Trilogy cucumber is a mid-early gherkin-type hybrid intended for cultivation in open ground.
The branching of the plant is average, the flowers are only female. An indeterminate type variety that does not require pollination. Each leaf axil bears 3–4 fruits. They ripen in 55–60 days from the moment the seeds are planted in the ground.
Growing technology
To grow this variety, you should choose the most fertile plot of land. Planting seeds in open ground or seedlings in closed ground is done to a depth of 10–12 cm.The soil temperature should not be lower than 15–17 ˚С. It's important to know that parthenocarpic cucumbers should not be placed on a site near bee-pollinated animals.
The harvest is produced by the central stem. In view of this, it is recommended to remove all side shoots up to the trellis, leaving only the ovaries.
The main stem is wrapped around the trellis and fixed every 55–70 cm, keeping 2 side shoots at each node. The rest are removed after 4 sheets.
The yield of marketable fruits reaches 320–650 c/ha.
Caring for the variety includes the following mandatory activities:
- Regular watering with warm water.
- Loosening the soil.
- Timely removal of weeds.
- Treatment with mineral fertilizers.
In the first month of fruiting, the variety produces most of the harvest. At this time, the crop needs additional feeding.
Features of watering
It is worth noting that before the first flowers appear, the moisture requirement of this crop is quite low. In this regard, it is recommended to water as rarely as possible and exclusively with warm water, since cold water has a bad effect on the development of bushes. With the beginning of flowering, the plant is watered daily in small portions in the mornings and evenings.
Feeding
Since the roots of cucumbers are not strong enough, it is necessary to use only fertilizers that easily dissolve in water. During the entire growth period, Trilogy is fed no more than 6 times, alternating fertilizers. It is recommended to loosen the top layer of soil between waterings.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the variety are cylindrical in shape and length from 7 to 10 cm. Weight - from 60 to 80 g. The skin is thin, rich green in color with small stripes and small tubercles.
The taste of cucumbers is excellent, the flesh is juicy and crisp, there is no bitterness.Fruits of universal use: suitable for both fresh salads and winter preparations of all types.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of the Trilogy f1 cucumber include the following features:
- High yield.
- Friendly fruiting.
- Stress resistance.
- Relative unpretentiousness to growing conditions.
A distinctive feature of the variety is its resistance to many diseases, such as cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, brown spot.
The disadvantage of the hybrid is that during long-term storage it loses its taste.
Gardeners' ratings
Cucumber of the Trilogy f1 variety has been supplied to Russia by the Dutch company Rijk Zwaan relatively recently, however, it is already appreciated by many of our compatriots. We invite you to read useful reviews about this variety.
Valentina Borisovna, Krasnodar region, Tikhoretsk: “I have been looking for good gherkins for a long time and found a description of the Trilogy hybrid on the Internet. It turned out to be very worthy, now I plant it every year. Early variety. The fruits are tasty, crispy, smooth. If they outgrow, there won't be any big ones. The only drawback is that the seeds are too expensive compared to others.”
Iraida Aleksandrovna, Yekaterinburg: “Last summer I tried to grow Trilogy for the first time. Planted it with seeds. The harvest was solid and friendly, but the fruiting period was short-lived. The taste is excellent, the skin is thin. Suitable for salting and marinating. Unfortunately, they cannot be stored for a long time.”
Galina Aleksandrovna, Oktyabrsky, Bashkortostan: “Trilogy was recommended to me by an experienced gardener I know. I planted it and was very happy, because growing it is a pleasure. The hybrid is excellent, unpretentious, very hardy. I didn’t get late blight, unlike the variety that grew next door.I was pleased with the taste - quite juicy and crispy. I recommend it to anyone looking for tasty and high-quality gherkins.”
So, the characteristics of Trilogy and opinions about it allow us to conclude that this hybrid is undoubtedly worthy of the attention of gardeners who want to find a high-quality court of gherkins.
