In every house at any time of the year you can see juicy crispy cucumbers on the table. If the window is winter, fresh cucumbers replace their marinated or salted "brothers". Use cucumbers and for the preparation of various preserves. In a word, these fruits can be used in any form. It remains only to grow on its own site exactly those varieties, from which all households will be delighted. Experienced truck farmers have long been determined with their favorite varieties, and newcomers have to express sympathy, because the counters of specialized stores are filled with sachets with seeds of various varieties of cucumbers. Do not know how to make a choice? If you want to grow small-sized cucumbers with an amazingly fresh taste, pay attention to the grade of cucumbers "Hermann F1" - the most popular hybrid of gherkins.
Variety Features
The description of the cucumbers of the "German F1" variety should be started with their versatility. They can be used to make fresh vitamin salads, canned salads and pickles. A distinctive feature of this plant is that its yield is high enough, and ripen cucumbers very early. Moreover, "Hermann F1" is a self-pollinating variety, so the cultivation of cucumbers is possible both in the greenhouse and in open beds. Only the timing of planting is different.
Forming the maximum number of ovaries in each node reaches six to eight fruits, but in order to achieve this, it is necessary to provide the plant with adequate nutrition and good lighting. If you follow the rules of care, you will get several kilograms of homogeneous coarse-grained cucumber of dark green color from each bush. These cucumbers differ in good density and firm consistency. Even after heat treatment, they will be crispy and very tasty.
Peculiarities of growing
Cultivation of "German F1" cucumbers can be carried out with the help of seeds, and using seedling material. If you decide to use seeds, you will have to wait until the soil is completely warmed up. For this, the average temperature should be at least 15 degrees in the daytime, at least 8 degrees at night.
In the prepared furrows or holes it is necessary to introduce a mixture of peat, humus and sand with a small content of mineral fertilizers. Properly watering the holes, sow seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 centimeters. Pay attention to the information on the packaging of seeds, so as not to re-soak them in the fungicide. After sowing, it is necessary to promulgate the beds and cover them with a thick transparent film. After 20 days, the grown up sprouted seedlings will be ready for transplantation into the greenhouse. After that, it remains only to provide timely watering (once every three days) and feed with diluted in water manure and urea (1 liter of manure or 10 grams of urea to a bucket of warm water). It is recommended to combine top dressing with watering. The scourge of this plant is quite dense and strong, and the bush itself is short,
As you can see, there are no special secrets in the cultivation of this plant. Requirements for care are minimal, resistance to diseases and pests is high, and the result with proper care will be delicious, juicy, crunchy and incredibly mouth-watering gherkins-cornichons that can decorate any holiday table.