All varieties of cucumbers have their advantages and disadvantages, and many gardeners plant exactly those varieties that they are used to. But the time-tested ones are not necessarily better; nevertheless, the selection is constantly evolving and striding forward. Thanks to modern botanical developments, the Garland cucumber f1 appeared.
The climate in Russia is quite harsh, and gardeners here care not only about the good taste of vegetables, but also about how to protect plants. Our summer is unstable, the temperature can change dramatically, soil frosts can return at any moment. Cucumber Garland was bred in 2010. The variety was developed by the employees of the Gavrish company. And as soon as it began to sell, it became quite popular.
Variety description
Cucumber Garland is an early maturing self-pollinating plant, which is characterized by powerful growth and bouquet initiation of ovaries. Differs in high productivity and unpretentiousness in leaving. These cucumbers are used both fresh and for preservation.
It is important not to confuseA garland with a grade Siberian garland. Although they are similar in name, the plants themselves are completely different. The variety is a hybrid, so it will not work to breed it with seeds on its own.
Garland variety has a female type of flowering. Cucumbers ripen early, 35-45 days after the first shoots. In the season itself, up to 35 fruits can ripen on one plant at the same time.
The fruits themselves are cylindrical, dark green. The average length of cucumbers is 10-12 cm, in diameter - 3-3.5 cm, weighing from 10 to 110 g. The leaves on the plants are small, have a jagged edge and a heart shape. The fruits are large-tuberous, have white pubescence.
In the central and northern regions of Russia, it is recommended to grow cucumber Garland in greenhouses or greenhouses. Under such conditions, the plants feel quite confident, and the yield will be quite high - 12-14 kg per 1 sq.m. Plants do not require sophisticated care, moreover, they are protected from major diseases of cucumber crops. With relatively warm weather, the plants will bear fruit until the end of September.
As mentioned above, Garland cucumber seeds cannot be bred on their own, as it is a hybrid. All characteristics of the variety are realized only with the purchase of high-quality seed.
Growing and when to sow cucumbers for seedlings
This variety is best grown in a greenhouse. The plant tolerates shade well, besides it is self-pollinating, so it can be easily grown on a balcony or on a windowsill. Thus, you can get cucumbers even earlier. The seeds are plantedto a depth of no more than 1-2 cm, at a temperature of at least 25 degrees.
When to sow cucumbers for seedlings? Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out in the second half of April. Seedlings are planted in the ground in the phase of 3-4 true leaves - this is approximately the end of May or the beginning of June. Plants are best formed in one stem. The distance between greenhouse plants is 3070 cm.
The seeds already come from the manufacturer in a special shell and pre-treated, so they do not need to be further processed and soaked.
Sowing seeds for seedlings is done in cups or peat tablets, with each seed sown in a separate cup. The temperature regime in the room must be observed at least 27 degrees, and when the first leaves appear, the temperature is lowered to 21-23 degrees with a humidity of 75%. Soil for sowing seeds is better to buy ready-made, universal use.
If seedlings are grown in a greenhouse, it is important to ventilate it regularly to prevent moldiness in the soil. When 3-5 true leaves appear, plants can be planted in open ground.
It is important to remember that cucumbers do not like drafts and strong temperature changes. Good predecessors for cucumbers are onions, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, that is, it is better to plant them in the places where these plants used to grow. It is better not to plant cucumbers after pumpkins, watermelons, melons, squash and zucchini. It is undesirable to grow spices next to cucumbers, except for dill. The positive effect of the proximity tobeans and corn. Once every 3-4 years, it is important to change the place where cucumbers are planted.
Statistics of large farms shows that the share of fruits of commercial quality reaches 95% of the total crop. In order not to damage the plants during transplantation, it is better to plant seedlings in peat tablets. There is a myth that the filler dries out very quickly, but this is far from the case, and only irresponsible gardeners face such a problem. If you follow all the requirements, then this problem does not arise.
Care
Description of the variety of cucumbers Garland suggests that these plants are quite productive and not demanding to care for. But to really get a good harvest, they need to be watered daily under the root with warm water. It also requires regular loosening, weeding and removal of weeds. It is enough to feed once every two weeks. Suitable biological or organic fertilizers. When the cucumber lash grows, the plant can be fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, and during the flowering and ovary period, with nitrogen-potassium fertilizer.
It is good to prepare beds for cucumbers since autumn: add fallen leaves, needles, straw, shrub branches to the soil. After that, cover the ground with foil and leave before winter.
Cucumber Garland must be tied up, you can do this with a regular mesh or trellis. This way the plants get more sunlight, it is more convenient to care for them, and you can also extend the fruiting period.
Some features of growing cucumber Garland
A few tips to helpbeginner gardeners:
- It is important to monitor soil moisture, watering should be moderate. From planting to the beginning of flowering, you need to water about once every 4 days, about 4 liters per bush.
- The frequency and amount of watering should be increased by about 2 times with the beginning of fruiting.
- Garland feels good with economical drip irrigation.
- Weeding can be replaced by mulching.
- Cucumbers love warm water and strictly under the root.
- Feed biweekly with organic and industrial fertilizers.
- After watering, grind the earthen crust.
Dignity of the variety
Cucumber Garland has many virtues:
- It contains B vitamins, provitamin A, iron, calcium, ascorbic acid and enzymes that have a beneficial effect on the breakdown and absorption of animal fats.
- High yield.
- Self-pollinating.
- Can grow in any soil and weather conditions.
- Fruit for a long period.
- Does not require sunlight.
- The variety is early ripe.
- Resistant to major cucumber diseases.
- Good transport.
Disadvantages of the variety
As such, the variety has no shortcomings, gardeners note only the high cost of seed. But this shortcoming is fully covered by the high yield of the variety.
Pests and diseases of the variety
Cucumber Garland is resistant to many diseases. Even to such as powdery mildew, cladosporiosis. Less resistant to cucumbermosaic and downy mildew.
To make the plants less sick, it is important to plant the bushes correctly. Close fit ensures the development of viruses and fungus. Disease-weakened plants are attacked by pests.
If a plant gets sick and dies, it must be dug up and burned. The earth must be treated with a solution of copper sulfate: 2 tbsp. spoons per 10 liters of water.
Harvest and storage of crops
For a high and regular yield, you need to pick ripe cucumbers on time. Regular harvesting stimulates the growth of new fruits. The first harvest is obtained within 45-50 days after germination.
Keep cucumbers in the refrigerator or in a cool dark place. Before you put the cucumbers in the refrigerator, they need to be kept in the shade for about an hour. It is also not necessary to wash them before storage, so that they do not become soft and lose their marketable appearance ahead of time.
Opinion of gardeners
Gardeners leave a lot of positive feedback about Garland cucumbers. It is noted that they are very convenient to grow on the windowsill: every year they give a stable harvest - about ten fruits per plant.
The fruits themselves are tasty, juicy, suitable for both summer salad and canning.
Gardeners also note its productivity, unpretentiousness in care and early maturity. Plants can bear fruit for a long time, until the very frost. Also, many note its versatility and excellent seed germination.
Another point notedgardeners: Garland seeds are produced by many manufacturers. But the products of the Gavrish company, which developed this variety, have the fewest complaints.
As a conclusion, we can say that the variety of cucumbers Garland managed to gain its popularity, despite the fact that the variety was recently bred.
