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Cucumbers are one of the popular, early garden crops. The harvest of certain early varieties of cucumbers ripens already 35-45 days after planting. After the appearance of young plants, inflorescences immediately begin to appear, from which cucumbers begin to form after 11-15 days. Currently, this garden crop has many varieties. They can be early, middle, late ripening. They can be grown in open, closed (greenhouse) soil. They can grow in the form of a bush, spread along the ground, or trail along a special support. Bush cucumbers are characterized by a variety of varieties.
Cucumbers of this variety are characterized by compact growth, so they help out summer residents who have a small garden.
Pictured are bush cucumbers
Features of bush-type cucumbers
Bush-type cucumbers that grow on open ground, are characterized by the presence of a stem from 30 cm to 50 cm. The stem can grow longer, its length depends on the soil moisture during the period of plant growth.
Visually, bush cucumbers have a decorative appearance. They are small bushes with a large number of ovaries.Cucumbers of this variety have short segments between nodes, which makes them appear to have more foliage than long-stemmed varieties. varieties of bush cucumbers characterized by the absence of lateral branches; in exceptional cases, a maximum of two small processes can be seen.
Basically, all varieties of bush cucumbers planted in open soil are characterized by early ripening. In this regard, the entire harvest of this garden crop is harvested within 21 days of its fruiting. Bush varieties of cucumbers yield their harvest together. The plant is easy to care for. The plant is resistant to various diseases. Ripe cucumbers of this variety are characterized by a short size, so they are easily torn from the stems. They have a pleasant taste and a long shelf life. During storage, the color of the ripe vegetable does not change. Used fresh for salads. Ideal for canning in small jars.
Features of cultivation
Landing
Growing bush cucumbers is practically no different from growing all other varieties of this garden crop.
It is worth noting that the crop must be planted thickly and watered quite often. Experienced gardeners recommend watering the plant 3 to 5 times a week.
The crop can be grown both using seedlings and seeds. Thanks to the first method, the crop will ripen quickly. Growing seedlings is quite easy. To do this, you need to buy fertile soil or use soil pre-fed with humus from your summer cottage.
Purchased cucumber seeds are ready for planting.When using seeds collected from last year's cucumbers, they must be pre-treated. Therefore, the seeds are placed in a special fabric bag and dipped in a special nitrophosphate solution. Then they are placed in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Thanks to this treatment, plants will become resistant to various diseases and low temperatures. The photo shows shoots of bush cucumbers
The appearance of the first shoots can be observed 5-7 days after sowing, it depends on the air temperature.
When the seedlings have 4-5 leaves, they can be planted in a garden plot of open ground. It is worth remembering that the optimal air temperature when transplanting a plant into open ground should not be lower than 18 ºС.
Attention! Pre-growing seedlings will contribute to a good harvest. This method will also save the plant from frost.
Care
In order to increase productivity, protect against the occurrence of possible diseases, garden crops in the row and between the rows must be weeded in a timely manner from weed.
Bush cucumbers are characterized by abundant fruiting; therefore, it is necessary to timely harvest ripe vegetables from the bush. This will prevent the stems from bending to the ground and breaking.
Hydration
It is worth monitoring the timely hydration of the crop. Watering should be timely, but at the same time you should not overdo it.Since excessive soil moisture will lead to the development of fungi and other similar diseases of this garden crop. Experts recommend moistening the soil under the crop frequently, but with a small volume of water in the morning or evening. At lunchtime, avoid moistening the plants, as this can cause rapid evaporation of moisture and thermal burns.
Features of planting in open soil
Advice from professional gardeners regarding planting bush cucumber seeds in open soil:
- The distance between the planting holes for seeds should be 10 cm;
- The distance between rows of plants should be 45 cm;
- If the soil is heavy, the crops are mulched with peat;
- When sowing grains into holes, they must be temporarily covered with special agrofibre. This coating will promote the rapid development of the plant and protect it from the cold. After a certain time, to prevent the grown plants from sticking, the covering is removed.
Top dressing
To prevent the occurrence of diseases and stimulate growth, it is recommended to systematically feed the plant with special complex fertilizers, which can be purchased in garden supply stores.
The fertilizer container contains detailed instructions for applying it to the soil.
The garden crop is moistened with water, which has a temperature similar to the ambient temperature. Irrigation with ice water from a well is excluded, as this can lead to crop disease.
Plot under sowing cucumbers It is recommended to prepare in the fall. Humus is added to the soil. During growth, potassium and nitrogen fertilizers are added to the soil for this garden crop. All types of fertilizers are purchased in garden supply stores.
Varieties of bush cucumber varieties
Popular varieties of bush cucumbers: Bush, Malysh, Korotyshka.
Bush
It is grown exclusively in open soil. Ripe vegetables are characterized by a dark green color and a maximum size of 12 cm. They can be stored for a long time.
Baby
Characterized by short stems up to 30 cm. Grown in open soil. Early ripening. The variety is highly resistant to diseases and powdery mildew.
It begins to please with fruits on the 40th day after germination of the first leaves. Ripe vegetables have a dark green color and large tuberculate structure. The length of a mature vegetable is a maximum of 9 cm.
Shorty
Ripe vegetables reach a length of up to 10 cm and are characterized by an oval, cylindrical shape. Refers to a variety that is pollinated by insects.
It is used both fresh in salads and canned.
Conclusion
Thus, bush-type cucumbers, which are grown in open soil, are characterized by versatility and unpretentiousness. For a good harvest, it is necessary to choose high-quality seeds and provide proper care for this garden crop.
Additional information about bush cucumbers in open ground can be seen in the video:
