Cucumbers occupy first place in terms of planting area among Russian gardeners. The demand is related to the stress resistance of the plant and the taste of the fruit. Breeders annually work to create new productive varieties and increase the diversity of seed material. The Abundant cucumber is a fruit of Russian selection. The originators were A.M. Popov and L.P. Malychenko, employees of the Institute of Plant Science named after N.I. Vavilova. Cucumbers of the Obilny variety were included in the State Register in 1999 and are a variety of early-ripening members of the family.
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General information about the plant
The cucumber is intended for cultivation in open ground and film shelters. The choice of location is related to the climatic features of the zoning.
Characteristics and description of external data of the variety:
- early ripening, fruits are ready for harvest 38–45 days from planting;
- indeterminate;
- medium climbing;
- powerful bushes;
- leaves are medium wrinkled;
- medium dissected leaves of dark green color;
- high yield, up to 500 kilograms per hectare of planting;
- friendly formation and quick yield of the crop;
- canning;
- bee-pollinated species;
- stable immunity to most viruses and diseases - cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew;
- mixed flowering;
- strong foliage;
- good adaptive ability;
- stress resistance;
- high level of safety during transportation;
- good keeping quality;
- poor resistance to downy mildew;
- high yield of marketable products, up to 95%.
The plant is successfully cultivated in different regions of the country. The cucumber variety is included in the State Register in three regions of Russia:
- Central.
- Central Black Earth.
- Nizhnevolzhsky.
Technical information and external features of the plant’s fruits:
- Cylindrical regular shape.
- Rare, large tubercles.
- Heavily ribbed surface.
- Dark green color with stripes of a pronounced light green color.
- Average length up to 9.3 centimeters.
- Diameter 2.7–3 centimeters.
- Sparse white pubescence.
- White thorns.
- No cavities.
- No bitterness.
- Crispy, dense flesh.
IMPORTANT! The yield of marketable cucumbers is 80–95%.
Cucumbers of this variety have a universal purpose. The plant is used as an ingredient for salads, as a twist for the winter, and for fresh consumption on its own. The cucumber variety is often used for sale.
Recommendations for growing the plant
The plant is grown using two methods:
- Rassadny.The depth of planting cucumber seed material is 5–10 millimeters. Before the plant sprouts, the recommended temperature is +25 degrees; after the sprouts appear, the temperature is reduced to +15 degrees. The technique allows you to prepare and harden plants. Seedlings require timely watering, weeding of the soil and long daylight hours. It is better to keep the container with seedlings on the south or west side of the apartment, the most illuminated area.
- Seedless. In the case of direct planting in the ground, before sowing the plant, you must make sure that the soil temperature is suitable; it should warm up to at least +15 degrees. The depth of planting seed material is 1–2 centimeters. Before the first shoots appear, the crops should be covered with film.
The choice of place to plant the plant requires special attention. Preference should be given to flat or elevated areas of land. If there is a high level of humidity in the area, it is necessary to dig ditches for drainage. Darkened areas should be avoided; the plant is a light-loving plant. The soil for sowing must have a neutral pH level. With increased acidity, gardeners should add a certain amount of lime to the soil. A bed with cucumbers should be formed in the place where ordinary onions, potatoes, tomatoes, late legumes, and celery were previously cultivated.
To avoid soil depletion, experts advise changing vegetable crops at least once every three years.
The planting pattern for cucumbers recommended by the originator is 15×60 centimeters. The plant is undemanding, but requires compliance with simple rules of agricultural technology: removing weeds, watering in the evening or morning, loosening the soil, and timely application of fertilizing.If there is a threat of pest damage to cucumbers, timely treatment with insecticides is necessary. Products should not be used two weeks before harvesting cucumbers, subject to strict adherence to safety rules.
