Hybrid cucumbers A real man F1 is popular among summer residents because of the many positive characteristics. You will learn more about them from the article.

Characterization and description of the variety

Hybrid The real man was made by Russian breeders working for the Zedek company. He was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2010. It is ranked as a table variety of salad purposes. For canning, these cucumbers are suitable only in chopped form. The hybrid adapts well to external conditions: low light, high humidity, temperature changes.The variety got such an interesting name because of its characteristics: shrubs are shade-tolerant, resistant to most pests and diseases, the fruits look strong and are covered with sharp spikes. It has a strong immunity to major diseases and parasites, in particular to mosaic, spotting, powdery mildew. Affected by peronosporosis. The described plant is pollinated by insects. Cucumber A real man can be grown in open beds and in protected ground in unheated conditions. The recommended cultivation method is using trellis or mesh.

Did you know? The longest cucumbers in the world - 1.5-1.8 m each - are formed in the Chinese species. In Asian countries, they are cultivated on the roofs of houses.

Features of the bush and fruits

Bushes in cucumbers of the described hybrid grow tall. They have many large dark green leaves. Flowering mainly in the female type. From 1 to 3 nodes are formed on one node. Fruits are elongated, with many large tubercles.The average weight of one cucumber reaches 300–400 g, length - 30–40 cm. The peel of the fruit is dark green in color with short white stripes, pubescent, with white prickly spikes. The pulp is characterized by strength, juiciness, sweet taste. There are no voids in it. Seeds are very few.

Fruitfulness

Productivity is good. About 1.1 kg of fruits are harvested on average from 1 m².

Did you know? Scientists believe that cucumber began to be cultivated 6 thousand years ago in the territory of modern India. Wild cucumbers are found today at the foot of the Himalayas.

Timing of flowering and ripening

Flowering occurs about a month after the first shoots have sprouted. The hybrid is characterized by early ripening. - From the appearance of sprouts to harvest takes 48–54 days. The fruiting is long - lasts about three months.

Plus and minus qualities

• Gardeners who already had experience in growing cucumbers A real man, he noted such positive characteristics:
• tasty fruits with excellent commercial qualities;
• good productivity;
• the ability of the fruit to bear transport without loss of presentation.

• Among the shortcomings are noted:
• poor tolerance of high temperatures and droughts;
• short storing of fruits.

Sowing technology

Cucumbers planted in two ways. At the first - first seedlings are grown under room conditions, and then they are moved to an open garden bed. After such a planting, cucumbers bear fruit earlier. In the seedless method, seeds are directly sown in open ground. Let us dwell on the details of the latter method applicable in regions with a warm climate.For the sowing of cucumbers, it is necessary to highlight a site that is well lit and warmed by the rays of the sun, protected from drafts. The recommended location of the beds for proper lighting and fruiting is from north to south. When growing cucumbers, it is important to adhere to crop rotation rules.

According to them, this culture needs to be planted in the beds where it previously grew:

• cabbage;
• salad;
• potato;
• Tomatoes

Important! Do not rush with sowing cucumbers. If a thermophilic plant is exposed to cold temperatures or even frost, it will stop growing and may die.

The risk of developing diseases and pest attacks, as well as reducing the yield increases if the plant is planted after:

• cucumbers
• carrots;
• zucchini;
• gourds.

Cucumbers grow well in fertilized light and loose soil with neutral acidity. Before sowing, the plot must be prepared. Do this in 2 stages: autumn and spring. In the autumn, the place is cleaned of plant debris and digged well. Then they dig a trench to a depth of 20–25 cm and a width of 70 cm.

A ditch 30–35 cm deep is made in its center, in which leaves, peat, sawdust, straw, grass are laid in a layer 15 cm high. Fresh manure is placed in the next layer. In spring, a layer of soil fertilized with minerals is placed on it. Then the bed is covered with a film on the arcs in order to warm it.

