Description of the variety
Cucumber "Uranus" is an early hybrid variety of the Japanese company Sakata. It is characterized by rapid growth and high productivity. The hybrid recovers quickly and has excellent productivity throughout the growing season. The first harvest is harvested 30-35 days after emergence.
The fruit of the Uranus cucumber is light in weight - about 60-80 grams. The length of cucumbers is on average 10 cm, and the diameter is 2.5 cm. The color of cucumbers is dark green, with a pronounced bluish bloom, which does not disappear until the end of the growing season. The flesh is crisp, without voids or bitterness. The taste is excellent. The Uranus cucumber has excellent keeping quality and is ideal for long-term transportation.
The hybrid is grown both in open ground and in greenhouses, under temporary shelters, and in tunnels. It is resistant to major diseases. The harvest can be used for fresh consumption and also for canning.
"Pencil" cucumbers
While little known, pencil-type cucumbers are intended for marinades and preservation. They are smooth, oval in shape, and do not “get fat” when overripe.
The “pioneer” in the selection of such hybrids is Agro, whose specialists presented the following unusual hybrids:
“early bird” is an ultra-early plant, a plant with limited branching. It is characterized by a high degree of starting parthenocarpy and productivity. The greens are white-thorned, tasty, suitable for pickles;
“Magic flute” - included in the State Register in 2021. A light-loving parthenocarpic cucumber, it forms smooth cylindrical fruits 13-15 cm long.
The listed list contains varieties and hybrids that have successfully proven themselves on the plots of summer residents. But this is only a small list, since each summer resident has his own favorites. We will be glad if you complement our rating and give examples of your favorites.
Characteristics of the variety
According to the description, the Uranus cucumber belongs to ultra-early ripening hybrids. When grown in greenhouses, the first fruits are harvested already on the 32nd day. In open ground, cucumbers are harvested a week later. The early ripeness of the variety allows it to be used in extended crop rotation.
According to the State Register, the variety produces high yields. Over 350 centners of greens can be collected in one hectare. The maximum yield, subject to the rules of agricultural technology, made it possible to obtain 780 centners per hectare. Gardeners say that they harvest 14-16 kilograms of fruit per square meter in open ground, and an average of 20 kg in greenhouses.
According to reviews and descriptions, the Uranus cucumber differs from other varieties in its friendly yield. The variety is characterized by the ripening of a large number of fruits at once from the very beginning of fruiting.
High yield indicators indicate excellent productivity of the species. The plant has high growth vigor, is capable of forming flowers and setting fruits until the end of the growing season, which comes with the arrival of frost.
Care
Cultivation of the variety in question will not cause any particular difficulties. Björn f1 needs regular but not too frequent watering, careful loosening after rainfall and frequent feeding. The cucumber practically does not need to form a bush, but it will require periodic weeding and inspection for parasites.
Watering
This cucumber is not watered as often as most other hybrids - once every 2-3 days, depending on the weather. The main thing is that the soil around the bushes of the variety does not dry out, but it is also extremely undesirable to allow “swamps” at the roots. Water Björn with lukewarm water, well-settled in sunlight. The plant does not tolerate strong, heavy streams - water the cucumber gradually, at the root, using the drip method.
Garter and bush formation
Bjorn f1, judging by the description, is able to independently control lateral branching, so its bushes do not need complex formation. The variety does not require the formation of a plant into one central stem - this usually happens automatically. As the Bjorn sprouts reach 25-30 cm, they are tied to vertical trellises so that the leaves do not touch the ground. Finally, since this is an unlimited growth variety, the top of each Bjorn bush is pinched at a height of 1.5 m.
Top dressing
Cucumber needs frequent nutritional feeding - usually it alternates between mineral liquid mixtures and organic matter. Bjorn f1 is fertilized on average 6 times per season. The recommended feeding scheme is as follows:
- The first two feedings are mineral - as the 2nd and 4th leaves appear. Potassium nitrate, or potassium sulfate, is used for the variety.
- The next important stage is the beginning of flowering. During this period, the cucumber needs to be fed with organic matter - a solution of chicken droppings, or humus.
- Finally, the last stage is the beginning of fruiting. At this time, the variety is fertilized with superphosphate and urea solution - alternately.
Fertilizers are applied in a thin layer under the root of the hybrid Bjorn f1, every 10 days.
