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For the Zozulya cucumber variety, growing in a greenhouse is not only a good way to get a high yield. Having properly organized a greenhouse economy, gardeners will be able to harvest fruits both in winter and summer.
Benefits of growing cucumbers in a greenhouse
Garden crops growing on open ground are exposed to many negative factors:
- temperature fluctuations;
- lack of heat;
- weather conditions;
- parasite damage;
- diseases.
A properly built greenhouse and proper plant care will save cucumbers from all these troubles. Closed space will protect against sudden changes in temperature, which will affect the rate of fruit ripening. It will also contribute to the preservation of the heat accumulated during the day, which affects plant growth and yield. The roof will protect the seedlings from rain and hail. A solid transparent wall in the greenhouse will block parasites and pathogenic bacteria from reaching the leaves and stems.
Therefore, each owner involved in the cultivation of cucumbers in the country or in a personal plot builds a greenhouse.
Features of the variety Zozulya
Cucumbers with such an unusual name are bred by crossing two varieties. As a result, the hybrid received qualities due to which it became a welcome guest in many gardens and farms.
These qualities include:
- precocity;
- high yield;
- partial parthenocarpy;
- high palatability.
Zozulya cucumbers can be harvested as early as 46-48 days from the moment when the seeds gave the first sprouts. The yield reaches 10-12 kilograms per square meter. And thanks to the partial parthenocarpy variety given during selection, the plant can do without the participation of insects in the pollination of flowers. Therefore, Zozulya cucumbers grow excellently in a closed greenhouse.
The creators of the variety gave it resistance to certain diseases, such as:
- olive blotch;
- cucumber mosaic;
- root rot;
- ascochitosis.
As a result of the selection, gardeners received large tasty fruits with characteristic longitudinal white stripes for their table. The qualities of Zozulya cucumbers make it possible to use them both for cooking and for pickling and pickling for the winter.
Greenhouse device for growing cucumbers
As you know, the greenhouse greenhouse is different. Cucumbers are characterized by their “high growth”, so the object for their cultivation is made with a high roof.
Another design feature is the presence of horizontal beams for tying plants.
The greenhouse is located so that one of its sides is oriented to the south. By tradition, the greenhouse is made of metal or wood. The first type of material is chosen if glass or transparent plastic is used for the coating. Also, steel structures are taken during the construction of capital buildings designed for many years of operation.
The tree is less durable, although with proper treatment it can last for decades. It is easier to process, costs less, besides, in such a greenhouse, if necessary, repairs or restructuring can be quickly carried out.
The height of the supports is chosen so that you can walk freely inside. Support posts are placed at a distance of about 1 meter. If the roof is gable, then the angle of inclination is at least 30 degrees. This will ensure high-quality runoff of rainwater from the outside and condensate inside.
If the greenhouse is long, it is recommended to install roof supports every 2 – 2,5 meters. They must support the ridge bar. Cross bars are made between the side walls at the same distance.
Growing Zozulya cucumbers in a greenhouse
A plant of this variety is characterized by the fact that its seeds do not need to be soaked during germination. They are sown directly into the ground in the greenhouse itself.
To do this, use two main landing methods:
- dung;
- compost.
In the first case, fresh manure is poured onto the ground in a greenhouse in a strip with a width of 1 meter and a height of at least 15 cm. Soil about 25 cm thick is poured on top of the leveled manure and watered well.
Planting seeds of the Zozulya variety is carried out at the rate of 3 – 3,5 plants per 1 square meter of area. If the gardener doubts the quality of the seed material, two seeds can be planted in one hole.
To provide the seeds with a stable temperature and high humidity, it is recommended to cover the beds with a film without pressing the edges. This will provide air access to the soil and will help remove excess moisture. After all, manure in the process of decay releases heat, which contributes to the formation of condensate. Therefore, you should regularly arrange airing the beds.
Manure, by the way, releases carbon dioxide, which is necessary for the formation of female flowers on the stems.
The device of a compost bed in a greenhouse is done according to the principle described above. But special process accelerators should be added to the mixture. The temperature released by compost is lower than that of manure. Therefore, the thickness of the soil layer poured on top should not be more than 20 cm.
Otherwise, the process of planting Zozulya cucumber seeds is similar to that described above.
Seedling Growing Tips
To get high-quality plants, the temperature regime in the greenhouse should be maintained. From landing to the appearance of the first shoots, the air heats up to +28 degrees Celsius. After the leaves hatch, the temperature drops to +22 degrees.
Consider weather and time of day:
- on a sunny day in the greenhouse should be a maximum of +23 degrees;
- in cloudy maximum +20 degrees;
- at night up to + 17 degrees.
It is better to water Zozulya cucumbers by sprinkling. This saturates the soil and air with moisture, so that the plant receives water evenly. The water temperature should not be lower than +20 degrees. Slightly drooping plant leaves serve as a signal for watering.
It is better to feed cucumbers in the afternoon, in the late afternoon. Both biological additives and special chemical compositions are suitable for this.
