Yielding and unpretentious in care variety of cucumbers "Fingers" with excellent tasty fruits

Farmers love cucumbers of the Finger variety for their taste without bitterness, unpretentious care and the shape of the fruit, suitable for harvesting and fresh dishes. Its early maturity and uniform fruiting will allow you to have a good harvest all summer even in a small area. In the article we will tell you in detail about the advantages and specifics of growing cucumbers.

Description of the variety

Cucumbers Fingers are an early ripe variety. It is resistant to diseases and low temperatures, suitable for open ground and greenhouses. It is characterized by uniform fruiting, which lasts for two months.

The variety was bred for open ground, so for growing cucumbers in a greenhouse, a fan is placed there during flowering or a bee hive is brought in. The hive solution is suitable for growing vegetables in winter in large greenhouses. Insects are used at the rate of one family per thousand meters.

Distinctive features

This is a bee-pollinated cucumber variety... The plant has female-type flowers. Unlike other cucumbers, Fingers have almost no thorns on the fruit. They cannot be left on the bushes for a long time, as they overripe and lose their taste and presentation.

Composition, properties, benefits, calories

When consumed in moderation, cucumbers are beneficial. In addition to water (95%), the composition includes potassium necessary for heart function (141 mg per 100 g), iodine, calcium (23 mg per 100 g), magnesium (14 mg per 100 g) and other minerals, vitamins A, C , PP, group B and others.

Because of its high fiber content, cucumbers help to quickly eliminate toxins from the body and improve intestinal motility. Their low calorie content makes them an ideal diet food. 100 g of cucumber contains only 10-15 kcal.

Specifications

The height of the bushes reaches 2-2.5 m. The plant forms strong and thick whips. Fruits are dark green in color, have a slightly lumpy surface without thorns. They taste sweet and crunchy, without bitterness. The maximum length of the greenery is 12 cm, weight is about 130 g.

The fruiting period is two months. After 40-45 days after planting seedlings in open ground, you can already collect the first "fingers". Subject to agricultural technology, one bush gives about 7 kg of cucumbers.

How to grow a variety yourself

The Finger variety is easy to grow. Caring for him is no different from caring for other varieties of cucumbers. Plants need regularly to water small amount of water, fertilize and provide a comfortable air temperature. After heavy rain and each watering, the soil is loosened.

Important! Experienced summer residents recommend forming plants. To do this, pinch the main whip of the bush over the trellis when grown in a greenhouse.

Planting by seed and seedling method

The Finger variety is grown both by seed and seedling methods. If you chose the first method, then pay attention to the air temperature - it should not be lower than +15 ° С. It is advisable to warm up and soak the seeds. They are planted on the beds in mid-May. Before sowing, the bed is cleared of weeds, loosened and fertilized with fresh manure. The seeds are placed in the soil to a depth of 2-3 cm.

Attention! If the seeds are soaked in a damp cloth for several days, they will sprout several days earlier than dry.

The substrate is bought ready-made or made on its own:

• sod land - 4 parts;
• low peat - 4 parts;
• manure - one part;
• sawdust - one piece.

Place the seeds in shallow longitudinal holes and cover them lightly with soil. Fertilizers are applied to recharge the land. For 10 liters of soil you will need:

• urea - 6 g;
• superphosphate - 14 g;
• potassium sulfate - 8 g;
• magnesium sulfate - 2 g.

Growing in stages and care

Before the first shoots appear in the open field, the bed is covered with foil.

Containers with seedlings are covered with polyethylene and taken to a room with a temperature of about +25 ° C. After the appearance of the first leaves, the room temperature is lowered by 5 ° C. Seedlings must be provided with lighting, temperature + 20 ... 23 ° С, regular watering and nutritious feeding.

When the sprouts reach 25 cm in height, and five true leaves have formed on the stem, the seedlings are transferred to open ground. Plants are planted according to the scheme 50 cm by 30 cm.

During the period of mass flowering of cucumber, phosphorus fertilizers are used for dressing, in the phase of active vegetation - nitrogen-potassium fertilizers.

