Cucumber Pogrebok f1: description and characteristics, reviews

The hybrid, universal cucumber variety "Pogrebok" is suitable for farm and private cultivation. Harvesting is possible 45-49 days after the first shoots emerge. This ultra-early vegetable crop is pollinated by bees, so it should be planted in an open area. Provide the necessary support for the bush to form. Poles or trellises are suitable for this purpose. The average length of the shoots is 0.6-0.8 m. The bushes are covered with broad foliage and numerous side shoots.

Characteristics of the variety

Yields range from 15 to 17 kg per square meter, depending on the climate zone. The variety's distinctive feature is its stable immunity, but this isn't a reason to abandon cultivation techniques. The hybrid cucumber "Pogrebok" is distinguished by its medium-branching vines. Other characteristics:

• mixed type of flowering predominates;
• there are more female flowers;
• thermophilic;
• moisture-loving;
• recommended planting pattern: 30×0 cm;
• fruit weight up to 95 g;
• fruit length up to 11 cm.

The "Pogrebok" cucumber has a firm, yet not tough, skin with a distinct dark green color. It's easy to peel for use in salads, appetizers, pickles, and more.

Care instructions

Seeds are purchased from a store. The packaging should indicate whether the seeds have been pre-treated. If not, soak the seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate immediately after opening. The soaking time is three hours. Another rule: transplant future cucumbers into the ground only after the outside temperature has been consistently above 18°C ​​(64°F) to 19°C (65°F). If a sudden frost is possible in the region, cover the seedbeds with garden film. Other recommendations:

• germination of seeds in peat tablets begins in mid-May;
• the soil is prepared in mid-autumn, removing biological residues;
• the beds are dug up;
• Before you plant the seeds in the soil, you need to make sure that it is loose enough;
• 1.5 buckets of humus are added per 1 m².

The seeds are placed in holes, each 3-5 cm deep. The next step is watering. This is done in the morning or evening, when the sun is not too hot. Up to 1.5 buckets of water are needed per bush. The gardener ensures that the "Pogrebok" grows at temperatures between 25°C and 30°C. If the temperature rises to 40°C or higher, water every day at 4-hour intervals.

It's harvest time

The appearance of a ripe cucumber includes bumps and barely noticeable white stripes. Although fruiting continues until frost sets in, don't delay harvesting. The goal is to carefully remove the green cucumber from the vine. Avoid damaging the vines. It's not recommended to leave the cucumber on the vines for too long, as this can cause a significant loss of the cucumber's culinary qualities.

Other recommendations:

• active harvesting accelerates the formation of new ovaries;
• fruit picked on time has a pleasant taste;
• the harvested crop is laid out in one row for storage in a box;
• You cannot wet the harvested cucumbers immediately after removing them from the bush;
• The strongest vegetables are selected for transportation or long-term storage.

The average shelf life is three to three months. Throughout this period, the crispy vegetable is regularly inspected.

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Protection from negative factors

The seedlings are regularly inspected. Their job is to look for signs of common pathogens. Slugs are the most common. Wood ash, scattered around the perimeter of each bed, will help prevent their presence. Leaves should also be treated. Apply 1.5 teaspoons of the substance per leaf.

White rot occurs in beds where seedlings are planted too close together. The first sign is leaves becoming slimy. The second symptom is stems becoming misshapen. Thinning the plantings can slow the spread of the disease.

Reviews

Yaroslav

I grow this variety commercially. I plant it in late May. I space the beds 45 cm apart. I water it once a day in the evening. I feed it with nitrogen fertilizer.

Tamara

"Pogrebok" isn't suitable for humid climates. Root rot quickly destroys the future harvest. I tried planting the variety indoors, but there were no bees—the main pollinators—indoors. The result: yields of up to 5 kg per square meter.

Arkady

Experience tells me that "Pogrebok" doesn't tolerate areas previously occupied by beans. Cucumbers also don't tolerate areas previously occupied by beans. I thought it was all nonsense, but white rot was ruining the harvest. I had to remove the damaged plants. The rest were treated with a copper-containing solution. The dosage is 1.5 liters per plant.

The early-ripening hybrid variety "Pogrebok" is suitable for all climate zones, with the exception of Siberia. The first harvest is 48 days after germination. The plant has good immunity, but preventative inspections are not necessary. These are carried out every 3-4 days. If viral diseases cannot be avoided, the damaged plant is discarded and burned. The harvested fruit is suitable for eating raw, in appetizers, and in salads. The only limitation is that "Pogrebok" does not tolerate canning well.