Cucumber hybrid "Chinese cold-resistant f1" for cultivation in regions with harsh climates

When many varieties of cucumbers are grown in regions with unfavorable climates, the fruits often do not have time to ripen and bring a rich harvest. Recently, in the northern regions of Russia, the Chinese cold-resistant F1 cucumber variety has become especially popular among gardeners.

You will learn all the most important things about this variety from our article - features of agricultural technology, characteristics of fruits, rules for growing by seedlings and seed methods.

Description of cucumbers

The hybrid was bred specially for growing in cool and short summer conditions... The culture has won the love of gardeners for its unpretentiousness and unique ability to adapt to various climatic conditions.

Distinctive features

Chinese cold-resistant F1 - parthenocarpic hybrid with medium ripening... This means that it does not need pollinating insects to pollinate flowers - it is self-pollinated, its fruits appear without the participation of male flowers.

The variety grows well both in the greenhouse and in the open field... The growing season is 50-55 days from the moment the first shoots emerge. A distinctive feature is full-fledged harvests and excellent fruit taste even in low temperature conditions or in a shady place.

Properties, benefits and calories

The calorie content of Chinese cucumber is 14 kcal per 100 g of product... Contains 0.8 g of proteins, 0.1 g of fat and 2.5 g of carbohydrates. In its composition, the fruits contain choline, vitamins K, C, B9, A. The greater amount contains such minerals as potassium, aluminum, sodium, copper, magnesium, fluorine, calcium.

The contained vitamins and minerals are removed from the body harmful substances, contribute to the full functioning of the heart, kidneys, improve the activity of the digestive tract. Plant fiber cleanses the intestines and stimulates digestion. The fruits are suitable for dietary and baby food.

Specifications

The stem of the plant is strong, with shoots located on it. The fruit grows elongated and sometimes takes on an irregular shape. The color of the cucumbers is dark green. If the fruits are not removed in time, they will acquire a yellowish tint, their skin will become rough and the taste will deteriorate.

The pulp of young fruits is juicy and tender... The highest yield of cucumbers is observed in the first 3 weeks. Cucumbers of the Chinese hybrid are best consumed immediately after removal, after a day they begin to wither.

When growing a hybrid, many summer residents notice that at first there are few ovaries, but after the first fruits are broken, their number begins to grow exponentially.

The power and strength of the plant allows you to keep a large number of fruits on the bushes without dropping them or breaking. If the variety is grown in greenhouses, the yield will increase several times. Under cover, the hybrid is able to bear fruit until the very frost.

The length of the plant's fruits reaches 60-80 cm. The pulp has a pronounced, sweetish taste, somewhat reminiscent of the fresh aroma of watermelon.

Reference. The Chinese cold-resistant F1 is a moisture-loving crop. For the full growth of the plant and fruiting, it is necessary to spray it with settled water, and put a container with water in the greenhouse to maintain the required moisture level.

Since the hybrid is not adapted for long storage and does not tolerate transportation well, it is grown exclusively for personal use, and not for industrial purposes.

If you create optimal conditions for growing, one bush will bear up to 20-30 kg of fruit.

How to grow yourself

Consider all the methods of growing a hybrid and the features of agricultural technology.

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Seedling planting

The best way to grow Chinese cucumber is a seedling method. - there is a risk of low seed germination when planting directly into the ground.

To begin with, the seeds are checked for germination. To do this, dissolve 1.5 tbsp in 1 liter of water. tablespoons of salt and place them in the solution. Full-fledged seeds will float up, they need to be washed and dried. It is better to warm the selected seeds in a thermostat at temperatures up to +50 ° C for three hours and disinfect in a solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour.

After the preparatory procedures, the seeds must be germinated on a damp cloth, and then drop off in separate containers... Place a drainage layer on the bottom of the containers; the soil purchased from the store is suitable as a soil.

