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Lutoyar cucumbers are an unpretentious and productive variety that brings an early harvest. The variety was bred by Turkish breeders. Its fruits have a universal use, suitable for inclusion in the daily diet and home canning.
Characteristics of a variety
Description of cucumber Lutoyar F1:
- ultra-early variety;
- high productivity;
- disease resistance;
- ripening period 35 days;
- the ability to self-pollinate;
- medium-branched plant;
- dark green leaves;
- 2-3 ovaries are formed in the leaf sinus;
- each bush of cucumbers brings up to 20 fruits;
- stretched fruiting;
- suitable for autumn and spring planting.
Characteristics of the fruits of the Lutoyar variety:
- form of gherkin type;
- coarse surface;
- dark green color;
- length of cucumbers 10-12 cm;
- weight 100 g;
- the presence of white prickly spines.
Fruits tolerate transportation and are subject to long-term storage. Lyutoyar cucumbers are suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of snacks, salads and other dishes. The variety is used for canning, including with various vegetables.
Cultivation of cucumbers
Lutoyar cucumbers are grown in seedlings. At home, seeds are planted, and the emerging sprouts are provided with certain conditions. Before transferring plants to a permanent place, fertilize the soil and prepare planting holes. Variety Lyutoyar is suitable for planting in a greenhouse or in an open area.
Planting seeds
Cucumber Lyutoyar is planted for seedlings in March-April. Seeds remain viable for 10 years, however, to obtain a good harvest, it is recommended to use planting material no older than 3-4 years.
Seeds of the Lyutoyar variety are placed for 2-3 hours in a solution of potassium permanganate or Fitosporin. Disinfection of planting material will avoid diseases and ensure the formation of healthy seedlings of cucumbers.
Then the plant seeds are placed in a damp cloth and kept for 2 days at a temperature of 20 °C. The next step is to place the seeds in the refrigerator for 2 days. Such preparation by changing the temperature regime stimulates the germination of cucumber seeds.
Important! Cucumber seedlings are grown in light fertile soil or cups of peat and humus.
The substrate for seedlings is obtained by combining humus, peat, sawdust in a ratio of 2:2:1. The soil mixture is filled with boxes or separate containers. When using small cups, you can avoid picking plants.
Seeds of the Lyutoyar variety are placed in moistened soil in increments of 2 cm. A layer of peat or soil is poured on top. Cucumber plantings are covered with paper and kept at a temperature of 22-28 ° C.
seedling conditions
After the appearance of sprouts of cucumbers, the containers are transferred to a lighted place. The development of seedlings occurs under certain conditions:
- daytime temperature from 20 to 22 °C;
- temperature regime at night is not lower than 15 ° С;
- lighting for 12-14 hours;
- supply of fresh air;
- regular soil moisture.
Cucumbers of the Lyutoyar variety are provided with continuous lighting if the daylight hours are not yet long enough. Fitolamps or fluorescent lighting devices are installed above the seedlings. They are turned on in the morning or evening to avoid stretching the plants.
When a second planting leaf appears in cucumbers, Lutoyar is watered with a solution of nitroammophoska. For 1 liter of water add 1 tbsp. l. fertilizers. Nitroammophoska contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, which ensure the development of plants.
Landings are watered with warm water when the soil begins to dry out. As the cucumbers grow, you can pour a little soil into the container. Seedlings dive when plants develop 2-3 leaves. Cucumbers react negatively to transplanting, so it is better to avoid it and use separate containers for planting.
A week before landing, Lyutoyar cucumbers are taken out to the loggia or balcony, where they are kept for several hours. The period of exposure to fresh air is gradually increased. This will allow plants to quickly adapt to natural conditions.
Landing in the ground
Lyutoyar cucumbers are transferred to a permanent place after the establishment of warm weather. Plants should have 3-4 leaves. Usually transplanting cucumbers takes in May.
The culture is grown in a well-lit area or in partial shade. When planting in open areas, a support is installed in the form of metal arcs, trellis or mesh.
Cucumbers prefer fertile, well-drained soils with low nitrogen concentrations. Acidic soil must be limed. The culture grows well on peat soils with the addition of sawdust.
Lyutoyar cucumbers are placed on the beds with a step of 60 cm. Compost or humus is added to the planting hole, which is covered with fertile soil. Plants are lowered into the holes, their roots are covered with earth. The last step is abundant watering of plantings.
Care for cucumbers
According to reviews, Lutoyar F1 cucumbers give a high yield with regular care. The plant is watered and fed, and the soil is periodically loosened and weeded from weeds. To combat diseases and pests, folk remedies or special preparations are used.
Watering
The intensity of watering cucumbers Lyutoyar depends on the stage of their development. Young plants are especially in need of moisture. Before flowering, plantings are watered weekly using 4 liters of water per 1 sq. m. During the flowering period, up to 12 liters of water are added.
Preliminary water is defended, only warm moisture is used for irrigation. Cucumbers are watered under the root, no drops should remain on the leaves and stems. To prevent jets of water from eroding the soil, it is better to use a spray nozzle.
The soil under the cucumbers is mulched with peat or straw. Mulch keeps soil moist for a long time. Its deficiency leads to a bitter taste in vegetables. Excess moisture provokes the development of fungal diseases in plants, so watering must be normalized.
Feeding
During the season, Lyutoyar cucumbers are fed 5-6 times. You can use both mineral substances and organic fertilizers. The first treatment is carried out at the beginning of flowering, subsequent – with an interval of 3 weeks.
Options for feeding cucumbers:
- a solution of chicken manure or mullein in a ratio of 1:15;
- 1 st. l. superphosphate, urea and potassium sulfate per 10 liters of water;
- wood ash infusion containing 200 g per bucket of water.
At the beginning of the growing season of cucumbers, nitrogen fertilizers are applied. Further increase the concentration of phosphorus and potassium. It is best to alternate organic and mineral supplements.
The solution is applied strictly under the root of the plants. In cool weather, top dressing is not recommended, since cucumbers absorb nutrients more slowly.
Diseases and pests
In accordance with the description, Lyutoyar cucumbers are characterized by resistance to the main diseases of this crop. Diseases develop with high humidity, violation of the irrigation regime or agricultural technology. For the prevention of diseases, plants are treated with fungicides, moisture and fertilizers are applied in a timely manner.
In greenhouse conditions, Lyutoyar cucumbers rarely get sick, but are more susceptible to attack by pests. Landings attract aphids, spider mites, ants. To combat insects, chemicals or folk remedies are used.
For prophylactic purposes, cucumbers are treated with infusion on onion peel or garlic. Plants are also dusted with tobacco dust or wood ash.
Reviews of gardeners
Conclusion
Lyutoyar cucumbers are suitable for growing in an open area, under a film or glazed shelter. Plants are grown in seedlings. Prepare the soil and seeds for planting. Cucumbers are provided with regular watering, fertilizing, loosening and mulching the soil.
