Cucumber Metelitsa F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Since ancient times, mankind has been growing cucumbers. This vegetable, so popular today, has been known since ancient Greece, from where it spread throughout Europe. In modern cuisine, many dishes are prepared with the addition of cucumber. Special attention should be paid to cucumbers of the Metelitsa variety.

Grade description

Hybrid Metelitsa f1 is suitable for planting in greenhouse conditions and on open ground. Female flowering is characteristic.

Shrubs are formed by the type of bunches, in the ovary - no more than 4 fruits. At the same time, the plant can carry up to 14 fruits. The growth of side shoots is limited. The first harvest of fruits occurs 35 days after planting. Cucumbers of this species do not require pollination and have a high resistance to disease.

Fruit characterization

The fruits of the Metelitsa hybrid have the following characteristics:

• length - up to 7 cm;
• weight - up to 72 g .;
• tuberous peel of marsh color, on which light streaks are present;
• high taste, taste of bitterness is absent.

How to care for Metelitsa cucumbers

Landing process

Planting of cucumbers of this variety begins in March. First, it is necessary to sow the seeds in small pots (up to 12 cm in diameter). The soil used for this should be high quality and fertilized, since the hybrid is extremely susceptible to this. Plant seeds should be at a depth not exceeding 2 cm.

After it is necessary to produce moderate watering, avoiding acidification of the soil. Providing the conditions required for plant growth will help to avoid the development of diseases and get fast growth of bushes.

After landing care

When the cucumbers are planted, the following basic recommendations for caring for them should be followed:

1. Maintain cleanliness of the site, remove weeds, prevent the appearance of dirt and any debris.
2. To make daily watering, the variety is notable for moisture.
3. To feed with the beginning of the period of development of the plant.
4. Fight harmful insects.

Possible diseases and pests

A threat to each farmer is a collision with pests or plant diseases on his plot. And although the Blizzard f1 has a high resistance to disease, occasionally hybrid cases are possible.

There is a risk of diseases such as:

1. Powdery Mildew It is expressed in the appearance of white spots on the foliage, spreading everywhere throughout the plant area. Leaves the leaves dry, which stops the fruiting process. When combating the disease in the early stages, fungicide spraying is used. Affected areas of the plant must be removed in a timely manner.
2. Cladosporiosis. It is accompanied by the formation of brown spots on the bush and fruits. It is necessary to suspend watering for a period of up to 5 days and carry out treatment with foundationazole. Affected parts of the plant must be removed.
3. White rot. It is a white shade substance, under the influence of which, the bush and fruits rot. Treatment is performed by removing damaged areas and treating the bush with a urea solution.

It is important to start the fight against diseases in a timely manner in order to avoid infection of the entire bush.This will help prevent a decrease in plant yield.

In addition, there is a threat of a hybrid colliding with pests. The following insects can harm Metelitsa cucumbers:

1. Whitefly is a small midge of white color. As a result of its influence, soot fungi form on the plant. You can fight this insect by spraying cucumbers with garlic solution.
2. Aphids are small bugs of green color that damage the leaves of the plant, as a result of which they wilt. The solution, prepared on the basis of wood ash with the addition of soap, is an excellent tool against aphids.

To avoid the significant damage that pests can cause to the plant, it is necessary to promptly apply measures to combat them.

Blizzard F1 has a number of advantages, among which - good taste and unpretentiousness in care. Negative situations are excluded when growing these hybrid cucumbers, due to the ability to withstand most common diseases. Therefore, this variety will be an excellent choice for every farmer.

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