Description of the Serpentine cucumber variety, its cultivation and characteristics
Early-ripening vegetables are extremely popular with land owners. These include the Serpentine cucumber, which is also undemanding to care for. If the seeds are sown in early May, then the first crop will be ready for harvest by mid-June.
Description of the variety
Pollination of peduncles is natural, that is, with the participation of insects. Mixed flowering. The climbing capacity of this variety is strong, numerous shoots are strong and strong. Leaves are medium, have a rich green color.
Elongated fruits. Their length reaches 10 centimeters, and their weight is 70-80 grams. Reviews suggest that cucumbers have a pronounced specific taste, which is difficult to confuse with any other variety. The flesh is very crispy, without the slightest bitterness. No unpleasant aftertaste remains after consumption. When overripe, the fruits do not turn yellow. They have a dense skin with pronounced tubercles, the ribbing is small. The color of the cucumbers is light green, there are barely noticeable stripes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among other advantages of the Serpentin variety, it is worth highlighting its high yield. From each bush harvested up to 6 kg of cucumbers with high marketable and taste characteristics. In addition, it is favorably distinguished by such qualities as:
- short growing season;
- good resistance to major diseases;
- suitable for growing in open ground and in greenhouse conditions;
- has excellent taste;
- it has an original appearance;
- universal purpose (used for all types of canning and processing, as well as fresh use);
- not afraid of spring night frosts;
- suitable for cultivation both in the middle lane and in Siberia.
Practicing gardeners who have already tested the variety on their own land plots give extremely positive characteristics. There were no drawbacks in Serpentin cucumbers. This includes only the need for frequent loosening of the soil, since the root system constantly needs oxygen.
Growing features
The description of the Serpentin variety suggests that the seeds begin to be sown into the ground as soon as the threat of night frosts has passed. As a rule, this is the beginning of May. The seedling method of growing is also allowed, but it is not necessary to allow the Serpentine cucumbers to outgrow. Otherwise, they will not take root well. There is a risk of breaking the fragile cucumber stalks during transplanting.
The distance between the bushes during planting should be at least half a meter. Sowing of cucumber seeds is carried out to a depth of no more than 5 cm. They try to choose the soil with a good drainage layer, as well as a slight nitrogen deficiency.The soil with high acidity is treated with a small amount of lime before sowing cucumbers.
Serpentine is an unpretentious variety, it does not need special care either.
Water the plants as the soil dries out thoroughly. With this quality, the cucumber compares favorably with its counterparts, which require constant watering and maintaining soil moisture. Top dressing is done once a week, but not more often. They try to water Serpentine cucumbers in the evening to avoid sun activity. If possible, the water is heated so as not to stress the root system.
Serpentine gives excellent yields even in unfavorable climates.
Fruiting can be called stable, none of the gardeners has yet been left without a crop. The harvested cucumbers are well stored for a long period of time, which makes it possible to transport them over long distances without losing their marketability and taste. This advantage caused a real delight among Siberian farmers and ordinary gardeners, who immediately settled a healthy vegetable on their land plots. Serpentine is suitable for growing on an industrial scale, outperforming competitors in all basic parameters.
