The Bogatyrskaya sila cucumber is an early-ripening, self-pollinating hybrid developed by the Russian State Agrarian University-Moscow Agricultural Academy. The variety is produced under the Manul company sign, and takes pride of place in the list of popular varieties.
Characteristics of the variety
This hybrid appeared on the market several years ago, however, it became famous among summer residents. The cucumber was bred by biologists by crossing female organisms, and received its main property - bunch fruiting. The plant is characterized by an abundant bunched ovary of fruits, on which 6 to 10 fruits grow. And it has a long growing season - before the onset of cold weather; in cool areas it ends at the end of August, and in the South it can bear fruit until September.The ability to grow in bunches makes the variety high-yielding and in demand not only among private gardeners, but also among vegetable enterprises.
It is suitable for cultivation both in a greenhouse and in the open air, which makes it possible to grow this plant in any region.
According to the description, the bush is capable of growing up to two meters long, thanks to which up to 20 kg of fruits can be collected from one plant, each with a length of 8 to 15 cm and a diameter of 3.5 cm. The bush has the property of self-regulating branching and good growth of lateral branches. Dense overgrown lashes wrap around the main stem, large dark green leaves, a powerful root system and a strong trunk are also characteristics of the Bogatyrskaya Sila variety.
The bundle cucumber of the Bogatyrskaya sila variety is endowed with the ability to resist diseases:
- olive spot;
- cucumber mosaic virus;
- downy mildew;
- powdery mildew.
Insects can harm the bush: mites and aphids; insecticides can be used to get rid of them:
- Inta-Vir;
- Metaldehyde;
- slaked lime;
- ash.
An important role in the high quality of the harvest is played by the limited growth of cucumbers, thereby the already grown fences do not take nutrients from the emerging greens.
The upper part of the plant withstands temperature fluctuations, the roots are located in the upper layers of the soil. And they actively absorb moisture, saturating the plant.
Description of the fruit
Cucumbers have a regular, even, cylindrical shape and have the property of limited growth. All fruits have similar external characteristics: length no more than 15 cm and the same diameter, which plays an aesthetic role.The fruits are juicy, dense, the core contains a small amount of seeds, the outside is protected by a dark green dense skin, which facilitates the tolerance of long-term transportation. In addition, this characteristic allows you to preserve vegetables. In the form of preparations, it has excellent taste and is well preserved. In their raw form, gherkins are also suitable for preparing salads; they do not have bitterness.
Growing
In order not to be disappointed in the cucumber variety Bogatyrskaya sila f1, it is necessary to properly plant and care for the plant. The duration of the growing season and the number of fruits per ovary directly depend on this.
Bunch varieties of cucumbers need regular feeding, since abundant fruiting requires a lot of resources.
Bushes should be planted with a frequency of no more than 3 per 1 square. meter of soil. Complementary feeding must be done before the growing season begins.
When growing a crop in open ground, after planting seedlings, the first time before the flowering period begins, it is necessary to cover it with film. The location must be chosen so that the plants are not blown by the wind; a draft will create a load on the trunk strewn with tassels of cucumbers.
It is recommended to fertilize with biofertilizers weekly to provide them with the substances necessary for the formation and growth of green plants. Harvesting should be done every other day, as overgrown cucumbers slow down the development of young ovaries.
Bunch cucumbers grow from 1.5 to 2 m in height, therefore they need a garter, on a mesh support, with cells from 15 cm.
Consumer reviews leave a positive impression of the Bogatyrskaya Sila cucumber; photos posted on forums confirm the main property - bunchiness and high yield.
It is important not to overdo it with fertilizer, otherwise fruiting will deteriorate and the ovaries will be located only on the lower branches. Cucumbers require regular watering twice a week and removal of diseased and damaged branches.
The Bogatyrskaya sila variety is a plant that will delight you with a high yield, excellent taste and keeping quality.
