Beam Esthete F1. Detailed characteristics of early cucumber and growing tips

Description of the variety

Short review:

"Aesthete" is an early ripening hybrid. The first harvest can be harvested 40 days after the appearance of the first shoots. However, in cooler climates the process will take a little longer.

Fruit:

• They have a leveled, cylindrical shape;
• Dark green color;
• With a thin and delicate skin near the stalk, at the same time dense, covered with many medium-sized tubercles, with spines and light pubescence;
• With dense, tender, juicy, aromatic pulp;

Emptiness and bitterness are absent.

• With a small seed chamber, with seeds in an underdeveloped state;
• With a wonderful sweet taste;
• Length - 9-10 cm, maximum - 12-13 cm;
• Diameter approximately - 2.2-3.0 cm;
• Average weight - from 60 to 70 grams.

Bushes:

• Indeterminate type, grows to a height of approximately 200 cm and above;
• Powerful, with a well-developed root system, with average shoot-forming ability, with abundant formation of green mass;
• With a juicy, faceted, not too thick stem, with long petioles and medium internodes;
• The leaves vary in size from medium to large, are entire, angular-heart-shaped, have a slightly corrugated surface, and are green in color;
• With a female type of flowering (from 80 to 90% of female flowers);
• Each leaf node forms mainly 1-2 female flowers, however, if there are good conditions in the axils, from 3 to 5 ovaries form.

Description of Estet cucumbers

Estet cucumbers are a hybrid variety, as indicated by the F1 annotation. The variety is popular among experienced gardeners due to its high yield and resistance to weather conditions. Even in cool weather, fruiting of cucumbers does not stop.

In terms of ripening time, Estet F1 cucumbers belong to the ultra-early varieties, since the fruit appears 40 days after the first shoots. In case of frost, fruit ripening slows down slightly, but this does not affect the yield result.

The Estet variety is resistant to most common crop diseases, transportable, and also has an excellent presentation and high shelf life. Estet cucumbers are used not only for preparing salads, but also for pickling and preservation.

Advantages and disadvantages

The cucumber hybrid “Estete” has the following positive qualities:

• Aesthetic appearance;
• Extended fruiting period;
• High productivity;
• Good tolerance to adverse weather conditions;
• Lack of tendency to overgrow fruits;
• Excellent taste characteristics;
• Immunity to major diseases;
• Ability for long-term storage;
• Excellent transportability;
• High germination of seed material;
• Unpretentious in cultivation and care.

However, in addition to its advantages, the hybrid also has disadvantages:

• Inability to independently collect seeds;
• High cost of seed material.

Pollination

We will now weigh our cucumbers. So, 87 g. To be honest, the average fruit will still weigh 90-95 grams. This is a small cucumber fruit. The cucumber is parthenocarpic, meaning it does not require pollination. But if we, in a greenhouse or greenhouse, or simply under arches, under covering material, had planted a couple of varieties next to the parthenocarpics, which also produce male flowers, and therefore form pollen, which would pollinate the parthenocarpic flowers, then there could well be more ovaries. The number of growing cucumbers would be greater, the cucumbers would be even stronger. Why did I even choose the “Estete” cucumber in our collection - there are quite enough ovaries there as it is. Four or five ovaries are formed in a bunch.

Agricultural technology or proper cultivation: sowing seeds for seedlings, picking

Basic recommendations on agricultural technology:

1. For cultivation, you can use both the seedling method and direct sowing of seed material in a greenhouse structure;
2. Seeds that have been treated with thiram, that is, those that have a colored coating, are suitable for sowing without additional procedures. If there is no protective composition on the seeds, pre-sowing treatment is carried out;
3. Sowing of seeds begins in the last ten days of April - early May;
4. The optimal temperature for germination is from +13 to +15 degrees;
5. Seedlings are transplanted into open beds in mid-May - in the first ten days of June;
6. The recommended density when planting is no more than 4 cucumber bushes per 1 m2;
7. When growing in open ground, choose a well-lit area that is protected from cold winds;
8. Immediately after planting, the seedlings must be tied to a trellis.

Landing Features

It is recommended to grow Estet cucumbers by seed or seedling method.

Landing dates

If Estet cucumber seeds are sown in open soil, sowing is carried out in late May - early June. If the seeds are planted as seedlings, the sowing process is carried out in late April - early May.

Site preparation

Like the Vyatsky cucumber, the Estet variety must be planted in a sunny area, which is carefully protected from drafts.

They begin to prepare the land in the fall, after the previous harvest. The soil must be dug up and all weeds removed.

Next, the soil is saturated with minerals: manure, bird droppings and wood ash. Before planting, the soil is again fed with minerals: superphosphate, potassium-phosphorus substances, and also loosened. Then they begin to form the beds.

Planting seeds

Before planting Estet cucumber seeds in open soil, they must be treated in a manganese solution. To do this, the seeds are soaked for 30 minutes in the solution, and then they are placed in a hole up to 4 cm deep.

After sowing the cucumbers, the beds are thoroughly watered with water at room temperature. If wind or frost is observed, the land area must be covered with a thick film.

Planting seedlings

For cucumber seedlings, seeds are planted in peat pots up to 3 cm deep and watered with warm water. Next, the future seedlings are placed in a well-lit place.

It is necessary to plant seedlings of Esthete cucumbers at a time when the soil has warmed up to 15 degrees. Transplanted sprouts must be tied to a trellis.

Planting scheme

It is necessary to plant Estet cucumbers up to 4 bushes per 1 m2. As a rule, the distance between holes reaches 50 cm, and between beds - 60 cm.

Productivity

According to the State Register, the yield when growing “Esteta” under film covers is approximately 14.3 kg per 1 m2. However, the manufacturer of seed material claims that in greenhouse conditions the yield reaches up to 17 kg per 1 m2.

