Cucumber Abundant

Cucumber Abundant, created on the basis of the Poisk agricultural company, is included in a series of author’s hybrids and varieties. Hybridization was aimed at breeding a crop for cultivation in an open way in a temperate climate. The hybrid has recently appeared on sale, the description of the variety and the photo of the Izobilny cucumber will introduce amateur vegetable growers to the new product.

Description of the variety of cucumbers Abundant F1

Cucumber varieties Izobilny refers to an indeterminate species with intensive shoot formation. The vine reaches a length of 1,5 m. The culture is medium early, the first harvest is carried out on the 55th day after planting. For the formation of a bush, the main stem and 2 shoots of the first order are used. A frost-resistant plant was created for cultivation in open ground for regions with a temperate climate. Suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions in areas with longer winters than in the Central and European part of Our Country.

The small-fruited cucumber variety Izobilny belongs to the group of gherkins. Forms male and female flowers that require pollination. The foliage of the Affluent variety is low, access to the sun’s rays to the fruits is unhindered. Photosynthesis does not require an excess of ultraviolet light, vegetation does not slow down with periodic shading.

Description of the variety of cucumber Abundant:

1. Shoots of medium volume, hard, with an uneven surface, pubescence is rare, the pile is short. Lateral shoots without removal are not inferior in volume to the central stem. The color of the vine is light green with a brown tint.
2. The leaves are light green, opposite, located on long petioles. The upper part of the leaf plate is rigid, medium corrugated, the edges are with large teeth. The leaves are small, five-lobed.
3. The root system of the variety is superficial, fibrous.
4. The flowers are light yellow, simple, heterosexual.

The small-fruited variety of cucumbers Izobilny forms evened greens, the volume of the first and last harvest is the same.

After reaching biological ripeness, cucumbers stop growing, do not turn yellow, do not lose their taste.

Description and characteristics of the fruits of Cucumber Abundant F1:

• gherkins have the shape of an elongated oval, weight – 70-80 g, length – 7 cm;
• at the stage of technical ripeness, the color is monochromatic, dark green; at the time of ripening, a light pigment and longitudinal stripes appear on the top;
• the peel is dense, thin, not subjected to mechanical stress, does not turn yellow after ripening;
• the surface is glossy, the tuberosity is small, dense, the edge is dark beige;
• the pulp is white, juicy, of a dense consistency, there are no voids near the seed chambers, the seeds are small, light.

Hybrid Abundant F1 does not produce planting material. The variety is high-yielding, so it is grown on farms and household plots. Cucumber Abundant is stored for up to 14 days without losing mass and presentation.

Taste qualities of cucumbers

Izobilny gherkins have high gastronomic qualities. When the cucumbers are overripe, there is no acid in the taste, the consistency of the pulp remains dense. In case of moisture deficiency, there is no bitterness.

Cucumbers belong to the salad variety, they are consumed fresh. The small size allows it to be used for conservation in its entirety. The fruits are suitable for pickling and canning. After hot processing, they retain color and density.

Pros and cons of the variety

In the process of hybridization and subsequent experimental cultivation, all the shortcomings of the variety were eliminated. Cucumber Abundant is characterized by a number of advantages:

• unpretentiousness in care;
• frost resistance;
• shade tolerance;
• good taste;
• high yield;
• long fruiting period;
• versatility of use;
• long-term storage and high transportability;
• resistance to diseases and pests.

The disadvantages of the Abundant cucumber include the inability of the hybrid to produce seeds for subsequent breeding.

Optimal Growing Conditions

Cucumber cultivar Abundant prefers neutral soils with a minimum nitrogen content. The acidic composition is neutralized with lime or any means containing alkali. The culture is heat-resistant, reacts negatively to poorly drained soil, therefore, when choosing a site, lowlands and places where groundwater accumulates will not work.

The place for the cucumber is determined from the south or east side, partial shading for the variety is not scary. A draft-free area is recommended, such as a building wall or solid fence. The seat is prepared in advance, the soil is dug up, ammonium nitrate is added. A prerequisite for growing is the installation of a support.