If autumn preparation was not carried out, then in the spring, 2-3 weeks before planting, rotted manure, mullein, chicken droppings or compost with wood ash and nitrophosus are brought to the site. For warming, the bed is also covered with a film.

Since the real man is a hybrid, his seeds can be purchased only in a specialized store. Collected with your own hands or bought with hands for planting are unsuitable, since they do not preserve the qualities of the mother plant.Acquired seeds do not need either dressing or soaking, the manufacturer has already taken care of thisSowing should be carried out from the last decade of May to the first decade of June (depending on the region and climatic conditions). The earth at a depth of 12 cm at this time should already warm up to + 15 ° C, and the air during the day - to +18 ... + 26 ° C. The procedure is planned on a calm sunny day. Before the procedure, the prepared furrow is watered abundantly.

Sowing technology is as follows:

1. Lay the seeds in the furrow at intervals of 25-30 cm from each other. Between the rows leave half a meter.
2. Sprinkle the seeds with a small layer of soil.
3. Tamp the ground with light movements.
4. To carry out watering.
5. Cover the planting with a film, stretching it over the beds or setting arcs.

Video: planting cucumber seeds in open ground

Plant care

Airing of plantings begins with the appearance of seedlings. The film is opened daily, giving an influx of fresh air. They remove it completely when the first flowers form. Further care consists in regular watering, top dressing, cultivating, weeding, garters and preventive spraying.

Important! Cucumbers are irrigated with water at a temperature of at least + 18 ° C. Humidification with cold water leads to improper plant development and increases the risk of fungal diseases.

Watering and fertilizing

Cucumbers are moisture-loving plants. In case of moisture deficiency, they become brittle, and the fruits are less juicy and small. But at the same time, the plant also does not tolerate waterlogging, which leads to clarification of foliage, a stop in the growth of lashes and a decrease in productivity. When watering, it is important not only to establish the optimal frequency and volumes, but also to achieve regularity. If the plants will grow in conditions of differences in moisture, the fruits may be bitter.Before flowering, it is recommended to carry out one hydration in 5–7 days, spending 3–6 liters of water per 1 m². During fruiting, watering is speeded up to one in 2-3 days. The volume of fluid is increased to 6-12 liters. Moisturizing produce a watering can in the evening or early morning. When carrying out the procedure, it is necessary to ensure that moisture does not get on the ground organs of the plant.

To increase the yield and proper development of cucumbers, they are fed with fertilizers. The best way for this culture is the alternation of organics (mullein) and mineral mixtures (ammonium nitrate, potassium salt, superphosphate). For the season, it is recommended to make 3 root dressings:

• at the time of appearance of 2-3 sheets;
• after 14-18 days;
• before closing the lashes.

If necessary, they also resort to foliar top dressing. One commonly used formulation is a mixture of superphosphate (12 g), potassium chloride (7 g), urea (5 g), water (10 L)

Garter and bush formation

Cucumbers A real man is grown vertically, that is, they are tied to a trellis or net. Such cultivation has several advantages. Firstly, cucumbers are evenly lit by the sun. Secondly, they are less sick, because the fruits and leaves do not have contact with the soil. Thirdly, plants are easier to care for and harvest.

To stimulate the growth of side shoots, cucumbers can be planted. This procedure is optional. It reduces the load, increases productivity and accelerates fruit ripening. The first stepsoning is carried out after the formation of 5-7 leaves.

Lateral shoots are removed from the plants, leaving 2-3 stems with ovaries by pinching over the second leaf. Also tear off the ovaries and shoots in the sinuses of the first four leaves. The second time, stepsons are removed after the formation of 9 leaves on the plant, the third after 11.

Soil care

Soil care includes regular cultivation and weeding. Loosen the soil gently and shallowly, without penetrating deeper than 4 cm, so as not to harm the root system. Loosening prevents the formation of a hard crust, which delays the penetration of moisture and oxygen to the roots.Weeding is carried out in order to remove weeds, which are carriers of diseases and pests, and also obscure the lashes from the sun's rays and take away nutrients from the soil from the plant. It is important to monitor the cleanliness of the site, since clogging adversely affects the quantity and quality of the crop.

