Every year, the owners of summer cottages solve the difficult task of choosing between one or another variety of vegetable crops. Which one will give the largest harvest, and even so that the cucumber has an excellent taste. Among the recent inventions of breeders, the Siberian garland f1. By the simplicity of cultivation and the volume of the harvest, it compares favorably with other brethren, with the correct formation of the bush, gives ovaries in the form of bunches or bouquets.
What is the variety
Breeders from Chelyabinsk developed a new crop several years ago. From one plant, you can get fruits in the amount of 40 kg. A characteristic feature is the presence of bundle ovaries and an early harvest - the first cucumbers appear 45 days after the shoots appear.
The Siberian garland does not need pollination, the formation of ovaries occurs despite the weather conditions. For the variety, both greenhouse cultivation and planting in an open area are suitable.
The yield indicator depends on the timely removal of ripe cucumbers. If all the rules are followed, then you can get vegetables before the first frost. Cucumbers are dark green in color, up to 8 cm long, the tips are lighter colored. Soft thorns cover the entire fruit. The taste is sweet, aromatic... Ideal for use in fresh salad or for preparation. There is no bitterness at the genetic level. The variety is distinguished by its hardiness, easily tolerates cold snap and drought... It is immune to the following ailments:
- powdery mildew;
- spotting brown;
- tobacco mosaic;
- peronosporiosis
Correct fit of the garland
Landing is done in two ways: seedling and seed.
Getting seedlings
It is impossible to take a good harvest without high-quality, strong seedlings.... Work begins in the last days of the first spring month. Seed material is placed in previously prepared containers with fertile soil. The depth of the holes is 2 cm. Then glass or film is used to cover future seedlings. The containers are placed in a place with bright light and a constant temperature of at least +25 degrees. Watering is carried out every 3-4 days. The first shoots will appear after 7 days.
When the first shoots are formed, the covering material must be removed, but not abruptly, but gradually. Every day the film is removed for 7-10 minutes so that by the time the first sheet is formed, it can be removed completely.
Seedlings of one month old are ready to move to their main place of residence - to the garden.
It is recommended to adapt the culture to new conditions a few days before the intended planting. Every day, the containers are taken out into the street or in the greenhouse, depending on the decision of the grower.
Seed planting
Growing from seeds is the easiest way, all you need is to plant seeds in the garden bed. Before that, it is recommended to perform several easy steps that will improve germination in the future:
- the seeds are placed in warm water and left for 24 hours (if some seeds float up, then they can be safely thrown away);
- processing is in progress weak manganese solution;
- wait until the seeds germinate;
- you need to plant carefully without damaging the root;
- make holes in the ground to a depth of 1.5 cm, observe a distance of 70 cm between each, and the next row should not be closer than 15 cm;
- at the time of landing, the average soil temperature is about +15 degrees.
The seedlings are pulled out of the pot, there is no need to shake off the ground and sink into the hole, so that fake leaves are in the soil. The earth is carefully rammed. Plentiful watering is required before and after planting. If the beds were not prepared in advance (this will be discussed below), you need to add a handful of ash and carbamide in the amount of 5 g.
Covering material is used to keep warm outside.
We are engaged in soil preparation
For a Siberian garland, you will need a place with light partial shade... Hot sun results in poor growth, rapid drying of plants and few fruits. Lack of natural protection (shade trees, buildings or a fence) is not a reason to refuse to plant a fruitful variety. It is very easy to build a small canopy yourself. A little trick. Sunflowers or corn are planted next to the cucumbers to provide shading.
Planting legumes nearby is not recommended. If there is no proper care, then the shoots of all plants will begin to intertwine with each other.
The creation of a cucumber garden should be done in the fall... Garbage of plant origin is placed in the chosen place - small straw, cut branches, fallen leaves. The layer can reach 12 cm. On top you need to lay the same amount of cow dung, cover with foil and leave for the winter. When doing spring work, fill up with humus.
Spring preparation of the beds will require the introduction of mineral dressings... In the selected area, the soil is loosened, laid with rotted organic matter or compost. Top covered with nitrophos in a dry form and sifted wood ash, then the turn of the soil layer begins. Finally, the bed is watered, covered with foil and left in this form for 10 days.
How to care for cucumbers after planting
The actions familiar to all vegetable growers are as follows:
- timely watering and mulching of the soil;
- feeding;
- the formation of culture and the garter on the trellis.
What you need to know about watering
The lack of water will have a negative impact on the vegetable crop. Watering should be regular... In extreme heat, this procedure becomes daily. The rest of the time as needed and without waiting for the earth to dry out. The most favorable hours for watering are in the morning. It is recommended to use warm, settled water. It is allowed to organize drip irrigation, but sprinklers cannot be used. A layer of mulch 10 cm under each bush will help keep moisture.
How to fertilize
The Siberian garland needs frequent feeding to ensure a bountiful harvest. You can opt for chemicals or folk remedies, here each owner decides on his own. It is recommended to apply fertilizers every 7 days and at the same time change their composition. Before the procedure, the plants are watered abundantlyto avoid damage to the delicate root system.
Garland formation
The bush must be properly formed, otherwise you may not expect all the promised miracles from the Siberian garland in terms of yield. The plant is formed by a single stem... On the lower nodes, it is necessary to remove all stepsons along with the ovaries. One shoot is left, which has leaves and ovaries in each knot.
It is necessary to deal with harvesting in a timely manner so that the formation of the next fruits does not stop.
After the bush grows 2 meters, you can not pinch it, but let it form on its own, twisting around the trellises.
About diseases and pests
As mentioned above, the Siberian garland has immunity to the ailments most common in vegetable crops. Often the summer resident is faced with the appearance of one or another type of rot and harmful insects.
- In education gray rot it is necessary to destroy all affected parts of the plant. Rub copper sulfate mixed with wood ash into the cut sites, but very carefully. Specially designed means are used as preventive measures.
- From melon aphid plants that have a pungent odor will help protect themselves: hot peppers, tobacco leaves, onion or garlic arrows. All this is crushed, mixed with water. The resulting solution is used for processing cucumbers. If it comes to an insect invasion, then you need to use insecticides.
- FROM spider mite it is useless to fight with folk remedies, therefore the treatment is carried out with acaricides. After harvesting, sulfur checkers are used to disinfect the soil.
The defeat of a cucumber by peronosporiosis
On the merits and demerits of cucumber Siberian garland f1
Among the positive qualities of the Siberian garland are the following:
- bountiful harvest;
- long-term fruiting;
- immunity to disease;
- excellent taste of fruits;
- undemanding to growing conditions;
- self-pollination.
Even such a wonderful variety in all respects has its drawbacks:
- it is necessary to form a bush correctly;
- high cost of seed;
- annual purchase of seeds, because harvested from grown plants have no maternal qualities.
Most summer residents are completely satisfied with the new variety and its yield. A huge plus is the absence of common unpleasant diseases. But to enjoy the abundance of cucumbers you have to work hard: do not forget to form a bush and feed on time... Against the background of a large number of positive qualities, the shortcomings are almost invisible.