Cucumbers are one of the popular foods. This culture was brought to us from India and has been cultivated for many centuries. Today in India there are also wild varieties of cucumbers. They twine around the trees like weeds. In Europe and Asia, this crop is grown mainly in greenhouses or in areas protected from the wind. For normal growth, as well as high yields, cucumbers require increased moisture. One of the best varieties of this crop is the Connie variety.
Description and characteristics of the Connie cucumber variety
Connie's cultivar is a hybrid grown both in greenhouses and on open soils... Bushes, according to the description, are strong, vigorous, medium-growing with a female flowering. The leaves of the plant are green, medium in size, regular in shape.
Fruits are small in size, usually in length 7-9 cm, oval, small tuberous. The skin of a cucumber is green, with thorns, white, but not prickly. The pulp of the greenery is white, dense, juicy, not bitter. Fruit weight on average 60-80 g.
The main characteristics of the variety should be highlighted:
- They begin to bear fruit on the 50th day from the moment of germination.
- One node usually contains from 3 to 9 ovaries.
- High-yielding variety.
- Temperature drops are not terrible.
- The fruit tastes great.
- There are no voids in the greenery and therefore the fruits are valued for canning.
- The fruits are characterized by an excellent presentation.
Indicators of marketable yield:
- in the early stages are 8.7-9.2 kg / m2;
- at a later date - 12.8-16 kg / m2.
Cucumber seeds of this variety can be purchased in specialty stores or online stores.
This variety was bred by breeders of the Russian company Biotekhnika by crosses of 2 varieties... With proper planting, as well as care, Connie bushes will delight you with a generous harvest.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Summer residents and gardeners choose the Connie variety for growing due to its advantages:
- Resistance of the culture to common diseases.
- Unpretentiousness to care.
- Resistant to temperature changes.
- Long term fruiting.
- Tasty fruits without bitterness.
- The absence of voids in the fruit increases the preservation value.
However, in addition to the advantages, Connie's cucumbers also have some disadvantages.
Not all vegetable growers have a positive attitude towards peculiar tubercles and white spines... In addition, they criticize and small size Zelentsov. However, the above disadvantages cannot outweigh the advantages of the variety.
Soil requirements for planting
When choosing a place for planting, it must be borne in mind that cucumbers are a sun-loving crop. However, so that Connie does not suffer in hot weather, need the presence of penumbra.
Cucumbers should not be planted after pumpkin crops. It is better to plant the plant after cabbage, root vegetables or legumes.
The main preparation of the soil is the introduction of a special mixture to a depth of 30 cm. It should include humus, straw, peat and manure. This will enrich and warm the soil.
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The upper layers of the soil are loosened and moisturized.
Sowing rules
Sowing with seeds is necessary when the soil warms up a little after frost. It is recommended to plant seedlings at the end of spring.
Cucumbers are not planted very often. About 2-3 pieces are planted on a square. Most often, planting is carried out by seedlings. For this one should pre-soak the seeds.
Some ways to soak seeds:
- Wrap the seeds in a pre-soaked cloth and place in cellophane. The latter must be kept warm. After 3 days, sprouts will begin to appear.
- Wrap the seeds in a damp cloth and put them in a glass container. Cover the container with a lid and leave warm. The sprouts will appear in 2 days.
It is forbidden to use cold tap water to soak the seeds. Melt or rainwater with temperatures above 26 degrees will do.
It is necessary to plant seedlings no later than 2-3 weeksso it doesn't overgrow. When planting seeds, they are thrown into the ground 3 cm deep.
Variety care after planting
Connie's cucumbers are unpretentious culture.
Plant care usually consists of:
- glaze;
- top dressing;
- weed control;
- loosening;
- pest control.
In order for plant stems to curl, it is necessary install slats... The latter will act as a support, and also protect the bushes from the winds.
Watering the bushes is recommended once a day... The watering procedure should be carried out in the morning or late at night. Every 7 days weeding should be done.
If cucumbers grow in a greenhouse, you need to control so that the bushes do not overheat. Temperature should not be higher than 30 degrees... After planting, after 20 days, the soil should be loosened.
Before flowering, you need to feed the culture once. This should be done once and during flowering. Then the bushes need to be fed only once every 10 days. The following mixture is suitable for feeding: 1 liter of manure diluted in a bucket of water. Top dressing is best done in the evenings or not in sunny weather.
Basic care recommendations:
- Insofar as yield depends on the formation of the bush, then it is recommended to pluck in the first axils of 3-4 leaves.
- Harvest in a timely manner.
- Spend prevention against pests and diseases 1-2 times a month.
With proper care, the plant will delight gardeners with a rich harvest.
Diseases and their prevention
Diseases, common pests, signs of infection, treatment and prevention methods are indicated in the table.
Pest / disease name | Signs of infection | Means |
Cucumber bug | The plant has twisted leaves | Infusion of tobacco or pharmacy chamomile |
Aphid | Shriveled as well as curled leaves | Infusion of red pepper |
Spider mite | Separate white dots appear on the leaves, and then the whole leaf turns white. | Infusion of dandelion or wormwood, decoction of tomato tops, infusion of Persian chamomile |
Greenhouse whitefly | Sugar white bloom appears on the leaves, and after the leaf turns black and dries up | Aktofit (0.2%) |
Anthracnose | Brown spots on stems and leaves, ulcers on fruits | Means Oxyhom, Cuproxat, 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture or 0.4% copper oxychloride |
White rot or sclerotinia | Wet spots on the root. Then the stem becomes covered with a white substance that resembles cotton wool. | Manganese-sour potassium |
Cucumber bacteriosis | Angular spots first on the leaves, then covering 70-90% of the foliage and partly of the stems, the fruit | 0.02% zinc sulfate solution |
The main preventive measure for growing this variety in greenhouses is considered to be airing, as well as control over the temperature regime.
Harvesting and storage rules
In the case of growing Connie's cucumbers in greenhouse conditions, the harvest begins approximately at the time of planting in open soil of seedlings. For example, the harvest of cucumbers planted in April falls on the beginning of June.
Fresh greens are stored for 35 days in the refrigerator or at room temperature. To increase the storage time, you should leave the stalks not torn off during collection and do not wash off the plaque. The stems are dipped into water, and in this state the fruits are stored in the refrigerator up to 4 weeks.
Connie's cucumbers are a hybrid variety that does not need special care and is characterized by a long fruiting period. The fruits are distinguished by their exquisite taste and are used for conservation.