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Cucumber Liliput F1 is a hybrid of early ripening, bred by specialists of the Gavrish company in 2007. The Liliput F1 variety is distinguished by its high palatability, versatility of use, high yield and resistance to many diseases.
Description of the variety of cucumbers Liliput
Cucumbers of the Lilliput F1 variety are distinguished by medium branching and a tendency to form lateral determinant shoots; the bush forms independently. The leaves are medium in size, the color varies from green to dark green. Flowers of the female type, the ovaries are laid in the axils in bunches of 3-10 pcs. In the author’s description, Lilliput cucumbers are listed as parthenocarpic, that is, they do not require pollination by insects. This solves many problems when growing cucumbers in greenhouse conditions.
Fruit growth is slow, it is genetically incorporated. If the cucumber is not removed from the lash in time, it retains a length of 7-9 cm and begins to slowly grow in breadth, does not turn yellow for a long time, but the growth of new ovaries is greatly inhibited.
Description of fruits
A brief description of the variety and photos of Lilliput F1 cucumbers can be found on the seed packaging. Zelentsy have an elongated cylindrical shape, sometimes grow in the form of a truncated cone. The skin of the Lilliput F1 cucumber is thin even in overgrown specimens, has a juicy green or dark green color, gradually brightening from the base to the top. Short white streaks can be seen on the surface of the peel. The cucumber is even, with many pimples, in the middle of which there are small whitish spikes. These small needles easily break off when harvested.
The size of Lilliput F1 cucumbers is easy to guess from the name of the variety. The average specimen does not exceed a length of 7-9 cm, 3 cm in diameter and a weight of 80-90 g. Pickles are collected daily, gherkins – every other day. Zelentsy perfectly tolerate transportation and do not lose their presentation and taste for a long time.
Lilliput F1 cucumbers are firm and crunchy, have an excellent delicate taste. They are good fresh, as part of salads and other cold appetizers. Variety Lilliput F1 does not accumulate bitterness (the substance cucurbitacin is not produced) during sudden changes in temperature and unstable weather conditions. Lilliput cucumbers are ideal for winter harvesting (salting and pickling).
Main characteristics
The breeders Shamshina A.V., Shevkunov V.N., Portyankin A.N. were engaged in the work on the creation of the variety, and it is for them, along with Agrofirma Gavrish LLC, that the authorship is assigned. Liliput F1 has been listed in the State Register since 2008.
The variety is recommended for cultivation in protected ground (greenhouses, greenhouses) within personal subsidiary plots, however, it is also successfully grown in open ground. Liliput F1 is zoned in the Northern, Northwestern, Central, Central Black Earth, Middle Volga, Volga-Vyatka and North Caucasian regions.
Productivity
Cucumbers Lilliput F1 give a stable crop with prolonged rains, short droughts and other adverse weather conditions. The vegetation period of Lilliput is short: 38-42 days pass from the first shoots to a mature cucumber. This hybrid has a high yield, 1-10 kg of cucumbers can be removed from 11 m² per season.
The main factors that increase the yield of any variety of cucumbers:
- good seed;
- fertile, fertilized soil;
- regular watering under the root;
- timely feeding;
- frequent fruit picking.
Pest and disease resistance
Lilliput F1 cucumbers have a high immunity to diseases such as:
- powdery mildew;
- downy mildew (peronosporosis);
- olive spotting (cladosporiosis);
- root rot.
In greenhouse conditions, cucumbers are often affected by whiteflies, spider mites, melon aphids. If pests are found, it is necessary to immediately treat the bushes with an insecticide solution. For the purpose of prevention, it is necessary to timely remove wilted leaves and stems, as well as rotten fruits, observe crop rotation, regularly disinfect the greenhouse along with inventory, and follow all the basic rules of agricultural technology.
Pros and cons of the variety
The undoubted advantage of Lilliput cucumbers over other varieties are the following positive characteristics:
- early ripening (on average 40 days);
- high yield (up to 11 kg/m²);
- the possibility of growing in open ground and in greenhouses;
- excellent taste;
- lack of bitterness even under adverse growing conditions;
- versatility of use;
- excellent keeping quality and transportability;
- presentable appearance;
- resistance to major diseases;
- aversion to barreling and yellowing with irregular collections of greens.
