Hybrid cucumber variety "Khutorok f1": description of the variety and cultivation secrets

Cucumbers

Khutorok F1 is a special cucumber variety for the impatient. It grows very quickly and is one of the first to ripen. It is a hybrid, created by combining two other varieties. It was developed at the P.P. Lukyanenko Krasnodar Research Institute of Agriculture using chemical mutagenesis in 2005. That same year, it was added to the state register of crops suitable for cultivation on private plots. It is suitable for cultivation in almost all soils, and grows especially well in loamy and chernozem soils.

Description and characteristics of the plant

Khutorok F1 is a vigorous yet weakly climbing plant. The branches and shoots are very close together. The leaves, stems, and shoots are dark green, sometimes approaching light green. The leaves are small and star-shaped. The bush reaches 70 cm in height, making it the tallest of all cucumber varieties. It reaches this height just two weeks after planting in open ground. To prevent the bush from breaking, it is essential to tie it up. The leaves, shoots, and stems are rough, covered with short hairs. As the bush grows, it becomes smooth. During flowering, yellow-white buds form. The flowering type is primarily female. Ovaries form very well and quickly.

Cucumbers Khutorok F1:

small – only 10-13 cm;
They reach 4 cm in diameter, which is quite good for such a length;
the shape of the fruits is mainly cylindrical;
The weight of a ripe fruit reaches 100-110 grams.

There are no overgrown cucumbers in Khutorka. The cucumber skin is bumpy, spaced widely apart. Each bump contains a small black spine. The fruit is bright green, sometimes with white or yellowish stripes at the base of the cucumber where it attaches to the bush. The skin is very thin, easy to peel, and never bitter.

The flesh of the Khutorok cucumber is very tender—it literally melts in your mouth. It has a light green hue. There are very few seeds inside, but they add to the fruit's deliciousness. The variety has a very sweet taste, making it one of the most beloved hybrid cucumbers. It never tastes bitter, even after long storage. Khutorok cucumbers have a variety of culinary uses—it's pickled, salted, and added to fresh and canned salads. Due to their firmness, they're often used as a garnish for various dishes. The cucumbers retain their crunch and pleasant aroma even after cooking. The cucumbers are very firm.

Please note!

The main difference between Khutorok and many other varieties is its speed of ripening. It's called super-early. The cucumber completes its entire development cycle in 30 days.

While the other cucumbers in the garden are just forming their first buds, the fruits from Khutorok are already being harvested. Moreover, the early flowering doesn't limit the fruiting period. Even in October, the remaining harvest can be collected in the greenhouse. The harvested cucumbers have a long shelf life and are easily transported from one place to another.

Key indicators

The yield is average. A single bush can yield up to 5.5 kg of finished fruit per season. Fruiting continues throughout the season, regardless of weather and other environmental conditions.

The advantages of this variety have made it one of the most popular in the world:

Taste. The absence of bitterness, even after long storage, is one of Khutorok's main advantages.
Ripening speed. If the weather is favorable and cucumbers are planted in mid-May, the first harvest will be ready by mid-June.
Resistance to many traditional cucumber diseases.
Resistance to stressful conditions for cucumbers - bad weather with thunderstorms and wind or unbearable heat - Khutorok easily withstands any changes;
Versatility.
An appetizing appearance that allows you to put cucumbers from your own garden plot up for sale.

The variety's main drawback is that it isn't immune to all cucumber diseases. It's particularly susceptible to viruses.

Bees are essential for pollination of this variety. The gardener's job is to attract them. To do this, prepare manure and hay in advance. The mixture is placed near the cucumber's flowering site. This mixture can be effectively used as a fertilizer—the aroma will attract insects. For effective pollination, one or more varieties should be planted nearby:

Teremok f1;
Captain f1;
Compass f1;
Buyan f1;
Natasha

For fast and high-quality pollination, it's best to ensure bees have 24/7 access to the plants. If cucumbers are grown in a greenhouse, it's important to ensure adequate ventilation.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Khutorok has strong immunity to powdery mildew, downy mildew, and olive spot. However, there are diseases that can destroy the entire crop or severely damage it:

