Crispina cucumber f1 is a hybrid variety of Dutch selection with an average ripening period. The plant is distinguished by high productive qualities and undemanding conditions for growing. From just 2 m2 You can remove up to 20 kg of cucumbers per season.
The variety is ideal for growing in closed structures, but shows good yields in open ground.
Description of the benefits of the variety:
- versatility of use;
- the ability to maintain the presentation and quality of fruits for a long time;
- resistance to a large list of diseases;
- amazing yields;
- ability to withstand unfavorable climatic conditions.
The variety does not require pollination to bear fruit. The plant has small leaf blades with moderate wrinkles. Their color depends on the amount of incoming light rays and heat. The more light comes in, the darker the color of the leaves will be. The plant has a powerful root system, thanks to which the plant is able to produce many fruits and withstand changes in weather conditions. Reviews from experienced gardeners and professional breeders classify this cucumber variety as one of the unsurpassed leaders in terms of yield and endurance.
Description of fruits
Crispina cucumber is characterized by a cylindrical fruit shape with large characteristic tubercles on the surface. The first fruits have the following characteristics:
- length varies from 10 to 12 cm;
- average weight from 100 to 120 grams;
- diameter is 4 cm.
One leaf axil can bear from 1 to 3 fruits. Cucumbers have a light or dark green color. Each fruit has slight pubescence and spines.
Crispy vegetables do not contain bitterness and have a characteristic cucumber taste and smell. The variety is a universal species. Taste qualities are preserved in lightly salted form even after undergoing heat treatment during canning. Harvested vegetables retain their taste for a long time and tolerate difficult transportation conditions well.
The advantage of the variety is its resistance to various types of diseases such as powdery mildew, cladosporiosis, and common mosaic. The plant has a long fruiting period. At the beginning of fruit ripening, the bushes are undemanding to heat, and during the growing season they are able to tolerate high temperatures and heat.
Features of growing seedlings and seeds
To be able to obtain an earlier harvest in closed greenhouses, it is recommended to sow seeds in small containers and then replant them in the greenhouse. It is recommended to choose a pot no larger than 8 cm in diameter for planting. The following soil composition is considered optimal:
- peat - 3 parts;
- humus - 1 part;
- turf - 1 part;
- fertilizers in the form of nitrate, potassium sulfate.
Seedlings can be planted 25 days after sowing, therefore, taking this feature into account, the time for working with planting material is determined. When planting in the ground, the soil temperature must be at least 17 C0. The seedlings should not be allowed to stretch and thin, as such shoots will not produce a good harvest.
If it is impossible to plant seedlings in permanent soil, it is recommended to transplant the plant into larger containers.
When planting seeds in the ground, it is important to choose the right time for planting. It is necessary to have a sufficient degree of soil heating and no threat of frost. When planting by sowing seeds into the ground, the quality of the beds plays an important role. Their recommended height is considered to be from 15 to 20 cm. There should be a distance of at least 1 meter between each bed. When planting, you should be guided by a scheme in which there should be a distance of 25 to 45 cm between each shoot.
How to properly care?
Growing the variety does not require significant effort, since the variety is unpretentious and is suitable for cultivation even by novice gardeners. In greenhouse growing conditions, the bush is formed into 1 stem. If desired, you can grow the plant spread out.
When grown on a trellis, when the shoot reaches 7 nodes, blinding is done in its lower area. Further.in the first 4 axils of the main stem, a similar procedure is carried out and in the next 4 nodes I eliminate all the stepsons, leaving 1 ovary on the shoot. Further actions depend on the degree of thickening of the plant. Do not be afraid to remove excess shoots, since such actions allow the plant to provide the fruits with sufficient nutrition and directly affect the yield.
As the plant grows, the lower yellowed and dried leaves must be removed. This will improve air circulation in the greenhouse and reduce the risk of plant diseases associated with stagnation and lack of ventilation.
