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Cucumber Ukhazher is a reliable hybrid variety adapted to adverse conditions. It is valued for its extended fruiting, unpretentiousness and high productivity. The variety is used for salads or fresh. To obtain a high yield, a seedling method of growing a crop is used. When planting in a greenhouse, cucumbers are harvested before the autumn cold snap.
Characteristic of the variety
Cucumber Ukhazher bred by breeders. The hybrid was included in the State Register in 2004 and is recommended for planting in the central zone, the Volga region, in the North Caucasus, in the North and North-West regions.
Description of the variety and photo of cucumber Ukhazher:
- mid-late maturation;
- the period from germination to fruit harvesting takes 55-60 days;
- pollinated by bees;
- mixed type of flowering (they have female and male flowers);
- powerful plant;
- average ability to form shoots;
- large dark green leaves.
The fruits of the variety Ukhazher have a number of features;
- large tubercle cucumbers;
- rich green color;
- length of cucumbers from 18 to 20 mm;
- diameter 4 cm;
- weight about 200 g;
- thin skin;
- white spikes.
From one bush of the Ukhazher variety, 5-6 kg of cucumbers are harvested. The yield depends on the method of cultivation and the climatic conditions of the region. The variety is recommended for planting in a greenhouse or greenhouse. In warm climates, plants are planted in open areas.
Ukhazher cucumbers are used fresh, added to salads, appetizers, side dishes and other dishes. In sliced form, the variety is suitable for preparing mixed vegetables and canned salads.
The fruiting of Ukhazher cucumbers is long, until the onset of autumn frosts. The variety tolerates cold weather well.
On sale there are seeds of the companies Gavrish, Golden Altai, Good Seeds, Aelita, Harvest of Good Luck. Planting material is packaged in a package of 10 pcs.
Cultivation of cucumbers
Cucumber variety Ukhazher is recommended to be grown under film cover. The most reliable way is to get seedlings at home. According to reviews and photos in the southern regions, the Ukhazher F1 cucumber is successfully developing in open areas.
Planting seeds
Seeds of the Ukhazher variety are planted for seedlings in March-April. Planting material is disinfected by placing it in a Fitosporin solution. Processing will prevent the spread of diseases in the future.
Ukhazher cucumber seeds are planted in ready-made peat-humus cups. One seed is placed in each of them. The use of separate containers allows you to do without picking cucumbers.
You can prepare a substrate for cucumbers yourself from compost, peat and sawdust in a ratio of 2: 2: 1. For 5 liters of the mixture add 1 tbsp. l. nitrophoska and wood ash. Fill containers with soil mixture.
Cucumber seeds Ukhazher do not close up deeply, it is enough to pour a layer of soil 5 mm thick. Landings are watered with warm water and kept at a temperature of 23-27 ° C. To raise the temperature and create a greenhouse effect, the containers are covered with a film. Periodically it is turned over to ensure the supply of fresh air.
Care of seedlings
After germination, Ukhazher cucumbers provide a number of conditions:
- daytime temperature +20 °С;
- night temperature +16 °C;
- lighting for 12 hours;
- regular moisture.
If necessary, fitolamps or fluorescent devices are installed above the seedlings of cucumbers. Lighting is turned on in the morning and evening.
Planting cucumbers Ukhazher every week is watered with warm settled water. Moisture is brought under the root. It’s best to use a spray bottle. Excess water is poured out.
When plants form 1-2 leaves, they dive in separate containers or peat tablets. After transplantation, the temperature in the room is reduced to +17 ° C for several days.
Landing in the ground
Seedlings of the Ukhazher variety are transferred to a permanent place in late May or early June. Plants with 3-4 leaves are subject to transplantation.
A place for growing cucumbers is prepared in the fall. The site should be well lit by the sun and have protection from the wind. Plants prefer fertile permeable soil with a minimum nitrogen content.
In autumn, when digging up beds for cucumbers, you need to add peat, humus and a little sawdust. Low-lying areas where moisture and cold air accumulate are not suitable for planting Ukhazher cucumbers. Cucumbers grow well in beds 30 cm high, located from east to west.
According to the description of the variety from the producers, Ukhazher cucumbers are planted in a permanent place according to the 50×50 cm pattern. The plants are transferred together with a peat cup into the planting hole. The roots fall asleep with a mixture of soil and humus. After planting, 3 liters of moisture are applied under each plant.
Care
Ukhazher cucumbers bring a high yield if they receive the necessary care. Plantings are watered and fed. With regular care, the likelihood of the spread of diseases and pests is reduced.
Watering
The irrigation scheme for Ukhazher cucumbers depends on the stage of their development:
- before the appearance of buds – 3 liters of water under the bush weekly;
- during flowering and fruiting – 6 liters every 3 days.
Before watering, water is poured into barrels to increase its temperature. Moisture is brought in by internal or evening hours. It is important to avoid contact of water with the roots and leaves of cucumbers. To prevent water jets from eroding the soil, use watering cans with spray nozzles.
After adding moisture under the cucumbers, the soil is loosened and weeds are eliminated. Loosening improves the absorption of moisture and nutrients. In the heat, do not allow the appearance of a crust on the surface of the soil.
Feeding
Ukhazher cucumbers are fed according to the scheme:
- 2 weeks after transfer to the ground;
- when forming buds;
- during fruiting.
In the heat, root top dressing is effective, as the plants actively absorb nutrients from the soil. In cool weather, they switch to foliar treatments.
Universal top dressing for cucumbers – a solution of mullein or bird droppings in a ratio of 1:15. 1 m2 plantings with cucumbers contribute 4 liters of liquid fertilizer.
For spraying cucumbers Ukhazher use complex fertilizer. The solution can be obtained by mixing 15 g of urea, 25 g of potassium sulfate and 30 g of superphosphate. Foliar treatment is carried out in the morning or in the evening in the absence of direct sunlight.
Minerals are replaced with wood ash. It is added to the water a day before watering or embedded in the ground. Wood ash not only saturates the soil with nutrients, but also repels pests.
Bush formation and tying
According to the description, the cucumber variety Ukhazher is not prone to strong branching, it does not require additional formation. It is enough to pinch the stepsons and ovaries growing under the 3rd leaf.
As they grow, cucumbers need to be tied up. The procedure does not allow plantings to overgrow, simplifies care and harvesting.
In a greenhouse or in an open area, supports are driven in, between which a wire or thin twine is pulled.
Protection against diseases and pests
Variety Ukhazher is resistant to root rot, powdery mildew and downy mildew. For prevention, cucumbers are treated with Fitosoprin, Oxyhim, Topaz. Means are diluted with water according to the instructions and are not used during the fruiting period.
To reduce the risk of developing diseases allows compliance with agricultural technology:
- observance of crop rotation;
- use of quality seeds;
- irrigation rationing;
- airing greenhouses and greenhouses with cucumbers.
Of the folk ways to fight diseases, infusions on onion peel and garlic are effective. They are used for spraying cucumbers. To keep the infusion longer on the leaves, a little crushed soap is added to it.
The pungent smell of garlic and onions repels aphids, spider mites, thrips and other pests. A more radical way to get rid of insects is the use of insecticides.
Reviews of gardeners
Conclusion
Cucumber Ukhazher is a proven salad variety that gives a high yield even in harsh conditions. Care of the variety includes watering and top dressing. Ukhazher cucumbers are resistant to diseases, tolerate a lack of heat well. Subject to the rules of care, they do not show signs of fungal infections.