After watering, it is advisable to loosen the topsoil. It is also necessary to weed, remove weeds from cucumber beds.
Top dressing
Cucumber Uranus needs to be fed. Water-soluble mineral fertilizers are suitable for feeding. Top dressing is recommended at the root.
Pest control
Cucumber variety Uranus is less susceptible to disease and bacteria than many of its other relatives. However, unfavorable weather conditions and non-observance of the rules for caring for the plant can lead to the appearance of melon aphids, powdery mildew, and root rot.
Melon aphid
If, before planting cucumbers, the site was not cleared of weeds, then the likelihood of melon aphid on the cucumber bushes is high. The fight against melon aphids begins with the destruction of weeds.
The plants themselves can be sprayed with a solution of laundry soap at the rate of 100-200 grams of soap per 10 liters of water. A solution prepared from 200 grams of wood ash, 50 grams of laundry soap and 10 liters of water has shown itself to be very effective in the fight against melon aphids. Gardeners recommend using infusions of dandelion, onion husks, potato tops for spraying cucumber beds.
Among all fertilizers for vegetable crops among gardeners, fertilizers based on a phosphorus-potassium mixture are considered the best. The composition of such mixtures contains 20 grams. superphosphate and 10 gr. potassium phosphate. The mixture is dissolved in warm water and sprayed on the bushes so that the liquid gets on the inner side of the leaves. It is there that pests such as aphids live. Processing is carried out when pests occur literally every 5-7 days.
Powdery Mildew and Root Rot
The description of the variety states that powdery mildew and root rot causes great harm to Uranium cucumbers. These diseases appear with frequent and abundant watering with cool water, groundless feeding of plants with mineral and organic fertilizers.
When the first symptoms of the disease are detected, the first step is to adjust the frequency of watering and fertilization. Carefully monitor the soil temperature and moisture level in the beds.
Spraying greenhouse frames and all greenhouse buildings with a solution of bleach will help very well if the disease begins to develop in the greenhouse.
Subject to some simple rules for planting and caring for cucumber beds, the Uranus variety will delight gardeners with a large harvest in any region of the country.