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Real Colonel cucumbers are a hybrid whose fruits have a sugary taste with a complete absence of bitterness. In marinades and pickles, the culture retains excellent qualities. The plant is convenient to grow in greenhouses and greenhouses because it does not require pollination. Judging by the reviews of summer residents, the variety is one of the best today
The variety True Colonel practically does not form barren flowers on the bushes
History of selection
The real colonel is a parthenocarpic variety of crop with a female type of flowering. It was bred by the largest breeding company "Manul", which has been producing seed material for 20 years. The species was included in the State Plant Register of Russia in 2004. A true colonel is suitable for cultivation in almost all regions of the country, as well as in the near abroad. Successfully cultivated in the Caucasus, Northern, Middle Volga and Central regions.
Description of cucumbers Real Colonel F1
The variety of greens is indeterminate, unlimited in growth. The bushes are powerful, tall, have average branching, the formation of ovaries occurs in bunches. The leaves are medium in size, bright green in color, and 3-4 fruits are formed in the axils. Each cucumber weighs from 110 to 130 g, grows to a length of 13, maximum 15 cm (does not outgrow), size in diameter is 4-5 cm. The fruits are cylindrical, slightly curved, with dense pubescence and an attractive presentation. Their taste is juicy, crispy, slightly sweet, there is no bitter aftertaste. The color is dark green with pale, barely noticeable light stripes. A cucumber with a thin skin, the surface is covered with large tubercles. The pulp is aromatic, dense, crispy, the seeds are medium-sized. Cucumbers A true colonel of universal use, but, according to some gardeners, they taste better fresh than pickled.
In greenhouse conditions, cucumber varieties grow juicier and larger
Characteristics of cucumbers Real Colonel
The hybrid has established itself as a variety with high fruit yields and excellent commercial characteristics. A real colonel quickly adapts to unfavorable weather conditions and grows on almost any land. The variety is recommended for cultivation in protected structures and in open areas.
Cucumber yield Real Colonel
The variety is distinguished by extended fruiting; in some regions, summer residents collect fresh cucumbers until the beginning of October. Productivity is stable and high. From a seedling, with proper care of the crop, you can get up to 3 kg of fruit in one harvest, about 12-13 kg per square meter.
Ripening and flowering dates
True Colonel is a variety with a medium ripening period. After the shoots appear, 40-45 days should pass until the final ripeness of the cucumbers. The bushes bloom approximately 1.5 months from the date of planting.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Cucumber variety Real Colonel is not very susceptible to diseases common to the crop. But taking preventive measures, as well as observing the law of crop rotation, will help make the plant’s immunity even stronger and eliminate infection with root rot, tobacco mosaic or powdery mildew.
Among insects, slugs, whiteflies and spider mites are dangerous for the variety. Pest control should begin immediately after detection.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has a lot of advantages compared to many other varieties of this vegetable crop.
A real colonel took the strongest sides from his “parents”
Advantages:
- high productivity;
- weak weaving;
- strong immunity;
- simultaneous ripening of fruits;
- ease of care;
- lack of bitterness;
- marketable condition;
- fruitfulness before frost.
Flaws:
- formation of voids due to temperature changes;
- long seed germination.
Features of cultivation
The variety Real Colonel can be grown either by direct sowing in the ground or by seedlings. Each option has its own characteristics. The versatility of the hybrid is amazing. A cucumber can even be planted on the balcony, and this will not at all affect the taste and fruiting of the plant.
Sowing in open ground
When growing without seedlings, Real Colonel cucumber seeds are placed in prepared soil heated to a temperature of +16 °C or more. Usually the favorable time for planting the variety is the beginning or middle of May. The plant is best suited to light, non-acidic soil and a well-lit area. Before the procedure, it should be dug up, fertilized with manure, beds should be formed and moistened. The seeds of the Real Colonel are sown in small holes 2 cm deep with an interval of 50 cm. After sowing, the bed is covered with film. When sprouts appear on the surface of the earth and the threat of a sharp night cooling has passed, the shelter from the garden bed is removed.
Seedling method
The Real Colonel cucumber is sown as seedlings a month and a half before the intended planting in the ground. To do this, use a nutritious soil mixture and high-quality planting material purchased from a specialized store. It is advisable to take individual containers to avoid subsequent picking of seedlings, which always brings stress to the young plant. Peat pots are best suited for this purpose. The seeds of the Real Colonel are sown in two pieces at a depth of 1-2 cm, after which the plantings are watered with settled water at room temperature and covered with glass or film. Leave the containers in a room with a temperature of +25 ° C until germination. When the sprouts hatch, the pots are moved to a lighted windowsill, the cover is removed, and the air temperature is lowered to +22 0C. During the growth of cucumber seedlings, Real Colonel they carry out the usual care: if necessary, they moisten and loosen the soil.When four true leaves are formed on the sprouts, they can be transplanted to a permanent place.
The cucumber has a vulnerable root system; it is better not to injure it when transplanting.
Rules of care
A real colonel is an unpretentious variety of vegetable crop. Caring for it involves the following manipulations:
- Watering. The plant needs regular but moderate moisture, which is carried out at the root. In a greenhouse, it is enough to water the crop 1-2 times a week, in the garden based on the temperature regime, frequency and abundance of precipitation.
- Fertilizer. The Real Colonel cucumber is fed for the first time 14 days after planting in open ground. For this purpose, it is better to choose a good mineral complex. The next time the beds are fertilized at the moment the ovaries form, organic matter is used, for example, mullein infusion diluted in a ratio of 1:15. The third feeding occurs at the time of fruiting. At this time, the plant most needs potassium fertilizers.
- Loosening. To improve air exchange, the soil where cucumbers grow should be loosened after each watering, thereby getting rid of weeds.
- Formation of bushes. The variety forms vines with a low growth rate, so there is practically no need for this procedure. Attention should be paid only to the shoots, which are cut off with pruning shears as they grow. For ease of harvesting, the Real Colonel cucumber lashes can be tied to supports.
- Mulching. It is advisable to perform this procedure, but not necessary. It is better to use straw or peat as mulch.This way, the root system of the plant will definitely be protected from temperature changes and pest invasion. In addition, mulch will help retain a sufficient amount of moisture in the ground.
- Disease prevention. At the stage of growth and development, it is advisable to spray the True Colonel cucumber with a mixture of milk, soap and iodine, 1 liter, 30 g and 25 drops, respectively, or a solution prepared from 3 tbsp. l. soda and a liter of water. This procedure will help protect the crop from powdery mildew and rot.
If the rules for caring for the plant are not followed, there is a risk of voids forming in the fruits.
Conclusion
Cucumbers Real Colonel is a variety that has won the trust of many summer residents and gardeners. Its main advantages are high yields and ease of care. The fruits are tasty, healthy, suitable for harvesting for the winter and for commercial purposes.
Reviews from gardeners about cucumbers Real Colonel F1