The disadvantages of the Lilliput F1 cucumber variety are the relatively high cost of seeds and the inability to collect their own seed.
Growing rules
A rich harvest of cucumbers depends not only on the genetic characteristics of the hybrid, but also on the growing conditions of the crop. Positive reviews about Lilliput F1 cucumbers, supported by photos from the greenhouse, are the result of hard work and the right approach to cultivation on the part of the summer resident.
Terms of sowing
Cucumbers of the Liliput F1 variety can be sown directly on the beds and use the seedling method. For seedlings, seeds are sown in late April – early May. For this, shallow individual containers and purchased nutrient soil for vegetable crops are suitable. You can make your own potting mix by combining garden soil with store soil in a 1:1 ratio, and adding some sand and vermiculite.
Cucumber seeds without pre-treatment are placed in the soil to a depth of 1-1,5 cm, the containers are covered with polyethylene and placed in a warm place with a temperature of 20-22 ° C, when sprouts appear, the shelter is removed. At home, cucumber seedlings are grown no more than 3 weeks, a further delay in transplanting will significantly reduce the yield.
When sowing Lilliput cucumbers in a greenhouse, you need to focus on the temperature inside the structure. It should be at least 15-18°C. Lilliput cucumbers are sown in open ground in late May – early June.
Choosing a place and preparing beds
For growing Lilliput F1 cucumbers, an open flat area or a slight elevation is suitable. In the lowlands, cucumbers are likely to rot. The place should be sunny, even the slightest shade can adversely affect the yield.
Compost, humus, sawdust and fallen leaves are embedded in the soil under cucumbers in advance. This will increase the fertility and structure of the soil. A small amount of complex mineral fertilizers is also applied to future cucumber beds. The reaction of the soil should be neutral or slightly acidic; soil with a high acidity index is unsuitable for growing the Liliput F1 variety. Heavy clay soils that do not pass moisture well will also not bring a decent crop of cucumbers.
How to plant
When planting Lilliput F1 cucumbers, you need to adhere to the 50 * 50 cm scheme. Experienced agronomists advise not to plant bushes thicker than 3-4 plants per 1 m². The optimal depth for planting seeds in open ground is 4 cm.
With the seedling method, young cucumbers are pre-hardened by taking containers with plantings into fresh air. 20-25 days after sowing cucumbers for seedlings, the bushes are determined to a permanent place. Peat pots can be placed directly into the ground, over time the peat will soften and allow the roots to grow. Plastic containers are carefully removed, slightly tilted and trying not to damage the root system. The top layer of an earthen coma when planting on a bed should be at ground level. Cucumbers of the Liliput F1 variety can be buried along the cotyledon leaves if the seedlings are very stretched.
The timing of transplanting into a greenhouse varies depending on the material from which the shelter is made:
- from polycarbonate – from mid-April;
- from polyethylene or glass – at the end of May.
The technique for planting Lilliput F1 cucumbers in a greenhouse is similar to the procedure for open ground.
Aftercare for cucumbers
The best option to maintain the required soil moisture is drip irrigation. In the traditional way, under the root, Lilliput F1 cucumbers are watered as the soil dries out based on weather conditions. To reduce the evaporation of moisture, reduce the need for regular loosening and weeding, the soil can be mulched with sawdust, needles, grass.
Until the time of flowering, cucumber bushes are fed with fertilizers with a high content of nitrogen and potassium. This will allow the cucumber to grow green mass and prepare for the fruiting period. After the dissolution of the first flowers, Liliput F1 is supported with phosphorus top dressing, as well as a complex of trace elements.
The variety of cucumbers Liliput F1 does not require formation by pinching, only with an excess of lateral branches that create a dense weave and interfere with the penetration of light, they are removed. As the whip grows, it is necessary to tie it to the trellis – this will increase air circulation and make it easier to care for the plant and harvest.
Conclusion
Cucumber Liliput F1 from the Gavrish company won the hearts of many gardeners due to its unpretentiousness in care, resistance to many diseases, excellent taste and high yield. Envy-inducing photos and positive reviews about Lilliput cucumbers only confirm the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.
