Almost every owner of a country plot allocates space for growing cucumbers. Thanks to the work of breeders, there is a huge variety of varieties. Recently, hybrid forms, such as Rodnichok cucumbers, have become increasingly popular. This is due to the fact that such varieties produce more yield and are less susceptible to diseases.
This hybrid was developed back in Soviet times, but it is still actively used. Cucumber Rodnichok f1 is a mid-season bee-pollinated species, known even in neighboring countries.Summer residents often return to growing this particular variety after trying others.
Description of the variety
Characteristics of cucumbers of the Rodnichok variety include the large height of the plant - it is approximately three meters.
Description of the cucumber variety “Rodnichok f1”:
- A maximum of five side shoots are formed on each bush.
- In open ground, the yield per square meter is just over 6 kg.
- If cucumbers are grown in greenhouse conditions, 17-25 kg of fruit can be obtained per meter.
- Ripe cucumbers reach a maximum length of 12 cm, with a cross-sectional diameter of approximately 5 cm.
- The average fruit weight is 100 g.
- Good aroma, no voids, cucumbers are crunchy and not bitter. The surface is slightly lumpy.
Features of the variety include increased disease resistance. For example, powdery mildew, anthracnose, downy mildew, ascochyta blight and spotted olive do not affect cucumbers.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Most often, the cucumber variety Rodnichok f1 is used because of its high yield, but it largely depends on care and growing conditions. For example, the average fruit weight of 100 g can increase significantly if suitable fertilizers are used. A long fruiting period contributes to good yield.
Other advantages of Rodnichka:
- Versatility of use. Suitable for both creating preserves and for fresh consumption.
- Resistant to high temperatures.
- No possibility of outgrowing. If the cucumbers are not collected on time, they will not become too large and will not lose their taste.
- Excellent presentation. The fruits are clean and smooth.
- Ease of transportation. This variety of cucumbers can be easily transported over long distances.
As for the main disadvantages of the described species, first of all, this is the possibility of acquiring a bitter taste. This happens under conditions of insufficient watering. However, the resulting harvest is still suitable for making preserves.
It is also important to store the fruits correctly; after harvesting, they begin to quickly wither.
Procedure for growing cucumbers
The easiest way to grow Rodnichok is by seedling method, but it is quite acceptable to sow it in beds. If you are going to plant plants in open ground, it is best to spend time on a number of preliminary measures.
They include:
- Selection of full-weight, medium-sized seeds.
- Treatment with disinfectants and stimulants.
- Soaking and hardening.
- Seeds must be immersed approximately 2 cm into the bud.
- Planting time is determined by region and weather conditions, but it cannot be earlier than May.
- Planted cucumbers must be protected from frost at night.
When the time comes to thin out the beds, this will need to be done in such a way that there are no more than four plants on each meter, and the distance between them is approximately 30 cm. If the seeds have been prepared correctly, then seedlings will appear from them within a few days.
How to plant and feed cucumbers correctly
The first step in the process of planting Rodnichka is soil preparation. To do this, chicken droppings or rotted cow manure are added to it. If organic fertilizer is not available, it is permissible to use complex mineral fertilizer. It is important that cucumbers have potassium in the soil, so the beds are often sprinkled with ash.
The seeds are planted a couple of centimeters deep, in rows, with a distance between the plants. After this, future cucumbers are covered with agrofibre or film.
If the weather is hot, you can remove the covering and ventilate the beds.
Subsequently, the planting is fertilized twice a month. Chicken droppings or manure are quite suitable for this. You can create fertilizer by mixing manure and water in proportions of 2 to 1. The mixture must stand for about two weeks for the fermentation process to begin. The finished fertilizer is taken in an amount of 0.5 liters and diluted in a bucket of water. This liquid should be used to water the seedlings.
Application of products and subtleties of care
In order to achieve uniform and intensive growth of cucumbers, the seeds can be treated with various compounds, including Narcissus, etamon, epin, humis and zircon. In order to fill containers for planting, you can purchase special nutrient mixtures that are used for vegetable plants.
If cultivation occurs in self-prepared soil, then it is best to treat it with preparations such as Planriz, Agat-25, Gamair or Fitosporin. Pest control on the roots and prevention of their occurrence is carried out with the help of Topaz or Confidorom.
What to remember when leaving:
- It is necessary to water cucumbers when the soil dries out.
- The soil should not become too wet or too dry.
- Warm water is used for irrigation.
- We must not forget about the need to hill up the roots and loosen the top layer of soil.
- To keep the beds protected from weeds and excess moisture, you can turn to organic mulch.
- It is necessary to regularly inspect the plants and weed the beds so that the fruits are not damaged by diseases or pests.
- It is important to systematically collect ripe fruits.
If you are growing Rodnichok cucumbers in greenhouse conditions, then it is best to pin the main vine over the trellis; with the side ones, this is done over the second or third node. When loosening, it is important to remember that the root system of the Rodnichka is very close to the soil, and therefore the procedure must be carried out carefully.
The opinion of summer residents about the Rodnichok variety
Spring is a classic cucumber variety that has been used for a very long time. That is why reviews of such a proven plant are positive. Summer residents note that, regardless of whether the summer was sunny or rainy, they still manage to reap a rich harvest. However, we must not forget about the importance of protecting the beds from frost.
Reviews indicate that this variety can actually be grown in an apartment, on a balcony. Cucumbers can sprout in five-liter buckets. Although the plant reaches a meter in height, it does not branch too much. About 55 days pass from germination to harvest.
This cucumber variety is perfect for growing for sale. This is influenced by its decent presentation, high yield and taste. Due to the fact that all the fruits are the same, even, there is practically no waste. At the same time, it is not difficult to grow Rodnichok, since it is not susceptible to most diseases. In reviews, summer residents note that they buy other varieties only so that pollination occurs.
