The earlier the culture matures, the better. The Emerald Family cucumber is ready for consumption after 1.5 months. In addition, the hybrid is resistant to common diseases, which makes it popular among summer residents.
Characteristics of the variety
For many gardeners, the manufacturer's description on the packaging is not enough, and they look for information about the species on pages dedicated to cucumbers. Characteristics and descriptions of the variety help to avoid mistakes when planning plantings and caring for them.
Bush:
- Parthenocarpic.
- Indeterminate.
- Vigorous.
- Weakly branched.
- Bouquet type ovaries, quantity 5 pcs.
- Female flowers predominate.
- Ripens within 40-43 days.
Cucumbers:
- The shape is cylindrical.
- The color is dark green with stripes.
- Length 10-12 cm.
- Diameter 3.5-4 cm.
- Weight 120-130 g.
- The spines are white.
- Taste without bitterness.
- Density is average.
- Juicy and crispy flesh.
These criteria are the basis for the choice of a summer resident new variety of cucumbers for growing.
Selecting a location
Cucumbers love the sun, so the selected area should have a lot of light. The culture does not tolerate drafts. Do not forget about crop rotation, alternating different crops on the site, changing their places, ensure that the cucumbers do not get sick and give an excellent harvest.
You need to prepare a bed for plants in the fall. Add humus, dig up the necessary minerals and leave it in the winter. In the spring, when preparing to plant the Emerald Family cucumber variety, make holes and add humus and wood ash to them.
How to grow cucumber seedlings?
Plants planted this way produce harvest much earlier. To do this, the seed is sown 2-3 weeks in advance. Each summer resident calculates the period individually, since the climatic features of the regions are different. It is advisable to plant cucumbers in a permanent place when the threat of return frosts has passed, since the crop is very afraid of frost.
Seedlings must be looked after, watered in a timely manner, avoiding drying out and waterlogging.
Cucumbers of any variety have a vulnerable root system; peat pots are used to reduce stress during transplantation. They decompose in the ground, turning into root fertilizer.
Strong seedlings are the key to a future harvest.To ensure that the plants of the variety are persistent and powerful, they maintain a temperature regime of +20-22 ⁰C. Daylight hours are 16 hours for normal formation of cucumbers. If there is a lack of sunlight, it is recommended to install special lamps.
Attention is also paid to fertilizing. For cucumbers, these are nitrogen-containing complex or plant growth-stimulating preparations.
Direct landing in the ground
The second growing method involves direct sowing into the ground. To do this, cucumber seeds are sown immediately in prepared holes. Then cover with polyethylene. This will speed up germination and protect from frost. The covering material can be removed only after germination.
This method of planting cucumbers requires less effort than the first, but fruits should be expected later. The holes are located at a distance of 30 cm from each other and 70 cm between the rows.
Plant care
Cucumber varieties require a lot of attention. Feeding is one of the necessary procedures. Organic fertilizers are added every few weeks. They are alternated with complex mineral supplements.
It is important to observe moderation in everything, since an oversaturation with organic matter causes powerful growth of the plant stem and leaves and inhibits the appearance of ovaries.
Cucumbers love moisture, water daily early in the morning or after sunset. It's good if the water is warm. You should not allow water to get on the leaves; it is better to organize drip watering at the root.
Hilling and loosening will provide air access to the roots of the plants. In addition, it will retain moisture. Mulching also contributes to this, but also protects against the appearance of weeds, which draw all the beneficial substances from the soil. Interfering with the proper development of plants of this variety.Weeds are carriers of certain diseases and habitats for insect pests.
Variety immunity
Cucumbers Emerald family F1, like all hybrids, are resistant to some diseases. These include:
- Olive spot.
- Powdery mildew.
The variety is tolerant of downy mildew. Against other diseases, timely preventive work is required. Cucumbers are treated with chemicals before flowering, after which it is better to use traditional methods.
Advantages
The positive characteristics of any type of cucumber make it popular and famous among summer residents. The fewer disadvantages a variety has, the faster it becomes popular.
Pros:
- Stable fruiting.
- High yield 14.6-15.8 kg.
- Resistant to temperature changes.
- Easy to care for.
No disadvantages identified.
What do summer residents say about the Emerald Family?
Most people prefer to look for reviews when choosing a cucumber variety. The personal opinion of those who have already grown it is perceived better; in addition, summer residents find useful recommendations and advice on growing the crop.
Ekaterina: “I advise everyone to grow this hybrid, especially those who do not have time to come to the site often. The yield of the variety was amazing; it was grown in a greenhouse. Enough for myself, my friends and acquaintances. I advise you not to use it for canning, because the taste is not the same. But this is everyone's business. Very unpretentious and undemanding."
The Emerald Family cucumber is perfect for those summer residents who like to eat fresh fruits in large quantities.
