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Cucumbers A real colonel is a hybrid, the fruits of which have a sugary taste with a complete absence of bitterness. In marinades and pickles, the culture retains excellent qualities. The plant is convenient to grow in greenhouses and greenhouses, because it does not require pollination. Judging by the reviews of summer residents, the variety is one of the best to date.
Variety Real Colonel practically does not form empty flowers on the bushes
History of breeding
This colonel is a parthenocarpic variety of culture with a female type of flowering. It was bred by the largest breeding company “Manul”, which has been producing seed material for 20 years. The species was entered into the State Register of Plants of Our Country in 2004. This colonel is suitable for cultivation in almost all regions of the country, as well as in the near abroad. It is successfully cultivated in the Caucasian, Northern, Middle Volga and Central regions.
Description of cucumbers Real Colonel F1
Zelentsov variety is indeterminate, unlimited in growth. The bushes are powerful, tall, have an average branching, the formation of ovaries occurs in bunches. The leaves are medium in size, bright green in color, 3-4 fruits are formed on the axils. Each cucumber has a weight of 110 to 130 g, grows up to 13, maximum 15 cm long (does not outgrow), the size in diameter is 4-5 cm. The fruits are cylindrical, slightly curved, with dense pubescence and an attractive presentation. Their taste is juicy, crispy, slightly sweet, there is no bitter aftertaste. The color is dark green with pale, barely noticeable light stripes. Cucumber with a thin skin, the surface is covered with large tubercles. The pulp is fragrant, dense, crunchy, the seeds are medium-sized. Cucumbers A real colonel of universal use, but, according to some gardeners, it tastes better fresh than pickled.
In greenhouse conditions, cucumber varieties grow juicier and larger
Characteristics of cucumbers Real Colonel
The hybrid has established itself as a variety with high fruit yields and excellent commercial characteristics. A real colonel quickly adapts to adverse weather conditions, grows on almost any land. The variety is recommended for cultivation in protected structures and in open areas.
Cucumber yield Real Colonel
The variety is distinguished by extended fruiting; in some regions, summer residents collect fresh cucumbers until early October. The yield is stable and high. From a seedling, with proper care of the crop, up to 3 kg of fruits are obtained per harvest, about 12-13 kg per square meter.
Ripening and flowering time
This colonel is a variety with an average ripening period. After the shoots appear, 40-45 days should pass before the final ripeness of the cucumbers. Bushes bloom after about 1,5 months from the date of planting.
Disease and pest resistance
Cucumber varieties A real colonel is not very susceptible to diseases common to the culture. But carrying out preventive measures, as well as observing the law of crop rotation, will help make the plant’s immunity even stronger and exclude infection with root rot, tobacco mosaic or powdery mildew.
Of the insects, slugs, whiteflies and spider mites are dangerous for the variety. Pest control should begin as soon as they are discovered.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has a lot of advantages compared to many other varieties of this vegetable crop.
The real colonel took the strongest sides from the “parents”
Advantages:
- high yield;
- weak weaving;
- strong immunity;
- simultaneous ripening of fruits;
- unpretentiousness in care;
- lack of bitterness;
- marketable condition;
- fruitfulness before frost.
Disadvantages:
- the formation of voids with a temperature difference;
- long germination of seeds.
Peculiarities of growing
Variety The real colonel can be grown both by direct sowing in the ground and by seedlings. Each option has its own characteristics. The versatility of the hybrid is amazing. Cucumber can be planted even on the balcony, and this will not affect the taste and fruiting of the plant at all.
Sowing in open ground
With a seedless method of growing cucumber seeds, the Real Colonel is placed in prepared soil, heated to a temperature of +16 ° C or more. Usually a favorable time for planting a variety is the beginning or middle of May. Light, non-acidic soil and a well-lit area are best suited for the plant. Before the procedure, it should be dug up, fertilized with manure, beds should be formed and moistened. The seeds of the Real Colonel are sown in small holes 2 cm deep with an interval of 50 cm. After sowing, the bed is covered with a film. When sprouts appear on the surface of the earth and the threat of a sharp night cold snap passes, the shelter is removed from the garden.
Seedbed method
Cucumber A real colonel is sown on seedlings a month and a half before the intended landing in the ground. To do this, use a nutritious soil mixture and high-quality planting material purchased in a specialized store. It is advisable to take individual containers in order to avoid subsequent picking of seedlings, which always brings stress to a young plant. Peat pots are best suited for this purpose. The seeds of the Real Colonel are sown in two pieces to a depth of 1-2 cm, after which the plantings are watered with settled water at room temperature and covered with glass or film. Leave the containers in a room with a temperature of +25 ° C until germination. When the sprouts hatch, the pots are moved to a lighted windowsill, the shelter is removed, and the air temperature is lowered to +22 0C. During the growth of seedlings of cucumbers, the Real Colonel carries out the usual care for her: if necessary, moisten and loosen the soil. When four true leaves form on the sprouts, they can be transplanted to a permanent place.
Cucumber has a vulnerable root system, when transplanting it is better not to injure it
Care instructions
A real colonel is an unpretentious vegetable variety. Care for him includes the following manipulations:
- Watering. The plant needs regular, but moderate moisture, which is carried out under the root. In a greenhouse, it is enough to water the crop 1-2 times a week, in the garden, based on the temperature regime, frequency and abundance of precipitation.
- Fertilizer. The first time a cucumber A real colonel is fed 14 days after planting in open ground. For this purpose, it is better to choose a good mineral complex. The next time the beds are fertilized at the time of the formation of the ovaries, they use organic matter, for example, a mullein infusion diluted in a ratio of 1:15. The third feeding occurs at the time of fruiting. At this time, the plant needs potash fertilizers the most.
- Loosening. To improve air exchange, the soil where cucumbers grow should be loosened after each watering, while getting rid of weeds.
- Formation of bushes. The variety forms lashes with a low growth rate, therefore, it practically does not need to carry out this procedure. Attention should be paid only to the processes, which, as they grow, are cut off with secateurs. For the convenience of harvesting, cucumber lashes The real colonel can be tied to supports.
- Mulching. This procedure is recommended, but not required. It is better to use straw or peat as mulch. So the root system of the plant will definitely be protected from temperature extremes and the invasion of pests. In addition, the mulch will help retain enough moisture in the ground.
- Disease prevention. At the stage of growth and development, it is advisable to spray the real colonel cucumber with a mixture of milk, soap and iodine, 1 liter, 30 g and 25 drops, respectively, or with a solution prepared from 3 tbsp. l. soda and a liter of water. This procedure will help protect the culture from powdery mildew and rot.
If the rules for caring for the plant are not followed, there is a threat of the formation of voids in the fruits.
Conclusion
Cucumbers A real colonel is a variety that has won the trust of many summer residents and gardeners. Its main advantages can be called high yields and unpretentious care. The fruits are tasty, healthy, suitable for harvesting for the winter and commercial purposes.
Reviews of gardeners about cucumbers Real Colonel F1
