Cucumber Red Mullet f1 is distinguished by its youth. The variety is not 10 years old. What sets it apart is that it does not require bees or bumblebees for pollination. The ovaries are formed according to the bundle principle. Recognized by breeders as suitable for cultivation throughout the country, even in the northern regions. Can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. The hybrid is early ripening - the fruits will be on average 46 days after germination.
Description of the plant
The hybrid variety Barabulka f1 was bred by breeders of the domestic agricultural company Gavrish.The variety was named so because of the fish of the same name, which the mature variety resembles. The variety was officially included in the State Register in 2007.
Characteristics of the bush
The plant is parthenocarpic - insect pollination is not required. The flowers are mostly female. Suitable for cultivation in open and closed soils.
Description of variety, bush:
- Has strong branching.
- Medium-sized plant.
- The number of ovaries ranges from 3 to 12.
- Many ovaries are formed near the main stem.
- Leaves are medium sized.
- The color of the leaves is bright green.
Description of the fruit
The length of the fruit varies between 10–12 centimeters. Interesting note about the colors. The skin has a rich green color, however, towards the top of the fruit the color is lighter. There are also small white stripes on the surface.
Fruit characteristics:
- Regular cylindrical shape.
- One-dimensional cucumbers.
- The presence of a certain number of white spines.
- Large bumps on the body.
- Medium pubescence.
- Short neck.
- Weight 90–100 grams.
- Juicy taste, no bitterness.
Yield indicators
The red mullet cucumber has a high yield. One bush produces 6–7 kilograms of cucumber. As a result, up to 15 kilograms of cucumber can be harvested from 1 square meter per season.
It is worth noting the planting’s resistance to disease:
- Powdery mildew.
- Downy mildew.
- Cladosporiosis.
Disease resistance is the basis for a good harvest.
Positive aspects of the variety
Advantages in cultivation:
- High germination rate.
- Early maturation.
- Good taste.
- Harvesting lasts up to 2 months.
- The fruits are small in size.
Reviews from experienced farmers about the variety are positive.
Universal qualities of fruits
The advantage of red mullet fruits is their versatility in use.They can be used for the following purposes:
- Pickling.
- Conservation.
- For fresh consumption.
- For salads.
In this regard, the following dates are distinguished when red mullet cucumbers can be collected:
- 3 to 5 days: Small size for pickling.
- 7–9 days: medium size, suitable for canning and fresh consumption.
- 9–15 days: maximum fruit size for canning and salads.
Growing Tips
Effective cultivation of the Red Mullet f1 variety is based on the seedling method. Work should begin in mid-April. The steps are as follows:
- Germination at a temperature of +20 degrees.
- After mass germination, the first watering is warm and abundant.
- Seedlings should grow with good lighting.
- The optimal temperature for seedling growth is +19 during the day and at least +15 at night.
- 2 weeks after germination, the seedlings should be fed with fertilizer.
- 10 days before planting, the growing temperature should be reduced by 3-5 degrees.
- The end of May - the beginning of June, this is the period for planting seedlings. The main sign is the presence of 3-4 leaves on the sprouts.
Care is not labor-intensive, and the yield of the Barabulka cucumber variety is high.
