Description of the Kibriya cucumber variety, cultivation features
The hybrid Kibriya F1 cucumber is the result of Dutch breeders' experiences. The description says that the plant belongs to the indeterminate type, its height reaches 1.5 meters. The variety is distinguished by its ultra-early ripening. The first cucumbers are possible after 1 month, since 35-45 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds to the removal of the first fruit. The high yield of the variety is due to the excellent setting of the plant.
The plant is distinguished by a strong trunk and a slight development of lateral shoots. The main fruiting site is the main stem. Medium-sized cucumber leaves are bright green. One leaf sinus can contain 2 to 5 cucumbers. The variety belongs to the parthenocarpic species, that is, it does not require pollination.
Advantages and disadvantages
The hybrid is practically devoid of disadvantages. The only significant disadvantage of the variety is the high cost of planting material. This nuance can be an obstacle to commercial growing, but is not considered a serious disadvantage for most gardeners. The variety has many advantages, the number of which significantly outweighs the disadvantages.
The benefits of cucumber are:
- excellent quality of taste;
- ease of care, since there are practically no stepsons;
- aesthetic appearance;
- good productivity;
- strong immunity;
- versatility in application.
The cucumber variety is suitable for fresh food, can be used for harvesting for the winter.
Fruits and yields
Cucumber fruits are short, even in the form of an oval with small tubercles. Fruit characteristic:
- the ratio of the diameter to the length of the fruit is 1: 3.2;
- weight does not exceed 70-90 grams;
- there are small stripes of a light shade on the dark green skin;
- there are small white thorns on the surface that do not prick at all.
Reviews of gardeners speak of the juiciness of the cucumber pulp, the absence of bitterness and voids. The quality of the cucumbers is maintained even after a long period of fruiting. After 2 months from the date of the first harvest, the Kibriya cucumbers remain the same tasty and crispy. The fruits survive well storage and transportation difficulties.
Cucumber Kibria F1 is considered one of the most productive hybrid species. Subject to the rules of cultivation and care, the yield of the variety reaches 19.3 kg per square meter. The fruits must be harvested daily. When harvesting with skipping and overgrowing fruits, the total harvest can be reduced by 20%. When the brushes are overloaded with vegetables, ugly ovaries will form. The optimal size for picking is a cucumber from 10 to 11 cm.
Growing features
Cybria F1 is considered a versatile type of cucumber crop, as it can be grown in a greenhouse and open field. The variety can be used for all-season cultivation in greenhouses, so today it is widely used by farm and agrotechnical complexes. The plant thrives in small greenhouses and can be grown in open beds.
Experienced gardeners recommend using the seedling method of growing the variety. The planting material undergoes pre-sowing treatment during the packaging process by the manufacturer, therefore, no preliminary preparation of seeds for planting is required. The optimal soil is considered to have a pH of 6.
For cultivation, the vertical method is recommended using a net or trellis. It is recommended to adhere to a planting density of no more than 3 plants per 1 m2... The hybrid has excellent vitality and is characterized by a fast growth rate, but this requires regular feeding. The recommended temperature for growing in a greenhouse is considered to be from 22 to 26C.
The plant is unpretentious in care and perfectly recovers after stress, it can withstand high humidity and lower temperatures. With extreme heat and insufficient watering, the leaves and ovaries dry up and fall off. The plant perfectly resists traditional cucumber diseases, but is susceptible to root rot. Resistant to the following diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- cladosporiosis;
- olive spot;
- common mosaic virus.
The plant needs to ensure regular watering and periodic feeding with vitamins and minerals.
