An unpretentious hybrid of Tchaikovsky f1 cucumbers, which gives a rich harvest even with minimal maintenance

A good harvest of cucumbers is the result of the painstaking work of gardeners. But there are varieties that give good performance even without the necessary care. These include the Tchaikovsky f1 hybrid, which is ready to “forgive” some mistakes in care and please with a rich and tasty harvest.

Description of cucumbers

The hybrid was bred in 2013 by the breeders of the Raik Tswan company... They modified Kibriya variety, having adapted it for cultivation in closed ground, so it is suitable for lovers of greenhouses and greenhouses.

It belongs to the early maturing - the first fruits appear after 40 days. Due to the short growing season, gardeners use Tchaikovsky f1 throughout the season. Like any hybrid, Tchaikovsky does not need insect pollination. Plants planted in open ground tolerate adverse weather conditions well.

Distinctive features

Tchaikovsky is a high-yielding hybrid... With proper care, up to 50 kg of vegetables are obtained from 1 square meter of the garden. The plant tolerates heat and cold, making it suitable for spring-summer and summer-autumn cultivation. An unusually resistant and hardy plant capable of regeneration after suffering damage due to temperature extremes.

In the photo - Tchaikovsky cucumber f1.

Composition, properties, benefits, calories

It is known that cucumber is 95% water. In the remaining 5%, nature has laid a storehouse of useful substances: vitamins A, PP, group B, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium and many others.

The juice contained in cucumbers removes toxins and toxins from the body, improves the functioning of the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, heart and blood vessels. The fiber and coarse fiber contained in the peel regulate metabolism and bowel function. The presence of iodine in the vegetable has a beneficial effect on the hormonal background. Scientists have proven the effectiveness of the fruit in the fight against cancer cells, insomnia, fatigue and irritability.

The use of cucumbers in food contributes to weight loss and rejuvenation of the body... He was used not only in preparations and salads, but also in face masks, lotions, and means to combat obesity.

100 g of the product contains 0.8 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 2.5 g of carbohydrates and only 14 kcal, which makes the vegetable a balanced, easily digestible and affordable means for losing weight.

Specifications

The bushes of the plant are small, so gardeners chose a hybrid for growing in greenhouses. Strong stems up to 2-2.5 meters in length do an excellent job with the weight of ripening fruits. But it is still recommended to create a support in the form of trellises and pegs. Lateral shoots grow in limited numbers and are able to regulate their own growth.

When grown in an open area, the top of the bush on a 4-5 leaf is pinched and bred in 2-3 sleeves. The small size of the rich green leaves helps retain moisture.

The fruit is cylindrical, dark green in color, the rind is covered with tubercles with thorns... Their weight is 60-80 grams, length - 10-12 cm. The pulp is juicy, crispy, fleshy, without bitterness. Ready to eat when they reach 4-5 cm in length.

The hybrid is distinguished by bunch fruiting, in one node forms up to 5 ovaries, fruits most often ripen at the same time.During the entire growing season, 50 kg of cucumbers are removed from 1 square meter of the plot.

How to grow yourself

It is not difficult to grow a hybrid on your own site on your own. The main thing is to provide the plant with a fertilized, loose, ventilated soil..

Planting by seed and seedling method

Given that this is a Dutch hybrid, the seeds do not require presoaking. in potassium permanganate or growth stimulants, as evidenced by the labeling on the packaging. If there is one, then you do not have to worry about seed germination.

Grow a vegetable by seedling and seed method... The former will yield an earlier harvest, the latter is suitable for those who want to harvest in late summer or autumn.

To obtain seedlings, seeds are placed in peat or plastic cups with a substrate, 1 pc. in each, sprinkle on top of 1-2 cm with loose soil, put on the windowsill and watered as the top layer dries. When 4-5 true leaves appear, the plant is transferred to open ground.

Seeds or grown seedlings are planted in rows, the distance between which is 1-1.2 m, and the gap between the holes is 40 cm. No more than 5 bushes should grow on one square meter. Humus is placed at the bottom of the hole, cucumbers are watered and planted.

Important! Seedlings or seeds are planted when the soil warms up to 15-16 degrees and the threat of severe frosts has passed.

Growing and care

Cucumber is a moisture-loving plant, but does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil... At the initial stages, 10 liters of water are added per 1 sq. m plot. When the stems grow and the fruits begin to set, one bush is watered with this amount of water.

It is necessary to water at the root, avoiding water getting on the leaves, otherwise they will burn in the sun, and the plant will die. In the heat, they water it more often, during heavy rains, excess water is drained away by making grooves. It is best to add water in the morning or in the evening, its temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees. Watering with cold water promotes hypothermia of the roots and their subsequent decay.

Reference. Between waterings or after rains, the soil is loosened to provide oxygen to the roots.

