We grow a variety of cucumbers Grape bunch
Gherkin type cucumbers are gaining more and more popularity every year. Among the favorites are the grape bunch of cucumbers, which stands out for its small beautiful fruits and high yield.
We grow a variety of cucumbers Grape bunch
Variety characteristics
the variety is of Hungarian origin, local varieties of high quality were used to create it, which made it possible to bring out the highest quality variety of gherkins. A bunch of grapes begins to bear fruit on the 40-45 day from the moment of germination, is distinguished by a high yield (15-18 kg per bush) and a long fruiting period.
Cucumbers of this variety are resistant to low temperatures, grow well even with moderate shade.
The variety is suitable for growing outdoors, greenhouses, balconies and windowsills. The seeds have a high germination capacity (90-100%) even in drought or low temperatures.
The fruits are of high commercial quality, which allows the variety to be used in industrial cultivation.
Description of the bush
The bush is medium-sized, with well-developed lateral and central shoots. The root system of the plant is well developed, it can easily support tall bushes. The stem whiskers are tenacious, which allows the plant to easily wrap around the horizontal support.
Large rich green leaves have slightly split edges. In internodes, flower stalks of a bouquet type with a large number of yellow flowers grow. 10-15 fruits are tied in one knot.
Description of the fetus
Fruits have a limited type of growth, stop when they reach 7-8 cm.The average weight of cucumbers is 75 g. Suitable for picking at the stage of mini-gherkins (up to 5 cm)
Distinctive characteristics of the fetus:
- the skin is deep green, thin;
- the shape is even, cylindrical;
- the tuberosity is small, well traced;
- thorns are thin, long, white;
- seeds are ultra-small, concentrated in a small seed box;
- the pulp is crispy, dense.
Cucumbers A bunch of grapes are distinguished by good taste, have a universal purpose. After heat treatment, they do not lose their color and remain crispy.
Care
The variety is undemanding to care, stress-resistant, but due to the fact that it has highly developed bushes and at the same time forms a large number of fruits, it requires additional watering and intensive feeding. Also cucumbers Grape bunch f1 respond positively to cultivation on supports and trellises.
Watering
Like all pumpkin crops, cucumbers are moisture-loving and require regular watering. Adequate watering plays an important role in the growing season of the crop. Plants need water to:
- transportation of nutrients;
- the production of energy and nutrients in the process of photosynthesis;
- cooling when the air temperature rises.
The plant needs regular watering
Accordingly, with insufficient watering, the plant experiences a deficiency of nutrients and overheating, and this will lead to a halt in development, fruiting, wilting and aging of the bushes.
Cucumbers are watered with exceptionally warm water in the morning or evening.
The bushes respond well to regular spraying. Watering is carried out at least 2-3 times a week, on hot days it is done every day.
According to the description, bunch of cucumbers are resistant to drought and even in conditions of moisture deficiency form even green fruits. This property allows the plant to endure short-term drought without harm.
Top dressing
Cucumbers are fertilized 3-4 times per season. Use mineral or organic feed. The mineral composition and type of fertilizer depends on the growing season. To provide nutrients, use:
- nitrogen fertilizer (urea, bird droppings, herbal infusions, ash), which promotes the growth of leaves and stems;
- fertilizing rich in phosphorus (superphosphate, bone meal), ensuring the development of the root system and stimulating intense flowering;
- potash fertilizers (potassium magnesium, ash), which help to evenly distribute nutrients throughout all organs of the plant, which is necessary for the growth of fruits.
When using fertilizers, be sure to observe the dosage and use chlorine-free cucumber dressings.
Growing on a trellis
The variety grows well and bears fruit vigorously when grown horizontally.
To do this, equip a horizontal support or pull on a special garden net. With this growing method:
- the bushes are well ventilated;
- get enough light;
- less prone to being affected by fungal diseases.
Diseases and pests
To grow healthy plants capable of producing high yields, their health is monitored.
Diseases
Variety Grape bunch F1 shows good resistance to paresporosis, scab, cucumber mosaic. But infection with other diseases is possible:
- cladosporosis;
- fusarium;
- powdery mildew;
- altarniasis.
Compliance with the rules of care and preventive treatments with biological products allows to protect plants from these diseases. Healthy plants are rarely affected by such diseases. If the disease still affects the bushes, they are treated with fungicides in accordance with the instructions.
Pests
Cucumbers are affected by a number of pests:
- mealy worm;
- spider mite;
- aphid;
- duck.
In the fight against them, both special means and folk recipes help. The main thing is to carry out processing immediately when pests are detected, so that they do not multiply and do not move to other bushes.
Conclusion
Cucumbers Grape bunch satisfy the requirements of the most discerning gardeners, especially those who seek to use them for harvesting for the winter. The only negative is that you have to buy seeds every year to get plants.