Early ripening cucumbers "Zyatek F1" with high yield and excellent disease resistance

Not a single summer cottage is complete without cucumbers. Therefore, I want to choose a variety or hybrid that will satisfy all the needs of gardeners - both productive and aesthetic. The Zyatek f1 hybrid has charmed many with its simple agricultural technology, yield of up to 13 kg per square meter, excellent taste and convenient form for pickling.

Read about its advantages and nuances of cultivation, as well as how to get maximum yield in our article.

Characteristics and description of cucumber

The first generation hybrid Zyatek f1 is the result of joint work between the Moscow Research Institute of Vegetable Growing and the Gavrish agricultural company. Included in the state register of selection achievements in 2007.

Recommended for breeding under film cover, in greenhouse conditions and open ground.

Distinctive features

The culture belongs to the parthenocarpic type, that is, pollination occurs without the help of insects. According to many farmers, bee-pollinated varieties are superior to others in terms of taste, but parthenocarpic plants have their own advantages: the fruits do not overgrow, do not become overripe, and do not become coarse. Also, such cucumbers are not prone to yellowing; they retain a rich green color for a long time.

The photo shows the Zyatek cucumber.

Composition, benefits, calorie content

The beneficial composition of cucumbers is known thanks to numerous scientific studies. The structured water contained in cucumber has a beneficial effect on the kidneys and helps remove excess salts and toxins from the body.The beneficial composition is complemented by microelements such as magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, silver. The vegetable is also rich in vitamins A, C, PP, group B and others.

Reference! Potassium is vital for the proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

The pulp and peel contain soft fiber, which is necessary for intestinal motility and removal of toxins.

Calorie content per 100 g of product does not exceed 15 kcal. This indicator allows the use of vegetables in dietary nutrition.

Cucumber-based cosmetic masks are especially effective after sunburn. The skin becomes more elastic, tightened, and thanks to a slight whitening effect, it becomes noticeably lighter. Fresh cucumber juice contains vitamin A and E.

Plant characteristics

The type is indeterminate, that is, without restrictions in growth, branching is average, the root system is powerful. Several ovaries are formed simultaneously in one node. The flowering type is female, so there are practically no empty flowers.

Zyatek is an early ripening hybrid; 42-48 days pass from the moment of germination to full ripening.

Productivity is high - from 1 sq. m, up to 13 kg of excellent fruits are collected, provided that 2-4 seedlings are planted per 1 sq. m. Fruiting is long-lasting, throughout the entire growing season.

The crop is characterized by increased resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, root rot and downy mildew.

Well adapted to adverse weather conditions and stressful situations. A stressful situation for a cucumber can be created by: poor-quality watering, a sharp jump in air temperature, poor-quality soil, or prolonged contact with direct sunlight.

Reference! When stressed, cucumbers release a substance called cucurbitacin, which makes the flesh of the vegetable bitter.

Fruit characteristics

The average weight of a cucumber is 90-100 g, length – 10-12 cm, cylindrical, elongated shape. The color is rich dark green with short light stripes, the pubescence is dense. The taste is without bitterness, the flesh is juicy, crispy, without bitterness, the seeds are tender and small, the peel is thin but durable.

The presentation is perfectly combined with taste, so vegetables are in high demand in markets. They are bred on an industrial scale and sold anywhere in the country.

The use of ripe cucumbers is universal. They perfectly complement fresh dishes and do not lose their taste in any winter preparations.

How to grow a hybrid yourself

Most farmers know that it is not advisable to independently collect seeds for sowing from hybrid crops, since the result will differ from the qualities declared by the manufacturer. The seed fund of hybrids does not retain the parental properties of the varieties in subsequent generations.

Growing Zyatek cucumbers is possible both in open ground and through seedlings. Let's take a closer look at these two methods.

Sowing seeds in the ground

By purchasing seeds from well-known manufacturers, farmers are guaranteed to receive high-quality seed material. Such seeds have already been disinfected and impregnated with a layer of nutrients necessary at the initial stage of development. In a word, the purchased grains are ready for planting.

For full growth and development of the crop, light, non-acidic soil is required. Increased acidity is indicated by the appearance of plants such as plantain, buttercup or sorrel. In this case, slaked lime or dolomite flour should be added to the soil.

Before sowing, the soil is dug up and humus is added. The distance between the holes and between the rows is left 50 cm. The seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, moistened with warm, settled water and covered with film until germination.

Sowing seeds for seedlings and further care

Proper planting and care of seedlings ensure further healthy growth. Sowing of seeds begins 25-30 days before transplanting to a permanent place. Due to the vulnerable root system, disposable containers are chosen, pre-disinfected with a dark solution of manganese. Small drainage holes must be made at the bottom of the planting containers to remove excess moisture. Its stagnation is detrimental to young roots.

The soil is prepared from garden soil mixed with peat and washed river sand. River sand is added for lightness, and peat saturates the soil with additional nutrients. The finished mixture is spilled with a hot solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection purposes. The cooled soil is poured into planting containers, filling them by one third. As the seedlings grow, the remaining soil is poured into containers. Thus, throughout the entire seedling period, the seedlings receive additional nutrition.

Reference! Soil purchased from a specialized store does not need disinfection. It is sold ready for sowing.

