Cucumber Salinas

A hybrid of a new generation – Cucumber Salinas F1 was created on the basis of the seed-growing company “Syngenta” in Switzerland, the supplier and distributor of seeds is a subsidiary of the Dutch branch of “Syngenta Seeds BV”. The culture is relatively recent on the seed market. For those who are not familiar with the variety, the description and reviews of Salinas F1 cucumbers will help to get a general idea of ​​​​the new product.

Description of cucumbers Salinas F1

Cucumber Salinas F1 is a tall plant of indeterminate species, grows up to 1,8 m. It intensively forms side shoots and foliage. For the development of the bush, stepchildren of the first order are used, the rest of the shoots are removed. Cucumber variety Salinas of medium frost resistance, cultivated in an open garden in regions with a warm climate. If the temperature drops to -14⁰ C, vegetation is suspended. In temperate climates, cucumber is grown only in a greenhouse.

Variety Salinas belongs to the group of gherkins, parthenocarpic fruiting. Forms only female flowers with 100% ovary. Cucumber pollinators are not required. A hybrid of bouquet flowering, fruits are formed in leaf internodes, 3-5 pcs. Cucumber Salinas F1 – an early ripe variety, fruiting begins after 1,5 months, duration – before the onset of cold weather.

Description of the plant:

1. The bush forms 4-5 shoots, medium volume, light green color. The structure of the stems is rigid, unbreakable, the surface is medium-pubescent, the pile is sparse, prickly. Stepchildren are thin, fragile.
2. The foliage is intense, the leaves are dark green, located on short thick petioles, opposite. The surface is hard, finely pubescent, corrugated. The edge of the sheet plate with large teeth.
3. The root system is fibrous, powerful, widely grown to the sides, superficial.
4. The flowers are bright lemon, simple, the flowering of the Salinas cucumber is bouquet.

The culture is small-fruited, gives fruits of a leveled shape, the number of greens at the beginning of fruiting and the last ovaries – in the same amount.

The external description of Salinas F1 cucumber corresponds to its photo above:

• fruits of the correct cylindrical shape, weight – 70 g, length – 8 cm;
• during maturation they are painted evenly in a light green color, at the stage of technical ripeness, a poorly defined yellow pigment and longitudinal stripes up to 1/3 of the fruit appear at the place of fixation of the flower;
• the peel is thin, tough, well resists mechanical stress, provides the cucumber with a long shelf life;
• the surface is glossy, finely tuberous, the main concentration of tubercles is near the peduncle, the pubescence is medium;
• the pulp is juicy, dense, white, without voids.

Cucumber Salinas F1 is suitable for growing in a backyard or summer cottage and on large farm areas. It tolerates transportation well, has good keeping quality. Shelf life – more than 14 days.

Taste qualities of cucumbers

Salinas gherkins with a high gastronomic rating, sweet, juicy taste. Bitterness is not present even with irregular watering. Overripe fruits do not change the taste, there is no acid. Cucumbers of wide application. They are consumed fresh, used as an ingredient for assorted vegetables.

Small-fruited variety of cucumber Salinas is ideal for pickling and preservation. The marketable appearance and color do not change after hot processing; gherkins are compactly included in a glass container. The taste of pickled and pickled cucumbers is balanced, the pulp is crispy, dense, emptiness is not formed in place of the seed chambers.

Pros and cons of the variety

Cucumber Salinas F1 is characterized by a number of advantages:

• early ripening;
• high degree of fruiting;
• gherkins of the aligned form;
• not subject to aging;
• stored for a long time;
• good resistance to mechanical stress;
• unpretentious in cultivation;
• yield does not depend on the method of cultivation;
• has stable immunity.

The downside is the inability of the hybrid to produce a full-fledged planting material.

Optimal Growing Conditions

The main condition for growing in a greenhouse is the creation of a favorable microclimate. The optimum temperature for vegetation is 23⁰ C, daylight hours – 8 hours, additional lighting is not required. Mandatory installation of a support. High air humidity.

For cultivation in open ground, an illuminated area is chosen on the south or east side. Shading at certain daytime hours is not terrible for culture. Cucumber does not respond well to drafts. The composition of the soil should be neutral, fertile, without stagnant moisture.

Cultivation of cucumbers Salinas F1

Cucumber Salinas F1 is bred in seedlings and by direct planting of seeds in the ground. The seedling method is used regardless of the climate. Direct landing is recommended for the Southern regions.

Direct planting in open ground

Before planting on the site, Salinas cucumber seeds are placed in the refrigerator, in a wet cloth for a day. Material is sown on the plot in the middle or end of May, depending on how warm the soil is, the optimal indicator is +18⁰ C. Landing work:

1. Dig up the site in advance, add organic matter.
2. Holes are made 1,5 cm deep.
3. They lay 2 seeds, the germination of plants of this variety is good, this amount will be enough.
4. They fall asleep, moisten the bed well.
5. After germination, one strong sprout is left in the hole.

Distance between holes – 45-50 cm, per 1 m² plant 2-3 plants. The sequence and scheme of planting Salinas cucumbers in closed ground and open beds are the same.

Seedling cultivation

The timing of sowing seeds for seedlings is determined by the characteristics of the climate, after 30 days the cucumber can be planted in the garden. Work is carried out around mid-April. Landing algorithm:

1. They take peat containers, they pour a nutrient mixture of sand, peat, compost in equal parts, they can be planted in peat cubes.
2. Make indentations of 1,5 cm, place one seed at a time.
3. Put in a room with a constant temperature (+22⁰ C).

Cucumbers take root poorly after transplantation; they are placed on the site in peat containers.

Watering and top dressing

Hybrid Salinas F1 is demanding for watering, cucumbers are moistened every evening under the root with a small amount of water. In the greenhouse, in the same mode, it is watered with a drip method. Top dressing is given in the spring before flowering, using a product containing nitrogen. At the time of fruit formation, fertilize with superphosphate. After 3 weeks, potash fertilizers are applied.

Formation

Salinas variety cucumber bush is formed by 4 lower shoots. As they grow, they are fixed to the trellis. Side shoots are cut off, a lot of them are formed. Leaves are removed, in the internodes of which there is no ovary. After harvesting the fruits, the lower leaves are also removed. The top of the cucumber is not broken, as a rule, it does not grow above the trellis.

Protection against diseases and pests

Variety Salinas F1 has a stable immunity to infection and pests. Cucumber in the greenhouse does not get sick, in an unprotected area in a cold rainy summer, anthracnose may be affected. It is difficult to reduce humidity during precipitation; the plant is treated with colloidal sulfur. For preventive purposes, cucumbers are sprayed with copper sulphate before flowering. Pests do not affect the plant.

Productivity

Early ripe cucumber Salinas F1 begins to bear fruit from mid-June, if it is grown in a greenhouse, in an open garden – 7 days later. Fruiting continues until September. The lack of ultraviolet light, a reasonable decrease in temperature and untimely watering do not affect the formation of fruits, the yield is stable. Up to 8 kg of gherkins are removed from one bush, from 1 m² – within 15-17 kg.

Conclusion

Description and reviews of Salinas F1 cucumbers correspond to the varietal characteristics given by the copyright holder. The culture is early ripe, indeterminate type, parthenocarpic fruiting. Gherkins with high taste characteristic, universal use. The plant variety is suitable for growing in a greenhouse and on an unprotected garden bed.

Reviews about cucumbers Salinas F1