Cucumber Cedric F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Vegetables of early ripening are always popular with vegetable growers and summer residents. The Cedric variety belongs to hybrids, is self-pollinated and has a high yield. Due to the short growing season, the variety can be grown 2 times per season, not excluding the use of heated greenhouses for later cultivation.

Gardeners often choose this variety for indoor cultivation, which indicates its high yielding capacity and quality. Fruit ripening occurs 40-45 days after the appearance of sprouts.

Bred by Dutch breeders. Cucumbers are used for private cultivation, as well as for cultivation on an industrial scale.

Grade description

Bushes of plants are strong, have a powerful root system. The number of lateral shoots is average, the main stem has unlimited growth. Inflorescences are tied in bunches, each up to 5 fruits. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical. On the surface there is no ribbing, medium-sized tubercles with white spikes. The structure of the pulp is dense, juicy, the seeds are small.

The average weight of one fruit is 105-110 grams. Cucumbers grow in length from 10 to 14 cm. The fruits are used for fresh salads, for pickling and pickling.

Features of cultivation and care

In order to facilitate the care of plants and reduce the risk of infection with fungi, it is recommended to attach the lashes to vertical supports.

Bushes

Summer residents and gardeners are always looking for ways to increase the number of vegetables. The formation of the bushes will bring excellent harvesting results. The procedure is as follows:

1. Up to 6 leaves, you must cut off all the leaves and stepsons.
2. The ovaries are left only on the main stem, the lateral shoots are removed along with the ovaries.
3. The scourge is lifted and secured to a trellis or net.
4. After appearing on the shoots that grow in nodes, 5 leaves each, the top of the stem must be pinched to stop further growth.

Proper plant formation will be a great way to increase crop yields. In addition, it is important to periodically feed plants with organic and mineral fertilizers. Experienced vegetable growers use folk remedies that are no less effective. It is especially important to add additives during flowering and active ripening of fruits.

Watering

Watering the bushes is required regularly. Do not overmoisten the soil, otherwise the roots may be affected by rot. For irrigation use warm water at room temperature. It is necessary to water the plants under the root, preventing water from entering the foliage. This can cause the leaves to dry. It is best to carry out the procedure in the evening or early in the morning before the sun rises. For irrigation of cucumbers, drip irrigation is ideal.

Diseases and pests

Cedric is highly resistant to cladosporiosis, but some other diseases can harm plants. Fusarium, cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew affect the leaves and fruits of cucumbers in violation of growing conditions. For the prevention and control of these diseases using special drugs.In order to prevent infection, it is recommended that you follow these tips:

1. Prevent waterlogging and drying out of the soil. Watering is carried out with a moderate amount of water.
2. To add complex additives and organic fertilizers as necessary.
3. Do not allow overheating or hypothermia of plants.

If you follow all the rules for care, then no disease will be scary.

In order to protect plants from pests, it is necessary to conduct regular inspections of the bushes. If insects are found, it is necessary to immediately treat the plants with infusion of onion husks. This tool has a deterrent effect. There is still a good way to repel aphids, spider mites or whiteflies. Between the rows of cucumbers you need to plant onions, garlic or dill. If folk remedies do not help in the fight, then in a specialized store you can buy an insecticidal drug. Modern tools have a fairly large assortment.

The Cucumber Cedric variety has many positive characteristics. A rich crop depends not only on care and cultivation conditions. Planting material should always be processed, and only suitable seeds should be selected. Reviews of gardeners and vegetable growers are positive.

Reviews gardeners

1. Olga Ivanovna, 52 years old: I have been growing Cedric cucumbers for the second year now. I liked the fruits themselves. Care of the variety is not difficult. The taste is just great. Prepared blanks for the winter. Juicy cucumbers, without bitterness, do not contain voids. Fertilizing didn’t come often, but it didn’t affect getting a good harvest. The bushes do not grow much, I never tie them up, I have a large plot, and it allows me to take up a lot of space for planting cucumbers.
2. Kirill A., 45 years old: I want to say good words about Cedric. I have been growing cucumbers for many years. I use this type of cucumber for planting only the third year. Everything suits me. The fruits are juicy and crispy, not bitter. Ideal for pickling. Almost all cucumbers are the same size, smooth and short. They fit very well in jars. Caring for the bushes is quick and easy. The main thing is to water and make top dressing on time. I recommend everyone to pay attention to these cucumbers.

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