This original name was given to the crispy fragrant cucumber by people who know a lot about this vegetable. A wonderful hybrid appealed to every gardener. Our article will tell about it in detail.
Description of self-pollinating variety
Cucumber Shosha F1 has a strong root system and short side shoots. The variety belongs to the female type of flowering, has a stem length of more than 1.5 meters. In one node, 2 or 3 greens are formed. Cucumber gherkins are harvested at the ripening stage. Ripe, bumpy, short fruits weighing more than 55 grams are very tender, moderately sweet and without bitterness. In the context, they do not have many seeds and voids. Shosha F1 cucumber bears fruit for a long time. The ripening period occurs approximately 40-45 days after the appearance of peduncles. The hybrid is very resistant to powdery mildew, target spot and other diseases, viruses.
Conditions for the successful collection and storage of cucumber
The variety can grow well both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The best place to grow andgood fruiting of the hybrid is the middle zone of Russia. But in any other area, Shosha F1 cucumber yields more than 16 kg per season. Zelentsy are perfectly preserved fresh and strong in a cool place for more than 10 days. When harvesting, you should pluck the cucumber, leaving a very small short stalk. This will protect the fruits from diseases and increase the yield of the bush. And in order for them to be preserved for a long time in good condition, you must also pick them with a small tail and be sure to remove the remnants of the flower from the fruit. This should be done with any variety.
Seed producers in the description of the Shosha F1 cucumber always indicate its important property: it is suitable for pickling and pickling. Indeed, the cucumbers prepared according to the recipe remain crispy, elastic, and taste good.
Grow a delicious cucumber according to the rules
In order to get an excellent hybrid crop, you need to follow simple rules for planting and caring for the plant:
- Plant cucumber in the ground with seeds or seedlings no later than April 15.
- Seedlings must be with four leaves.
- Lay drainage in the form of sand at the bottom of the hole and do not bend the roots up when planting.
- Plant seeds at a constant air temperature of about 18 degrees in the sun-warmed earth. In this case, it is necessary to strictly observe the distance and depth of planting between future stems.
- Prepare a support for further garter, as the stalk of the cucumber Shosha F1tall.
- When the bush reaches a height of about 49 cm, it is necessary to remove side flowers and shoots. They will interfere with the successful growth and fruiting of the plant.
Care conditions
Cucumber loves moist, but not overly watered soil. It is better to water more often and less than rarely and abundantly. Planted seedlings do not need to be watered immediately. This should be done in a few days and only in warm weather. If the seedlings are watered less often, they will endure stress, shed their ovaries, and the fruits will turn yellow and become bitter in taste. In case of excessive watering, the root system may die, rot. The plant cannot stand the shade, loves a lot of sun and light.
Gardeners share their delight and impressions
Reviews about cucumber Shosha F1 are almost unanimous. According to many, it is not easy to grow such a cucumber. You need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills. But what a wonderful taste it is!
Some say that they grow cucumbers so that they can be tasted as early as early June. Planted in a greenhouse, it develops there and bears fruit to the delight of the gardener. Cucumbers can be picked early for salad, and medium or universal for pickling. Shosha is universal - it grows in a greenhouse for salad, and in the ground for pickling and pickling.
Most gardeners note the wonderful taste of Shosha F1 cucumbers.
The harvest will not be long in coming
To grow delicious and crispy greens, you need to choose a place where you plant them: in a greenhouse, hotbed, open ground or on a windowsill. HandsomeShosha has fruits of the same size, like soldiers. With good and proper care, he will always delight you with a bountiful harvest. It is a great pleasure to eat a crispy, beautiful and delicious cucumber, carefully grown with your own hands!
