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Almost every gardener has his favorite varieties of cucumbers. These may be earlier varieties or late-ripening, depending on the purpose of their cultivation. Cucumber Shosha F 1 is a domestic hybrid and is popular with many gardening enthusiasts.
History of variety breeding
This is a hybrid variety that was bred by domestic breeders. The agricultural company Partner was engaged in breeding, which tested the variety of Shosha cucumbers on open and protected soils, mainly in the non-chernozem zone of Our Country. Therefore, these cucumbers are best grown in these climatic conditions.
The originator of the variety is Vasily Ivanovich Blokin-Mechtalin. The variety is included in the State Register of the Federation for cultivation in open ground and under temporary film cover.
Description of cucumbers Shosha f1
The plant of this variety belongs to medium-sized. The main stem reaches a length of 1,5–2 meters. The root system is powerful, and the side shoots are short.
Flowering type – female, flowers do not need pollination by insects. The flower has the shape of a crown, bright yellow. Productivity with quality care increases to 18 kg per square meter. m.
Up to 4 greens are formed on one node, but more often there are 1–2 flowers in a node. The leaf of the plant is green, of medium length.
Description of fruits
The fruits have good taste, in addition, the fruit belongs to the salad. The color of cucumbers of this variety is dark green. The surface of the cucumber is bumpy and pubescent. According to the description, the Shosha cucumber has a thin skin, in which the taste of bitterness is completely absent. The color of the pulp is light green. The cucumber has an elongated shape about 10 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. The approximate weight of the fruit is 50 grams. The seeds are small and tender.
Characteristics of cucumber Shosha
The main advantage of the variety is its high yield and good taste. Most gardeners respond positively to both the ripening time and the characteristics of fruiting.
Yield and fruiting
The highest yield of cucumber is still manifested in greenhouse conditions, although a fairly large crop can be harvested on open ground. About 40 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the formation of the first greens. With good care and high-quality agricultural technology, Shosha can yield 12–18 kg per square meter. It is important that the planting density is no more than three plants per 1 sq. m. The yield of Shosha cucumbers, both according to reviews and in the photo, is high during the entire growing season.
The yield is directly affected by temperature, humidity, as well as the stability of the environment. Therefore, in greenhouses, the crop of Shosha cucumbers is obtained, according to reviews, more, since the temperature there is stable throughout the entire growing season.
In a cool room, the harvested crop can lie for up to two weeks, in addition, it is excellent for transportation.
Application area
The variety is considered salad, but in fact its scope is wide. Small gherkins, taken at the stage of greens, are quite suitable as a material for pickling and other types of home canning.
Disease and pest resistance
This is another plus of this hybrid. Shosha cucumber is resistant to most viral diseases that are inherent in cucumbers. The variety is resistant to cucumber mosaic, yellowing of the veins on the fruits, as well as to powdery mildew.
There are some types of pests that are able to attack and parasitize the Shosha cucumber. First of all, this is a flyer. But with the application of simple preventive measures, the gardener can resist their attack.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Gardeners who planted Shosha cucumber note the complete absence of negative aspects. Among the advantages:
- excellent taste;
- wide application;
- high level of keeping quality;
- good transportability.
All this makes the Shosha cucumber from the Partner company an excellent variety for both home and industrial cultivation.
Cultivation of Shosha cucumbers
The “Partner” company bred Shosha cucumbers so that they could be grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field, and even on the windowsill at home. It is important to choose the right seedlings and provide the plant with high-quality agricultural technology.
Planting seedlings
Cucumbers of this variety can be planted both in seedlings and with the help of seeds. The algorithm for growing seedlings is as follows:
- You need to take a small box and lay out the soil for seedlings.
- The seeds should be at the bottom.
- Before landing in open ground, 4 weeks should pass.
But in any case, planting seedlings of the Shosha cucumber variety, according to reviews, is recommended no earlier than mid-April.
For planting in open ground, seedlings should be hardened off. For this, boxes with seedlings are put outside for an hour. Gradually, the time increases until future cucumbers spend up to 6 hours outdoors.
You can plant cucumbers at the moment when the temperature becomes about 16 ° C and will stably stay at this indicator. The soil needs to be dug up interspersed with humus and chicken manure, especially for transplanting Shosha f1 cucumbers. Reviews of landing with such top dressing are positive.
Seedlings need to be planted according to the scheme, so that 1 m2 there were no more than 5 plants. This is optimal for both open ground and greenhouse conditions.
Growing cucumbers without seedlings
When sowing seeds in open ground, it is necessary to meet the deadlines so that they are not affected by cold temperatures during germination. This is usually no later than April 15th. The soil must first be carefully cultivated, since the cucumber loves light and fertile soil. The best predecessors for cucumbers are legumes, early varieties of cabbage, onions and garlic, as well as greens.
The soil is prepared three weeks before planting. They add compost, rotted sawdust, manure, horse manure, as well as peat and dolomite flour.
After three weeks, seeds can be sown, which should first be soaked. Those that fall to the bottom in water at room temperature are of high quality. Floating on the surface – discard.
Aftercare for cucumbers
Cucumbers require some care as they grow. If you follow all the rules, then in the end the harvest will be good, and the taste will be excellent. The care process includes:
- moderate but daily watering;
- during the growth period, use liquid fertilizers for top dressing;
- weeding – once a week;
- It is worth tying up a bush for greater productivity.
Shrub formation
It is imperative that cucumbers be pinched, that is, the removal of unnecessary shoots.
You need to remove extra shoots in the axils of 3-4 leaves, as well as side shoots in the axils of 5-6 leaves. It is important not to confuse and not remove shoots with ovaries. Stepchildren should be at least 4–6 cm long. But it is not recommended to leave long shoots. If they are up to 20 cm, then the gardener will not get part of the crop in any case, since the stepchildren will draw some of the nutrients onto themselves.
Conclusion
Shosha cucumber, according to the characteristics and description of the variety, is one of the most popular and quite fruitful. This is an early ripe hybrid, which is used both in industrial production and for growing at home. Agricultural technology is not difficult, and resistance to diseases allows you to grow at no additional cost. The Shosha cucumber on the video is described in detail and shown so that inexperienced gardeners know how to grow it.
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