Description of the cucumber variety Magnat, cultivation and care
The variety of types of culture often baffles even the most experienced summer residents. Which one to grow. Cucumber "Magnat" refers to hybrids, ripens very quickly.
Basic ideas about the variety
A detailed description will help to plant and care for the plant correctly; it contains complete information about the properties and characteristics of the variety.
Plant:
- Medium power.
- Medium branched.
- Female flowers predominate.
- Species: parthenocarpic.
- Ready to use in 50 days.
Cucumber:
- Length: 11 cm.
- Weight: 70–95 gr.
- Cylindrical shape.
- Green colour.
- Taste: excellent without bitterness.
- Thorns: white.
Disease susceptibility
Cucumbers "Magnat" are immune to the following diseases:
- Cladosporium.
- Olive spot.
- Viral infections.
For the prevention of other diseases, it is recommended to carry out the processing of cucumbers "Magnat". Special drugs or traditional medicine are used.
Use in home cooking
Cucumbers are versatile in use. They are used fresh, for salads and table decoration. They are also suitable for salting and canning. And also preparing salads for the winter.
Growing with a seedless method
Like any other variety, cucumber "Magnat" f1 loves well-lit, sunny areas. Therefore, the landing site is chosen as sunny as possible, protected from drafts.
A versatile plant of this variety, suitable for any growing method. The simplest is sowing directly into the ground on the site. Seeds are sown in well-warmed soil (+ 15–17 ⁰С), the period is calculated individually for each region.
The main condition is the absence of night frosts. Around the end of May, beginning of June. The method is simple, but the harvest will take longer than with the seedling growing method. Influences the amount of cucumbers per bush.
To increase the yield of "Magnat" cucumbers, you can harden the seeds. To do this, they are placed in water, previously wrapped in gauze. A few days later, when the seed swells, it is sent to the refrigerator. The temperature in it should be -3 ⁰С, more is possible, less is not. Leave there for 2-3 days. Then they are planted in the ground, at a distance of 50-60 cm. The planting depth is 1-2 cm.
The germination capacity of cucumber seeds, with this method of cultivation, is low, therefore several seeds are planted in one hole. After germination, weaker plants are removed. Pulling them out cannot only be cut off.
This method has a plus, when transplanting, the roots of the seedlings are damaged, this will not happen here.
Growing from seedlings
With this method, the cucumbers will begin to ripen 7-14 days earlier. Seedlings of 2-3 weeks of age are transferred to the ground. Seedlings should have 3-4 true leaves.
The seeds are preheated. To do this, they are placed in a warm place, the temperature should be +25 ⁰С. Then the percentage of germination will increase. Large seeds of normal weight will do.
Hybrid variety "Magnat" does not need pre-sowing preparation.
The time for planting seedlings also depends on weather conditions. You can sow all of April. The soil is prepared in advance:
- 1 part sawdust;
- 2 parts of peat or humus;
- For 10 kg of the mixture, 1.5 tbsp. spoons of nitrophoska, 2 tbsp. spoons of wood ash.
Everything is thoroughly mixed and put in containers. 1 germinated seed is planted there. Water the containers once a week. Upon reaching the desired size, they are planted in the soil.
Competent planting care
Cucumber culture loves the sun, abundant watering, loosening and feeding. Regardless of the place in which they are grown, watering is carried out with warm water. Best after sunset. A lot of water is needed, while the cucumbers are blooming, watered every 6–8 days, during active ripening, once every 3–4 days.
While the plants are small, it must be loosened often, about 2-4 cm in depth. Gradually, as you grow, reduce to 1 time per week.
Cucumbers "Magnat" F1 are parthenocarpic, so there will be no special problems with pollination, the plant will give a rich harvest without the participation of insects or humans.
It is best to feed with organic fertilizers, pay special attention to the culture during flowering and fruiting. Mineral fertilizers are introduced at least 5 times per season.
Opinions of summer residents regarding the variety of cucumbers "Magnat"
Anyone who doubts their decision to grow this species is advised to read the reviews. Gardeners share their impressions, give specific recommendations and advice on growing.
- Nagorna. Planting "Magnat" is not the first year. Particularly pleasing are the 100% germination and yield. The very first begin to mature. Grows in seedlings in a greenhouse. Well suited for canning and preparing fresh salads.
- Alexandra. I tried to plant Magnat cucumbers for the first time, in open ground. What I like most is that the variety does not need pollination. The harvest is excellent, the cucumbers are even and fit perfectly into the jar for the winter. Children love to pluck right from the garden and eat.
There is no difficulty in growing your own homemade cucumbers. "Magnat" will suit many lovers of fresh vegetables from the garden.
