Recommendations for growing the cucumber hybrid "Moravian Gherkin f1"

Moravsky Kornishon F1 cucumbers were bred by Russian scientists at Aelita, a large, certified Russian agricultural company. Aelita, one of the largest producers, creates seeds through crossbreeding. The variety is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Moravian Gherkin F1 variety is a hybrid cultivar obtained through crossbreeding. The plant grows freely, develops a dense growth habit with large leaves, and has a moderate number of branches. The leaves are medium-sized, light green, slightly wrinkled, and slightly wavy at the edges.

A female flowering variety. The closed, hollow receptacle (ovary) is covered with tubercles and white-spined. Distributed in the following areas:

1. Middle Volga region (Samara, Orenburg, Buguruslan, Ulyanovsk, Syzran, Kuznetsk, Penza regions, the Republic of Mordovia (Saransk).
2. Lower Volga region (Volgograd, Astrakhan, Balashov, Volsk, Kamyshin, Pugachev, Saratov regions, Stalingrad and Khoper districts).

Gherkins are spindle-shaped, oblong, widening in the middle and tapering at the ends. The cucumbers are medium in diameter, each 8 to 10 cm long. They weigh 68-94 g. The fruits are green, fresh, and neat in appearance. Rare bumps appear on the skin.

The fruit's flesh is juicy and crisp. The flavor is good, without bitterness. Gherkins have a long-lasting aroma. They are used fresh in cooking and are suitable for pickling and marinating. These vegetables are 95% water and rich in vitamins (P, K, Ca, I) and minerals, which have beneficial effects on the body.

The yield is stable, the fruit harvest is 4-5 kg ​​(sometimes up to 16) per 1 m².

1. In the Middle Volga region – 167-392 c/ha.
2. In the Lower Volga region – 257-334 c/ha.

Advantages:

• the ripening period does not exceed 50 days;
• attractive presentation;
• good taste, no bitterness;
• versatile in cooking;
• independent of weather conditions;
• easy care;
• rich in vitamins;
• disease resistance;
• long-term storage possibility;
• tolerate transportation well.

Flaws:

1. Large branching of the bush.
2. Seeds of annual plant.
3. Pollinated by bees.

Insect pollination is a crucial technique for achieving significant yield increases and improving taste and marketability. Bees are the primary pollinators, flying from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen.

Resistance to diseases and pests

The Moravian Gherkin F1 variety is resistant to adverse environmental conditions (temperature fluctuations). It is resistant to insect pests:

1. Aphids are small green beetles that settle in colonies on the underside of leaves. A colony can number several hundred. When infected, the leaves curl and the plant wilts.
2. Spider mite "It attaches itself to the underside of leaves, sucking the plant's sap. The leaves become covered in webbing, causing the plant to wilt. Prevention involves loosening the soil, and using special preparations against the mites."

There is resistance to the following diseases:

1. Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is also known as cucumber mosaic virus. It causes small white spots on leaves.
2. Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) produces a pattern different from that of regular mosaic. Leaves infected with TMV exhibit a marbled mosaic pattern or greenish-beige streaks. Blisters and bumps appear on the foliage.
3. Fungal disease Powdery mildew - white spots (white plaque) appear on leaves, stems, and sometimes on fruits.

Moderately resistant to fungal disease – downy mildew.

To prevent insects, you can plant garlic or dill between the beds. The scent of these plants repels insect pests.

Features of agricultural technology of the variety

Moravian Gherkin F1 cucumbers can be grown in any conditions, both indoors (in a greenhouse or hothouse) and outdoors. Double-arch greenhouses are considered particularly durable.

Favorable conditions for planting are considered to be temperatures not lower than 25 ^OC. But after the seedlings emerge, the temperature should be reduced to 15°C. The seeds are planted at the end of April (seedling method). Planting pattern: 30 x 70 cm. The soil is fertilized beforehand, leaves and sawdust are added. Then the seeds are planted at a depth of up to 2 m.² 4-5 sprouts are planted.

