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The Trilogy cucumber is a parthenocarpic hybrid that has won the appreciation of gardeners justified by its characteristics. The variety's seeds are produced by the Dutch company Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt En Zaadhandel B.V. (Cancer Zwaan). Trilogy cucumbers are proposed for cultivation in the North-Western and Central regions of the Russian Federation. Since 2011, the variety has been registered in the State Register, with E.I. Golovatskaya and M.G. Kudryavtsev recognized as the authors. The article is devoted to a description of the Trilogy cucumber variety, photos and the nuances of its cultivation.
Description of Trilogy cucumbers
The plant is of weak growth, but with indeterminate vines and weak lateral branching. The central stem grows without restriction. The size of an adult plant reaches 2 m in height. Therefore, trellises must be installed on the ridges and the plants must be tied up.
Cucumber Trilogy f1 medium-early ripening. Gherkins are ready for harvest 50-60 days after planting. Farmers try not to let them outgrow. Small cucumbers have the strongest aroma and pleasant taste.
The flowers on the bushes are exclusively female.3-4 pieces are formed in the leaf axils at once.
Weakness of lateral branching is not an obstacle to high yield.
Detailed description of the fruits
Fruits are the main goal of vegetable growers. They have a cylindrical shape. The skin on cucumbers is dark green in color, spotted, with small tubercles and medium-density pubescence. The spines are white. Trilogy cucumbers are small, the weight of one is about 70 g, length up to 10 cm, diameter 4 cm. The fruits are the same in shape. The pulp is juicy, crispy, aromatic, without bitterness.
The use of cucumbers is universal. Gherkins are used fresh, for canning, pickling, and preparing vegetable salads.
In this phase they have excellent taste and aroma.
Main characteristics of the variety
The originators of the hybrid have compiled a detailed description of its characteristics. The Trilogy cucumber variety is highly resistant to stress. This means that changes in temperature, humidity and weather conditions do not have a strong impact on the main characteristic - the yield of the bush.
The Trilogy hybrid is intended for cultivation in open ground.
The variety is highly transportable, which allows it to be grown for commercial purposes. After transportation, the fruits do not lose their presentation and taste.
Cucumbers do not require additional pollination. The variety produces female flowers that form ovaries in the axils of the leaves.
Trilogy tolerates weather changes well, so drought is not a problem for him. Of course, if the lack of moisture is short-term. Cucumbers are 90% water. Without water for a short time, the plant will not die, and the gardener will not receive a full harvest.
Productivity
Trilogy cucumbers ripen 55 days after planting. In the axil of one leaf on the central stem, 3-4 gherkins are formed.
It is on the central shoot that the bulk of the crop ripens. Therefore, to increase the indicator, the lateral stepsons are removed, leaving only the ovaries on the stem. Above 50 cm, blinding is produced - the ovaries are also removed. Then the main stem is tied up, pinched at a height of 1 m, and 2-3 shoots are left on it in nodes. This principle of plant formation allows you to get 6 kg of Trilogy cucumbers from 1 sq. m of planting area.
Resistance to pests and diseases
In addition to resistance during periods of climatic fluctuations, the Trilogy variety has high resistance to crop diseases. This valuable characteristic is noted in the description of the Trilogy cucumber variety and confirmed by reviews from summer residents. The plant resists powdery mildew, various types of cucumber mosaic viruses, and cladosporiosis well. May be affected by peronosporosis.
Pros and cons of the variety
After analyzing the reviews about the Trilogy f1 cucumber variety and reading its original description, you can make a list of advantages and disadvantages. The positive qualities of the hybrid are:
- stable high yield;
- resistance to transportation, loading and unloading;
- preservation of presentation for a long time;
- high percentage of seed germination;
- disease resistance;
- resistance to sudden weather changes.
Disadvantages include susceptibility to peronosporosis. The Trilogy variety is not able to resist the disease, and the plant dies after infection. Also, after harvesting, fruits cannot be stored for a long time.
Growing Trilogy cucumbers
The variety is grown by seedlings and sowing in the ground. Among vegetable growers, the seedling method is becoming increasingly popular.
When growing Trilogy in the middle zone, it allows you to protect seedlings from recurrent frosts. It is important to purchase seeds from a trusted supplier. Planting material from a Dutch manufacturer guarantees the manifestation of all the qualities of the variety.
Sowing time
Seeds are sown dry. The timing is determined depending on the type of cultivation:
- Sowing of seedlings begins at the end of April or at the beginning of May. Before planting in the ground, the seedlings must be at least 30 days old, and they should already have 2-3 true leaves.
- Sowing directly into the ground is recommended at the end of May or early June. It is important that the earth warms up to + 12 °C at a depth of 4 cm.
- When growing in greenhouses, you can start sowing seeds in early April (in a warm room).
It should be taken into account that overgrown seedlings of the Trilogy variety do not take root well. Such seedlings must be discarded immediately.
Selecting a location and preparing beds
Trilogy grows best on light loamy soil or sandy loam. The area should be well fertilized. For a hybrid variety of cucumbers, it is necessary to follow the rules of crop rotation. Trilogies are allowed to be replanted in the garden no earlier than 4-5 years after the first sowing. Favorable predecessors are onions, winter wheat, carrots, and cabbage.
Before sowing, it is necessary to loosen the soil and fertilize it. To lay fertilizers in a cucumber bed, you need to dig a trench 40 cm deep and lay down organic matter.
The Trilogy variety prefers sunny areas protected from the wind.
How to plant correctly
The main parameters for planting cucumbers for a greenhouse are 3 plants per 1 square meter. m.
When sowing in the ground, the number increases to 6 bushes, the depth of the seeds should not be more than 2 cm.
Row spacing is maintained at 70 cm, between plants 50 cm.
Hybrid seedlings, especially the root system of seedlings, Trilogy are very delicate. It is recommended to grow the variety without picking. When transplanting, the plant is carefully rolled into the ground with a lump of earth. This is the best way to preserve seedlings and allow them to take root.
Aftercare for cucumbers
The Trilogy variety needs to be provided with quality care. Only in this case can you count on a good result.
The hybrid needs:
- Proper hydration. Water for irrigation of Trilogy must be settled; the optimal time for the procedure is morning or evening. It is important that there is no active sun. During the period of stem growth, abundant watering is not necessary. It is necessary to add moisture at the moment of formation of the ovaries. At this time, it is advisable to water the Trilogy bushes 2 times a day. Divide the daily dose in half and moisten with warm water. It is necessary to ensure that moisture does not get on the leaves and flowers.
- Feeding. The root system of plants is not very powerful and is located close to the surface of the earth. Fertilizers should be applied in liquid form and the procedure should be combined with watering. Trilogy responds well to a solution of bird droppings or mullein and mineral complexes. During the growing season, Trilogy cucumbers are fed 5-6 times with an interval of 2 weeks.
The formation of the stem is carried out according to the pattern on the trellis. All stepsons up to the trellis are removed, leaving the ovaries and flowers. At a height of 50 cm, a blinding zone is formed, the stems are wrapped around a trellis and pinched. Be sure to leave 2 side shoots.The number of ovaries is normalized depending on the condition of the plant.
Conclusion
The Trilogy cucumber always shows high yield results when the requirements of agricultural technology are met. The variety is not a fancy hybrid, so growing it on the site is quite simple. Reviews and photos of Trilogy cucumbers fully confirm the stated characteristics.
