Contents
Cucumber Trilodzhi is a parthenocarpic hybrid that has won the appreciation of gardeners justified by its characteristics. The release of seeds of the variety is carried out by the Dutch company Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt En Zaadhandel BV (Rak Zwaan). Trilodzhi cucumbers are proposed for cultivation in the North-Western and Central regions of the Federation. Since 2011, the variety has been registered in the State Register, the authors are E. I. Golovatskaya and M. G. Kudryavtsev. The article is devoted to the description of the Trilodgy cucumber variety, photos and the nuances of its cultivation.
Description of Trilogy cucumbers
A plant of weak growth, but with indeterminate lashes and weak lateral branching. The central stem grows without restriction. The size of an adult plant reaches 2 m in height. Therefore, trellises are necessarily installed on the ridges, the plants are tied up.
Cucumber Trilodzhi f1 medium early ripening. Gherkins are ready for harvest 50-60 days after planting. Farmers try not to let them outgrow. Small cucumbers have the strongest aroma and pleasant taste.
The flowers on the bushes are exclusively female. Formed in the axils of the leaves at once 3-4 pcs.
The weakness of lateral branching is not an obstacle to a high yield.
Detailed description of fruits
Fruits are the main goal of vegetable growers. They have a cylindrical shape. The peel on cucumbers is dark green in color, spotted, with small tubercles and medium-density pubescence. Spikes are white. Trilodzhi cucumbers are small, the weight of one is about 70 g, length is up to 10 cm, diameter is 4 cm. The fruits are the same in shape. The pulp is juicy, crispy, aromatic, without bitterness.
The use of cucumbers is universal. Gherkins are used fresh, for canning, pickling, preparing vegetable salads.
In this phase, they have an excellent taste and aroma.
Main characteristics of the variety
The originators of the hybrid have compiled a detailed description of its characteristics. The Trilodgy cucumber variety is highly stress resistant. This means that changes in temperature, humidity and weather conditions do not have a strong effect on the main characteristic – the yield of the bush.
The Trilogy hybrid is intended for cultivation in open ground.
The variety has a high transportability, which allows it to be grown commercially. After transportation, the fruits do not lose their presentation and taste.
Cucumbers do not require additional pollination. The variety forms female flowers, which form ovaries in the axils of the leaves.
Trilodzhi tolerates weather changes well, so he is not afraid of drought. Of course, if the lack of moisture will be short-term. Cucumbers are 90% water. For a short time without water, the plant will not die, and the gardener will not receive a full harvest.
Productivity
Trilogy cucumbers ripen 55 days after planting. In the axil of one leaf on the central stem, 3-4 gherkins are formed.
It is on the central shoot that the bulk of the crop ripens. Therefore, to increase the indicator, lateral stepchildren are removed, leaving only the ovaries on the stem. Above 50 cm blinding is produced – the ovaries are also removed. Then they tie up the main stem, pinch it at a height of 1 m, leave 2-3 shoots on it in knots. This principle of plant formation allows you to get 6 kg of Trilogy cucumbers from 1 sq. m of landing area.
Pest and disease resistance
In addition to resistance during the period of climatic fluctuations, the Trilogy variety has a high resistance to crop diseases. This valuable characteristic is noted in the description of the Trilodzhi cucumber variety and is confirmed by the reviews of summer residents. The plant is well resistant to powdery mildew, various types of cucumber mosaic viruses, cladosporiosis. May be affected by downy mildew.
Pros and cons of the variety
After analyzing the reviews about the Trilogy f1 cucumber variety and reading its original description, you can compile a list of advantages and disadvantages. The positive qualities of a hybrid are:
- stable high yield;
- resistance to transportation, loading and unloading;
- preservation of the presentation for a long time;
- high percentage of seed germination;
- resistance to diseases;
- resistance to sudden weather changes.
The disadvantages include the susceptibility to peronosporosis. The Trilogy variety is not able to resist the disease, and the plant dies after infection. Also, fruits after harvesting cannot be stored for a long time.
Cultivation of Trilogy cucumbers
The variety is grown by seedlings and sowing in the ground. Among vegetable growers, the seedling method is becoming more and more popular.
It allows, when growing Trilodzhi in the middle lane, to protect seedlings from recurrent frosts. It is important to purchase seeds from a trusted supplier. The planting material of the Dutch manufacturer guarantees the manifestation of all the qualities of the variety.
Terms of sowing
Seeds are sown dry. Terms are determined depending on the type of cultivation:
- Sowing for seedlings begins in late April or early May. Before planting in the ground, seedlings should be at least 30 days old, and 2-3 true leaves should already be formed on them.
- Sowing directly into the ground is recommended in late May or early June. It is important that the earth warms up to + 12 ° C at a depth of 4 cm.
- With greenhouse cultivation, you can start sowing seeds in early April (in a warm room).
It should be borne in mind that overgrown seedlings of the Trilodzhi variety do not take root well. Such seedlings should be immediately discarded.
Choosing a place and preparing beds
Trilodgy grows best in light loamy soil or sandy loam. The site must be well fertilized. For a hybrid variety of cucumbers, it is necessary to follow the rules of crop rotation. Trilodzhi is allowed to re-plant in the garden no earlier than 4-5 years after the first sowing. Favorable predecessors are onions, winter wheat, carrots, cabbage.
Before sowing, it is required to loosen the soil and fertilize. To lay fertilizer on a cucumber bed, you need to dig a trench 40 cm deep and lay organic matter.
Trilogy prefers sunny areas protected from the wind.
How to plant
The main parameters for planting cucumbers for a greenhouse are 3 plants per 1 sq. m.
When sown in the ground, the amount increases to 6 bushes, the seed depth should not be more than 2 cm.
Row spacing is 70 cm, between plants 50 cm.
Seedlings of the hybrid, especially the root system of seedlings, Trilodzhi is very tender. It is recommended to grow a variety without diving. When transplanting, the plant gently rolls into the ground with a clod of earth. This is the best way to save seedlings and let them take root.
Aftercare for cucumbers
The Trilogy variety needs to be provided with quality care. Only in this case, you can count on a good result.
The hybrid needs:
- Proper hydration. Water for irrigation of Trilodgy must be settled, the optimal time for the procedure is morning or evening. It is important that there is no active sun. During the period of growth of the stems, abundant watering is not needed. Add moisture is required at the time of formation of the ovaries. At this time, it is advisable to water the Trilogy bushes 2 times a day. Divide the daily rate in half and moisten with warm water. It is necessary to ensure that moisture does not fall on the leaves and flowers.
- Feeding. The root system of plants is not too powerful and is located close to the surface of the earth. Fertilizers should be applied in liquid form and combined with watering. Trilodgy responds well to a solution of bird droppings or mullein and mineral complexes. During the growing season, Trilodgy cucumbers are fed 5-6 times with an interval of 2 weeks.
The formation of the stem is carried out according to the scheme on the trellis. All stepchildren to the trellis are removed, leaving the ovaries and flowers. At a height of 50 cm, a blinding zone is formed, the stems are wrapped around the trellis, pinched. Be sure to leave 2 side shoots. The number of ovaries is normalized depending on the state of the plant.
Conclusion
Cucumber Trilodgy always shows high yield results, subject to the requirements of agricultural technology. The variety does not belong to whimsical hybrids, so growing it on the site is quite simple. Reviews and photos of cucumbers of the Trilodgy variety fully confirm the declared characteristics.
Reviews about the variety of cucumbers Trilodzhi
