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- 1 Characteristics of self-pollinating bush cucumbers
- 2 Varieties of self-pollinating bush cucumbers grown in open soil
- 3 Features of cultivation: planting, care, hydration
- 4 Planting cucumbers in seedlings
- 5 Planting cucumbers with seeds
- 6 Features of care
- 7 Features of humidification
- 8 Features of feeding
Self-pollinating bush cucumbers for open ground belong to the popular garden crop. This vegetable has a long history of development. Even in ancient times, people knew that this garden crop had a healing, cleansing effect on the body. This is due to the fact that the vegetable consists of 70% water. They have beneficial properties that improve the functioning of the kidneys, heart, appetite, and metabolism of the body. In food they are used both fresh in fresh salads and canned.
Characteristics of self-pollinating bush cucumbers
Amateur and professional gardeners know the fact that cucumbers can be pollinated by bees, and can also pollinate themselves. Cucumbers are self-pollinating in open soil and are characterized by an early, rich harvest.
Features to consider when choosing cucumbers that self-pollinate:
- Climate Features
- Features of temperature indicators
- Features of the type of soil
Distinctive features of cucumber varieties that pollinate themselves from varieties pollinated by bees:
- They pollinate themselves, without the mandatory participation of bees.
- Characterized by the presence of a pistil and stamen (when dew and moisture come into contact with them, the process of pollination occurs)
- They are characterized by versatility (they can be grown both in greenhouses and in open soil)
Self-pollinating cucumber varieties are a significant asset in breeding. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, these varieties delight with a rich harvest. With proper planting, care, and soil cultivation, 20 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 m².
Varieties of self-pollinating bush cucumbers grown in open soil
Patti cucumbers
Belongs to a new species. Characterized by excellent harvest. Ripe vegetables have a rich green color, are small in size, and have pimply formations. This garden crop has good resistance to adverse weather conditions. Most often used for pickling and canning.
April variety cucumbers
An early ripening species, the first ripened vegetables can be collected from the last days of May. Eaten fresh in salads. They are characterized by high resistance to diseases and temperature changes.
Korolek cucumbers
They belong to an early maturing species. The taste is delicate and fresh. Characterized by long, large fruits of a soft green color. Proper care and timely watering are procedures that contribute to growing a good harvest (up to 20 kg per 1 m² of garden area). They have good disease resistance.
Prestige cucumbers
Professional gardeners call this species the “king” of cucumbers. This is due to the fact that more than 20 kg of aromatic crop can be grown on 1 m².Vegetables are characterized by a pleasant taste, notes of bitterness are excluded. Can be stored for a long time. They bear fruit for a long time. By observing proper care and hydration, you will be pleased with the harvest until the beginning of autumn.
Stella cucumbers
It is characterized by a soft green color, small size, the presence of small pimply formations, and high yield. Mainly used for pickles and canning.
Features of cultivation: planting, care, hydration
The soil on which cucumbers of this variety are grown should be light and rich in humus. For greater disease resistance, experts recommend planting them in the same area once every 5 years. They develop well in the place where tomatoes, peas, potatoes, and corn were previously planted. Professional gardeners advise applying soil fertilizer to bushes. self-pollinating cucumbers. This garden crop can be grown both with seeds and with seedlings.
Planting cucumbers in seedlings
Thanks to this method, the fruiting process is much faster than when planting seeds. The first harvest of cucumbers for open ground, planted with seedlings, is collected 14 days earlier than those planted with seeds.
Before planting, seeds for seedlings are poured into a special bag and placed in a special nutrient solution (water 1 liter, wood ash, 1 tsp. nitrophoska) for 12 hours.After the specified time has elapsed, the seeds are washed with clean water several times, placed on a damp cloth and stored for 48 hours at an air temperature of 20ºC. Before the day of planting seeds for seedlings, they are placed in the refrigerator for a day.
Seeds for seedlings are sown throughout April in small pots up to 12 cm in height. A special mixture is prepared for the soil, consisting of 1 part of small sawdust from wood, 2 parts of peat, 2 parts of humus. In 10 kg of mixture, mix 2 tbsp. wood ash, 1.5 tbsp. nitrophoska. The soil solution is mixed well, then it is scattered into pots. 1 seed is planted in each pot of soil mixture and moistened with a small amount of water. A month later, when 2 leaves appear, the seedlings can be transplanted into open soil.
Planting cucumbers with seeds
Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in water at 25ºC for 20 hours. Next, lay it out on a damp cloth. Thanks to this procedure, the seeds will germinate quickly.
7 cm holes are prepared in the garden bed, evenly spaced close to each other. 1 seed is placed in each hole. Next, the holes with seeds are carefully sprinkled with soil, compacted, and watered with a small amount of water.
Features of care
Beds with self-pollinating open ground cucumbers must be systematically weeded to remove weeds. While the plants are small in size, it is necessary to carefully loosen the soil. Next, the loosening procedure is carried out once every 7 days. Care also includes timely, systematic harvesting.
Features of humidification
This garden crop requires systematic moistening. Before flowering, it is recommended to water the plant every day.During the fruiting period, moistening is carried out every 4 days. It is recommended to use slightly warm water for watering.
Attention! It is recommended to moisturize in the morning or evening. If you water the plant during the day, burns may form on the leaves.
Features of feeding
Self-pollinating cucumbers for open ground are fertilized up to 5 times per season:
- Stage 1. A solution is prepared in the proportions of 10 liters of water, 1 liter of mullein (1:8 = manure: water). The solution must infuse for 14 days. Next, add 10 g of potassium sulfate, 30 g of superphosphate, 10 g urea.
- Stage 2. The second feeding is carried out a week later. In the garden supply store, you need to purchase fertilizer for self-pollinating cucumbers grown in open soil, dilute it with water according to the instructions indicated on the package. 3 liters of fertilizer are used per 1 m².
- Stage 3. The third replenishment is carried out 10 days after the previous one. Solution used: 2 tbsp. feeding Effecton-O per 10 liters of water. 4 liters of mixture are spent per 1 m²; it is poured under the root of each plant.
- Stage 4. The fourth feeding is carried out on the 9th day after the third. Fertilizer proportions: water 10 l, 2 tbsp. Agricole Vegeta, 1 tbsp. nitrophoska. For 1 m², use 5 liters of mixture.
- Stage 5. Fifth - carried out on the 10th day after the fourth. For this you will need: 2 tbsp. special complex nutrition for cucumbers of this variety, 10 liters of water. For 1 m², 3 liters of replenishing agent are used.
Thus, a self-pollinating variety of cucumbers, which is grown in open soil, is characterized by the presence of a pistil and stamen, which receive dew; thanks to this process, pollination occurs. The main varieties include: Patti, Korolek, Prestige, Stella, April.Each variety is characterized by its own characteristics. Sowed both by seedlings and seeds. Proper planting, care, and fertilizing of this garden crop contribute to a good harvest.
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