Cucumber "Lutoyar F1" not capricious in care, bringing a rich and early harvest

Cucumber is one of the most common vegetables on the planet. Recently, many summer residents prefer the Lutoyar F1 hybrid. It was bred by Turkish breeders, but this culture quickly gained popularity in Russia. The hybrid gives a bountiful harvest in a short time, and even a beginner can cope with its cultivation.

Description of cucumbers

Lutoyar F1 belongs to early maturing plants... During the growing season, a large number of cucumbers are formed on the bushes. They appear on ovaries, of which there can be up to four in the leaf sinus.

The hybrid is grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Gherkin cucumber Lutoyar has a high yield and a long fruiting period.

Distinctive features

Another distinguishing feature of the plant is that it has an exclusively female flowering type. This suggests that an ovary will form on each flower.

Composition, properties, benefits, calories

Cucumbers are consumed all year round with benefits for the body in any form... Useful properties of vegetables persist even when preserved.

100 g of the product contains 10-15 kcal, therefore, eating a kilogram of cucumbers, you will not gain excess weight.

The vegetable contains vitamins such as:

• beta carotene;
• A;
• B1;
• B2 (riboflavin);
• B3 (pantothenic acid);
• B6 (pyridoxine);
• B9 (folic acid);
• C;
• E (TE);
• K (phylloquinone);
• PP (niacin equivalent);
• choline.

Also fresh product contains trace elements:

• iron;
• zinc;
• phosphorus;
• copper;
• selenium;
• magnesium;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• sodium.

Cucumber is 95% water. The product has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland, the digestive system, has a vasoconstrictor and diuretic effect.

Fresh cucumbers are good for the human body... Vegetables contain alkaline salts that inhibit the development of kidney stones and sand. They also prevent skin aging. They contain readily assimilated iodine compounds and fiber, which stimulates the proper functioning of the intestines.

Specifications

The plants are not too long, but they should still be tied up... If the branches spread along the ground, they will rot after watering, like the vegetables themselves, which will significantly reduce the yield.

On branches of medium length there are a small amount of green medium-sized leaves... The green mass is not removed, since it does not interfere with the penetration of sunlight to the fruits. The hybrid is unpretentious in care. Lutoyar can withstand various weather conditions. To get a good harvest, it is enough to moisten the crop in a timely manner - cucumbers love water, and also loosen the soil around the plants so that the roots receive more oxygen.

The length of small vegetables is 12-13 cm, the weight of the fruits is from 100-110 g, the diameter is 2-3 cm... The deep green cucumbers are shaped like an elongated cylinder. In the process of growth, the greens do not turn yellow. The shell is not very dense, the flesh is crispy. The number of seeds in vegetables is small, there are no voids. The fruits ripen in 40-50 days. Vegetable growers harvest about 7 kg from one plant.

Gardeners who have already grown the hybrid Lutoyar f1 on their plots note the high taste of the fruits. It is completely absent in delicate sweet vegetables bitter taste... The pulp is juicy and aromatic.The fruits are used for the preparation of summer salads and winter storage.

On a note. Fresh cucumbers are stored for up to two weeks.

How to grow yourself

The seeds of this hybrid do not lose their germination for ten years., but experts recommend planting grains no more than four years old. To obtain seedlings, seed material is germinated in the first half of spring.

If the seeds are planted immediately to a permanent place, then the same procedures are carried out with the grains as when growing seedlings. They are sown after full warming up of the soil, in early May.

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Seedling method

For growing cucumber seedlings use soil that consists of such components:

• peat (two parts);
• humus (two parts);
• sawdust (one part).

The resulting substrate is disinfected 1% solution of potassium permanganate.

Did you know? The name "cucumber" came from Ancient Greece and sounded like "aguros", which means "unripe" or "unripe".

Before sowing, the seeds are prepared:

1. To prevent the plants from getting sick, the grains are placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes, then washed under running water.
2. Next, the seed is laid out on a damp cotton cloth and covered with it. The gauze is periodically moistened, but so that the grains do not float in the water. The seeds are kept in this state for two days at a temperature of +20 ° C.
3. Then the seeds are placed in the refrigerator for the same period.

After the completion of the preparatory measures, sowing is carried out. Seeds are buried 1.5-2 cm deep into moistened soil. 2 cm are left between the grains. They are sprinkled with the same soil, after which the container is covered with a film and sent to a dark room with a temperature of + 22-28 ° C.

After sprouting, the seedlings will need light. The film is removed and such conditions are created:

• daytime air temperature - + 20-22 ° С;
• night temperature - not less than +15 ° С;
• the seedlings are illuminated for 12 hours a day;
• regularly moisten the soil.

Seedlings are transplanted into the greenhouse in early to mid-May., in open ground - in the middle-end of the month, when frosts pass and the soil warms up. By this time, the plants will have four true leaves.

A well-lit area for a vegetable crop is chosen., but you can plant plants in partial shade. Also, moisture should not stagnate in the garden during rains and watering. If necessary, make a drainage groove. If the soil is acidified, chalk or lime is added to the soil before planting.

A week before the expected planting, the plants are hardened. For this, the cucumbers are taken out into the street for a couple of hours. The time the bushes stay in the fresh air is increased every day. This is done in order for plants to better adapt to new conditions.

The best land for cucumber culture is peatto which sawdust is added. The plants are planted at a distance of 60 cm from each other, at least 70 cm is left between the rows. After planting, the cucumbers are well watered.