Cladosporiosis is a fungal disease that causes wilting of leaves and the formation of dark olive spots on the stems, which gradually spread to the fruits.
Sclerotinia is a fungal disease similar to mold. It causes rotting and subsequent death of the entire plant.
Gray rot – blackening, rotting and falling of leaves, shoots, and then the stem.
Anthracnose – brown or light orange rusty spots on stems and leaves.
Alternaria is another fungal disease. It attacks the plant directly from the roots. This makes it difficult to spot and even more difficult to eliminate completely.
Ascochyta leaf spot is a disease characterized by the appearance of dirty yellow or brown spots on leaves and stems. It can spread to fruit and destroy it.

To combat fungal viruses and prevent their occurrence, it is recommended to follow a watering regime.

Attention!

Bacteria and fungi thrive in a humid environment. Watering once a day is sufficient. In humid weather, reduce the frequency to once every two days.

The most dangerous pest for this type of cucumber is aphids. Once they've appeared, the only way to get rid of them is with chemicals.

There are no unfavorable conditions for Khutorok F1. This hybrid adapts to almost any conditions. The main thing is to monitor the soil moisture level. The growing site should not become swampy.

Features of agricultural technology of the variety

The Khutorok F1 cucumber is so versatile that it's even suitable for balcony planting. It grows equally well both outdoors and indoors.

Basic principles of planting:

You can use seedlings or plant the seeds directly in the ground. With the first method, sow the seeds for seedlings in early May and plant them in the ground by the end of the month.
To prepare the seeds, they are left in warm water for one day.
After soaking in water, the seeds are also soaked in potassium permanganate for disinfection.
The landing site should be well lit.
Prepare the soil in advance. Dig it up in the fall, removing the remains of the previous harvest. In the spring, loosen it again, adding organic fertilizers such as humus and manure. Lime is applied to highly acidic soil, which helps the root system adapt more easily to the soil.
The planting pattern to follow is 40x40. This means that cucumbers are planted at least 40 cm apart.
The seeds are immersed to a standard depth of 3-4 cm;
After planting, the seeds are watered generously.
Immediately after planting the seeds in open ground, they are covered with a thick film, which is removed only after all the seedlings have emerged.
During the growth and development phase of the plant, it's important to regularly moisten the soil, but never loosen it. Newly formed cucumbers have very delicate root systems, and any touch can destroy the young plants.

When deciding to plant cucumbers on a windowsill or balcony, you should follow similar guidelines. The only difference is more frequent fertilizing.

Caring for a hybrid consists of important steps:

weeding;
watering;
loosening;
garter;
top dressing.

Any cucumber variety should be weeded when young weeds appear. It's important to do this promptly. Weeds harbor microbes, pests, viruses, and bacteria.

Attention!

Weeds also prevent oxygen from entering the soil, which is necessary for the development of any plants.

Experts and experienced gardeners recommend establishing a strict watering schedule. In hot and dry weather, outdoor plantings are watered twice a day, while greenhouses require only one watering. At temperatures between 15 and 23°C, ^OWatering once a day is sufficient.

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Loosening the soil is essential. This allows oxygen to enter more easily, the root system to develop faster, and better accumulate useful nutrients. The key is to do this carefully. Ideally, loosen the soil while weeding.

The bushes need to be tied up to prevent them from breaking under the weight of the fruit. The first staking is needed when the bush reaches 30 cm. Subsequent staking should be done as needed and as needed. It's important to use high-quality ropes that won't damage the delicate stems.

Reviews

Olga, 44 years old

This variety was the first to ripen. It had a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Salads with it turned out great. It's a standard crop, and the harvest was very early. I'll be planting more.

Elena, 51 years old

A high-quality harvest. Ripens very quickly. Honestly, I thought the month-long ripening was a marketing ploy. It turns out that eating cucumbers in June is a real pleasure. And they don't require any special care—they're the easiest crop I've ever grown.

Khutorok F1 is a good variety, adaptable to growing in any conditions. Its unique feature is its super-early harvest: the hybrid is worth trying just to enjoy the harvest while your neighbors are still planting their seeds.