Among the variety of interesting varieties of cucumbers, there is one specimen - the Ginga f1 cucumber; it differs from the rest in its neat appearance and high yield. Thanks to the characteristics of the variety, it received numerous reviews from gardeners. Let's look at the hybrid and find out how it is grown, the characteristics of the cucumber and its advantages.
Characteristics of Ginga
The seeds were produced by the German company Satimex Quedlinburg, Germany (Satimex Quedlinburg GmbH), in Russia they are included in the State Register and have been grown since 2002 in open ground and indoor greenhouses.
Parthenocarpic type (does not require pollination by insects), therefore it is widely grown in closed film and polycarbonate greenhouses. Designed for production in open beds in the Central Black Earth region. The flowering type is female, so the bush is high-yielding.
The plant is indeterminate (requires the formation of a vine), of medium growth and climbing ability. Has small, green leaves. The first harvest occurs in July.
The fruits are dark green in color, not ribbed, but are distinguished by many small tubercles on the surface; the fruits are cylindrical. There are light stripes on the skin near the flower that do not reach the middle of the vegetable. Zelenets is not large, reaching 7–13 centimeters in length with an average weight of 90 grams.
The pulp is juicy, sweet, and has a pronounced cucumber taste and aroma. When the fruit is cut, there are no voids. The chamber with the seeds is small, the seeds are small, and there is no bitterness in the taste. The fruits are universally used, used raw, pickled, and salted. They have excellent transport qualities. Many entrepreneurs grow varieties for sale.
Positive qualities of cucumbers
Studying the reviews of agronomists, the main positive characteristics of the vegetable were highlighted.
- The yield is high - up to 6 kilograms of fruit are harvested per square meter.
- Excellent product quality.
- Resistant to most popular diseases.
- Excellent taste, no bitterness.
- Versatility of use.
- There are not as many cons as pros, but they are there.
- High price for seeds.
- The bushes are formed with the help of gardeners.
Features of cultivation
Ginga cucumbers can be planted both in greenhouses and in open ground, so the seeds are popular among people who do not have the opportunity to install a greenhouse on their site.
Sowing is done with dry seeds in the soil without prior germination and seedling production. But in order to get an earlier harvest, you still have to grow seedlings at home and then transplant them to a permanent place of growth.
The requirements for growing this variety are not high, but they are:
- Before planting in the soil, the seeds are hardened. This is done so that the plants do not suffer from temperature changes in the future. And in our regions this phenomenon is not uncommon.
- Before sowing the seeds, the soil is fertilized with mineral fertilizers.
- Sprinkle the area with warm water for germination.
- Planting begins in May, at a constant air temperature of 20 degrees during the day, and at night not lower than 14. Seedlings are transplanted into the greenhouse earlier - from April 15 to 20. Thus, the growth of seedlings in a greenhouse will be faster than seeds in open ground.
- The seeds are planted to a depth of 2 centimeters.
Plant care
To obtain high-quality fruits, you need to properly care for the plants:
- Since, according to the description of the variety, the bush is of an indeterminate type, the main and additional branches of the bush are formed and limited in growth.
- During the entire growth period, the bushes are fed 3-4 times with mineral and chemical fertilizers. Otherwise, the harvest will be meager.
- Watering is also a prerequisite for fruit growth. If the seedlings are planted outside, then during heavy rains there is no need to water, but in the greenhouse the soil is moistened once every 2-3 days.
- Plants are inspected for diseases daily. If you start the development of the fungus, it will destroy the entire future harvest.
- Weeding and loosening of beds with cucumbers is carried out as needed; weeds grow quickly and at the same time draw minerals from the soil.
If you follow the recommendations for growing the Ginga cucumber variety, you will get an excellent harvest of tasty and beautiful cucumbers.
