A promising and high-yielding hybrid of "Kibriya" cucumbers, easy to care for and pleasant to the taste

The parthenocarpic hybrid Cybria f1 is a high-yielding crop for all-season cultivation. High productivity, keeping quality and transportability make it possible to cultivate cucumbers on an industrial scale. The culture is suitable for growing in a vegetable garden on a trellis, for which it was highly appreciated by amateur gardeners.

In the article, we will understand the nuances of hybrid agricultural technology in open and closed ground, talk about methods of protecting a plant from root rot and insect pests, and share the reviews of summer residents.

Description of the hybrid

The Cybria f1 hybrid is a product of the Dutch company Rijk Zwaan, introduced in 2009.

Indeterminate plant with parthenocarpic pollination type suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. Strongly branched bushes. In each node, 1-3 female flowers are formed.

In the photo - the Kybriya cucumber.

Specifications

Distinctive features are presented in the table.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional value of cucumbers (per 100 g):

• proteins - 0.8 g;
• fats - 0.1 g;
• carbohydrates - 2.5 g;
• water - 95 g;
• fiber - 1 g;
• calorie content - 14 kcal.

Cucumbers are rich in vitamins: A, B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B9, C, E, H, K, PP.

The fruits contain minerals:

• calcium;
• silicon;
• potassium;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• sulfur;
• phosphorus;
• chlorine;
• iodine;
• iron;
• manganese;
• selenium;
• copper;
• chromium;
• fluorine;
• zinc.

Benefit

The amino acids and minerals contained in cucumbers have a number of beneficial properties:

• remove salts;
• uprate the metabolism;
• bind and remove free radicals;
• dilate blood vessels;
• normalize blood pressure;
• cleanse the blood from cholesterol plaques;
• dissolve sand and kidney stones;
• stimulate the production of insulin.

Agrotechnics of cucumbers

According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the Cybria hybrid cucumber is grown through seedlings. Only in this way is it possible to achieve full plant survival in a new place.

Agricultural technology involves watering, top dressing, loosening, weeding, protection from pests, fungi and bacteria, the formation of bushes.

Seedling planting

When growing cucumber seedlings, take into account the following points:

1. Seed material undergoes processing in production, so it does not need a procedure for disinfection and soaking in germination stimulants.
2. For sowing, special cassettes are best suited to minimize stress when transplanting seedlings into the ground.
3. Before sowing, the soil is checked for acidity with litmus tests. Optimum pH = 6. If necessary, add lime, chalk or dolomite flour to the soil to normalize the indicator.
4. Soil mixture for seedlings is prepared from peat, humus and sawdust (in a ratio of 2: 2: 1), with the addition of perlite. For disinfection use "Fitosporin" or a strong solution of potassium permanganate.Calcining in the oven at 110 ° C is no less effective in killing pathogenic microflora.
5. The cassettes are filled with moist soil and the seeds are sealed to a depth of 1 cm.
6. Saplings for greenhouses with heating begin to grow in the last decade of December. In January, after the first leaves appear, the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place.
7. In greenhouses without heating, planting is carried out in the last decade of April or in the first decade of May.
8. For cultivation in open ground, in the spring-summer turnover, the seeds are sown in mid-April. The transplant is carried out in May.
9. Before transferring to the ground, the seedlings are fed twice with the ready-made mineral complexes "Nursery" or "Fertility". In 10 liters of warm water dissolve 1 tbsp. l. drug. Consumption per seedling - 100 ml.

Growing and care

Seedlings are planted in the ground at the stage of 4-5 leaves. Soil temperature - not lower than +18 ° С.

High beds are formed on the site to ventilate the air. There are two bushes on 1 m². Planting scheme - 70x60 cm.

The holes are formed at a depth of 5 cm, poured with boiling water and the senses are loaded with a lump of earth.

Reference. Usually 45 days pass from the moment of planting the cucumber seedlings to the appearance of the first fruits.

Care rules:

1. The first time after planting, cucumbers are provided with abundant watering, then they switch to drip.
2. After watering from a watering can, the soil is loosened to prevent the formation of a hard crust.
3. Weeding and removal of weeds are carried out regularly. To reduce the frequency of weeding, the soil is mulched with sawdust, hay, peat or agrofibre.
4. For top dressing, agents containing potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and a small amount of nitrogen are used. For organic fertilizers, cow dung or chicken manure is best.

Organic fertilizer options for the first feeding of cucumbers:

• dilute cow dung with water in a ratio of 1: 8;
• dilute chicken droppings with water - 1:15.

Mineral compositions for the second and third feeding (for 10 liters of water):

• 30 g of ammonium nitrate, 40 g of superphosphate, 20 g of potassium nitrate;
• 40 g superphosphate;
• 10 g of potassium magnesium, 40 g of superphosphate extract (pour boiling water over and leave for a day);
• ¼ h. L. boric acid and potassium permanganate at the tip of a knife - for foliar processing (stimulates flowering);
• 50 g of urea;
• 2 tbsp. l. potassium nitrate.

To extend the life of the whips, gardeners advise to carry out the fourth, optional top dressing: pour the dead hay with water 1: 1 and leave for 48 hours. Process the cucumbers three times every seven days.

Features of cultivation and difficulties

The hybrid reacts painfully to the increased air temperature in the greenhouse. Therefore, to create a comfortable microclimate, ventilation is arranged.

Kibriya cucumbers are prone to overgrowth, so they are harvested daily. This helps the plant to form new ovaries. Otherwise, the yield decreases.

