Mid-season cucumber hybrid "Prestige" from domestic breeders
Among the many varieties of cucumbers, the first generation hybrid Prestige stands out for its long and high yield, excellent fruit taste and resistance to temperature changes. Planting a culture and caring for it requires compliance with certain rules, which we will discuss in the article.
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Description of cucumbers
Hybrid produced by the agricultural firm "Sedek" was entered in the State Register in 2007. Recommended for open field cultivation in the Central Black Earth and West Siberian regions.
Fruit ripening time is average (40-50 days), which saves from the invasion of insect pests and fungal diseases. Pollination of the parthenocarpic type (insects are not required). Prestige f1 bears fruit equally well in the greenhouse and in the open field.
Distinctive features
Plants of an indeterminate type, medium stature, female flowering type... Leaves are dark green medium. The ovaries are formed in bunches of 3-4 pieces.
Cylindrical fruits... The color is dark green with small white stripes and slight pubescence. The skin is covered with small whitish prickly thorns. Cucumbers are 8-9 cm long and weigh about 70-90 g.
Composition and properties
Calorie content of fruits per 100 g - 15 kcal.
The nutritional value:
- proteins - 0.8 g;
- carbohydrates - 2.5 g;
- fat - 0 g.
Fiber in vegetables has a beneficial effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract. The fruits contain vitamins of group B, C, E, K, organic acids, macro- and microelements (potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, fluorine, iron, zinc).
Cucumbers are 95% composed of special structured water, cleanse the body of toxins, heavy metals and toxins.
Specifications
Prestige has proven itself well among vegetable growers due to the following characteristics:
- the root system is developed, so the bushes easily absorb moisture, oxygen and nutrients from the soil (the length of the rhizomes is up to 30 cm);
- powerful and strong lashes of medium length (80–150 cm), but the bushes themselves are large;
- female inflorescences predominate;
- the hybrid does not need insect pollination;
- the leaves are dark green, have a smooth structure and wavy edges;
- the taste of the fruit is excellent: there is no bitterness, it gives off a slight sweetness, it crunches in the mouth;
- high yield: 1 bush gives up to 6 kg of vegetables;
- the hybrid is resistant to diseases, temperature changes;
- seedlings easily tolerate transplants.
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How to grow yourself
Prestige cucumbers grow best in warm, neutral soil... Planting begins when the air temperature is kept within + 17 ... + 20 ° C. The culture is grown by seedling and sowing in open ground.
Planting with seeds and seedlings
The choice of a particular growing method depends on the preferences of gardeners and the desire to get an earlier or, conversely, a late harvest.
Seedlings of cucumbers
To harvest an early harvest of vegetables, they are grown by seedlings., and then dive into the greenhouse. The best time for sowing in this case is early April. The planting material is pre-calibrated in a 3% salt solution. The floating seeds are removed, and the ones that have settled to the bottom are washed in water and planted in disposable cups.This will minimize the stress of diving into a permanent spot. The grains are deepened by 1.5–2 cm, and the containers are covered with foil.
By the way! Peat pots are ideal for seedlings. The bushes together with them are placed in the ground. Plastic containers are chosen with a volume of 0.5 liters. Holes are made at the bottom to drain excess liquid.
After planting, the seeds will sprout in 5-7 days... A culture with 3-4 leaves is transplanted into the ground in May, when there is no threat of frost. The soil is prepared in the fall: it is dug up with manure (10 kg per 1 m2), treated with copper sulfate from pests. Every 50 cm, holes are dug, where the seedlings are carefully transferred. From above, the soil is moistened with warm water.
Sowing in the ground
Sowing in the beds is carried out on warm May or June dayswhen the soil is well warmed up by the sun's rays and the weather is stable.
Previously, the earth is mixed with cow dung diluted in water and dug up. The distance between the pits is maintained at 30 cm. After planting, the pits are watered, covered with a film. After the emergence of shoots, it is removed, after 10 days of planting, they are thinned out, removing weak shoots.
Step-by-step cultivation and care
For a consistently high yield cucumbers are provided with proper care:
Water the garden crop as needed. Until the buds appear, every week 3 liters of water are poured under the bushes. At the stages of flowering and fruit formation - 6 liters each after 3 days. In dry, sultry weather, the frequency of irrigation is increased.- Once a week, the soil is loosened to saturate the roots with oxygen.