Planting seeds in the ground

The best predecessors for the cucumber crop - onions, cabbage, tomatoes and melons. The place for growing cucumbers is well lit, without gusts of wind. The hybrid is planted according to the scheme 60x70 cm. Compost is introduced into the holes, which is sprinkled with a small layer of earth, then the seeds are planted. They are deepened and moisturized.

Did you know? The thorns found on cucumbers help to release excess moisture from vegetables.

Growing and care

Cucumber is a moisture-loving culture. It is important to provide plants with moisture in persistent hot weather.... In the first stages of growth, until the culture has a powerful root system, the cucumbers are watered at least twice a week, while spending about 4 liters per 1 square meter. m.During flowering and fruit formation, the amount of water is increased to 12 liters.

If there is a lack of water for irrigation, soil mulching is carried out... This will reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil. The beds are mulched with a 7 cm layer of needles, manure, peat, compost or straw. Waterlogging of plants is not allowed, as this leads to the development of infectious diseases.

The garden bed around the plants is loosened and weeds are removed at the same time. The procedure is carried out 12-24 hours after moisturizing the cucumbers. Weeds are removed regularly so that all nutrients go to crop growth and not grass.

Care also depends on the type of soil... When growing crops on light sandy soil, loosening is dispensed with. If the earth contains clay, then this action becomes necessary, otherwise the air will not penetrate to the root system, which will significantly reduce the yield.

For the entire growing season, cucumbers are fed 5-6 times... For this, mineral and organic fertilizers are used. At the beginning of flowering, the first feeding is carried out, the next - every three weeks.

Fertilizers:

• infusion of wood ash (200 g per 10 liters of water);
• a solution of potassium sulfate, urea and superphosphate (1 tbsp. l. per bucket of water);
• infusion of mullein or chicken droppings (in a ratio of 1:15).

At the initial stage of the growth of cucumbers, nitrogen fertilizers are applied. Subsequently, the concentration of potassium and phosphorus is increased. The best option for feeding is alternating organic and mineral fertilizers.

They are brought under the root of the culture on moist soil. In cool weather, fertilizers are not used, since plants absorb nutrients more slowly. For the vertical method of growing cucumbers, the bushes are tied to a support.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Hybrid Lutoyar cultivated in most regions of Russia... The culture is grown both in summer cottages for personal use and in farms for selling vegetables.

The plant feels good when growing in open and closed ground, but in greenhouse conditions, the yield increases. The technology of growing a hybrid is practically no different from the cultivation of other cucumbers.

Diseases and pests characteristic of the variety

Lutoyar has strong immunity to most diseases... However, in case of violation of agricultural technology, the likelihood of developing fungal diseases increases. For prevention, the culture is treated with fungicides several times per season. To do this, use drugs such as "Green Shield", "Previkur" or "Ordan". Also, be sure to observe the regime of irrigation and fertilization.

Of the insect pests on the bushes, the most common spider mite, aphids and ants. They are destroyed both with special preparations and folk remedies. Many gardeners treat plants with garlic infusion. Dusting the bushes with ash or tobacco dust also gives a good result.

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Harvesting and application of the crop

Cucumbers are removed in the early morning or in cool weather every other day, when it's hot - every day. The collected cucumbers are immediately placed in the refrigerator. They are not placed in closed bags.

Vegetables have excellent taste... Cucumbers are well suited for preparing fresh salads and any marinades... Their small size allows them to be preserved while maintaining their original appearance. The low content of grains in the fruits will delight any gourmet - this gives the vegetables tenderness and pleasant taste.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the Lyutoyar hybrid include:

• high level yield;
• early ripening of fruits;
• strong immunity to disease;
• self-pollination of culture;
• transportability of fruits;
• in the process of growth, vegetables do not turn yellow and do not outgrow;
• unpretentious care.

The hybrid has few drawbacks:

• inability to use seeds for subsequent sowing;
• bumpy surface and the presence of thorny spines.

Reviews

Experienced gardeners generally speak positively about the hybrid.

Dmitry, Volgograd: “I have been growing cucumber Lyutoyar for 5 years in a row. The culture has good disease resistance. The vegetables taste great. Fruits are firm, crispy, aromatic and sweet in taste. Perfect for winter harvesting and fresh consumption. I collect about 15 cucumbers from one bush. Long-term yield. The vegetables are beautiful, as in the photo of the package with seeds. In hot weather, they remain dark green and do not fade. I will continue to grow ".

Ekaterina, Rostov: “A neighbor at the dacha recommended that I plant a hybrid Lutoyar. I grew a crop in a greenhouse and tied it to a peg. Fruiting began at the end of June. In the nodes there are mainly 2-3 ovaries, less often 4. Cucumbers do not deform and do not turn yellow. No voids are formed inside. In general, the cultivation of this hybrid is not difficult. ".

Vasily, Voronezh: “My wife and I always try to grow new varieties or hybrids of cucumbers. Last year we bought the seeds of Lutoyar F1. They were planted in open ground. The beds were not covered with anything (fortunately, the weather allowed). The crop was harvested in 1.5 months. Planting and leaving does not take much time and effort. Cucumbers look great when canned. Almost the entire crop was used for harvesting. A whole 20 liter keg was salted. This turned out to be a bit too much for our family, they treated our relatives. We liked the hybrid very much, now I advise everyone ".

Conclusion

Early Hybrid Lutoyar allows you to harvest tasty and crispy vegetables within 40-50 days after germination. Cucumbers are included in the diet fresh and look great when canned. Many experienced vegetable growers prefer this particular hybrid for its positive qualities.