Hilling
The bushes of the variety are sprinkled with earth after every second watering. In cool, wet weather - after each watering or precipitation. Each Bjorn f1 plant is hilled to a height of 20 cm. The soil is poured onto the cucumber along with mulch scattered between the rows - hay, sawdust, or peat.
In addition to hilling, the variety also needs regular loosening - after each watering or rain. You need to loosen the cucumber carefully, shallowly, so as not to touch the roots located close to the surface. Weeding is also of particular importance - Bjorn is weeded once every 4-5 days, clearing the area even of small roots and debris caused by birds.
Advantages
"Uranus" has a lot of advantages.
- The variety is capable of setting and producing crops in any, even stressful conditions.
- The plant is parthenocarpic and does not require pollinating insects. This quality allows the crop to be grown in greenhouse conditions, under shelters, and in tunnels.
- Excellent presentation of gherkins.
- Zelentsy do not outgrow.
- During long-term storage, cucumbers do not lose their color.
- Universal purpose of fruits.
Features of cultivation
According to reviews, Uranus cucumbers are best grown as seedlings. To obtain an early harvest, seeds are sown at the end of April, and thirty days later the plants are planted in a permanent place in open ground. In the southern regions, you can sow cucumbers directly into the ground. To do this, the previously prepared bed is covered with film. As soon as the soil warms up, sowing is carried out. After emergence of shoots, the film is removed.
The recommended planting density is 3 bushes per square meter. In industrial cultivation, about 30 thousand plants are planted on one hectare.
The Uranus variety needs tying and shaping. Up to the fifth leaf on the bush, all stepsons and ovaries are removed. This procedure helps increase productivity by giving the plant the opportunity to grow a more powerful root system.
During the period of fruit formation, to increase productivity, plants are fed with magnesium and potassium fertilizers strictly according to the norms.
Care
Like all cucumber crops, “Uran” needs care:
Particular attention should be paid to the temperature regime, it should be in the range from +18 to +24 degrees; The frequency of watering is twice a week, preferably in the evening. Use only warm, settled water
With sufficient precipitation, the frequency of watering is reduced; accordingly, during a prolonged dry period, watering is increased; Moistened soil must be loosened. Weeding is also necessary to eliminate weeds; Water-soluble mineral complexes are well suited as fertilizers. Feed exclusively at the root. During fruit formation, to increase the yield and quality characteristics of the fruit, fertilizers enriched with calcium and magnesium are applied strictly in accordance with the indicated dosage; The bushes are tied to a trellis, with the possible direction of growth downwards; Formation is carried out as follows - up to 5 leaves are blinded by all ovaries and stepsons.
Seedling
To grow seedlings, it is recommended to use containers with a diameter of at least 8 cm and the same depth. The seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 2 cm. Cucumber seedlings are not picked.
The crops are moistened and placed in a warm, bright place. At a temperature of 25-26 degrees, seedlings appear on days 5-7. As soon as 5-6 leaves are formed on the bushes, and the height of the plant reaches 20-30 cm, the cucumbers are planted in a permanent place. This procedure is carried out in such a way that the root system remains completely covered by the soil in which the seedlings grew.
Planting can be done at an average daily temperature of 16 degrees and when the danger of return frosts has passed. After planting, the seedlings are covered with film. As soon as the air warms up to 20-23 degrees, the shelter is removed.
Reviews
According to reviews, to get Uranus cucumbers like in the photo, you need to put in a minimum of effort. This culture has many advantages. Gardeners say that the seedlings quickly take root. The variety produces high yields and bears fruit abundantly and continuously. The bushes are disease resistant, do not require pollination, and grow well in greenhouse conditions.
As those who grew it on their plots say about the variety, it cannot be replaced by another. This is due not only to the ease of cultivation and abundance of the harvest, but also to the high taste and commercial qualities of greens. Cucumbers remain crispy when canned.
Pest treatment
The cucumber practically does not get sick, but is not resistant to pests. It can be affected by spider mites and melon aphids, and among diseases (with improper care) - powdery mildew.
melon aphid
The bushes are washed with a solution of laundry soap. You can spray with infusions of onion peels, tobacco, wood ash or garlic arrows.
Powdery mildew
The drugs Hom, Fundazol or their analogues, as well as home remedies will help against it:
- a solution of wood ash in water 1:5 with the addition of laundry soap;
- a solution of 1 liter of whey to 10 parts of water;
- 25 g of alcohol tincture of iodine per bucket of water.
