Advantages and disadvantages of the cucumber hybrid "Emelya f1"

The Emelya F1 hybrid variety is a unique achievement of Russian breeders. The cultivar was developed by the Manul seed company in the Moscow region. The plant was registered in the state registry in 2002, after a long period of variety testing. This vegetable crop can be grown under plastic covers and in open ground. According to the registry, cucumbers are permitted for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation.

General characteristics of the variety

This cucumber hybrid is parthenocarpic, making it suitable for planting in any conditions. The first fruits appear 39-43 days after germination. The bushes are indeterminate, with a strong, vigorous main stem. The leaves are green, slightly wavy at the edges, and heart-shaped. The ovaries are cluster-type, forming under the nodal leaves. 70-80% of the flowers are female, guaranteeing a high yield.

The ovary forms in "bouquets." The cucumbers are dark green and oval-cylindrical. Each fruit averages 120-150 g in weight, 13-15 cm in length, and 4-4.4 cm in diameter. The skin is densely covered with tubercles and white spines. When cut, the thin skin is visible, along with juicy, firm, light-green flesh. The flavor is distinctly cucumber-like. Bitterness does not develop even with moisture deficiency. This vegetable is intended for fresh consumption, but this does not mean it cannot be preserved or pickled in a barrel. The originator claims a yield of 12-16 kg per square meter in open ground and 14-18 kg under plastic shelters.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Emelya hybrid

This hybrid cucumber is the result of years of work. Breeders have succeeded in creating a hybrid that can be grown in any conditions without fear of crop failure. The advantages of this crop include:

• resistance to changes in weather conditions;
• resistance to most cucumber diseases;
• long fruiting and high yield;
• high level of shelf life and transportability;
• unpretentious in care;
• fruit formation is intense and uniform;
• self-pollination.

Disadvantages of cucumber:

• lack of immunity against downy mildew;
• Seed material for sowing cannot be collected.

Disease resistance

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The Emelya variety is resistant to all diseases except downy mildew. fight against downy mildew Use the biological product Trichodermin. To prepare a solution, you'll need 10 g of the product and 10 liters of room-temperature water. For mild cases of the disease or to prevent downy mildew, use a solution made from baking soda and liquid soap. Take 5 liters of hot water, add 50 g of soap and 30 g of baking soda, stir, and let the mixture cool. Only after it has cooled completely can you spray the plants.

Agricultural technology and care

It's recommended to plant the Emelya cucumber variety from seedlings, as the root system is fragile and the plant may not survive transplantation. The optimal time for sowing seeds is late April and early May, when nighttime temperatures reach 8°C and daytime temperatures reach 20°C. The soil should warm to 10-13°C during this time. The plant thrives in full sun, so choose a sunny spot in the garden. For optimal growth, the soil should be slightly acidic and light. Prepare the site for pumpkin cultivation in the fall. Dig the bed to a depth of 15-20 cm and add compost (1 bucket per 1 m²).

Before sowing, soak the seeds in a solution of boric acid (20 ml) and water (1 l). There is no need to disinfect the seedlings. The manufacturer coats the seeds before packaging. Planting depth should not exceed 4 cm. Leave 30 cm between plants and 50 cm between rows. Add a handful of wood ash to each hole during sowing. After placing the seeds in the soil and covering them with soil, water with warm water.

Watering

Create a circle around the plant's trunk for easy watering. Harvest yield is directly dependent on moisture, so irrigation is an essential part of care. Water the plants 3-4 times a week. Watering rate before flowering is 5-10 liters per square meter, and during fruiting, 10-15 liters. If the soil retains moisture for a long time, avoid overwatering the plants, as this can lead to root rot. After watering, loosen the beds to oxygenate the soil.

Top dressing

The cucumber hybrid responds well to fertilization. After the first two leaves appear on the plant, it should be fertilized with a solution based on bird droppingsPreparation: Pour 10 liters of manure into 40 liters of water. Let it sit for 7 days. Then, dilute the resulting slurry with 1:20. Water 1 liter per bush. Fertilize the vegetable crop when the first flowers appear. superphosphate (30 g per 1 m²). Instead of superphosphate, you can use "Harvest" fertilizer.

Reviews from gardeners

Elizaveta Stepanovna, 45 years old, Yaroslavl region

I've been growing the Emelya variety for five years in a row. This hybrid crop has delivered high yields year after year. The fruits are delicious. Even when I had to go to the seaside and no one watered them, they didn't become bitter. They produce fruit evenly. We harvest the cucumbers for eating and canning. I'm very pleased that the plant is virtually disease-free. There was only one year when the vegetable crop was affected by downy mildew. I recommend growing this variety to all gardeners. It doesn't require much care, which is very important.

Leonid Vasilyevich, 50 years old, Moscow region

In a small garden plot, I can't plant many vegetables, but it's enough for my family. I always select high-yielding planting stock to ensure I can harvest plenty of fruit from a small plot. The Emelya cucumber variety is among the highest-yielding vegetables, so I plant it annually. I use a complex mineral fertilizer for fertilization, fertilizing it twice a day. I tie the plants to a trellis and recommend it to everyone. Staking the plants prevents the roots from rotting, minimizing the risk of root rot.