Cucumber "Cedric" - parthenocarpic, that is not requiring pollination, an early variety of open type. It is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse or under film, although planting in open ground is also not prohibited. This is a fairly strong hybrid plant, not fastidious in the care.
Description
The variety has a developed root system and early fruit ripening. A cucumber forms at least two ovaries in each node. Dark green fruit with a length of 12-14 cm is characterized by a cylindrical shape.Yield from 1 square. m plantings range from 18 to 22 kg of cucumbers.The fruit weighs on average 100-150g.
During the description of the cucumber variety "Cedric"presented in the photo, it is worth noting its high ability to preserve the shape of the fruit, their exceptional keeping quality and transportability. The plant normally tolerates summer heat. It has a high level of resistance to kladosporiozui medium - to powdery mildew, viruses of cucumber mosaic and yellowing of cucumber vessels.
Did you know? Young cucumber spikes are used to remove excess moisture from the fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety has a number of advantages:
- powerful and developed root system;
- excellent fruit set;
- earlier fruiting;
- keeping quality and transportability of cucumbers;
- high yield;
- resistance to temperature changes and lack of lighting;
- lack of bitterness of the fruit;
- disease resistance.
The main disadvantage is the high cost of planting material.
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Landing rules
It is better to grow super stored plants using peat pots (with a volume of more than 0.5 l) or cassettes with cells (8 × 8 cm or 10 × 10 cm). Filling containers is fertile soil, and better with a mixture - 3 parts of the soil and 1 part of the humus. After that, you can proceed to sowing. In each pot to a depth of no more than 1.5 cm, place only 1 seed.
Important! For seed germination, it is necessary to maintain the temperature of the soil and air at + 27-28 ° C.
As soon as the first shoots appeared, it is necessary to take measures to prevent the stretching of the seedlings. During the first 5 days, gradually reduce the temperature in the room (daytime - up to + 15-18 ° С; nighttime - up to + 12-14 ° С). Do not forget about fertilizer during this period.
It is possible to replant seedlings in open ground after the appearance of 4 true leaves (March-April). Previously, about 2 weeks before planting, cover the greenhouse with foil to set the required temperature mode.
Immediately before planting, seedlings feed the soil with fertilizers containing phosphorus, iron and zinc. The optimal placement is 2-3 saplings per 1 sq. M.
Did you know? The world's largest cucumber 91.7 cm long was grown by Briton Alf Cobb.
It is not forbidden to plant seeds in open soil, but only after it is fully heated. Using a tape method, sow the material to a depth of no more than 14 cm. Keep a distance of 25 cm between the plants. Before sowing, warm water is poured into the hole, and humus and wood ash are introduced. Cucumbers also need shelter (garden film) in case of late frosts.
Care
Hybrids are characterized by endurance and the ability to adapt to the soil.. In addition, they are not demanding to care, but they respond positively to its competent conduct. The cultivation technology of cucumber varieties "Cedric" is limited to the creation of optimal conditions, watering, weeding and feeding plants.
Conditions
The optimum temperature for this light-loving variety is + 24 ... +30 ° С. Exceeding the upper limit of the recommended temperature conditions has a negative impact on the development of the fruit of the plant.
Important! If within 4 days the air temperature is kept at + 3 ° C, the plant dies.
During the growing season, the required level of humidity for hybrid cucumbers is 80%. With the beginning of the process of formation of fruits, increase the humidity to 90%.
Watering
Watering the plant is produced as the soil dries: daily in small doses. Water should be warm (24-26 ° C). The best option - drip irrigation, with which you can carry out and feeding liquid fertilizer.
Before the beginning of the flowering period of 1 square. m plants need about 3 liters of water. When cucumbers begin to bloom and bear fruit, the irrigation rate is increased to 6-7 l. Irrigation is best done with water diluted with mineral fertilizers.
Top dressing
For dressing it is recommended to alternate the use of organic and mineral fertilizers. Normal plant development requires nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the soil. The optimal ratio of these elements is 160, 200 and 400 mg per 1 kg of dry soil, respectively.
Important! High concentration of fertilizers in the soil has a negative effect on cucumbers.
Top dressing of greenhouse plants is carried out up to 5 times per season. For the first fertilization of the soil with a liquid solution, urea, potassium sulfate, superphosphate (1 tsp. Per 10 l of water) and mullein (1 cup) or sodium humate (1 tbsp. L.) Are used.
The second feeding is done using a solution of 10 liters of water, 1 tbsp. l Nitrofoski and 1 cup of chicken manure. For all other manipulations, 1 tsp is enough. potassium sulfate and 0.5 liters of mullein, diluted with 10 liters of water. Solution consumption - up to 6 liters per 1 square. m
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Weeding
If necessary, weed the beds with cucumbers and its shallow loosening. In addition, plants need regular garter to the trellis. But the presence of support is not a prerequisite. Pinching the main stem after the appearance of the 7th leaflet is necessary to stimulate branching and increase the yield of the bush.
Harvesting
Part of caring for cucumbers varieties "Cedric" - regular harvest. Three times a week will be enough to ensure the abundant formation of the fruit of the bushes. As a result, yields will also increase.
Did you know? In Iran, cucumber is considered a fruit and is often served on the table as a dessert.
Cucumber "Cedric" are distinguished by their taste properties. They do not have large seeds or emptiness. The bitterness is also absent. When complying with the technology of cultivation and collection, the plant will reward you with an impressive amount of sweetish fruits.
