An overview of the "Satina" cucumber hybrid, which even a beginner can handle

The variety of varieties and hybrids often does not simplify, but complicates the choice of a gardener. Cucumbers Satina f1 among the positive characteristics have advantages that can interest any grower, regardless of the scale of cultivation. And the increased demand in the sales markets speaks of the extraordinary taste and benefits of this vegetable.

Description of the variety

Cucumbers Satina f1 belong to the first generation hybrids. The culture was brought out in Holland in 2007, and in 2009 it was entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation.

Reference! A hybrid of the first generation is obtained by crossing 2 parental varieties of heterogeneous genetics. It is designated "f1".

Distinctive features

For pollination of the hybrid, insects are not required, since the plant belongs to the parthenocarpic type and forms ovaries without pollination. It takes root well in greenhouses and open beds. Suitable not only for personal consumption, but also for breeding on an industrial scale.

Properties, benefits, calorie content

Cucumber contains numerous trace elements that are useful and vital for the human body. These include: magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, and iron. The vegetable pulp is rich in vitamins A, C and group B.

The low calorie content of cucumber allows you to use vegetables for diets while losing weight.

Modern cosmetology continues to expand the scope of cucumber application and introduces extract and cucumber juice in numerous procedures.

Plant characteristic

The plant type is indeterminate, that is, with unlimited growth, average branching, female flowering. The leaves are large, rich green. The formation of the ovary is bundle. Each bush sets 6 to 8 fruits.

In terms of ripening, the culture is classified as medium early, since the first fruits ripen in 35-42 days.

Productivity is high, 4-5 kg ​​are harvested from 1 m², provided that 3-4 seedlings are planted.

The culture's genes have a strong immunity to cladosporium disease (brown and olive spot), cucumber mosaic virus and bacteriosis.

Fruit characteristics

The average weight of the fruit is 95-105 g, the shape is cylindrical, the rind is with large tubercles and dense pubescence. The color is dark green, the taste is excellent, without bitterness, the pulp is juicy, crispy.

The variety is perfect for industrial breeding, since the yield of marketable products is 95-98%. Long-distance transportation does not affect taste and appearance.

The use of ripe vegetables is universal. Cucumbers perfectly complement any fresh dishes and do not lose their taste in pickles, marinades and preserves.

How to grow a hybrid yourself

Cucumbers Satina f1 take root well in the open field, regardless of the method of planting. The hybrid is planted directly on open beds or grown through seedlings. In any case, the culture will delight you with a wonderful harvest.

Planting seeds in the ground

Seeds are sown into the ground at a soil temperature of 16-18 ° C. Beforehand, the soil is dug up and saturated with a complex of mineral substances. The wells are prepared in advance, filling them by a third with peat.

Sowing is carried out in the evening hours, after sunset.Seeds are laid to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, slightly moistened and covered with foil until shoots appear.

Preparing the soil, containers and planting seeds for seedlings

Growing Satin cucumbers in a seedling way is reduced to standard activities. Seed material of hybrid crops is bought in specialized stores, since it cannot be collected independently.

The manufacturer carries out disinfection, the gardener only needs to soak the grains in a growth stimulator in order to increase the percentage of germination. Growth stimulants are effective when exposed to seeds for 8-12 hours.

Reference! The most commonly used stimulants are Zircon and Epin.

Sowing is carried out in individual containers, since cucumber seedlings do not tolerate picking and transplanting well. This is due to the fragile root system. The containers are pre-disinfected in a dark-colored potassium permanganate solution and small drainage holes are made at the bottom to drain excess moisture.

The soil is prepared from peat mixed in equal amounts with humus and rotted sawdust. Sawdust acts as a loosening agent, giving lightness to the soil. The prepared soil mixture is spilled with a hot solution of potassium permanganate to destroy the pathogenic flora.

Reference! Disinfection of self-prepared soil is mandatory, since many pathogens that can destroy all plantings remain in the ground.

The seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5 cm, sprinkled with soil on top, slightly compacted and moistened with warm settled water. After that, the containers are covered with foil and left in a bright room at a temperature of 25-27 ° C.

Seedlings are demanding on lighting, therefore, when shoots appear, the containers are immediately rearranged on the windowsill. The first 3 days, seedlings need round-the-clock lighting, so you should take care of lighting at night in advance. Fitolamps are installed as additional lighting.

The temperature is reduced to 20-22 ° C, since at a higher temperature, the sprouts stretch and weaken.

Watered as the top layer of soil dries out from a shallow watering can or with an ordinary tablespoon with warm, settled water. Young roots can rot from cold water. Seedlings should not be poured, as when moisture stagnates, the risk of developing a disease called black leg increases.

Reference! Blackleg refers to diseases of fungal etiology. It is characterized by darkening of the lower part of the stem, near the ground. The disease is dangerous because it destroys all plantings in a short period of time.

After watering, the soil is loosened superficially so as not to damage the young roots. Oxygen penetrates better into the loosened earth, which is necessary to strengthen the immune system.

