Description and advantages of the hybrid cucumber variety "Eliza f1"

The Eliza F1 cucumber variety is a productive hybrid. It is included in the State Register. It produces good yields both in open ground and greenhouses. It is cultivated throughout almost the entire Russian Federation, with the exception of the Far North. It is also widespread in Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus. The Eliza variety is preferred by both agronomists on farms and gardeners in their summer cottages.

Characteristics of the bush and fruit

Cucumbers are indeterminate varieties. These plants have a moderate degree of branching. One to three ovaries, predominantly female, can form per node. The leaves are dark green and not very large. This is an early-ripening variety. Fruiting begins 60-65 days after the first shoots emerge. Seeds are readily available in specialty stores. The planting material is produced by the Gavrish agricultural company; the seeds are packaged in moisture-proof paper bags.

The fruits ripen quickly. The cucumbers have an attractive appearance. These small fruits can decorate any table, even a festive one. Description:

• length 6-8 cm;
• cylindrical shape;
• The light green skin has small bumps with light thorns;
• small light stripes run along the entire length.

The fruit has a firm, crisp texture. This quality is typically preserved during canning and long-term storage. Children love Eliza cucumbers for their sweet and juicy flavor. Bitterness is rare. The average weight of one cucumber is 60-65 g.

The fruits can remain yellow for a long time after harvest. In cool, dry conditions, they can be stored for up to 4-5 weeks. Insect pollination is not required.

Features of cultivation

Eliza cucumbers can be grown using seedlings or by direct sowing. When planting seeds for seedlings, a germination test must be performed. To do this:

1. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water.
2. The seeds are placed in this glass.
3. Those that settle to the bottom and will be the best planting material.

Before planting, seeds should be treated, removing any deformed, moldy, or stained ones. The soil must be prepared accordingly. To do this, take equal parts of:

• humus;
• sand;
• turf.

Mix everything carefully and place it in peat cups or small containers. However, the most suitable soil for seedlings is that taken from the greenhouse where the cucumbers will be growing. The plants adapt to this soil more quickly after planting.

Gardeners recommend this planting method. It's the safest for the plant and causes less trauma to the seedlings during transplantation. Place 1 or 2 seeds in each container, lightly sprinkle with soil, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm place. As soon as sprouts begin to appear, remove the plastic wrap and place the seedlings in the brightest spot in the house—a south-facing windowsill is ideal.

Sowing seeds for seedlings begins in May, and by the end of June the seedlings can be transplanted to their permanent location. Keep weather conditions in mind. If nighttime temperatures drop below 15°C,^OIf so, it's not worth transplanting the seedlings yet. Young shoots are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and may die.

The soil in the beds should be prepared in the fall:

1. First, you need to remove all the weeds and add humus and straw.
2. The beds overwinter in this condition, and in the spring, gardeners treat the soil for diseases and pests, add essential micronutrients, and begin planting seedlings.

The beds should be located in sunny, well-ventilated areas, but drafts should be avoided.

Landing features:

1. Before planting seedlings in the beds, it is necessary to make depressions no more than 3 cm deep.
2. Plant one bush in each hole. The distance between seedlings should be at least 60 cm. Crowding can lead to rot and death of the plant.

Gardeners recommend adding rotted manure before planting. Do not add fresh manure! This will act as a fertilizer and warm the plant's roots. Feed the plant for the first time when 4-5 leaves appear. You can also use a mullein infusion. To do this, dilute 0.5 kg of cow manure in 10 liters of water and let it steep for 5-7 days. If cow manure is unavailable, poultry manure can be used. The concentration of this solution should be lower. This infusion will nourish the plant with micronutrients. The next feeding should be done after 10 days. The third and final feeding is done when the embryos begin to emerge. Instead of a mullein infusion, you can use a superphosphate solution (at a ratio of 1:10 liters of water).

When the fruit ripens, you can apply wood ash. However, be careful not to let it come into contact with the leaves or roots, as this can cause burns. Gardeners recommend using an herbal infusion, primarily nettle. Let it sit for about 10 days before using. When the bushes begin to bear fruit, you can use ammonium nitrate or urea diluted in water.

As for watering, it should be regular. Use warm, settled water. Water in the morning to avoid sunburn on the leaves.

Growing directly from seeds is similar to cultivating seedlings. However, remember to plant seeds in the ground after the threat of frost has passed and daytime temperatures are around 25°C. ^OC. Immediately after sowing the seeds, the soil must be sufficiently moistened and the bed must be covered with film or spunbond. Regularly:

• water the plants;
• loosen;
• mulch the soil.

Once the bushes have grown, the covering material must be removed so as not to interfere with free growth.

Staking the Eliza cucumber variety is recommended to promote normal growth and development. When training the plant, remove lateral shoots to encourage fruit set and rapid fruit growth.

Diseases and pests

Gardeners and agronomists believe that the variety is resistant to common cucumber diseases such as powdery mildew, root rot, cladosporiosis, and mosaic.

The most commonly used remedies for diseases and viruses:

1. At powdery mildew It is recommended to use fungicides or a prepared solution of colloidal sulfur to treat plants.
2. In case of cladosporiosis, the plant needs to be sprayed with Bordeaux mixture and watering should be reduced for a while.
3. In case of whitefly infestation, tobacco leaves should be used and bushes should be weeded regularly.
4. When it appears ants in the garden plot and to combat them, you should water the soil with boiling water or preparations containing chlorine.

Regular care of plants prevents cucumbers from becoming infected with various diseases.

Reviews

Anna, 42 years old

This is my first year planting the Eliza F1 variety. I'm already pleased with the results. The cucumbers are small and thin-skinned. I especially love their juicy flesh and crispness. They rarely overgrow and are practically uniform in shape. I've already canned several jars. I recommend everyone try growing this variety.

Sergey, 52 years old

I love gardening. I decided to give this variety a try. I planted seedlings myself, then planted them in a greenhouse. Eight of the 10 seeds sprouted. The variety is quite easy to care for, and I've encountered virtually no diseases on the bushes. However, before planting, I treated the seeds with Maxim. The cucumbers turned out delicious and juicy. This cucumber variety has one drawback: you can't grow the seeds yourself, as it's a hybrid with the F1 marker. I'll be looking for similar seeds next year.

Among the wide variety of seeds, the Eliza variety has many advantages. Even novice gardeners can grow cucumbers. It's best to start with seedlings. This will reduce the risk of seeds failing to germinate or being damaged by low temperatures.