Growing and caring for the cucumber hybrid "Vesyolye Rebyata F1"

The Vesyolye Rebyata cucumber is an early-ripening hybrid variety known for its high yield. It was developed over 10 years ago and has become very popular among gardeners. It is listed in the State Register of Russian Varieties. These cucumbers can be grown in greenhouses and garden beds throughout almost all of Russia. The cucumber harvest begins in July, and at that time, summer residents begin canning and pickling for the winter.

Description of the Vesyolye Rebyata variety

The plant is not very large, with medium-length vines reaching up to 2 meters in height, sometimes reaching up to 2.5 meters in greenhouses. The variety has numerous vines, so they need to be supported using trellises. Vertically trained bushes facilitate:

• watering;
• care;
• harvesting.

It is possible to grow in beds without tying them to trellises, but experienced gardeners, trying to increase yields, use the same approach to shaping bushes as in greenhouses, since better lighting and ventilation are also important factors.

If you combine greenhouse cultivation and seedling planting, the fruits in Central Russia can be harvested as early as June.

Disease resistance

Cucumbers of this variety are resistant to the most common diseases of all cucurbits. They are practically immune to:

• downy mildew;
• powdery mildew;
• Alternaria.

Cucumber mosaic, a nasty viral disease, is also rare. Treatments against other diseases should be taken prophylactically. Before the plants bloom, use special treatments, which are widely available in stores.

The variety does not like low temperatures or too wet soil, which can:

• root rot will set in;
• stop plant growth.

Therefore, in case of inclement and cool weather, the best harvest is collected in warm beds and greenhouses. Under these conditions, cucumbers continue to grow and the harvest can be harvested right up until the first frost.

Main indicators and characteristics of the variety

By following just five simple gardening tips, such as fertilizing, timely watering, loosening the soil, weeding, proper fertilizer, and mulching, you can confidently harvest up to 15 kg of cucumbers per square meter. The Vesyolye Rebyata F1 cucumber variety is very easy to grow and is forgiving:

• irregular fruit harvesting;
• insufficient watering;
• careless hilling, which is why it is highly valued by summer residents who only go to their garden occasionally.

This hybrid doesn't require insect pollination and is resistant to temperature fluctuations and common cucurbit diseases. It has excellent, juicy flesh without bitterness. These cucumbers are suitable for both fresh eating and winter preservation. This variety is a popular choice for retailers due to its excellent shelf life, especially in refrigerators. Cucumbers can be grown in greenhouses and open ground. Overall, this variety is very adaptable.

The ovaries form in clusters, 3-5 per node. The hybrid is a gherkin, with a consistent size, approximately 9-10 cm in length with a diameter of 2 cm. The fruit weighs approximately 70-90 g.

The hybrid's skin is thin and bright green, making it ideal for fresh salads. Wrapped in plastic and refrigerated, the cucumbers slowly lose moisture and store well. The cucumber has bumps and spines resembling thorns. The flesh is crisp and juicy. The seed chambers fill more than half the fruit.

Cucumbers have a high sugar content, and consumers note a sweet taste. Unlike many cucumber varieties, the hybrid does not produce the substance cucurbitin, which imparts a bitter taste to the fruit. Early varieties are specifically grown for use in salads, cold soups, and sandwich fillings. When pickled, cucumbers retain their crunch.

The nuances of agricultural technology

Experts advise against planting cucumbers together with nightshade crops. It's best to precede cucumbers with:

• beans;
• beans;
• cabbage.

To save time and get an early harvest as early as June, the seedling method is used. Knowing the approximate planting times for greenhouses in your region, you can sow seeds Plant them in peat or plastic pots 2-3 weeks before the due date. By then, the soil will contain grown and strengthened plants that will soon begin to bear fruit.

This variety of cucumbers can be used for late harvesting using biofuel - compost or manure, which release a significant amount of heat during decomposition. To protect against the cold, the beds are covered with non-woven covering material.

You can place the wrapped and moistened seeds in a hole dug into a bed of biofuel. Moisten the cloth periodically, and after a couple of days, collect the seeds with sprouted roots.

Sowing

There are two main planting methods. With seedlings, seeds are sown in advance in special peat pots for three weeks. The seedlings are then transplanted directly into the garden beds.

• the roots are not damaged;
• Peat becomes a fertilizer as it decomposes in the garden bed.

Next, you need to water, earth up, and fertilize the Vesyolye Rebyata seedlings on a regular basis. Good light and warmth are essential. Under these conditions, the plants begin to grow and bear fruit very quickly, ensuring an early harvest.

When sowing directly into a garden bed, make holes in soil that has warmed to 17°C and fill them with a special nutrient mixture with added ash. Place the seeds 2-2.5 cm deep in the soil, cover them, and water regularly until the first sprouts appear. The seeding density in the garden bed should be as follows: up to 5 seedlings per 1 m².