Growing Cucumbers Abundant

This variety of cucumbers is grown in seedlings and planting seeds in the garden. The seedling method reduces the ripening period by 2 weeks. For direct planting, in case of a threat of return frosts, it is recommended to cover the seedlings of cucumbers with a film at night.

Direct planting in open ground

Planting work is carried out when the soil temperature is not lower than +16 ⁰C, for the Middle lane approximately at the end of May. Previously, cucumber seeds wrapped in a damp cloth are placed in the refrigerator for a day. Then treated with a solution of manganese. Planting a variety in an unprotected area and in a greenhouse is the same:

1. Loosen the bed, water it.
2. The holes are deepened by 1,5 cm.
3. 2 seeds are placed in each seat.
4. They fall asleep with soil, on top with a layer of ash.

After the emergence of seedlings, they are thinned out, leaving one strong sprout in the hole. The second can also be planted in the garden.

Cucumber Abundant does not grow in width, does not take up much space on the site, so an interval of 35 cm between the bushes will be enough. 1 m² place 3-4 cucumbers.

Seedling cultivation

According to the timing of planting seeds for seedlings, they are guided by regional climate features, after 35 days the seedlings of the variety are ready for placement in the main place of growth. Work is carried out around mid-April. Seed laying:

1. They take wooden boxes or plastic containers, the best option is peat or plastic glasses.
2. Pour the soil mixture prepared from organic matter, soil from the garden, sand and peat in equal proportions.
3. Furrows are made in the boxes with a depth of 1,5 cm, 1 seed is placed at an interval of 5 cm.
4. One seed is placed in glasses at the same depth.
5. Fall asleep with soil, moisten, clean in a room with an air temperature of +22 -24 ⁰C.

Cucumbers do not dive, they are carefully removed from the container, planted on the plot together with the root ball. A plastic cup is cut, a cucumber with a soil clod is placed on a garden bed. Seedlings grown in peat cups are planted together with a container.

Watering and top dressing

Cucumber variety Abundant is a drought-resistant plant, but with constant soil moisture, the vegetation proceeds faster, and the yield is higher. Water the culture under the root after sunset every other day. In the greenhouse, the irrigation regime is the same, using the drip method.

A cucumber of this variety does not like excess nitrogen, the crown of the bush will be strong, and the ovaries will be small. In the spring, the culture is fed with organic matter, during the formation of gherkins with potash fertilizers, after 2 weeks with superphosphate.

Formation

They form a bush with three shoots: a central vine and two side stepsons. Be sure to install a support, as they grow, they tie the cucumbers to the trellis. The variety gives many stepchildren, which are removed after the formation of the plant. Cut off yellowed and lower leaves, extra whiskers. The top is not broken.

Protection against diseases and pests

Hybrid cucumbers are characterized by stable immunity to infection. Variety Abundant practically does not get sick. In damp weather, anthracnose is possible. If the bush is infected with a fungus, it is treated with colloidal sulfur. The following measures will help prevent the development of the disease:

• observance of crop rotation;
• timely removal of weeds;
• spring processing “Trichodermin”;
• spraying during the formation of ovaries with copper sulfate.

In an open area and in greenhouse conditions, caterpillars of the Whitefly butterfly parasitize on the Izobilny cucumber. Get rid of the pest using insecticides.

Productivity

According to reviews, the Abundant cucumber shown in the photo gives good yields. The hallmark of the cucumber variety is the stability and duration of fruiting. The first harvest begins in mid-July, the last fruits are removed in early September. Before the onset of frost, the gherkins have time to fully ripen. The average yield of cucumber Abundant from a bush is 3,5 kg. From 1 m² lift up to 9-11 kg.

Conclusion

Cucumber Abundant refers to indeterminate varieties of medium early ripening. The plant is frost-resistant, unpretentious in care, does not require long-term lighting. It is characterized by long stable fruiting. Cucumbers of universal use with a high gastronomic rating.

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