- Authors: A.V. Borisov, O. N. Krylov, E.A. Orekhova, T.I. Krylova, A.V. Goryachenkov, O.R. Vostrikova (Seed breeding company "Manul")
- Year of approval: 2008
- Branching: the average
- Fruit weight, g: 90
- Fruit length, cm: 8-10
- Fruit color: green, with short light stripes
- Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistance: stable
- Fruit shape: oval-cylindrical
- Appointment: salad, for pickling and preserving, for fresh consumption
- Pulp (consistency): medium density
Balconny cucumber appeared on the market in 2008 and immediately became very popular. As the name implies, the variety can be grown on a loggia or windowsill. This is especially appreciated by people who do not have personal plots, but want to enjoy their own fresh vegetables.
However, this type of culture does not have strict restrictions. Therefore, it can be successfully grown both in film structures and in open areas. Regardless of the location, the variety gives a good harvest and pleases with an excellent taste. It is worth paying attention to all vegetable growers.
Description of the variety
The parthenocarpic hybrid can be cultivated both at home and in the country. It is characterized by long-term and consistently high fruiting, as well as compact fruit size. In culinary terms, the variety is universal.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and zelents
Medium-branched bushes with small green leaves have a female flowering type. Each bunch contains from 2 to 10 fruits. The average length of cucumbers of this variety is 8-10 cm. Fruits have an oval-cylindrical shape and green color with short light stripes. The surface of vegetables is glossy, slightly ribbed, with medium-sized tubercles. They look very attractive, so they can decorate any table.
Purpose and taste of fruits
Tufted gherkins delight with high pickling and canning qualities. However, the excellent traditional taste of cucumbers makes them perfect for fresh consumption (in salads, slices and other snacks).
Maturation
Planting seedlings under a film (in a greenhouse or greenhouse) is carried out from May 15-20. The recommended time for sowing seeds in open ground is from June 1-5. Ripening of cucumbers occurs 40-41 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
Yield
The variety is considered to be high yielding. This is confirmed by the average statistic - 10 kg of cucumbers from each square meter. Subject to all the rules for caring for the crop, several bushes can delight with juicy vegetables throughout the summer.
Landing scheme
When growing crops in greenhouses, it is recommended to plant 2.5-3 bushes per 1 sq. m. In open ground, it is allowed to arrange 4-5 plants per 1 sq. m. m. If the cucumber is cultivated in an apartment, then the pots should be placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other.
Growing and care
For cultivation of cucumbers on a windowsill or an insulated balcony, containers with a volume of 6-8 liters are suitable. It is desirable that the plants are well lit by the sun. In this case, it would be useful to use a mosquito net or a light tulle curtain to protect from the scorching sun rays.
Mature shrubs need shaping and tying. Watering is carried out twice a week with warm water. During fruiting, the plants are irrigated every other day. A good solution is to place sawdust or sand mulch in a container, which should be loosened regularly.Top dressing is used according to the indications:
- with yellowing of the leaves - potassium salt and superphosphate;
- in case of poor green mass gain - nitrogen fertilizers;
- during the flowering period - mineral complexes containing boron for the formation of ovaries;
- during fruiting - growth stimulants (for example, "Epin").
Also, one should not forget about regular ventilation of the room. If the culture is grown on the site, standard care measures are used.
Soil requirements
For a vegetable of this variety, a fertile soil with neutral acidity is suitable. Even when growing at home, you should not take soil mixture for indoor plants. The best option is a mixture of humus and peat in equal amounts. Ash can act as an antiseptic.
In order to collect strong, tasty and beautiful cucumbers on your site, you need to make top dressing. Lack of nutrients can negatively affect the appearance of the plant and significantly reduce the yield. Fertilize cucumbers with organic fertilizers in combination with mineral fertilizers. With the right balance of these components and adherence to the fertilizing schedule, the cucumber yield will be maximum.
Disease and pest resistance
The breeders made sure that the resulting hybrid has excellent immunity. The variety is resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, cladosporiosis (brown olive spot), powdery mildew. When grown on loggias and window sills, cucumbers rarely get sick.
For the prevention of diseases, the bushes should be periodically sprayed with a solution of boric acid. Cucumbers can be protected from insects by infusion of allspice or garlic. If the pests nevertheless attacked the culture, it is worth using the appropriate formulations (Fitoverm, Aktara and others).
Despite their popularity, cucumbers are often attacked by diseases and pests. From them, cucumber plantings often die before the start of fruiting. In order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to try to prevent ailments or get rid of them at the very beginning, having studied in detail their causes of occurrence, signs and methods of treatment.
Review overview
The variety has many fans both among summer residents and among the townspeople who grow cucumbers at home. The hybrid is praised for its great fruit taste and ease of care. Thus, it has been proven by experience that even a novice vegetable grower can successfully create a mini-garden on his loggia, if he chooses this type of culture.
