Description of the f1 red mullet cucumber variety, its yield and cultivation
Cucumber Red mullet f1 is distinguished by its youth. The variety is not 10 years old. It is favorably distinguished by the fact that no bees or bumblebees are required for pollination. The ovaries are formed according to the bundle principle. It is recognized by breeders as suitable for cultivation throughout the country, even in the northern regions. Can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. The hybrid is early ripening - the fruits will be on average 46 days after germination.
Description of the plant
The hybrid variety Barabulka f1 was bred by breeders of the domestic agricultural company "Gavrish". The variety was named so because of the fish of the same name, which the mature variety looks like. The variety was officially included in the State Register in 2007.
Bush characteristics
Parthenocarpic plant - insect pollination is not required. Flowers are mostly female. Suitable for cultivation in open and closed ground.
Description of the variety, bush:
- Has strong branching.
- Medium-sized plant.
- The number of ovaries ranges from 3 to 12.
- Many ovaries are formed near the main stem.
- Leaves are medium in size.
- The color of the leaves is bright green.
Description of the fruit
Fruit length ranges from 10-12 centimeters. An interesting note on the colors. The skin has a deep green color, however, the color is lighter towards the top of the fruit. There are also small white stripes on the surface.
Fruit characteristic:
- Correct cylindrical shape.
- One-dimensional cucumbers.
- The presence of a number of white thorns.
- Large bumps on the body.
- Average pubescence.
- Short neck.
- Weight 90-100 grams.
- Juicy taste, no bitterness.
Yield indicators
Cucumber Red mullet has a high yield. One bush gives 6-7 kilograms of cucumber. As a result, up to 15 kilograms of cucumber can be removed from 1 square meter per season.
It is worth noting the resistance of the planting to diseases:
- Powdery mildew.
- Peronosporosis.
- Cladosporium.
Disease resistance is the basis for a good harvest.
Positive aspects of the variety
Growing benefits:
- High germination rate.
- Early ripening.
- Good taste.
- Harvesting takes up to 2 months.
- Small fruits.
Reviews of experienced farmers about the variety are positive.
Universal fruit qualities
The advantage of the fruits of the Red mullet is the versatility of their application. They can be used for the following purposes:
- Pickling.
- Conservation.
- For fresh consumption.
- For salads.
In this regard, the following periods are distinguished when it is possible to collect Red mullet cucumbers:
- 3 to 5 days: small for pickling.
- 7-9 days: medium size suitable for preservation and fresh consumption.
- 9-15 days: maximum fruit size for canning and salads.
Growing tips
Efficient cultivation of the Red mullet f1 variety consists in the seedling method. Work should start in mid-April. The actions are as follows:
- Germination at a temperature of +20 degrees.
- After mass shoots, the first watering with warm water, abundant.
- The seedlings should grow with good lighting.
- The optimal temperature regime for seedling growth: +19 during the day and at least +15 at night.
- 2 weeks after germination, the seedlings should be fed with fertilizer.
- 10 days before planting, the growing temperature should be reduced by 3-5 degrees.
- End of May - beginning of June, this is the period for planting seedlings. The main feature is the presence of 3-4 leaflets on the shoots.
Care is not labor-intensive, and the yield of the red mullet cucumber variety is high.