Since temperatures vary significantly across different regions in spring, the main criteria for starting planting are the absence of night frosts on the soil and sufficient warming.

Caring for cucumbers

The plant produces fruit well when planted vertically in a garden bed. To form the bushes, use special trellises placed vertically. All flowers and shoots are removed from the bottom three branches. Only the ovaries are left on the next few leaves. Excess shoots are pinched off starting from the third shoot. The main requirement, regardless of planting method, is protection from drafts.

Processed using:

• iodine;
• garlic solution;
• wood ash;
• brilliant green (brilliant green solution).

Cucumbers should be fertilized with mullein or bird droppings at a rate of 8-10 kg per square meter. Complex mineral fertilizers can be added. This will quickly result in a strong root system and fruit set.

To properly grow cucumbers and get a decent harvest, it's essential to properly feed the plants. Fertilize them once or twice a month during the growing season. Once cucumbers have emerged, treat them with ash to boost their immunity and disease resistance. Only one cup of ash is needed per square meter. Soil quality is improved with fertilizers, both mineral and organic.

The method is very simple to use. To prepare the solution, mix one bucket of manure with two buckets of water, stir, and leave to ferment in a warm place. When watering the beds, mix 0.5 liters of fertilizer per bucket of water.

Fertilizing should be repeated when the first flowers appear on the bushes. This is the gardener's signal to add a solution containing potassium and phosphorus. However, for the Vesyolye Rebyata variety, fertilizing cucumbers is especially important during fruiting. During this period, fertilize once a week, or at most once every 10 days. To ensure even, beautiful cucumbers, one-to-one, follow this simple rule: add:

• more potassium than nitrogen;
• there is more nitrogen than phosphorus.

For open ground, foliar feeding is ideal. After planting, it is recommended to treat the plants with a weak urea solution during the greening period. One spoon of this fertilizer per bucket of water is sufficient for a standard 10-meter garden bed. It is important to carry out this treatment before flowers and buds appear. To prevent leaves from turning yellow, it is recommended to treat the bushes with a baking soda solution, adding one spoon of baking soda per bucket of water.

To increase yields, experienced gardeners recommend adding apple cider vinegar when watering. Add 1-2 cups of apple cider vinegar to a barrel of warm water and use this water for watering throughout the season.

More and more gardeners are using trellises for their Vesyolye Rebyata variety. Tied cucumber plants are less susceptible to disease. You'll be able to harvest 15% more cucumbers from ground-grown plants than from regular watering. To prevent leaf curling and yellowing, add nutrients when watering. If you're short on nutrients:

• nitrogen - then the leaves curl inward;
• potassium - outward.

The easiest way, in this case, is to feed the cucumbers with regular ash or saltpeter. A magnesium deficiency causes the leaves to turn yellow and look wilted, while a copper deficiency causes them to turn pale. Gardeners know many ways to avoid these problems. If the fruit has already formed, it's better to use traditional methods rather than chemical ones.

Pest control

Cucumbers are always at risk from pests that can cause a multitude of problems. Common aphids can destroy or damage up to a third of the entire crop. In a matter of days, they can occupy entire garden beds. As a preventative measure, it's essential to thoroughly weed and destroy plant debris. A proven method is to plant the following next to cucumbers:

• garlic;
• onion;
• coriander.

Their scent repels aphids. Aphids are often carried around the garden by ants, so they must be controlled. Folk remedies for dealing with aphids that have already appeared include treating the beds with infusions:

• celandine;
• onion peel;
• wood ash.

Among insecticides, Fitoverm has proven itself to be effective.

Prevention includes weeding, regular watering, and loosening the soil. Insecticides such as Akarin or Karbofos are used for control. A popular method involves spraying with water and soap or an onion infusion.

Cucumbers are susceptible to numerous pests, so it's important to monitor your garden closely and take action immediately if any are detected.

Reviews

Anna Smirnova, 33 years old

I've been planting this variety for four years now. At first, there were problems with pests. But then we prepared the beds well, spreading azofoska. We used Aktara after planting. And everything worked out. These are very good cucumbers, perfect for us gardeners.

Fedor D., 38 years old

We specialize in selling fresh vegetables. My wife and I sell at the market. We're focused on making money, so we choose early varieties. We settled on the Vesyolye Rebyata variety. We're very happy with it: it's an early hybrid with a good yield.

Lydia, 29 years old

I bought some "Vesyolye Rebyata" cucumber seeds at the store because I liked the name. I love experimenting, and the cucumbers lived up to their name. They turned out to be not only fun but also very productive.

Vesyolye Rebyata F1 is unique in that its fruit sets at low temperatures. It's suitable for fresh salads and canning. This variety requires trellis support and pinching. The hybrid doesn't retain its parental genes.