Some cucumber varieties are universal. Bettina cucumber is grown in a greenhouse, open ground and on the balcony. In addition, it is suitable for collecting gherkins and pickles.
Variety criteria
To obtain complete information about the species, summer residents are looking for a detailed description. This helps to correctly position the plant on the site. Care, taking into account the characteristics of the variety, increasing plant productivity.
Bush:
- Medium branched.
- Indeterminate.
- Female flowers predominate.
- Parthenocarpic species.
- Forms ovaries on the central stem.
- Compact.
- Ripens within 38–42 days.
Cucumbers:
- Cylindrical shape.
- Weight 60–80 g.
- The taste is standard cucumber, without bitterness.
- Retains its presentation for a long time.
Meeting the main needs of gardeners makes Bettina cucumbers in demand.
Planting and caring for the plant
Growing this variety is no different from others. Two methods are used:
- Rassadny.
- Direct sowing into the ground.
For each region, planting dates are calculated individually. Because spring is different for everyone. Using the seedling method of cultivation, the harvest is obtained earlier. But with more effort and time. Because the tender roots of the crop do not tolerate transplantation. Summer residents recommend using peat pots.
When moving to a permanent place, there is no need to injure the plant. Moreover, this container is a fertilizer, decomposing in the ground.
Seeds are sown 2–3 weeks before planting in the ground. Observing light and temperature conditions. Water as needed, avoiding drying out and waterlogging of the soil. Feed with growth stimulants.
Direct sowing into the ground involves preparing holes and seed. Planting depth is 1–1.5 cm. Humus and wood ash are added to the holes. At 1 m2 3–4 plants are planted.
Care consists of performing simple agrotechnical techniques:
- Daily watering. The water used is warm. Water after sunset.
- Weekly feeding. You should alternate between urea and mullein infusion.
- Loosening. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil; this will retain moisture in the soil and ensure the supply of oxygen to the roots.
There is no need to shape the plant; Bettina F1 does not need this process, since after 1–1.5 m it stops forming stepsons.
Disease susceptibility
Like many hybrids, Bettina is immune to the following diseases:
- Powdery mildew.
- Downy mildew.
- Cladosporiosis.
- Downy mildew.
- Cucumber mosaic.
But don’t forget about other diseases; preventative treatment will help save plants.
Application and yield volume
Universal use in everyday life, even more than many other varieties. The fruits are suitable for making gherkins. They are used fresh in salads and in all types of winter preparations.
The Bettina variety produces 5 kg per 1 m2. Obtaining such a harvest is possible if all requirements for cultivation and care are met.
Advantages and disadvantages of the type
The positive characteristics of cucumbers significantly increase the rating of the variety. Since the absence of negativity makes it very popular.
Pros:
- Productivity.
- Unpretentiousness and low maintenance requirements.
- Due to early ripening, it can be grown 2 times per season.
- Tolerates adverse weather conditions.
- Tolerates low temperatures.
- It develops normally in the absence of light.
Minuses:
- Dear seeds.
- You cannot collect planting material yourself, since it does not retain the parental genes.
What do summer residents say about Bettina cucumbers?
After reading reviews from vegetable growers, it turns out that we can form a more complete understanding of the variety. The information that is reflected in them allows you to avoid mistakes when growing.
- Natalya Nikolaevna: “I really like Bettina F1 cucumbers. We managed to grow a rich harvest on the first try. Since then I have been growing this variety for 5 years. I have never disappointed, there is always a harvest. I think the main advantage is early maturation. It is demanding when it comes to watering and loves fertilizing with nitrogen and potassium.”
- User: “What attracts me most is the undemanding nature of the bush and its compactness.High yield and the earliest ripening period among gherkin varieties.”
Bettina is a hybrid that is immune to diseases. Suitable for gherkin lovers.