Which regions are best to grow in?

The "Estet" hybrid is approved for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation, thanks to the excellent adaptive abilities of the crop. As a result of the tests, it was found that the hybrid shows good performance both in open beds and under film covers and in unheated greenhouse structures.

"Aesthete" is successfully grown on personal plots.

Features of the variety

Let's cut our cucumber, show what it's like inside and, of course, taste it. Let's wash it a little with some water. The cucumber, by the way, is abundantly spiked. The thorns of this cucumber are medium in size, but they do not interfere with its consumption at all.

We want to point out that this cucumber has very small seeds. They are practically invisible. And the seed chamber itself is small. This has its own charm. Look, they are practically invisible at all. They are so small. That's the beauty of parthenocarpic hybrids in most cases, that they have such small seeds. For food it's just wonderful.

What would I like to point out? Here is a cucumber that we think is overgrown. And the length of this cucumber should be no more than 12 cm when assembled. Matchbox 5 cm. Unfortunately, I don’t have a ruler with me. The length of this cucumber is approximately 13.5 cm. If we picked it a centimeter less, it would be the perfect size for this cucumber. It’s even better to collect it at 10 centimeters. I like the size 10-11 cm the most.

The most important thing is that even when it outgrows it is tough and elastic. Therefore, when pickling in a 2-3-liter jar, you can use such cucumbers. I know that many gardeners love large cucumbers. Therefore, the norm is the norm, but few people live by the norm.

I would also like to note that the stalk has a very thin skin. Look, that's all - a cucumber. And it is completely genetic, it is without bitterness. This also has its own charm. Our hybrids that we have are not bitter. All our cucumbers are genetically without bitterness.

The cucumber is fragrant, the taste is sweet, the skin is dense, but thin, you can hardly feel it. Because the cucumber itself is dense. As I said, the fact that there are thorns is no problem. I don't even feel them.

Reviews about the variety from those who planted

Thrifty summer residents appreciated the good yield of "Esteta", as well as the suitability of greens for canning. Despite the need for tying up and shaping the bush, the hybrid is easy to grow and care for, making it an excellent option for beginning gardeners.

The relatively recently appeared hybrid “Estete” already has many positive reviews from gardeners who managed to get a cucumber harvest. They noted the rapid and fairly high germination of seed material, and the excellent adaptation of seedlings to the effects of adverse weather conditions. Vegetable growers highly appreciated the quality characteristics of the hybrid.

Review of the variety:

Characteristics of the cucumber “Esthete F1”

The ideal size for this cucumber is 10-12 cm long. The ideal width of the cucumber is 3 cm, specifically for the Esthete hybrid. We grew it last year, experimented, watched it, but haven’t shown it on video yet. Here we are already sure that we want to launch it for sale, and we show you how this cucumber behaves in the disgusting weather of 2021. The weather was really very bad. And, despite this, it is an indicator for us that the cucumber sets just fine and grows, despite the bad weather, despite the low temperature. After all, cucumber needs high temperature.

Until July 5, we used a heater at night, because the temperature outside was 6-8 degrees. Where is this good for cucumbers? And the daytime temperature was not encouraging - it was also a little more than 10 degrees. Nevertheless, even under such cruel conditions, our cucumbers still behave well and show themselves well.

The ripening period of the Estet cucumber is 40-42 days, provided there is a good summer for central Russia. This ripening period is called early, and the Estet cucumber showed exactly the early ripening period. Its fruiting period is quite long. We'll see how long it will bear fruit. But we can already see from the ovaries, from the energy of its growth, from its development, from the leaves, that it will bear fruit, I think, until September. You can safely count on a harvest from this hybrid for two months if the plant is formed correctly.

Agricultural technology

It is recommended to grow cucumber by seedlings or seeds in a greenhouse. According to reviews, the germination of seed material is very good. It is worth paying attention to the fact that if the seeds have already been treated with thiram (that is, they have a colored coating), they can be sown immediately. If the seeds are not coated with a protective compound, they are prepared for sowing in the usual way. Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of April - May. Directly into the ground - in May - June. Temperature favorable for germination is 13 - 15 °C. The transplanted seedlings are tied to a trellis. The formation of the plant is mandatory; it is carried out according to the standard scheme. Planting density - up to 4 plants per 1 square meter. In open ground, for seedlings, choose a warm, well-lit place, protected from cold winds. The variety is moisture-loving; watering is done with warm water. Fertilizing is required; you can alternate mineral fertilizers with organic matter.

Characteristics of the variety

• Esthete is another representative of the early-ripening cucumber hybrids so beloved by gardeners. After the emergence of full shoots, about 40 days pass before harvesting begins. If it is very cold outside, naturally the process will be delayed somewhat;
• the fruiting period extends until September;
• The crop yield under film covers, according to the State Register, was 14.3 kg per 1 square meter. The manufacturer of the seed states that in a greenhouse the yield can increase to 17 kg per 1 sq. meters;
• The plant is parthenocarpic. The ovary forms and develops without the help of pollinators. This allows you to get maximum yield even in closed greenhouses. But if a pollinated variety is planted in the garden bed with our hero, then the amount of ovary may be even greater;
• The Esthete hybrid is distinguished by its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions. Even in cold summer, the cucumber grows and bears fruit well;
• the fruits do not outgrow, this is very important for those gardeners who cannot do daily sampling;

• immunity is good, the plant is especially resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew, olive spot, and common mosaic virus;
• transportability is excellent, dense greens do not lose their excellent presentation even after long-term transportation. Keeping quality, subject to storage standards, is high;
• The State Register indicates the salad use of the Estet crop. But the small size and suitable consistency of the pulp make the fruits of this variety ideal for canning.