Cucumber Sigurd

When choosing a variety for cultivation, most gardeners pay special attention to the ripening period of the crop. Among the early ripening varieties, the Sigurd cucumber is in demand. And he also has a high yield, but in order to achieve it, certain conditions must be observed.

The hybrid is recommended to be planted in closed ground, for example, in greenhouses made of film or polycarbonate. It is a parthenocarpic variety with a universal fruit function. These are tall plants, which should be taken into account when planting seedlings. Despite the recommendations of experts, the culture will develop normally and bear fruit in the open field under comfortable weather conditions.

The plant has a developed root system. Flowering depends on the date the seedlings are planted. As a rule, work begins in late spring or early June (for greenhouses). When planting in open beds, the procedure is performed later.

Sigurd is resistant to adverse weather conditions and will delight with a rich harvest. Dry and hot weather will also not affect fruiting.

Vigorous bushes have an indeterminate type of growth and reach a height of two meters, so props are used to fix the vines. From 2 to 3 zelents are formed in the bundle. Gardeners note the high ability to form shoots. The color of dense stems is light green. The shape of the leaves is standard and resembles a heart, with a diameter of up to 16 centimeters. The surface is rough and the color is the same as that of the stems.

Despite the high growth, the shoots are small. Thanks to this, the harvest is convenient to harvest. During flowering, yellow female-type flowers bloom on the vine, each of which consists of 6-7 petals.

The fruits are short and only grow up to 12 centimeters in length. Weight ranges from 70 to 120 grams. Form - fusiform. The color of the peel is intense, dark green. Cucumbers covered with medium-sized tubercles. When grown properly, the pulp is crispy and moderately dense. Her color is light green. A small seed chamber is formed inside. The crop tolerates long-term transportation and storage without any problems.

Tasters rated the taste of this variety at 4.5-5 points, which indicates high gastronomic performance. There is no bitterness. The aroma is expressive and very pleasant. Cucumbers can be eaten fresh or harvested for the winter. Pickled or canned cucumbers have the same flavor as fresh vegetables.

The Sigurd variety is medium early. From the day of emergence to the period of fruiting, only 45-50 days are enough. The exact time will vary depending on weather conditions and growing method.

Gardeners note the excellent yield of the hybrid. From one bush, 14-15 kilograms of fruit are obtained, but only if you regularly take care of the plants. The average yield is 22.4 kilograms per square meter of land.

The following factors affect the quality and quantity of the crop:

• diseases and infections;

• weeds;

• pests living in the ground;

• fertilization;

• soil moisture and its composition.

Sigurd cucumber is especially demanding for watering. Irrigate the beds at least twice a week. If the weather is dry, then watering is performed every day. Due to the lack of moisture, the fruits become small and dry. So that the water does not stagnate and quickly penetrates the ground, watering is combined with loosening. To maintain the desired moisture level, the soil is covered with mulch. During watering, water should be poured under the root so that it does not get on the leaves and stems.

And also the variety prefers feeding. Fertilizers are used no more than three times per season. The first portion is applied when planting seedlings. The next time, fertilizing is applied before flowering. The last time the dressing is applied during the formation of the crop.

The following are used to fertilize cucumber bushes:

• wood ash;

• peat;

• manure (fermented);

• bird droppings (before adding it is dissolved in water);

• comfort.

Some organic substances cannot be used undiluted.

If the seedlings are planted in an open-air area, you do not need to pinch them. This procedure is only performed when grown in greenhouses.

They start work only after the main stem reaches 0.5 meters. It is firmly but carefully fixed to a support or trellis. They also get rid of the extra side shoots that form in the lower part of the bush. Leaves ovaries with healthy leaves.

As soon as the growth of the bush reaches 1-1.5 meters, more than 3 or 4 full-fledged shoots should not remain on it. Each of them retains a maximum of 3-4 ovaries. This procedure influences the fact that the number of pistil and staminate flowers is equal.

It is recommended to choose sunny areas for growing this variety. In addition to its high drought tolerance, the culture is not afraid of the cucumber mosaic virus and olive spot.