To obtain a large harvest, the soil must feed... Complex fertilizer is applied in the spring, before digging up the site. If the garden bed is prepared in the fall, ammonium nitrate is added to the soil, then the site is dug up. Potassium and nitrogen are washed out during the winter, so they are introduced before planting seeds or seedlings.

When 2-3 true leaves appear on the shoots, a solution of potassium sulfate, saltpeter and double superphosphate is introduced under the bush. After 2 weeks, each bush is watered with mullein infusion. During the flowering period, 2 cups of wood ash and 15 grams of urea are dissolved in 10 liters of water, then brought under the bushes. During fruiting, cucumbers are fed with a mixture of chicken manure and wood ash.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

For growing a hybrid Tchaikovsky vertical way of placing the whips is preferred... To do this, create vertical supports, to which the stems are tied. Thus, the plant is better ventilated and developed.

To get a high-quality harvest, they monitor the observance of crop rotation... It is not recommended to plant cucumbers in the same place earlier than after 4-5 years, since after cucumbers a huge number of microorganisms remain in the soil - pathogens of various diseases that can cause harm.

Reference. The cucumber does not like direct sunlight, it is better to choose a place where it is sunny in the morning and shade in the second. You can plant sunflowers or corn around the garden to protect the cucumbers from the sun.

Often gardeners complain about the low percentage of germination of seeds planted in open ground... The reason is uninvited guests in the form of moles and ants, therefore, before planting, the site is carefully examined and, if pests are found, they fight them.

Another distinctive feature in growing a Tchaikovsky hybrid is that it does not tolerate thickening well, therefore it is not recommended to plant sprouts close to each other.

Typical diseases and pests, resistance

Hybrid Tchaikovsky is resistant to powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic and brown spot. But there are diseases and pests that can harm him.:

1. On defeat anthracnose leaves are treated with a 0.5% solution of copper sulfate, and then sprinkled with crushed chalk, lime or coal.
2. When white rot appears the affected shoots are cut off, and the remaining ones are treated with a solution: for 10 liters of water - 2 g of vitriol and 10 g of urea.
3. With melon aphids fight with the drug "Inta-Vir" or a mixture of 10 liters of water, 50 g of crushed laundry soap and 200 g of ash.
4. Spider mite is afraid of garlic and onions, therefore, to combat it, 200 g of the product is dissolved in 10 liters of water and the plant is sprayed.
5. If slugs attack the bushes, the soil around the plants is treated with lime or ash, and the leaves are sprayed with "Metaldehyde".
6. From whitefly are saved by "Inta-Vir".
7. If the bush is affected peronosporosis, the plant is sprayed with a mixture of iodine, milk and water, Bordeaux liquid or urea.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The first fruits appear 40 days after germination... When the cucumbers reach 12 cm in length, it's time to start harvesting, which lasts from June to September. If you miss the moment, the peel of the vegetable becomes tough and dense, and the pulp loses its taste, while voids are not formed inside.

In the refrigerator, fruits can be stored for about a month.... They tolerate transportation well, are great for canning, while remaining firm and crispy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The following indicators are distinguished from the advantages:

• self-pollination;
• fast growing season and early fruiting;
• friendly ripening of fruits;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• high productivity;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• excellent taste without bitterness;
• fruits tolerate transportation well without losing their appearance within 2-3 days after harvest.

Disadvantages worth noting:

• the inability to grow outdoors in the regions of Siberia and the Far East;
• increased requirements for soil and fertilizing;
• the presence of thorns-thorns in young fruits;
• the need to purchase seeds every year.

Reviews

A relatively young hybrid has already managed to gain recognition from gardeners. It's hard to find negative reviews about him.

Nikolay, Ryazan: “I have been growing this particular hybrid for 3 years. Compared to other "Dutch" I would like to note high yield, small size of fruits and lack of bitterness.

I like it very much preserved and fresh. The good news is that he rarely gets sick and is attacked by pests. I have a plot under the house, there are tall trees nearby, I thought that partial shade would not allow me to grow a good harvest, but in the end it turned out that it would only benefit him ".

Elena, Nizhny Novgorod: “He has no equal in conservation. The cucumbers are sweet and crunchy. During growth, many side shoots are formed, each of which bears fruit. Moreover, the bush does not take up much space ".

Natalia, Perm: “I have been growing greenhouse cucumbers for 10 years. Based on my personal experience, I can say: Kibriya is a very early, tasty variety suitable for eating and pickling. Tchaikovsky looks like Cybria, but ripens a little later ".

Conclusion

The Tchaikovsky hybrid was recently bred and is still little known to gardeners. It is suitable for growing in almost all regions of Russia, in colder regions it is successfully bred in greenhouses. It is not picky about care, resistant to diseases, and its high yield and taste make it more and more popular.