Description of the Atlet cucumber variety, features of cultivation and care
Most gardening plots have cucumber beds. Statistics confirm the demand for the plant among Russian vegetable growers. Every year, breeders around the world replenish the seed supply of cucumbers, creating more stress-resistant and fertile varieties. Cucumber Athlete was bred by Moscow breeders in 1999. The plant was originated by the Gavrish agricultural company.
General information about the plant
The cucumber of the Athlet f1 variety has been on the lists of the State Register since 2002. Cucumbers of this variety are considered one of the most popular of the varieties for cultivation in film shelters and greenhouses. Description of the external features of the plant and technical data of the cucumber:
- hybrid view;
- salad;
- indeterminate;
- medium ripening time, cucumbers are ready for picking in 50-60 days;
- bee-pollinated;
- vigorous;
- average percentage of branching;
- the length of the lateral processes reaches 3.5 meters;
- flowers of a mixed type of flowering, mainly female;
- large, smooth green foliage has irregularly serrated edges;
- the number of nodes on the main stem reaches 15, each with two ovaries;
- high yield rate, up to 35 kilograms of cucumbers per square meter of planting;
- strong immunity from powdery mildew;
- suitable for growing in shaded areas;
- increased shade tolerance;
- transportable;
- it is necessary to collect from three times a week;
- prone to outgrowth;
- the first 5–7 lateral shoots are removed when the main stem is formed;
- high percentage of fruit safety.
IMPORTANT! The percentage of marketable cucumbers reaches 88%.
The zoning of the plant was successful in most parts of Russia. The officially approved cultivation areas include:
- Central.
- Central black earth.
- North Caucasian.
- Volgo-Vyatsky.
- Northern.
- Northwestern.
Appearance of fruits and technical indicators of cucumbers:
- Correct cylindrical shape.
- Large tubercles.
- Length up to 20 centimeters, maximum up to 30 centimeters.
- Dark green skin with well-defined light longitudinal stripes.
- White thorns.
- Rare pubescence of the plant.
- Average weight 120-140 grams.
- Diameter from 3.5 centimeters.
- Crunchy.
- Soft flesh.
- Lack of bitterness.
- Lack of cavities.
The originator classifies the variety as a salad type and recommends it for fresh consumption. If desired, twisting and salting is possible.
Plant growing recommendations
Planting mid-early Atlet cucumbers is possible in two ways:
- Seedling. Occurs 30 days before the day of the intended planting in the ground. Before planting, the seeds are soaked until germination.Planting depth is 1-2 centimeters in pre-moistened soil. It is necessary to maintain the temperature regime in the room at least 21 degrees and regularly water with water at room temperature.
- Seedless. The sprouted seed material of the plant begins to sow if the soil warms up to plus 12 degrees. Otherwise, the landing will completely freeze and disappear. The recommended planting depth is more than 2 centimeters. Up to eight bushes can be placed on one square meter.
For planting varieties, you should choose areas on flat or elevated terrain. The soil should be loose enough to hold moisture and nutrients. To feed the plants next to the garden bed, a small trench up to 40 centimeters should be dug, where the necessary organic additives are added. Potatoes, common onions, beans, tomatoes or celery can precede the planting of cucumbers. One of the main points affecting the yield of a plant is a properly formed cucumber crown.
Subsequent plant care measures include timely fertilization, tying to the trellis, removing weeds and timely watering cucumbers.