When the seeds germinate, they are planted in the ground to a depth of at least 1.5 cm. The container is placed in a warm place, and covered with polyethylene or glass on top to create a greenhouse effect. Shelters are removed after about a week, when the first shoots sprout.

Seedlings are placed on a windowsill in a well-lit place. Optimum temperature range + 23… +25 ° C, no drafts.

Before planting seedlings in open ground, install a trellis or props on the garden bed. Plants are planted in pre-prepared holes, placing 4 bushes per 1 m of the bed. This will ensure good growth of the plants, they will not interfere with each other. Seedlings grown in peat pots are planted with them. After planting, the plants are watered abundantly.

Seed planting

Some gardeners prefer plant Chinese cucumbers in the ground with seeds... In this case, you should wait until the ground is completely warmed up. Its temperature should be + 13 ... +20 ° C.

The holes in which the seeds are sown are placed at a distance of 5 cm from each other. A distance of half a meter is maintained between the rows of holes. Because seeds may not sprout well, at least three seeds are placed in each hole. The depth of the seed pits in the soil should be 3-4 cm.

After the appearance of the first shoots, thinning is carried out, leaving the shoots at a distance of 10 cm from each other. The next thinning is performed after the appearance of several leaves on the shoots. As a result, the distance between plants should be 25-30 cm.

Reference. Since the Chinese cold-tolerant F1 is a hybrid, not a variety, you will not be able to collect the seeds yourself - they are purchased from trusted suppliers.

Growing in stages and care

When growing the variety Chinese cold-resistant F1, there are practically no problems, and care is no different from caring for other types of cucumbers.

The variety is often planted in June so that it will bear fruit in the fall.... Seedlings are planted in May. Well-lit areas are chosen for planting.

Only young shoots need special care... They are watered with water at room temperature and protected from direct sunlight.

Further general rules apply.:

• grow vertically;
• tie up bushes;
• feed with mineral fertilizers;
• water daily (in the evenings);
• pick ripe fruits in time.

For feeding use infusions of onion peel or ash.

Important! To make the fruits even and beautiful, it is better to tie the plant up, the hybrid has a tendency to grow in different directions, as a result, the fruits can turn out to be ugly.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Problems with growing a hybrid are rare.

The plant forms long lashes, which without a garter can break under the weight of cucumbers.At the first stages of growing seedlings, it is necessary to prune - remove 5 lateral shoots located in the lower part of the bush, and after the appearance of fruits, remove all excess leaves and set young fruits that differ from normal in color or texture.

Plus varieties - low probability of lateral growth formations, but if she does appear, the extra stepsons are removed. Their appearance will have to be controlled during the entire growing period.

Do not forget to periodically loosen the soil, weed weeds, and mulch the soil.

Possible difficulties and ways to deal with them:

• If a plant has a problem with unnaturally thin fruits, it means a lack of boron. Perform foliar feeding with boric acid solution: a quarter teaspoon of the substance per 1 glass of water.
• Yellow edging of leaves and hooked fruit means a lack of nitrogen. Feed with ammonium nitrate (2 tablespoons of fertilizer per bucket of water).
• If the fruit is pear-shaped, it is necessary to fertilize with potassium fertilizers, for example, potassium sulfate at the rate of 20 g per 10 liters of water.
• When blackening, drying out the tips of the leaves, stopping the growth of fruits, use foliar dressing with calcium nitrate: 2 g of substance per 1 liter of water.
• A purple tint in foliage indicates a lack of phosphorus. Need feeding with superphosphate (35 g per 10 l of water) or wood ash (1 glass per 10 l of water).

Typical diseases and pests

The hybrid is resistant to fungal diseases such as real and false powdery mildew, fusarium wilting.

However, despite its resistance to cucumber diseases and pests, the Chinese variety can still encounter them. Besides, the plant can harm spider mite and aphid... The most common cause of the disease is excess moisture in the soil.