Seeds are sown to a depth of 1.5-2 cm, moistened with warm, settled water and covered with film to speed up the emergence of seedlings. The containers are left indoors at a temperature of 22-25°C.

When seedlings appear, the containers are moved to the windowsill to eliminate the lack of natural light. Otherwise, the sprouts will begin to stretch, weakening the main stem.

Water the seedlings as needed with warm, settled water from a shallow watering can. After watering, the soil is loosened superficially. In the middle of the seedling period, they are fed with liquid complex fertilizer for cucumbers.

A week before transplanting, the seedlings should be hardened off, bringing the living conditions as close as possible to street conditions. To do this, the seedlings are taken out into the open air (but not into a draft) during the daytime at a temperature of at least +18°C.

Transfer

The soil is prepared a week before transplanting. They dig it up and add humus. Shallow holes are filled one third with peat and filled with warm water.

The planting pattern is 50x50 cm. With this placement, each plant receives enough heat and light. For 1 sq. m, no more than four seedlings are planted.

Caring for cucumbers Zyatek

Water the crop with warm water at least three times a week. It is important to keep the soil moist and not allow it to dry out completely. To do this, the beds are mulched with peat or straw.

Reference! You should not flood the beds, as excess moisture threatens the spread of fungal infections and rotting of the roots.

Loosening is carried out carefully, because the roots are located close to the surface and are easily damaged.

Don’t forget about timely weeding. Weeds take from the ground many of the nutrients necessary for crop development. In addition, weeds serve as carriers of diseases dangerous to plants of the pumpkin family.

During the entire growing season, the crop is fed four times: two weeks after transplantation, during the flowering period and twice during the fruiting period.

The first feeding consists of a full complex of minerals, focusing on phosphorus and nitrogen. The second time (during the flowering period) the plant needs organic matter.Fertilize with mullein infusion in a ratio of 1:15.

At the time of fruit ripening, potassium salts and phosphorus are added. The fourth feeding is carried out after two weeks to prolong fruiting. During this period, wood ash is added to the fertilizer. All feedings are combined with evening watering.

Some features in care

The indeterminate type of plants requires staking, and this hybrid is no exception. Installing the trellis will not create any particular difficulties. To do this, you need to install metal supports on different sides of the bed and stretch a wire horizontally between them. A mesh is attached to the wire, to which the stem and branches of the plants are tied.

To increase productivity, seedlings are formed. They are formed into one stem, regularly removing all other lateral shoots. Once the tip reaches the top of the trellis mesh, it is pinched back, thereby limiting further growth.

Diseases and pests

Since the hybrid genes contain immunity to the main diseases of the nightshade family, compliance with preventive measures will be quite enough to keep the plant healthy throughout the growing season. Spraying with an infusion of garlic, nettle or onion peel will protect the plantings from fungal infections. Also, the preventive function is performed by: moderate and regular watering, loosening, weeding and daily ventilation of closed structures.

Aphids are dangerous to leaves because they bite through the leaf blade and drink the juice, as a result of which the plant dies. To combat aphids, use a soap solution (1 piece of laundry soap is dissolved in a bucket of warm water).

Reference! Aphid - a small insect of yellow or black color.

Another pest is the spider mite. He, like aphids, feeds on plant sap. The favorite habitat is greenhouses, as the tick loves warmth. Therefore, it is enough to ventilate closed structures daily to destroy its habitat. In case of large concentrations of spider mites, the drug “Fitoverm” is used.

Harvesting and application

From the beginning of July they begin to harvest. With additional feeding During fruiting, the period of fruit ripening becomes longer.

The Zyatek cucumber variety is also grown on an industrial scale. Ripe vegetables retain their presentation for a long time and withstand transportation well.

Cucumbers are used universally in cooking. They are ideally combined with any vegetables in fresh dishes and do not lose their taste in pickles And marinades.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

The numerous advantages of the crop attract the attention of many gardeners.

Here are the main advantages:

• two methods of propagation: seedlings and direct planting in the ground;
• simple agricultural technology;
• stable immunity to diseases;
• high productivity;
• excellent taste of fruits;
• long fruiting;
• marketable condition;
• long transportation;
• fast implementation;
• universal application.

Negative qualities include plant staking and bush formation.

Reviews

Positive reviews indicate that the culture is trustworthy and does not require special attention. Here are opinions from those who planted Zyatek cucumbers:

Anna, Stavropol: “I recommend my beloved son-in-law to everyone! I really like these cucumbers. Juicy, crispy, the seeds are small, the peel is tender and not bitter. The harvest is always excellent, the cucumbers ripen quickly. For preservation, I collect them while they are still small, like gherkins.Such strong pickles remain crispy and fit more tightly into jars.”

Bogdan, Kazan: “The taste of the cucumbers is pleasant, all smooth, the same size, beautiful green color, lumpy and spiky. It is easy to care for the hybrid; it does not get sick. I grow it for sale and always make money. I recommend it to everyone."

Conclusion

Zyatek f1 cucumbers are a treasure for summer residents. This hybrid is resistant to many diseases, is very easy to care for and has an excellent fruiting rate (up to 13 kg per 1 sq. m).

High demand in markets makes it possible to grow the crop on an industrial scale, receiving considerable income. And its versatility in cooking allows you to prepare salads and winter preparations from cucumbers.