Description of the Trilogi cucumber variety, features of cultivation and care
Cucumber Trilogi is a mid-early gherkin type hybrid intended for growing outdoors.
The branchiness of the plant is medium, the flowers are only female. An indeterminate variety that does not require pollination. In each leaf sinus 3-4 fruits are tied. They ripen in 55-60 days from the moment of planting seeds in the ground.
Growing technology
To grow this variety, you should choose the most fertile piece of land. Seeds are planted in open ground or seedlings in closed ones to a depth of 10–12 cm. The soil temperature should be at least 15–17 ˚С. It is important to know that parthenocarpic cucumbers can not be placed on the site next to bee-pollinated.
The crop gives a central stem. In view of this, it is recommended to remove all lateral shoots before the trellis, leaving only the ovaries.
The main stem is wrapped around the trellis and fixed every 55–70 cm, keeping 2 lateral shoots at each node. The rest are removed after 4 sheets.
The yield of marketable fruits reaches 320-650 c / ha.
Variety care includes the following mandatory activities:
- Regular watering with warm water.
- Loosening the soil.
- Timely weed removal.
- Treatment with mineral fertilizers.
In the first month of fruiting, the variety produces most of the crop. At this time, the culture needs additional feeding.
Watering features
It should be noted that before the appearance of the first flowers, the moisture requirement of this culture is rather low. In this regard, it is recommended to water as rarely as possible and with extremely warm water, since cold water has a bad effect on the development of the bushes. With the onset of flowering, the plant is watered daily in small portions in the mornings and evenings.
Top dressing
Since the roots of cucumbers are not strong enough, it is necessary to use only fertilizers that dissolve easily in water. During the entire growth period, Trilogy is fed no more than 6 times, alternating fertilizers. It is recommended to loosen the topsoil between waterings.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the variety have the shape of a cylinder and are from 7 to 10 cm long. Weight - from 60 to 80 g. The skin is thin, deep green in color with small stripes and small tubercles.
The taste of cucumbers is excellent, the pulp is juicy and crispy, there is no bitterness. Fruits for universal use: suitable for both fresh salads and all kinds of winter preparations.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of the Trilogy f1 cucumber include the following features:
- High productivity.
- Friendly fruiting.
- Stress resistance.
- Relative unpretentiousness to growing conditions.
A distinctive feature of the variety is resistance to many diseases, such as cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, brown spot.
The downside of the hybrid is that with long storage it loses its taste.
Gardeners' estimates
The Trilogi f1 cucumber is supplied to Russia by the Dutch company "Rijk Zwaan" relatively recently, however, it has already been appreciated by many of our compatriots. We invite you to read helpful reviews about this variety.
Valentina Borisovna, Krasnodar Territory, Tikhoretsk: “I have been looking for good gherkins for a long time and found a description of the Trilogy hybrid on the Internet. It turned out to be very worthy, now I plant it every year. Early variety. The fruits are tasty, crispy, smooth. If they outgrow, there will be no large ones. The only drawback is that the seeds are too expensive compared to others. "
Iraida Alexandrovna, Yekaterinburg: “Last summer I tried to grow Trilogi for the first time. Planted with seeds. The harvest was solid and friendly, but the fruiting was short-lived. The taste is excellent, the skin is thin. Suitable for pickling and pickling. Unfortunately, they cannot be stored for a long time. "
Galina Aleksandrovna, Oktyabrsky, Bashkortostan: “Trilogy was advised to me by a familiar gardener with experience. I planted it and was very happy, because growing it is a pleasure. The hybrid is excellent, unpretentious, very hardy. Late blight did not get sick, unlike the variety that grew in the neighborhood. Pleased with taste - quite juicy and crunchy. I recommend it to anyone looking for delicious and high quality gherkins. "
So, the characteristics of Trilogy and opinions about him allow us to conclude that this hybrid is undoubtedly worthy of the attention of gardeners who want to find a high-quality gherkin court.