Cucumbers of this variety need regular and accurate watering. Waterlogging of the earth is fraught with the appearance of fungal diseases and root rot. Early in the morning, before sunrise, the bushes are watered under the root with warm water. To do this, use water that has been settled under the sun's rays.

Important! Cold water will not work for irrigation. It can cause a massive discharge of ovaries and cause a poor harvest.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

This variety loves to grow in well-drained soils. The site is pre-cleaned of plant debris that grew on it before.

It should be borne in mind that the rate of seed germination in the ground depends on their position. Stack seed nose up, at an angle of 45 degrees. This will help the sprouts to get rid of the seed coat faster and sprout upward. In this case, the root system of the cucumber will form parallel to the ground and go deeper.

Important! The variety is grown on vertical trellises and takes care of insect pollination.

Greenhouses with cucumbers are well ventilated so as not to violate the thermal regime, foliar dressings are introduced.

Diseases and pests

The variety has good immunity to diseases. Plants practically do not get sick with downy mildew, but they are often attacked by ticks and aphids. To avoid this, for prevention, plants are treated with copper sulfate or soapy water. Slugs and parasites on the roots of bushes are destroyed with ash or fly ash, which are applied directly to the soil.

To get rid of aphids, do the following: in a bucket of water, insist 400 g of tobacco for two days, then add 80 g of soap. Black aphid on cucumbers with such processing will disappear. You can get rid of it with the help of ladybirds: you can buy larvae or collect insects yourself.

Spider mite destruction guarantee insectoacaricides ("Aktellik", "Fitoverm") and acaricides ("Neoron").

Harvesting and application of the crop

It is not recommended to leave ripe cucumbers on the bushes for a long time.

Reference. Ripe fruits, which hang on the lash for a long time, overripe and become yellow and watery.

The Finger variety is often used for pickling or pickling. After heat treatment, cucumbers of this variety do not lose their crunch. Fresh cucumbers are suitable for various dishes - for example, salads, okroshka, sandwiches.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Among the advantages of the variety, gardeners note the following:

• long fruiting period;
• excellent taste of fruits;
• good presentation;
• resistance to spring and autumn frosts;
• immunity to many fungal diseases;
• resistance to downy mildew;
• high productivity;
• the variety does not lose its appearance during transportation.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• the need for timely harvesting;
• the need to pinch cucumbers;
• pollination requires bees.

Reviews

On the Internet, there are many positive reviews about the Finger variety, which confirm its characteristics.

Maria, Minsk: “This year I bought seeds of cucumbers“ Fingers ”. I planted them in open ground at the beginning of May, but covered them with white covering material, and took them off at the end of May. The seeds sprouted together. They grew and were pleasing to the eye. Interestingly, my cucumbers were exactly like in the picture. At one time I was away for a long time, we went to rest, and upon arrival my cucumbers did not grow much, or rather grew, but only in length and at the same time did not lose their attractive appearance, did not get fat and did not turn yellow. I used them to make fresh salad. "

Tanya, Tyumen: “The variety does not outgrow too much - that is its beauty. Cucumbers with thin, rather thorny spines, hold tight to the branches, so I cut them off with scissors. The taste is good! The fruits are tender, juicy, sweetish. I did not eat bitter ones. The skin is thin. "

Olga, Vitebsk: “Last year I tried for myself a new variety of cucumbers, Fingers. I planted seedlings. Almost all the seeds have sprouted perfectly. This made me happy, of course. I planted seedlings in open ground. The cucumbers have grown one to one. Handsome men are strong, small. Crunchy, the core is not watery, without bitterness. Towards the end of summer, the harvest began to pickle. Cucumbers are small in size and fit perfectly in a liter jar. I took my simplest recipe. Cucumbers delighted the family not only in summer, but also in winter ”.

Conclusion

The Finger variety is attractive for its excellent taste, high resistance to diseases and cold. Cucumbers ripen early and bear fruit well. Crispy and juicy fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and in various dishes. Observing the simple rules of agricultural technology, you will certainly be able to get a wonderful harvest - such that you will lick your fingers!