Among the many varieties of vegetables, it is difficult to find one that will meet all expectations. Cucumbers Mix (Natasha f1) is a variety that does not require much effort in cultivation and has a good yield and resistance to diseases.
Description of cucumber Mix
Characteristics of the variety
Natasha Mix F1 refers to early maturing hybrids, has a predominantly female type of flowering, pollinated by bees. Cucumbers have a pleasant taste and aroma, do not taste bitter.
Description of the fruit
Cucumbers Mix have an attractive presentation, green fruits with light stripes, cylindrical shape, sparsely knobby surface, excellent density and medium length (about 10-12 cm). The mass of the ripe fruit is 100-120 g.
Description of the bush
The bush has light green leaves. They are of various sizes, from small to medium. The bush has a well-developed root system.
The plant is vigorous and medium-growing (the number of lateral shoots is average, therefore it is suitable for greenhouse cultivation).
It is recommended to plant no more than 2 bushes per 1 sq. m.
Growing
To begin with, the seeds are soaked and germinated (about a month before planting on the site). Cucumbers are planted when the soil warms up to 13-15 ° C. This is done to a depth of about 2 cm.
The optimum air temperature for growing cucumbers is 20-30 ° C. Freezing temperatures have a detrimental effect on this culture.
- It is grown outdoors or in film greenhouses.
- The variety is bee-pollinated, therefore, when growing under a film, they make sure that the bees can get to the cucumbers.
- The culture in the open field is grown horizontally or vertically.
- Cucumbers love warmth, so they choose a sunny, warm and calm place for landing.
Care
Cucumbers are cared for properly to get a good harvest.
Plants need good care
Watering should be regular and abundant. The water is slightly warm. Poor watering affects the taste of cucumbers. Overflow leads to rot and various diseases (0.5 liters per bush is considered the norm).
Loosening is a mandatory procedure that is carried out after watering or rain. Depth - about 4-7 cm. Loosening prevents water evaporation and crust formation on the soil.
A procedure such as hilling, by creating an additional root system, increases resistance to strong winds.
Protection from diseases and pests plays an important role in care. Undoubtedly the most effective method is the use of pesticides. They must be used carefully and according to the cultivation technology.
Disease resistance
Diseases can significantly spoil the crop, so you need to know the weak points of the variety chosen for planting.
Mix cucumbers are resistant to diseases such as olive spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, common mosaic. This is the deciding factor when buying seeds.
But there are diseases to which this variety of cucumbers is susceptible - this is a fungus. Because of it, gardeners lose up to 50% of the harvest. Examples are fungal diseases such as:
- white rot;
- root and root rot;
- gray rot;
- rhizoctonia;
- peronosporosis.
In most cases, diseases occur due to increased soil moisture. To avoid problems, it is necessary to carefully monitor the temperature in the greenhouse (20-25 ° C), air and ground humidity.
Conclusion
Growing cucumbers is a painstaking task that requires some gardening knowledge, but if you put in enough effort, the result is juicy, crunchy and aromatic fruits.
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An excellent option for planting seedlings is the Natasha Mix f1 cucumber, as it has excellent taste, appetizing appearance and resistance to diseases. These cucumbers will decorate any table.