Cucumber Smiley

Cucumber Smiley is a popular young variety that produces fruits of an unusual spherical shape. The plant attracts gardeners with its excellent taste characteristics and resistance to most pests and diseases.

Resistant to weather changes, Smileyk is a parthenocarpic hybrid that is suitable for growing both in greenhouses and in open fields. Culture characteristics:

• powerful bushes;

• light green leaves that darken as they grow;

• a bountiful harvest;

• up to 5-6 ovaries per knot.

The variety is resistant to most diseases and pests, quickly takes root in the ground, and does not stop growing even in harsh conditions. It is actively grown in many regions of the country, therefore it is considered quite popular.

The smiley face is distinguished by spreading bushes with powerful shoots, on which fruits of an unusual shape are formed. The main characteristics of zelents:

• length - from 5 to 6 cm;

• diameter - 4 cm;

• weight - up to 70 kg.

Each cucumber has large, but at the same time, rather rare bumps. Delicate flesh and dense rind are what attracts gardeners to grow cucumber. The fruits of the plant are suitable for transportation.

A high-yielding variety pleases gardeners with delicious fruits without bitterness. Zelentsy are located in 1-5 pieces per unit, taste is estimated at 4.7 out of 5 points. The fruits are suitable both for fresh consumption and for pickling or pickling.

The cucumber begins to bear fruit after 40-45 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The hybrid forms fruits without pollinators, for which it is appreciated by gardeners. Other features of the plant include:

• early maturity;

• beam formation of fruits;

• high degree of parthenocarp.

On average, from 5 to 6 large, irregularly shaped cucumbers grow in one node.

The cucumber yield indicator Smiley averages 13.1 kg per square meter. With more careful maintenance, yields can be increased.

The Smiley cucumber is planted with seeds, which are pre-prepared: they are selected, disinfected, processed in a growth stimulator.

Planting is carried out in the warm season in the soil warmed up to 15 degrees Celsius. It is worth noting that in the northern regions, preference is given to the option of growing seedlings. The seed planting scheme is as follows.

1. The soil is loosened.

2. The seeds are buried 2 cm into the ground.

3. They retreat between plantings in a row and between rows of 50 cm.And also a landing pattern of 30x60 cm is possible.

For 2-3 weeks, the bed is covered with a film to accelerate seed survival and growth. This is followed by leaving. Main steps.

1. Watering. Held 3-6 times a week. In this case, it is worth considering the temperature regime and climatic features of the region. In a drought, watering is recommended to be increased; in the rainy season, it can be completely abandoned.

2. Top dressing. Fertilizers are applied to the soil on average 5 times per season. This is usually done during the period of active growth, flowering and fruiting. Organic and complex formulations are used as dressings.

3. Garter.It is carried out to increase the yield of cucumbers, providing the necessary amount of sunlight and preventing water burns during watering. The plant is tied to dense ropes stretched between the installed pegs.

Additionally, you should take care of regular weeding and loosening.

The choice of location is important, since the yield of the cucumber depends on it. Therefore, when looking for a suitable site for planting the Smiley, it is worth considering several recommendations.

1. Cucumber prefers breathable soils. An excellent option would be medium loamy soils.

2. It is recommended to grow the variety with seeds, which are immediately placed in the ground, and not previously planted in a container.

3. The groundwater level must be low, otherwise there is a high probability of root rot.

4. The site should be located in the sun to saturate the plant with essential vitamins and accelerate growth.

Before planting cucumbers, it is recommended to loosen the soil in order to saturate the earth with oxygen and increase fertility. Additionally, it is worth adding organic fertilizers, which will improve the yield of the variety.

Cucumber Smiley is famous for its strong immunity. The variety is not afraid of powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic and olive spot. However, this does not mean that during the period of active growth and fruit formation, the plant is not attacked by diseases and pests. Gardeners recommend regular preventive treatments that will provide additional protection against negative external influences.