Everyone grows the crop, only some summer residents use varieties, and some only hybrids. Cucumber Three tankers f1 is resistant to diseases, the yield is high, and it is unpretentious in care.
Variety criteria
The summer resident pays attention to the characteristics that are most significant for family consumption. For some it is productivity, for others it is unpretentiousness and much more.
Plant:
- Parthenocarpic.
- Indeterminate.
- Vigorous.
- Medium branched.
- Female flowers predominate.
- Hybrid gherkin type.
- There are 2-5 ovaries in 1 node.
- Ripens within: 40-43 days.
Cucumbers:
- Shape: spindle-shaped or cylindrical.
- Length: 10-12 cm.
- Weight: 110 g.
- Diameter: 3-3.4 cm.
- The spines are white.
Description of the variety helps to more accurately position the plant and grow it correctly.
Landing
The variety does not have any special features; it is grown in the same way as other hybrids. An important condition is compliance with the basic agrotechnical requirements common to the entire crop.
These include:
- Watering. Use warm water. Try to water in the evening, after sunset.
- Feeding. Cucumbers love organic matter, but don’t overdo it. Since excesses negatively affect the general condition of the bush. Complex fertilizers containing nitrogen are also suitable.
- Loosening and hilling. This will provide oxygen access to the plant roots. Helps retain moisture.
- Trellis garter. Some crop varieties grow better on supports. Proper growth and oxygen supply are ensured.
They are grown in 2 ways: direct sowing in the ground and planting seedlings. Each method is suitable for a certain number of gardeners. It all depends on personal preference.
The cucumber crop does not like transplants; their tender roots are torn off, and in some cases the plant dies. Therefore, when growing cucumbers in seedlings, vegetable growers recommend using peat pots. When moving to a permanent place, they do not need to be removed. In the ground, the container decomposes, turning into root feeding. The roots are not injured.
Seedlings begin to grow in 2—3 weeks before warm weather sets in, because the plant categorically does not tolerate frost. Young seedlings are provided with the light, warmth and humidity necessary for proper growth. Feed with a growth stimulant.
Direct sowing in the ground simplifies the task, the only drawback is that vegetables will begin to ripen 10-14 days later than bushes grown by seedlings.
Humus and wood ash are added to the holes. Cover with film and remove it after germination.
In open ground, place 3-4 bushes per 1 m2, in protected ground there is 1 less bush.
Disease susceptibility
The hybrid is resistant to diseases. Three Tankers cucumbers are immune to:
- Virus cucumber mosaic.
- Powdery mildew.
- Olive spot.
The hybrid is tolerant of downy mildew and root rot.
Harvest volume and its application
According to manufacturers, the plant is capable of producing 10-13 kg per 1 m2. Of course, fulfilling all the necessary care requirements.
The variety is used for canning, pickling and fresh consumption. For lovers of gherkins, the hybrid makes it possible to collect and use small fruits for food.
The opinion of summer residents regarding cucumbers Three tank crews
To make sure that the variety is good, the vegetable grower looks for feedback from those who have already grown it. Gardeners share their experiences, give advice, and express their own opinions.
Alexandra: “The family has many children and grandchildren, everyone loves gherkins. Everyone likes the Three Tankers hybrid. Children eat them fresh; a lot goes into preparing them for the winter. Unpretentious and productive appearance.”
It is not difficult to grow cucumbers on the plot; it is important to choose a variety that suits all parameters.
