Cucumber Swallow F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Cucumbers are one of the first vegetable crops that delight us with their fruits in early summer. All varieties differ in taste, size and other characteristics. The swallow has early ripening. The first fruits can be tasted already 35 days after pollination. The benefits of fresh cucumbers are undeniable. With the regular use of fruits, toxins and toxins are eliminated, the body receives the necessary trace elements and vitamins. Cucumbers can be salted, pickled. The variety is grown in the central part of Russia, in Moldova and in Ukraine. A hybrid variety is sown immediately in open beds.

Note! When grown in the north of the country, the yield of this variety is slightly reduced.

Grade description

The Swallow variety is pollinated by bees. On one bush, up to 30 fruits are formed and grow. In each node, up to 3 green leaves are formed. They all have the shape of a cylinder; on the surface of the skin there are large tubercles with black spikes. Cucumbers have a rich green color. The peel is thin, the taste is delicate. The average weight of the fruit is about 100 grams. In length, the fruits grow to 12 cm. The variety is quite resistant to common fungal infections, powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic.

With proper care and favorable weather conditions, up to 12 kg of high-quality cucumbers can be collected from one square meter. Many summer residents plant a variety in open beds, on a larger scale, the culture is grown in greenhouses.

Grade Advantages

Gardeners who cultivate Lastochka cucumbers speak well of it, and point out a number of advantages. The following merits can be considered important merits of the variety:

1. Good tolerance of temperature fluctuations.
2. High resistance to infection and the development of common fungal infections.
3. Excellent taste and versatility in use.
4. Early ripening will produce fresh fruits in early summer.
5. Unpretentiousness to the rules of care.

The most important thing is to provide the plants with enough nutrients and moisture, then the bushes will give an excellent harvest, and the fruits will be healthy.

Cultivating varieties

Sowing of seeds is carried out at a time when the temperature of the upper layer of the earth will be at least 12 degrees. Usually, the period for sowing begins in mid-May; in the northern regions, planting is carried out in early June. The seed material is placed in the ground to a depth of 2 cm. 6 plants are placed on one square meter. The root system of cucumbers is located close to the soil surface, therefore, loosening near the roots is impossible, so as not to damage them.

For planting, you should choose a darkened area. If the ground is too cold, then the seeds simply will not germinate.

Note! Cucumbers should not be planted in a place where carrots and beans were grown before.

Sprouts appear in the wells approximately 4-7 days after sowing. The length of the main shoot can reach 1.5 meters. To facilitate maintenance and harvesting, it is recommended to tie the crop to the trellis or other supports. Cucumbers are planted in rows. In one hole, you need to plant 3 seeds. A sufficient amount of free space should be left between the plants, as the lashes will grow and creep. About 50 cm are left between adjacent wells.

Care Rules

In order for the yield to be good and the plants to be healthy, watering should be carried out regularly. If the bushes lack water, then the flowers begin to crumble, the leaves become darker, and the ovaries do not form.Excess moisture can cause the soil to lack oxygen, leaves will turn pale. In addition, waterlogging of the soil is fraught with the appearance of root rot. With sudden changes in air temperature and humidity, cucumbers can acquire a bitter aftertaste. It is necessary to water with warm, settled water. For cucumbers, drip irrigation is preferable. After watering, weeds must be destroyed. Weed grass picks up nutrients from the ground that are needed for cucumber bushes to grow and develop.

The hybrid needs timely application of complex fertilizers. After planting seeds, fertilizing containing potassium and phosphorus should be applied. For faster absorption of nutrients, small trenches are made around the plants, and fertilizers are placed there. When the seedlings grow to 40 cm, then you need to remove the side shoots. During the flowering period, it is necessary to break off the lower leaves. Despite the resistance to diseases and pests, for prophylaxis, the bushes are sprayed with special drugs.

Reviews gardeners

1. Alexey S., 47 years old: I decided this year to plant cucumbers of the Swallow variety. I have a large greenhouse, so there are no problems with the place. Watering should be plentiful and frequent. Moreover, the summer was dry. There was no bitterness in the fruits. I liked this fact. He fed 1 time, because the earth was fertile and loose, he was afraid to overfeed. The bushes did not grow much, I tied them to the trellis. Every day I took cucumbers. I recommend growing this variety.
2. Olga V., 41 years old: In a greenhouse, I usually grow several varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes. This year, the sister recommended to plant a variety of cucumbers Swallow. Very good variety, the fruits are dense, crispy, no bitterness. Made a lot of blanks for the winter. Fresh cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Caring for a variety is simple, no different from caring for other varieties.

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