Description of the Alliance cucumber variety, recommendations for growing and care
Most gardeners in Russia traditionally allocate several beds for planting cucumbers. More productive varieties appear every year that can surprise discerning consumers. Cucumber Alliance f1 is one of the known species with two sources of origin. One was the Soviet breeder from Rostov-on-Don, Aleksey Mashtakov, the second was the Dutch originator. Seed material is produced by the "Bejo" agricultural company.
General information about the variety
A hybrid variety of cucumbers appeared in Russia a couple of years ago. The novelty is recommended for open ground. In the case of cultivation in zones of a temperate climatic zone, it is possible to use film shelters. Description of external data and general characteristics of the plant:
- Gherkin type variety.
- Hybrid.
- The earliest of the bee-pollinated species, cucumbers are ready for harvest 50–55 days after planting.
- Powerful root system.
- Medium-sized bush.
- Medium-year variety.
- Great growth potential of the central shoot.
- The number of ovaries per knot is 1-3.
- The pubescence consists of thorns.
- The female type of flowering prevails.
- Small foliage has a slight waviness.
- Average percentage of branching of the bush.
- Reproduction by budding.
- Side shoots are rare.
- The first fruits are formed in the amount of 10 pieces.
- Resistant to high temperatures.
- Good immunity to most viruses and diseases: cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew, olive spot and peronosporosis.
- A large percentage of yield, up to 19 kilograms per square meter of planting,
- Long fruiting period, until mid to late autumn.
- The percentage of product output is up to 98%.
- They transfer transportation without losing their commercial quality.
Reviews of vegetable growers indicate the best yield indicators in the Central and Central Black Earth regions of the country. Features and technical information about the fruits:
- Cylindrical, elongated shape.
- Length 15-16 centimeters.
- Weight up to 115 grams.
- Average density of pubescence.
- Short neck.
- Small tubercles.
- The skin is green with a few longitudinal white stripes.
- Rare pubescence.
- Persistent cucumber aroma.
- High taste.
Ripe fruits are preferable for fresh consumption, used as a component for salads. Feedback from consumers confirms the success of canning Alliance cucumbers.
IMPORTANT! The plant is suitable for canning on an industrial scale.
Growing recommendations
Planting a plant can be done in two ways:
- Rassadny. It is necessary to start cultivation a month before the expected date of planting in the ground.Pre-soak the seed and wait until the roots appear. Planting is carried out to a depth of 1-2 centimeters, in a pre-moistened soil. It is necessary to maintain the temperature regime, watering in a timely manner. Seedlings are planted only if the soil warms up to 10 degrees.
- A reckless way. The plant is planted only if the soil warms up to 14 degrees and there is no night frost. The recommended planting depth is three centimeters, the distance between the holes is at least five centimeters.
For any of the chosen planting methods, attention must be paid to the place for the garden. It should be located on a hill or level ground with good lighting. It is worth giving preference to the area between tall plants. Further care for cucumbers requires compliance with simple rules of agricultural technology. The plant requires feeding with complex mineral fertilizers, watering and a parodic dressing of weeds.
Gardeners reviews
The Alliance recently discovered cucumbers. The plant bears fruit under hot summer conditions, not capricious. Fruits are crunchy, small in size and without bitterness. Recommend!
Anna Wagner, 43 years old
I recommend Alliance cucumbers to residents of the North-West region. The plant is stress-resistant, does not require close attention. The fruits weigh 100 grams, juicy. The family loves to eat them fresh. We twist 5-10 cans for the winter.
Arseny Karlov, 34 years old
