It is difficult to imagine more popular varieties than Tescha and Zyatek. Many gardeners think that Zyatek and Mother-in-law cucumbers are the same variety. In fact, these are two different hybrid varieties of cucumbers. They have a lot in common, but they also have differences. Let's look at everything in more detail.
Characteristics of varieties
These early maturing hybrids have a lot in common. The most important thing is the absence of bitterness even in the most overripe cucumbers. It is this characteristic that has allowed them to become so popular. Other general characteristics:
- equally suitable for both open ground and greenhouses;
- due to predominantly female flowering, they do not need pollinating insects;
- cylindrical cucumbers with a diameter of no more than 4 cm;
- have high yields, which occur on average after 45 days;
- cucumbers are ideal fresh, salted and pickled;
- plants are resistant to powdery mildew.
Now let's look at the differences. For convenience, they will be presented in table form.
Characteristic | Variety | |
|---|---|---|
Mother-in-law F1 | Zyatek F1 | |
Cucumber length, cm. | 11-13 | 10-12 |
Weight, gr. | 100-120 | 90-100 |
Skin | Tuberous with brown spines | Tuberous with white spines |
Disease resistance | Olive spot, root rot | Cladosporiosis, cucumber mosaic virus |
Bush | Vigorous | Medium height |
Productivity of one bush, kg. | 5,5-6,5 | 5,0-7,0 |
The photo below shows both varieties. On the left is the variety Mother-in-law F1, on the right is Zyatek F1.
Recommendations for cultivation
Cucumber varieties Mother-in-law and Zyatek can be grown either through seedlings or by planting seeds directly into the garden bed. In this case, the speed of appearance of the first shoots directly depends on the temperature:
- at temperatures below +13 degrees the seeds will not germinate;
- at temperatures from +15 to +20, seedlings will appear no later than 10 days;
- If you provide a temperature of +25 degrees, then seedlings may appear as early as day 5.
The seeds of these varieties are sown in a greenhouse or in open ground at the end of May in holes up to 2 cm deep.
When growing through seedlings, its preparation should begin in April. At the end of May, the finished seedlings can be planted either in a greenhouse or in a garden bed. The main indicator of the readiness of cucumber seedlings is the first few leaves on the plant.
At the same time, it is recommended to plant seeds or young cucumber plants every 50 cm. Planting closer will not allow the bushes to develop to their full potential, which will negatively affect the harvest.
Further plant care includes:
- Regular watering, which should be carried out until the fruits ripen. At the same time, watering should be done moderately. Excessive watering will lead to rotting of the root system of the bushes.
- Weeding and loosening. These are not mandatory procedures, but recommended. The Teshcha and Zyatek varieties will not leave them unattended and will respond with a good harvest.Advice! Loosening the soil should be done no more than once a week and very carefully so as not to harm the plant.
- Feeding. It is especially important during the growing season of the plant. It is best to fertilize once a week, combining it with evening watering.Good results are obtained by using solutions of potassium and phosphorus. But experienced gardeners prefer to use diluted manure.Important! Excessive application of fertilizers can ruin the plant.
During the period of active growth, you can tie up young cucumber plants. This will not only give the bushes a direction to grow, but will also allow them to receive more light.
Mother-in-law and Zyatek begin harvesting cucumbers in early July as the fruits ripen.
I planted my mother-in-law’s cucumbers and they’re all barren flowers and I don’t have a single ovary.
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#12 EVGENIY 04/13/2017 10:26
Cucumbers “Zyatek” and “Mother-in-law” are very similar in their characteristics to each other. I have been using the seeds of these hybrids for 3 years now, plus “Courage” - and always get good results. These hybrids are equally good both under film cover and when grown without cover. Cucumbers are formed smooth and beautiful, small in size. The harvest ripens together, quite quickly, and barren flowers are not observed. The main thing is to collect regularly once every 3 days. The varieties are resistant to powdery mildew and small temperature changes. The greens are crispy and aromatic – great for fresh consumption, as well as for pickling and pickling. I can definitely recommend the varieties “Zyatek”, “Tescha” and “Courage” for all amateur vegetable growers. If anyone has any questions, write, I will be happy to answer.
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Mother-in-law and Son-in-law are excellent cucumbers, I recommend them to everyone!!
I like Mother-in-law and Son-in-law, there are several ovaries from one bosom, like a bunch, pimply, good in salads and pickling.Delicious, sweet, crispy!
Cucumbers “Son-in-law” and “Mother-in-law” are favorites in my family. I have been growing them for six years now and am very pleased. They always give an excellent harvest. The plants are hardy and bear fruit until the autumn cold. Greens are good in salads and for canning there are no equals. And with the onset of cool weather at the end of summer, the fruits only become sweeter and more aromatic. I recommend everyone to plant these hybrids.
These hybrids remain, in my opinion, one of the most reliable parthenocarpics on the cucumber market. You will always get a decent harvest, the main thing is to follow agricultural technology, do not plant in the shade, do not flood and be sure to tie it up, I personally like Zyatek in a tied form in a salad, it is perfectly crunchy and very sweet, And we use the mother-in-law for pickling, roll it up in jars, the pickled cucumbers turn out to be of excellent taste!
I have been growing the Zyatek variety of cucumbers for several years. It has excellent germination and good taste. High yield from 1 plant. It is better to collect greens once every 3 days. Cucumbers taste just great! Well suited for both pickling and fresh consumption. I highly recommend this variety to all lovers. I can only say good things about the Mother-in-law variety. Also good indicators in terms of yield and consumer properties.
Mother-in-law and Zyatek cucumbers are very tasty, aromatic, have thin skin and are not bitter. They are very good when pickled - crispy and strong. I also recommend that lovers of parthenocarpics try planting Shchedryk, Khrustik and Murashka. You shouldn't be afraid to experiment!
Son-in-law and mother-in-law are really very similar. But both cucumbers are productive and very tasty. unpretentious in care.
Yes, indeed, they are very productive. And very tasty and aromatic. Caring for them is very simple: watering and weeding. And a huge plus of the Mother-in-law and Son-in-law hybrids is versatility!
Hybrids “Zyatek” and “Tyosha” from the Gavrish company are wonderful cucumbers. Very tasty, do not require pollination, unpretentious.