Pest and Disease Control

As already noted, the hybrid A real man has a strong immunity to many diseases, but weakly resists peronosporosis or downy mildew. The main symptom of infection is oily spots on the leaves. To prevent this disease in the garden, it is necessary to decontaminate the soil before planting with potassium permanganate (1%), copper sulfate (3%). For treatment, the drugs Acrobat MC (50 g / 10 L of water), Alirin B (2 tablets / 10 L), Oksikhom (15 g / 5 L), Quadrice (0.2%, 0) are effective. ,1%).

Of the pests for cucumbers, the danger is:

1. Sprout fly. The larvae of this insect cause enormous damage to seeds and young plants. To get rid of it, Zenkor, Hurricane Forte, and Iskra insecticides are to be treated 3 times.
2. Spider mite. This insect attacks cucumbers when it is hot and dry outside. Its presence is indicated by a web on lashes and foliage. There are small holes on the top sheet plate. Soon the leaves will dry out. Against ticks apply "Fundazol", "Fitoverm", "Bitoxibacillin", "Actofit", "Fufanon", colloidal sulfur.
3. Aphid. Symptoms of infection: curl of leaves, falling flowers and foliage. With a small number of insects, they are treated with soapy water, sprinkling the beds with wood ash, ash-tobacco mixture. With severe infection resort to the use of drugs "Inta-Vir", "Decis."
4. Thrips. These small insects settle on the leaves and drink plant juice. As a result, they can see small punctures. With a minor lesion, treatment with folk remedies, for example, infusion from onion husks, helps. In case of a massive defeat, spraying with “chemistry” is necessary: ​​“Fufanon”, “Fitoverm”, “Iskra M”, “Commander Maxi”.
5. Nematode. Small worms, called nematodes, live underground and infect the root system, leading to growths on the roots, improper plant development, and a decrease in the quality and volume of the crop. Cucumbers look depressed, their leaves twisted. With a severe defeat, the plant will need to be disposed of. With timely infection detected, when the roots are not damaged much, the treatment with "Mercaptophos", "Phosphamide", "BI-58" will help.

Harvesting and storage

During the period of mass fruiting, you should inspect the beds and harvest mature fruits 2 times a day (morning and evening). If you plan to use them fresh, it is important to prevent over-ripening when the cucumbers turn yellow, coarsen and lose their crisp qualities.

Important! When picking cucumbers A real man should protect his hands with gloves so as not to get injured on the thorns.

Zelentsy must be removed from the lashes by twisting or cutting with secateurs. The stalks should remain on the lashes. Cucumbers should not be pulled or pulled to avoid damage to plants. Also, do not disturb the sheets and lashes. With lashes, not only ripened fruits should be removed, but also those that are damaged or deformed. This is necessary so that they do not weaken the plants. Thus, the establishment of new greenbacks will be stimulated.Once harvested, the fruit should immediately be refrigerated. In cold and humid conditions, at a temperature of + 6 ... + 8 ° C and a humidity of 85–95%, they can be stored for 1-2 weeks. They should be put in the bag without closing, and placed in the tray for vegetables in the refrigerator. It is also possible storage in the cellar, in wooden boxes or trays. At room temperature, after two days, cucumbers lose their taste and a large number of valuable elements. To save them for the winter, they need to be salted, canned or frozen.

Did you know? In our latitudes, it is customary to use cucumber as a vegetable, in salads or as a whole. However, there are countries in which they eat it as a dessert. For example, the inhabitants of Morocco expose it to a sweet table, along with fruits, berries and sweets.

Summing up, we note that the cucumber hybrid A real man can be considered for planting in a summer cottage, since it has a number of advantages, such as tasty fruits, good fertility, and resistance to most diseases. When conducting competent agricultural technology, the plant will appreciate an early and high-quality crop.