Cucumber Primadonna F1 is deservedly loved by summer residents. The early ripening hybrid rewards people with wonderful fruits. Cucumbers are suitable for eating and canning.
Not all gardeners have enough space for greenhouse farming. The hybrid produces a good harvest of cucumbers in open ground and under covers made of film and lutrasil.
Why is Diva popular?
At any dacha, the owners try to allocate beds for cucumbers. But hopes for the harvest are not always justified. The prima donna gifts gardeners with green vegetables with minimal care.
The hybrid was created by breeders of the SeDek company. Team of authors: Dubinin, Dubinina, Kirillov.
Characteristics of the Diva:
- plant with strong formation of lateral vines;
- high growth energy of the central stem;
- bunch type of ovary formation (from 4 to 9 pieces);
- parthenocarpic (does not require insects for pollination);
- early ripening period (35–40 days from germination to the first cucumber);
- amicable maturation;
- The prima donna retains the ability to bear fruit at unstable temperatures.
The hybrid does not suffer from diseases of melons. Under temporary shelters it demonstrates yields of up to 28 kg/sq.m. m. Gardeners note the preservation of marketability during transportation.
What's so great about greens?
A hardworking summer resident dreams of getting baskets of greens from a small ridge. Diva provides this opportunity: to really harvest a bountiful harvest of early, delicious cucumbers.
Description of greens:
- the shape is round, elongated, with a thinned tip;
- When cut, the fruits have an oval profile without ribbing;
- the green has many tubercles with white spines;
- the skin is dark green, lighter at the nose;
- seeds are small, not coarse;
- greens size: up to 12 cm;
- weight of an average fruit is 100 g.
Those who planted Prima Donna note the complete absence of bitterness in all parts of the greens. When outgrown, the hybrid does not lose its bright color. Gardeners have noticed: you can collect fruits measuring 8 cm. They are preserved like gherkins. Salted or pickled fruits do not have voids.
The cucumber hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for the West Siberian region in 2007. It is grown in open ground in the Tomsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Tyumen, Kemerovo regions, and Altai.
How to grow a hybrid correctly?
Prima donna is an unpretentious plant. But for the desired result you will have to follow the advice of agronomists. Simple activities:
- A place should be chosen that is illuminated and protected from northern or northeastern winds.
- It is recommended to plant after return frosts. The soil should be warmed to 20 degrees Celsius.
- Cucumbers require carefully prepared beds. The soil should be loosened and three-year-old humus or mature compost added.
- Seedlings should be started a month before the intended planting in the ground. They should have 3 true leaves (approximately 25 days old).
- Place 2 seeds in each glass. After the first true leaf grows, it is recommended to leave a strong plant. Second, carefully cut with scissors.
- Add the mineral complex to the planting hole according to the manufacturer's instructions. Carefully release the roots with a lump of earth. Place without recess.
- After planting, water the plant. Spraying with a growth stimulator or anti-stress drug gives excellent results.
- Cover the bed with seedlings with light lutrasil for 3–4 days. This will protect against sunburn.
- It is recommended to mulch the soil. A simple measure will preserve moisture and get rid of weeds.
The lashes can be tied to a trellis or placed on the ground. The method depends on the frequency of planting and lighting.
It’s a good idea to place herbs nearby: basil, hyssop. They will attract pollinating insects. This measure will increase productivity.
After the first wave, the lashes should be trimmed. Remove yellowed leaves. Apply nitrogen fertilizer. After 5–7 days, you should expect repeated fruiting. The prima donna pleases with an abundance of greens before frost.
Gardeners' opinions on cucumbers
Gardeners fell in love with the Primadonna cucumber hybrid.Reviews about it are positive. Summer residents appreciated: the rapid onset of fruiting, the friendly yield of fruits, marketability, and transportability. Gardeners are attracted by the taste without bitterness and the universal purpose of using greens.
Some gardeners complain about the abundance of male flowers when planting in a shaded place. There is a change in shape as it grows. This can easily be avoided by picking the fruits every 2-3 days.