- During the growing season, 4 dressings are applied. 10-14 days after picking seedlings or sowing, nitrogen fertilizers or superphosphate are used. At the beginning of flowering, potassium, calcium and phosphorus are added, during the fruiting period - potassium-phosphorus compositions, and 2 weeks after - complex mineral fertilizers. Replace such funds with a solution of bird droppings (1 kg per 15 liters of water), cow dung (1 kg per 8 liters) or ash (2-3 tbsp. L. Per 1 liter of water).
- The fruits are harvested immediately, as they ripen, in order to maintain the further productivity of the hybrid.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
Growing features:
- in open ground, cucumbers are protected from spring frosts, covered with agrofibre or film;
- plantings are regularly watered, especially if the summer is hot and dry: this will save the fruit from the appearance of bitterness;
- until the ovaries have formed, the seedlings are watered every 2-3 days;
- excess foliage and shoots are removed, and the bushes are spud.
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Diseases and pests
The hybrid tolerates many diseases, but under adverse weather conditions (frequent rains, high humidity) and improper care downy mildew, tobacco mosaic, white rot.
For prevention, the bushes are sprayed with a 3% solution of copper sulfate. Sick areas of plants are removed.
The main pests of cucumber plants cause significant damage to culture:
- melon aphid - against insects use infusions of potato peelings, celandine, tree resin, karbofos (40 g per 10 liters of water);
- spider mite - if pests are detected, the bushes are treated with fungicides (Aktara, Confidor) or tobacco infusion;
- whitefly - place glue sweetened traps, spray the bushes with onion or garlic infusion;
- slugs - the soil around the cucumbers is watered with a solution of hot pepper, sprinkled with dry mustard.
For prevention, cucumbers are sprayed with folk remedies... They are mild and safe for plants and humans. Effectively whole skim milk with iodine (30 drops per 1 liter) and laundry soap (20 g). The mixture is diluted in a bucket of water and used against viral and fungal diseases (white and speckled mosaics, white rot).Additionally, the bushes are irrigated with herbal infusions of wormwood, celandine, garlic arrows.
Important! Failure to comply with the rules of crop rotation provokes the appearance of insects and infection with diseases. The best precursors for cucumbers are potatoes, legumes, onions, and cabbage.
Harvesting and application of the crop
Cucumbers are shot in large quantities in July-August... Fruits can ripen unevenly, so harvesting lasts until September. The skin of the hybrid cucumbers is covered with small thorny thorns, so gloves are used when removing the fruits from the bush.
The harvest is laid out in wooden boxes and placed in a cool place.... Products are stored for about 1 month. The fruits are used for making summer salads, canning, pickling. Pickled cucumbers are crispy and firm, without voids or bitterness.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the Prestige hybrid:
- early ripening of fruits;
- parthenocarpic type of pollination;
- excellent taste of cucumbers, dense pulp;
- versatility in cooking;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions;
- long-term fruiting.
Disadvantages of garden culture:
- seeds from the grown crop are not suitable for planting next time: the second generation does not inherit the qualities of the first. To obtain a pure hybrid, you need to buy planting material;
- preventive measures are taken to prevent diseases and pest attacks.
The key to a rich harvest - timely watering, fertilization, soil loosening, protection from diseases and pests.
Reviews
Vegetable growers note the unpretentiousness of the hybrid, yield and taste of the fruit:
Victor, Krasnodar: “Last year my wife bought a bag of Prestige seeds to try. The hybrid showed a good yield. Cucumbers were grown through seedlings, transferred to the ground in mid-May. It's easy to look after: the hybrid is not capricious. Watered, like other cucumbers, 3-4 times a week. The fruits are without voids inside, smooth and shiny outside, as in the photo. The excess crop was sold a little, and the rest was distributed to relatives and friends. Recommend!".
Igor, Kaluga: “For many years now I have been buying Prestige cucumber seeds for growing in a greenhouse. Unlike many other hybrids and varieties, the description of this culture on the package is fully consistent with reality: it does not need pollination, the fruits ripen quickly and amicably. I am satisfied with the taste and yield of the crop. Especially delicious pickles from a jar and with fried potatoes ".
Alevtina, pos. Alekseevka, Samara region: “I grew Prestige outdoors - the hybrid met my expectations. Needs regular watering, feeding, and does not require special care. The neighbors at the dacha liked my cucumbers, they will also plant it this year ".
Conclusion
Prestige is a hybrid that is grown by seed and seedling methods. Cultivation is not difficult, it includes timely fertilizing, watering, loosening and mulching the soil. The bushes bear fruit several times, the vegetables are juicy and crispy, without bitterness.
Disadvantages of culture - susceptibility to attacks by spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, slugs. Biological insecticides are used against them, for prevention, they maintain an optimal level of humidity, observe the rules of crop rotation.