Fruiting in a hybrid focuses on the main stem. In this regard, it is recommended to form non-standard bushes:

1. First, the first 4-7 sinuses on the main stem are blinded.
2. Then the side shoots and ovaries are removed (if there are more than three of them in one node) to the trellis itself. In this case, the height of the bush should be at the level of 2.7 m.
3. The main stem is thrown over the trellis and lowered down. After 4-5 leaves, pinching is done.

1-2 first-order shoots remain on the trellis This molding provides access to light and the fruits ripen faster. Reception is used when there is a lack of sunlight.

Reference. Dazzling cucumbers - removing leaves, whiskers, shoots from the sinuses in order to increase productivity, improve disease resistance, and prolong fruiting.

Diseases and pests

The hybrid is immune to cladosporium disease, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus. The danger is represented by root rot: pitium, rhizoctonia and fusarium.

Signs of pithium:

• watery, slippery, dark spots on the leaves;
• wrinkling of leaves and discoloration to dark brown;
• destroyed tissues of the root collar and main root.

Preventive treatment of seeds and seedlings with biological preparations (Gamair, Planriz, Baktofit, Trichodermin) will prevent infection. The products contain antagonist mushrooms, which limit the accumulation of rot pathogens in the soil. Treatment of cucumbers with chemicals during the period of active growth, unfortunately, is difficult due to the early maturity of the hybrid.

Signs of Rhizoctoniae:

• yellowing and drying of the root collar;
• oval spots on cotyledons, yellow and yellow-orange;
• petiole ulcers;
• brown spots on the leaves;
• oval dark brown, with an orange border, spots on the fruit.

When cultivating cucumbers in greenhouses, it is recommended to observe temperature and humidity conditions. In the garden, they use drip irrigation, agrofibre for mulching the soil, carry out timely weeding and fertilizing with mineral compounds.

To combat the fungus, biological agents are used: "Pseudobacterin-2", "Trichodermin".

Signs of fusarium:

• changing the cut of the stem vessels from green to brown;
• decay of the stem from the roots;
• yellowing and wilting of leaves.

It is easier to prevent the disease than to fight it. For prevention, do the following:

• before planting seedlings, spill the soil with boiling water or a concentrated solution of potassium permanganate;
• sow phacelia or mustard on the beds;
• monitor the level of humidity;
• follow the rules of watering;
• infected bushes are immediately removed by the root.

Biological products are used for treatment: "Trichodermin", "Planriz", "Baktofit".

The main pests of cucumbers are melon aphids, spider mites, bear, cucumber gnat, tobacco thrips, slugs.

For quick and effective disposal of insects, insecticides are used: Fitoverm, Aktofit, Komandor, Karbofos, Nemabaktin, Medvetoks, Thunder, Aktara.

Options for folk remedies and methods:

1. To get rid of slugs the beds are sprinkled with tobacco dust, allspice, rosemary, and cans of beer are set as traps.
2. Fight tobacco thrips treatment of bushes with infusion of onion peels will help. Several handfuls of husks are poured with hot water and insisted for two days. Then the volume is brought to 10 liters. Processing is carried out twice a month.
3. In the fight against the cucumber mosquito plain yellow sticky tape is effective. Insects are attracted by the bright color.
4. Destroy bear you can use a soap-powder solution. For 10 liters of water, take 2 pieces of laundry soap, ground into crumbs, and 1 tbsp. l. washing powder. The solution is poured into the burrows.
5. Against spider mites use a garlic infusion. For 2 liters of water, take three heads of chopped garlic and leave for 4-5 days. The concentrate is diluted with water 1: 1. Spraying is carried out late in the evening.
6. To get rid of aphids bitter pepper and tobacco dust will help. For 10 liters of water, you will need 30 g of pepper, 200 g of tobacco. After 24 hours, filter the infusion and add 20 g of liquid soap and 100 g of ash. For 1 m² - 3 liters of infusion.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Cucumbers of the Cybrius f1 hybrid are harvested daily due to their tendency to overgrow. The optimal fruit length is 10-11 cm.

The fruits are characterized by excellent taste without bitterness. Dense, crunchy cucumbers without voids, suitable for fresh consumption, salting and pickles for winter.

Shelf life in a cool place after harvest is two weeks.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hybrid advantages:

• unpretentious care;
• quick recovery from stress (sudden cold snap, low humidity);
• resistance to viral diseases;
• great taste;
• keeping quality and possibility of transportation;
• lack of bitterness;
• universality of application;
• early ripening;
• high productivity.

Disadvantages:

• predisposition to root rot;
• exactingness to lighting;
• high cost of seed.

Reviews

The Kibriya hybrid appeared on the domestic market relatively recently, but has already received positive reviews.

Vadim, Bryansk: «As a gardener with extensive experience in growing different varieties and hybrids of cucumber, I can safely recommend Kibriya for growing to those who come across this business for the first time. The culture is unpretentious in care, it needs only moderate watering and timely feeding. With proper agricultural technology, he practically does not get sick. "

Olga, Kaluga: “I grow cucumbers in large quantities for sale. I plant mainly Dutch hybrids in the greenhouse. Cybria is liked for its ease of care and high productivity. An important nuance of agricultural technology is a minimum of nitrogen, a maximum of minerals when feeding. Culture loves light, therefore it needs additional lighting at the seedling stage ”.

Conclusion

Cucumber Kybriya f1 is a promising, high-yielding hybrid with excellent taste without bitterness, popular with consumers and farmers. The culture does not require a special approach to cultivation and bears fruit even under stressful conditions.

The main conditions for successful cultivation are the shaping of the bushes by blinding the sinuses, maintaining the optimum temperature and humidity. The hybrid is resistant to viruses, but suffers from fungi that cause root rot. The success of the fight against the disease depends on adherence to the rules of agricultural technology and preventive treatments with biological products.