Cucumbers "Bunch of Splendor f1": growing features from sowing to harvest

Cucumbers "Bunch of Splendor" f1 are rightfully considered one of the most productive hybrids. They require little maintenance and can be grown anywhere: outdoors, in a greenhouse, or on a balcony. Gardeners leave many glowing reviews about this vegetable, praising its advantages and lack of drawbacks. The variety description, complete with photos and videos, provides insight into the growing process.

Description of the variety

The "Puchkovoe Velesoplenie" hybrid is produced by a Ural agricultural firm. A wide variety of regions are suitable for growing this vegetable, including the Urals, Siberia, central Russia, and the southern regions of the country. The plants and fruits are resistant to climate change and cold snaps, so they are often planted outdoors, but can also be grown in closed tunnels and greenhouses.

"Bunch Splendor" is a very high-yielding hybrid, yielding up to 40 kg of select gherkins per meter of planting. Few varieties can boast such figures. The abundant fruiting is due to the numerous buds on the vines, hence the variety's name. Five to seven fruits form and ripen in a single bunch. The flowers are female, so additional pollination is not necessary.

The first gherkins ripen on the vines just 40 days after germination. The gherkin-type fruits are neat, cylindrical, and perfectly shaped. They reach up to 11 cm in length. The skin has small bumps, and the tip is slightly tapered. The color is soft green, with elongated white stripes visible on the skin. Small white spines appear across the entire surface. The flavor of the "Bunch of Splendor" is excellent. There is no bitterness in the taste, the flesh is aromatic, pleasantly sweet, and crisp. Even after canning, the skin retains a pleasant crunch, and the fruits remain juicy. Gherkins are suitable for any purpose: they can be pickled, fermented, marinated, sliced ​​into salads, or eaten plain.

The Bunch of Magnificence has many advantages:

• high frost resistance, normal tolerance to temperature changes;
• possibility of growing outdoors and in a greenhouse;
• abundant early fruiting, lasts throughout the summer;
• resistance to diseases (plants are weakly affected by powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus, and brown spot);
• excellent taste;
• general purpose;
• small size;
• marketability of fruits.

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The hybrid has no obvious drawbacks. If proper cultivation practices are followed, there won't be any problems, making it suitable for even inexperienced gardeners. The only drawback is its hybrid origin. Seeds from ripened fruits cannot be harvested for planting in subsequent years, as the resulting greens do not retain their ancestral characteristics. Seeds are not cheap, costing 90-100 rubles for five, and they must be purchased annually.

Landing

The seeds of the Bunch Magnificence are prepared for planting from the end of April. They are germinated and then planted in fertile soil as seedlings. The sprouted seeds can be planted directly in a greenhouse, provided the soil has warmed to 12-15 degrees Celsius. The seeds are planted outdoors in the second half of May, once the threat of frost has passed.

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When planting, you need to follow several requirements:

• humus, mineral fertilizers and lime are added to the soil;
• Before planting, the soil is watered with a solution of copper sulfate to kill viruses;
• the maximum seeding depth should be no more than 2 cm;
• the distance between adjacent grains should be at least 5 cm.

After planting, the soil is moistened and covered with plastic wrap to retain heat. The plastic wrap should be perforated to allow oxygen to enter, which is essential for plants. The seedlings sprout quickly and uniformly: the first young shoots will appear within the second week after planting. If the seeds are planted outdoors immediately, they will sprout a couple of weeks later than the seedlings.

Further cultivation

The Bunch Splendor hybrid is responsive to care. To ensure a bountiful harvest, the plants need:

• Water. This clustered splendor is sensitive to lack of moisture, which can affect the fruit's flavor. Water the plants 3-4 times a week in the evening or morning. Watering is especially important during fruiting and ovary formation. Water the plants directly at the roots. Avoid getting water on the leaves, as this can lead to burns and infections.
• Form. The stem of the Bunch Splendor is tall and strong. Identify the main shoot and remove all lateral shoots in the first four axils;
• Weed. New growth actively appears in the beds after rain and watering. Weeds take up some of the nutrients and interfere with the normal development of vegetables. Weed regularly.
• feedThis clustered splendor responds well to fertilization. Fertilize the soil every 2-3 weeks, starting from the fourth week of growth. Fertilizers can be mineral or organic: both elements are essential for good fruiting. Before fertilizing, water the soil thoroughly. Avoid fertilizing dry soil, as this will burn the roots.

Once the first cucumbers appear, harvest regularly, every 2-3 days. While overripe cucumbers on the vines won't affect their flavor, gherkins overload the shoots and prevent other shoots from developing, which reduces yield. Harvested cucumbers can be used as directed or stored in a cool place for 2-3 weeks.

Reviews from gardeners who have planted before

Kira

A neighbor at my dacha recommended "Bunchy Splendor" to me. She gave me a couple of seedlings, and I planted them in the greenhouse at the end of May. The first fruits began to ripen by the end of June, and they were very tasty. There weren't enough for pickling, but we had plenty of fresh home-grown cucumbers. The hybrid is absolutely trouble-free and easy to care for, requiring only watering. I'll definitely plant more next year.

Valentina

I grew the "Bunch of Splendor" cucumber in a greenhouse; it's a truly high-yielding variety if properly cared for. The shoots must be pinched back, otherwise the cucumbers don't form vigorously. To ensure a bountiful harvest, I watered the plants every two weeks with mullein diluted 1:10 with water; I don't use any chemicals. There were so many cucumbers that we barely had time to pick them from the branches. The gherkins are good for pickling and salads; the flesh is firm and juicy, with a delicious crunch.