Cucumber Uranus

Japan is one of the leaders in the world of breeding science and a serious importer of agricultural crops. The presence of several climatic zones in the country and the unique development of biotechnology have led to the creation of high-quality varieties and hybrids that are resistant to infections and suitable for cultivation in the territories of many other states. One of the most popular recent developments is the Uranus cucumber.

The Uranus F1 hybrid was developed by the specialists of Sakata Seed Corporation, the largest and oldest (founded in 1913) Japanese company in the field of plant varieties development and sale of seeds. Today this corporation has offices all over the world, including in the Russian Federation.

The European division of Sakata became the originator of this vegetable crop and the applicant for the admission of the variety to distribution in Russia. In 2016, Uranium was included in the register of allowed for cultivation in the Lower Volga region.

Uranium F1 is a first generation parthenocarpic (no need for pollination) hybrid. It is a high-yielding, extra-early gherkin type cucumber. Forms a weakly branched plant with intensive indeterminate growth. Grown in open ground and greenhouses. Fruits are set even during weather extremes and stressful situations for plants.

Dark green, even fruits of a cylindrical shape and small size (length 9-12 cm, diameter 2.5 cm) with abundant tubercles and light pubescence have an excellent taste and universal, preferably salad purpose.

Liana Uranus is usually medium-sized, with dark green leaves. It grows quickly, blooms profusely, forming only female flowers. In leaf nodes, from one to 3 ovaries are formed.

The cucumbers of this hybrid look very beautiful: strong and neat, aligned, rich green color with a gray-blue bloom, with barely noticeable longitudinal stripes, palpable pimples and white hairs-thorns. The weight of zelents ranges from 100 to 112 g. The pulp is dense, without voids, crispy and aromatic.

Transportability and keeping quality are also high. During storage, even long-term, the fruits retain their original color and hardness.

Uranium has a wonderful fresh and sweet taste, absolutely without a hint of bitterness. The seeds are hardly felt during tasting, they do not spoil the taste. This juicy cucumber is perfect for both summer salad and canning.

Uranium ripens in an ultra-short time, the first harvest can be obtained in 40-45 days from the moment of sprouting, in a greenhouse, a record early harvest is harvested in 33-36 days. During the season 2-3 harvests ripen.

Throughout the season, Uranus bears fruit continuously and amicably, showing high productivity. Indoors, yields reach 20 kg per 1 m², and in an open area - about 15 kg. A commercial plantation yields an average of 296-381 c / ha, but, according to Rosreestr, in favorable conditions in the Volgograd region, the yield exceeds 780 c / ha. Up to 35,000 plants are planted on one hectare.

This hybrid quickly gained popularity in its homeland and spread rapidly in Asia and Europe.Uranium is zoned in the Russian Federation in the Lower Volga region: cultivation is preferable in the Astrakhan and Volgograd regions, in the south of the Saratov region and in Kalmykia. Summer here is long and hot, with little rainfall.

In more northern regions, from the Moscow region to Siberia, uranium is grown in greenhouses and hotbeds.

For the comfortable growth of each plant when planting, use a scheme of 3 bushes per 1 m2. It is convenient to grow a bush of this type on a trellis.

This hybrid can be cultivated by seed method or through seedlings. Direct sowing is used in the southern regions. It is possible to get a faster harvest with the seedling method of growing. Seeds are sown for seedlings in mid-April. Seedlings appear quickly, with the formation of two pairs of leaves, the seedlings can be transferred to the greenhouse, and at the end of April, when the soil warms up enough, they are planted on the site.

For good growth and formation of ovaries, plants are fed with organic matter and superphosphate. During the period of fruit formation, the hybrid responds well to calcium and magnesium supplements.

Cucumbers are poured with abundantly settled, not cold water.

Caring for the plant is simple, but pinching is recommended for better development. The method of "blinding" is used, removing the stepchildren to the level of the fifth sheet. The central shoot, and then the side lashes, are tied up and directed along a trellis or net.

It is advisable to mulch the soil around the bushes.

The variety does not react critically to the condition of the soil, but prefers light soil: sandy loam or loam. It is necessary to ensure that air is constantly available to the roots, and the soil does not compact, remains loose.

The Japanese hybrid turned out to be extremely hardy, it is practically not affected by major diseases, it is resistant to the effects of fungi and viruses.

It can be attacked by pests, but when the affected shoots are removed and after treatment, it quickly recovers.