The Nizhyn cucumber variety got its name from the Ukrainian city of Nizhyn. The history of the variety begins in the middle of the 18th century. These cucumbers were popular both in Tsarist Russia and in Europe. They do not leave indifferent modern gardeners either.
Description and characteristics of the variety Nezhinsky
Mid-season, bee-pollinated variety. Begins to bring the harvest 45-65 days after germination... The plant gives long, up to two meters, whips, so this variety is not suitable for balconies. Flowering type - mixed.
The fruits are described as having excellent taste.
Cucumbers are elongated ovoid in shape, the peel is dense, green with black thorns. Fruit size - 10 cm with a mass of 100 g.
According to the characteristics, cultivation is possible both in the greenhouse and in unprotected ground... However, the second option is preferable due to the need for natural pollination.
Advantages and disadvantages
Cucumber Nezhinsky has a huge number of fans among gardeners. This variety has been valued and grown for many years.
Among the advantages are:
- excellent taste and appearance
- universal. Can be used both fresh and for conservation;
- duration of fruiting;
- calmly tolerates temperature changes, suitable for unprotected ground;
- resistant to many diseases;
- tolerates transportation well;
- unpretentious in cultivation.
The disadvantage of this variety can be attributed to its dependence on bee pollination.
Soil requirements for planting
To obtain a high yield, it is important prepare the soil correctly and choose a good spot for planting cucumbers. It is recommended to bring fresh manure into the ground from autumn. Good precursors for cucumbers are tomatoes, potatoes, and cabbage. But after melons and gourds, cucumbers will grow poorly.
In clayey heavy soil, it is difficult for the root system of cucumbers to develop. But this can be corrected by adding humus. Before planting, the soil needs dig up and remove all the weeds.
For loamy soil, manure can be applied a month before sowing the seeds.
Sowing rules
Sowing cucumber seeds is possible in two ways - seedlings and directly into the soil... Moreover, the second method is used more often.
For planting in the soil, the seeds are pre-soaked and treated with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Seeds are planted in warm soil (not earlier than mid-May) to a depth of 2.5 cm.
Leave at least 30 cm, and between the rows 50-60 cm... Then the bed is covered with agrofibre, which will protect the seedlings from freezing, and the soil from drying out.
Water as needed, once or twice a week.
When growing seeds by seedlings, each plant is planted in a separate container. The fact is that the roots of pumpkin varieties are very delicate, and it is important not to damage them when transplanting. It is convenient to use special peat cups for this.
Seedlings need to be placed in a well-lit and warm place... In insufficient light, the shoots will be weak and elongated. Before planting, the seedlings must be "hardened" for a week. Plants are taken out into the open air, first during the day, increasing the time, and then at night. Often you do not need to water the seedlings.
Cucumber care after planting
After the first shoots appear, the cucumbers can be fed with mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen, magnesium and phosphorus. Handle in hot sunny weather Not recommended.
During the fruiting period, you can spray the plants with a solution (for 10 liters):
- 50 g urea
- 2 g boric acid
- 3 g potassium permanganate
- 2 g of copper sulfate.
Organic fertilizers can be used, such as:
- a solution of bread and yeast;
- furnace ash;
- manure solution;
- infusion of weeds.
Watering plants is better every other day with warm water on the root system... The best time to water is evening. The system of drip irrigation of plants is very convenient.
Do not water on the leaves - this can lead to decay.
You need soil regularly remove weeds and loosenhilling bushes.
If the area with cucumbers was covered with mulch, there is no need for loosening and hilling.
When the first 2 leaves appear, you need to install a trellis support system... With the growth of the plant, the lashes will need to be fixed on supports.
Another important point in leaving is timely harvesting... Overgrown cucumbers weaken the plant. And with frequent fruit removal, new ovaries form much faster.
Diseases and their prevention
Cucumbers of the Nezhinsky variety have greater resistance to fungal diseases... But it is still easier to prevent plant infection than to fight to preserve the crop later.
An important point of protection will be the garter of the whips and the removal of the lower leaves. These measures are necessary in order to avoid contact of the leaves with the soil, which can lead to fungal infection of the cucumbers.
From a common disease of many plants powdery mildew you can get rid of the following way. When the first signs of the disease appear, spray the plant with a solution of 1 liter of mullein and 20 grams of urea (the proportion is indicated for 10 liters).
The next most popular plant disease is aphid damage... From these tiny, but dangerous pests for leaves, a folk recipe from an infusion of soap with wood ash will help.
After prolonged rainfall, you can spray the plants with fungicides.
Harvesting and storage rules
The Nezhinsky variety belongs to the mid-season varieties, the harvest is for July-August... Pick cucumbers of any kind in the morning or evening, during the least solar activity. The best collection schedule is every two days.
The cucumbers collected for storage must be immediately removed to the shade. It is not necessary to wash them in order not to damage the natural protective layer. It is advisable to leave the stalk.
For successful and long-term storage, you first need select correctly vegetables. They should only be torn from the garden, dry and undamaged.
In the refrigerator, without special preparation, in the vegetable compartment, the cucumbers will be preserved up to 3 days... Freshness can be maintained for up to 10 days if cucumbers are placed in a plastic bag and covered with damp gauze. Do not tie the bag. Cucumbers will lie for up to 14 days if each vegetable is wrapped in a napkin and then folded together in a bag.
Cucumbers must be kept at a temperature not lower than 0 degrees... Cucumbers are not stored with fruits that emit ethylene (apples, tomatoes, bananas, etc.)
Cucumber Nezhinsky is a wonderful, unpretentious, time-tested variety that is very popular among gardeners. Delicious, crispy, fragrant cucumbers are a wonderful decoration for a summer table. And for canning, this variety is one of the best.