Seedling method of cultivation:

1. First, prepare the seed material. A weak solution of potassium permanganate is used for disinfection. Prepare the seeding containers. You can buy soil with peat moss at a store or take it from your garden, but you'll need to add humus or peat moss to it.
2. The seeds are planted at a depth of 1-2 cm.
3. Daily watering is necessary, the air and soil must be at the right temperature, and the soil must be loosened after germination. Experts recommend leaving 50 cm of space.

I need to pick cucumbers. constant care For good growth and a high-quality harvest, the bushes need to be secured. Leaves are tied to poles or trellis-like structures. Care must be taken to ensure the stems are not tied. The ropes should be at least 4 mm thick.

What does it include? plant care:

1. It is necessary to periodically loosen and weed the beds.
2. Water regularly, preferably in the evening.
3. Apply fertilizer. Fertilizer is made from manure and water. The ratio is 1:10 (1 liter of manure or 10 g of urea per 10 liters of water). Fertilize once every 10-15 days.

Recommendations:

1. Collect cucumbers every day early in the morning.
2. Sow after the soil has warmed up to at least 13 ^OWITH.
3. Water twice a day.
4. Mulch the soil.

The most common soil type in which Moravian can be planted is:

1. Gray forest soils are carbonate deposits, typically loams. They form under deciduous trees and grasses. Humus forms on the surface. They are rich in organomineral substances associated with calcium.
2. Light gray forest soils – gray humus. Lumpy-fine-grained and lumpy-grained-dust structure.
3. Leached chernozems, typical, ordinary, carbonate with humus content, etc.
4. Light chestnut soils have low humus content and shallow horizons. The carbonate layer is located close to the surface.
5. Solonetzic soils contain large amounts of Na. At some depth, they contain water-soluble salts.

Mineral fertilizers:

1. Fertilizers containing potassium (potassium salt) – 15 g per 10 l of water.
2. Nutrient component nitrogen (ammonium nitrate, urea) – 15 g per 10 l of water.
3. Simple or double superphosphate, ammophos, which feed plants with phosphorus - 15 g per 10 liters of water.

As a preventative measure, periodically spray the bushes with Fitosporin and Trichodermin. Monitor the temperature and humidity in the greenhouse.

To prevent the soil from becoming stagnant and crusted over, it needs to be hilled. Loosen the soil very carefully to avoid damaging the stems, leaves, or fruit. Weeding and hilling help strengthen the roots, oxygenate the soil, and remove weeds.

Fresh or preserved gherkins retain their flavor and appearance well in cellars or basements. Temperatures should be regulated or maintained. Only healthy gherkins should be selected for fresh storage; damaged ones are removed, as they are not suitable for storage.

Reviews

Stable yields, resistance to viruses, fungal diseases, and adverse environmental conditions, and a high yield of marketable produce—that's why gardeners love the Moravian F1 variety.

Ekaterina, 38 years old. Novokuibyshevsk

I liked it for its canning and pickling qualities, as I've been jarring it for years. Sometimes the jars have a wide opening, sometimes a small one. This variety is convenient because the gherkins fit even in the smallest jar with a narrow neck.

Elizaveta, 45 years old. Zarechny

I've been planting this variety in the greenhouse for several years now. I haven't tried waiting until it's overripe. The harvest is very plentiful. The gherkins are about 10 cm long. They're small, neat in appearance, with a few bumps. The flavor is juicy.

Dmitry Nikolaevich, 64 years old, Volsk

I'm retired. I plant them in a greenhouse. I tie them to a trellis and train them into a single stem. They require care, like all cucumbers, but they're easy to care for. I feed them with compost. I produce a lot of gherkins. They're delicious and juicy, both fresh and pickled.

Moravian Gherkin F1 cucumbers are pollinated by bees, so the plants can be sprayed with a honey and water solution several times per season. The fruits ripen quickly, in up to 50 days. They have excellent flavor, without bitterness. Due to their firmness and size, they are suitable for both salads and canning (pickles and marinades).