The cucumber has been on the Russian market since 2013, with only positive reviews. This variety has the technical name SV 4097 CV. The hybrid was bred in the Netherlands by the agricultural company Monsanto Holland B.V. specifically for the Russian market. Recommended for growing in open and closed ground. Let's look at the characteristics of the variety and methods of growing it.
Description of the bush and fruits
An early ripening variety - only 34–40 days pass from seed germination to the first fruits. The bushes are parthenocarpic and do not require pollination by bees. Designed for growing in open and closed areas.The plants are tall, growing on average 1.5 meters in height, and are grown in a single stem. From one to three fruits are formed in the leaf axils.
The yield is high - when grown in open beds, up to 9 kilograms of fruit per square meter are harvested, in a greenhouse - up to 15 kilograms. Gardeners prefer vertical cultivation of cucumber plants, as it is more convenient to observe growth and harvest. If the bushes grow outside, then you can get a harvest with horizontal growth of the vine.
Description of cucumber fruits SV 4097 CV f1 - weigh on average 80–100 grams with a length of 11–13 centimeters. The skin of the fruit is dark green with a yellow tint. The flower has light, barely noticeable stripes along its length that do not reach the middle of the fruit. There are a large number of white spines on the surface. The taste of the fruit is bright, cucumber, sweet. The seeds are small, barely noticeable. In warm, humid weather, fruits tend to elongate, and vice versa.
The variety is resistant to a number of diseases, including:
- cucumber mosaic virus;
- powdery mildew;
- brown spot.
The variety tends to overgrow, so the crop must be harvested on time. Suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
Positive qualities of the variety
The hybrid has proven itself on the positive side among summer residents and large producers of agricultural products due to its qualities:
- Has an early ripening period.
- Excellent product quality.
- Friendly return.
- The variety can be stored for a long time without losing its commercial qualities.
- Gives a high yield.
- Resistant to diseases.
Therefore, gardeners and producers try to grow it on their plots.
Agrotechnics of cultivation
Cucumber plants are grown in two ways: seedlings and sowing seeds in a permanent place of growth.
To get cucumbers earlier, first, seedlings are planted in a warm room, and then, after a month, the seedlings are moved to the main place of growth in a greenhouse or garden bed. With the seedling method, the harvest will ripen two weeks ahead of schedule, usually the end of June.
When sowing seeds in the main place of growth, wait until the weather is consistently warm outside. When the temperature on the thermometer reaches 22–24 degrees, sow the seeds in the beds. The distance between plantings is maintained at 40 by 20 centimeters; in a greenhouse it can be increased: 40 by 30 centimeters. This is done so that the plants do not shade each other.
Plant care
In order for plants to grow and bear fruit well, they need care:
- watering;
- feeding;
- weeding;
- loosening the soil;
- garter.
Here is a short list of activities carried out during the cultivation of cucumbers.
Feeding is necessary for better growth. Carry out at least three times with different fertilizers: mineral and organic.
Watering is necessary for the ripening of fruits and the growth of plants; in case of drought, it is carried out every day early in the morning or late in the evening so that the water that gets on the leaves does not burn the plant.
Weed the beds as the grass grows; you need to loosen the soil more often so that the fungus does not multiply in wet soil. Plant roots also need access to air to grow.
Inspecting plants for diseases will prevent the disease from spreading and destroying the long-awaited harvest. If you find diseased plants, immediately remove them from the garden bed and burn them at the stake. This way you will save healthy plants from infection.
With the right choice of place for planting and caring for plants, the harvest will delight its owners with the abundance and quality of fruits.