In the middle of the seedling period, the seedlings are fed with liquid fertilizer for cucumber seedlings. Second top dressing performed before transplanting to a permanent place.

Transfer to a permanent place

A month later, the seedlings are ready for transplantation to a permanent place. The transplant is carried out at a soil temperature of at least 16 ° C. In cold soil, the roots begin to rot and the seedlings die.

The ideal soil for Satina is loamy. Loamy soil is breathable, which is necessary for the full development of cucumbers.

Landing scheme:

• in the greenhouse: 60 cm - distance between rows, 15 cm - between seedlings;
• outdoors: 60 cm - row spacing, 60 cm - between seedlings.

The length of the rows is 60-70 cm. Before transplanting, the soil is dug up and a complex of mineral fertilizers is applied. After planting, the holes are watered with warm, settled water and left for a week without watering and fertilizing, so that the seedlings take root in a new place.

Further care for Satina cucumbers

Timely and regular watering, loosening and weeding of the beds are important for cucumbers.... Water as the upper soil layer dries up under the root of the plants, without flooding the seedlings and without falling on the leaves.

In the daytime, in the midday sun, the leaves can get a serious burn, so watering is carried out in the evening hours. To keep the beds moist longer, they are mulched with straw or sawdust.

Best watering - drip. With such watering, the plants do not experience a lack of moisture, and when breeding a hybrid in greenhouse conditions, the temperature and humidity levels do not exceed the norm.

After watering, the beds are loosened and weeded. Weed grass takes a lot of nutrients from the ground, which adversely affects the further development of seedlings. A large number of pests that are dangerous for cucumbers live in the weed grass.

The culture is fed three times during the entire growing season:

1. During flowering, a complex of minerals is introduced with a predominant content of phosphorus and nitrogen.
2. At the time of fruit set, organic matter can be introduced (mullein infusion 1:15).
3. During fruiting, potassium salts are added to the top dressing for faster ripening of the fruits.

Features in care and possible difficulties

When 5-7 leaves appear, the seedlings are tied to the net. Every 4 meters in a row, metal supports are installed, between which a wire is pulled. A plastic mesh is attached to the wire.

Plants form into 1 stem, removing all other shoots. This is to get the most out of your crop. Shoots are removed regularly at intervals of 1 every 10 days.

Diseases and pests

The culture is resistant to many dangerous diseases, but improper care can cause the development of fungal infections... For plant health, it is necessary to follow the rules of crop rotation, which recommend planting cucumbers in those beds where onions, cabbage, carrots, and legumes previously grew. After these crops, pathogenic organisms that are dangerous for cucumbers do not remain in the ground. In addition, legumes saturate the earth with nitrogen, which is necessary for the growth of crops from the pumpkin family.

To strengthen the immune system, experienced gardeners water the seedlings with biological products ("Fitosporin", "Gamair", "Phytocide"). These drugs are used to prevent fungal diseases.

To destroy whiteflies and aphids, which are dangerous for seedlings, use the chemical insecticide "Aktara". But if there are few pests, then folk methods will help, for example: processing the leaves and stems with soapy water. The solution is prepared from 1 piece of laundry soap, dissolved in a bucket of warm water. From the whitefly butterfly, pheromone traps are placed on the site, which capture only the pest without harming other insects.

Reference! Pheromone traps can be purchased at any specialty gardening store.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Fruit ripening is amicable, almost all of them are of the same size, have an excellent presentation.

At least 95% of the total harvest goes for sale, so the hybrid is profitable for commercial purposes. The presentation is preserved regardless of the duration of transportation.

Ripe vegetables are used for preparing fresh meals and for salting, marinades and conservation... Cucumbers withstand any heat treatment, do not crack.

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to its undeniable advantages, the variety is known in almost all regions of our country:

• the possibility of breeding in 2 ways - seedless and through seedlings;
• unpretentious in care;
• high productivity;
• stable immunity to diseases;
• amicable maturation;
• great taste;
• universal application;
• long preservation of the presentation;
• the possibility of breeding on an industrial scale;
• high demand in sales markets.

Among the disadvantages is the impossibility of self-collecting seeds and the need to form bushes to increase yields.

Farmers reviews

The hybrid has earned the trust of not only gardeners, but also buyers of finished products. It is not difficult to grow a culture, and ready-made cucumbers in the markets are sold at an affordable price.

Lyudmila, Saransk: "I liked the hybrid because it can be pickled in all sorts of ways. Care during the growing season is simple: it is enough to water, loosen, weed and feed on time. I buy Satin cucumber seeds in a seed shop at a reasonable price. "

Claudia, Novocherkassk: "Satina is my favorite cucumber because it is the tastiest and easiest to care for. I make fresh salads and winter preparations from ripe cucumbers. The hybrid never failed, I am always with the harvest, cucumbers look like in the photo on the package. I have been planting it not for the first year and not for the last one ”.

Conclusion

Hybrid Satin f1 has numerous advantages: a high yield rate, strong immunity and ease of care during the entire growing season. Even if you first decided to plant cucumbers on your site, this hybrid will completely satisfy all your needs.