To protect the plant from such diseases, use the following preventive measures:

• provide sufficient distance between plants in the garden;
• make sure that there is no excess moisture in the soil;
• sprinkle the beds with mulch to reduce the likelihood of weeds and pests;
• in case of pest infestation, use solutions of herbicides and insecticides;
• if affected areas are found, remove the whips from the garden and destroy outside the garden;
• as a prophylaxis of diseases, use an infusion of garlic, onion peel;
• in case of detection of root rot (fusarium), treat the stems of the bushes to a height of 15 cm from the ground with a solution of pharmaceutical iodine (in a ratio of 1: 2).

Important! To get an environmentally friendly harvest, you should not process cucumbers with chemicals. It is best to use harmless folk remedies found in every home.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Harvest cucumbers daily to prevent overgrowth... The first cucumbers appear 1.5 months after germination. After the appearance of the fruits, you cannot pull with the harvest, otherwise they will turn yellow. In the greenhouse, the crop is harvested before the first frost, in the open field - until September.

In order not to harm the plant, it is recommended to use a pruner or knife when removing the fruit. It is better to harvest in the early morning or evening, after harvesting it is advisable to water.

Chinese cucumbers are not stored for a long time, it is better to eat them fresh within 24 hours after harvest... Greenhouse cucumbers are stored at a storage temperature of +10 ° C and a humidity of 90%, and grown in open ground - at a temperature of +7 ° C and a humidity of 90%. In such conditions, cucumbers are stored for 7 days.

To increase the shelf life, they can be kept in a cool place or refrigerator at + 4 ° C.
Despite the fact that cucumbers are elongated and more suitable for use in fresh salads, housewives have learned to preserve them in slices.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hybrid benefits:

• high yield;
• fast ripening period;
• long-term fruiting;
• resistance to shade;
• cold snap resistance;
• the ability to self-pollinate;
• resistance to disease.

Disadvantages:

• short shelf life;
• not suitable for long distance transportation;
• not suitable for traditional salting;
• requires exclusively vertical cultivation, otherwise the fruits will be deformed;
• low seed germination.

Reviews

Summer residents love this variety for its resistance to cold and the most dangerous diseases of pumpkin seeds.

Maria, 34 years old: “We had a cool summer that year, and for the sake of interest I decided to test the hybrid for cold resistance - I did not put a greenhouse, but planted it in the open ground. As expected, the cucumber turned out to be cold-resistant, but it does not like sharp temperature changes. With the onset of cold weather, the yield begins to gradually decline, but the taste remained the same. We love to cut it into salads. In appearance, the cucumbers are beautiful: even, smooth, long, crispy, fresh and juicy on the palate. ".

Ivan, 53 years old: “This is not the first time we are planting a Chinese. I like their fast and high yield, the cucumbers taste juicy, without seeds, do not taste bitter. The first time when planting, I did not tie them up, and the fruits turned out to be uneven, but in subsequent times I began to tie them to trellises, and the hybrid gave smooth, even fruits. Fruiting was even in September. We love to use cucumbers in salads in the summer, and their wife salts them with slices in a jar ".

Tatiana, 41 years old: “I planted a hybrid by accident, because the seeds were presented to me as a present when I left. Cucumbers were very pleased with their taste (thin skin, juicy pulp, small seeds, rich cucumber aroma) and appearance (more than 30 cm long, even, smooth). The seeds from the pack sprout all that is significant. Watered all summer, as it was dry. The fruits were up to October. One garden bed provided us with cucumbers for the whole summer for salads, and even for salting was enough (of course, only in pieces). "

Conclusion

With care and attention, you can easily grow in your garden a rich harvest of fragrant, crunchy fruits of the Chinese cold-tolerant hybrid.

Cucumbers grown in accordance with all the above rules will diversify the menu, provide seven vitamins and nutrients for the whole summer. Such advantages of a crop as early maturity, yield, resistance to diseases and cold weather will not cause much trouble in growing and care. Despite the fact that the fruits are elongated, they are used in conservation by cutting them into slices.