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The cultivation of cucumbers in our country is very developed. This vegetable is the most sought after and most popular on our tables. Early ripening varieties and hybrids are especially popular, due to the short summer period and the small number of sunny days. The Buyan hybrid is familiar to many gardeners; we’ll talk about it today.
Main characteristics of the hybrid
The Buyan f1 cucumber is produced by many agricultural companies; it is quite easy to find it on store shelves. It was bred by specialists from the Manul company in 1997, which is located in Mytishchi. In the table below we have presented the main characteristics of this cucumber hybrid to make it easier for a novice gardener to decide on the choice of seeds on the eve of the planting season.
The following characteristics are of great importance for those who grow cucumbers:
- speed of maturation;
- susceptibility to disease;
- cultivation scheme;
- type of pollination;
- description of the plant and fruit.
When going for cucumber seeds, you should always pay attention not only to the picture and packaging, but also to the information that the manufacturer indicated on the label. For anyone who has decided to start growing cucumbers for the first time, today we will look at a few special terms.
Table
Characteristic | Description for the hybrid "Buyan" |
|---|---|
Ripening period | Early ripening, fruiting occurs after 45 days |
Description of fruits | High commercial quality, cucumber length 8-11 centimeters, with tubercles, delicate taste without bitterness; fruit weight 70-100 grams |
Growing scheme | 50x50 |
Recommendations for growing the state register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation | Central, Volga-Vyatka and North-Western region |
Pollination type | Parthenocarpic |
Resistance to diseases and viruses | Powdery mildew, downy mildew, olive spot, cucumber mosaic virus |
Productivity | About 9 kilograms per square meter |
Use | Fresh and for pickling/canning |
Growing | In greenhouses and open ground |
The minimum number of ovaries in a cucumber hybrid node is 2, and the maximum is 7. Moreover, the Buyan hybrid is characterized by medium branching. This process is restrained due to abundant fruiting. The description of this hybrid by the manufacturer also touches on the issue of demands on the availability of sunlight. “Buyan” is light-loving and productivity largely depends on the abundance of heat and sunlight.
Growing cucumbers is always associated with a number of peculiarities, so it is worth touching on this serious topic in more detail.
Growing a hybrid
Before we talk about how exactly to grow a large harvest of the Buyan hybrid, it is necessary to touch upon the topic of pollination, which is very important when growing any variety and hybrid of cucumbers.
When you go to the store to buy seeds, you can often see the inscription “parthenocarpic hybrid” on the packaging. Not all gardeners know what this term means, so they try not to pay attention to it. But in vain. Here is the “Buyan” cucumber of the parthenocarpic type.
Parthenocarpic cucumber is able to bear fruit without pollination.In the case of cucumbers, this is extremely important.
A short explanation with a video on this topic:
Now let's talk about growing. The manufacturer recommends planting seedlings according to the following scheme:
- in a greenhouse - 2.5 plants per square meter;
- in open ground - no more than 4 bushes per square.
The density of plantings affects the yield, so in this case it is better to strictly follow the recommendations.
Cucumbers of the Buyan hybrid are planted for seedlings in May. It should be remembered that cucumbers love heat very much. Watering the seedlings is carried out with water at room temperature.
Some gardeners debate whether it is worth soaking and disinfecting seeds before planting. There is no special rule on this matter, but if planting material was purchased from trusted agricultural companies, then there is no need to prepare them. A good producer prepares the seeds himself, and they are completely ready for planting. As for soaking, this process will speed up germination.
Transplanting seedlings into the ground
Healthy seedlings of Buyan hybrid cucumbers can be planted in open ground, spring greenhouses or tunnels at the age of 20 days. At this time, the weather outside the window should be stable. Cucumber seedlings should have 3-4 true leaves. When growing Buyan cucumbers without seedlings, it is better to soak the seeds in advance.
Soil requirements are a separate issue. Cucumbers need:
- The soil pH should be neutral;
- organic fertilizers are applied in advance;
- soil fertility is a prerequisite.
It will be possible to harvest the first harvest of Buyan hybrid cucumbers 45 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
When transplanting cucumber seedlings into open ground, you need to follow the scheme, maintaining 40-50 centimeters between the beds. Cucumbers of the Buyan hybrid grow well in sunny areas, but in the absence of such, seedlings can be planted in partial shade.
Plant care
To get a rich harvest of cucumbers, you need to properly care for the plants. Let's tell you about some secrets.
The place for growing cucumbers should not only be sunny, but also protected from the wind. Cucumbers have an extremely negative attitude towards this. The optimal temperature for growing is +23-30 degrees Celsius.
In order for cucumbers to produce a good harvest and not have any bitterness, you need:
- weed and loosen the soil;
- Water in a timely manner and only with warm water.
As for such an important stage as watering cucumbers, it is better to allocate a barrel for this. It is filled with water, which is heated to air temperature. Watering cucumbers with cold water will limit their growth. It is impossible to apply liquid fertilizers and water cucumbers in cold weather. Also, the soil should not be allowed to dry out. This will lead to the accumulation of bitterness in the cucumber fruits, and it is impossible to get rid of it.
In addition, cucumber plants need to be fertilized. This is especially true during the period of active growth and flowering. As for loosening the soil, this must be done quite carefully. Cucumbers have a very delicate root system that can be damaged.
Reviews from gardeners
Let's consider the reviews of those gardeners who have already planted the Buyan hybrid on their plots and received a harvest.
Conclusion
The Buyan hybrid, photos of which are presented in this article, is an excellent product of domestic breeders. It is worth paying attention to for those who need spring-summer cucumbers with thin skin and a pleasant taste.
