Advantages and features of the cucumber hybrid “Emerald Family f1”

Emerald Stream - Description of the variety

Cucumber “Emerald Stream” F1 is an early ripening variety. Its characteristic feature is that it is intended exclusively for salads. The first fruits will appear 45 days after germination. Moreover, the crop is pleased with the harvest for quite a long time, almost until mid-autumn. The vegetable grows well both in open soil and in specialized greenhouses.

The plant has fairly thick stems; the bush itself is of medium height. Flowers and leaves are large in size. The crop produces long shoots; they are usually pruned in order to increase additional lateral shoots. The fruits of the “Emerald Stream” are fragrant, much longer in comparison with their relatives. In rare cases, cucumbers grow shorter than 20-25 centimeters. The skin of the greens is thin with tubercles. The pulp of the vegetable is dense, aromatic and juicy, with small seeds. There is no bitter taste. The average weight of a cucumber reaches 200 grams, but this is far from the limit.

Yield hybrid Emerald placer F1 - description

This hybrid is parthenocarpic, and this alone determines the presence of many positive characteristics in the Emerald Placer:

· powerful stem development;

· abundant fruiting;

· immunity to many “traditional” cucumber diseases.

This cucumber does not need insects for pollination; it grows and bears fruit well both in a greenhouse and in the open air.

ON A NOTE! When grown in greenhouses and under shelters, the yield of Emerald Placer is up to 24-25 kg per m2.

This is an early ripening cucumber hybrid; in a greenhouse, with appropriate agricultural technology, the first fruits can be harvested as early as 40-42 days (the seedlings were planted in mid-May, and the greens were harvested by mid-June). In the middle zone and to the south it can be grown on ridges without shelters; in the northwestern regions, in the Urals and to the east, cultivation in greenhouses is recommended.

The plant is powerful and vigorous, but the branching is weak. In a hybrid, the side shoots have a limited length, and this allows you to avoid dense plantings even without forming a bush. The leaves are medium sized, bright green in color. Each node usually produces two or three ovaries.

The fruits of the Emerald Placer are beautiful - dark green, white-thorned, with large tubercles. The average length of Zelentsy is 10 cm; there are specimens of greater length – up to 12 cm.

Cucumbers hanging on the bush are pleasing to the eye, the plant looks very picturesque (see photo). The taste of cucumbers is pleasant, aromatic, the pulp is very dense, there are few seeds.

Hybrid cucumbers are ideal for canning (they can be picked at the gherkin stage) and, of course, are delicious fresh.

The hybrid has proven itself well in various areas; those summer residents who have grown it at least once do not refuse the Emerald Placer in the future.

The main advantages of the Emerald Stream variety

The “Emerald Stream” cucumber variety has a number of advantages, among which the main ones are:

• short growing season;
• excellent taste, ideal for salad;
• long-term fruiting;
• stable and high productivity;
• unpretentiousness;
• disease resistance.

How to plant cucumbers correctly

Correct planting technology plays an important role in obtaining the first shoots. “Emerald Stream” is no exception. In early spring, it is recommended to plant the cucumber variety “Emerald Stream” as seedlings. This method allows you to select the most resistant sprouts and protect the crop from late frosts. A prerequisite for planting is warm weather and warm soil.

Before planting, it is advisable to prepare the seeds; for this purpose, they are kept in a solution that activates growth for a couple of hours. Examples of such solutions are potassium permanganate, soda solution and others. The prepared seeds are laid out on a fabric surface for drying, during which the seed is usually hatched.

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Next, the seeds are planted in the ground; for seedlings it is better to buy ready-made soil, sufficiently saturated with useful substances.
As soon as the first shoots form leaves, the plant is ready to be placed in open ground. Usually during this period the weather is relatively warm and the soil is warmed up to about 10-15 degrees. The soil must be loose. A few days before planting, it is fertilized with ash, compost or manure. You can also use ready-made factory fertilizers. Cucumbers are planted in small holes, maintaining a distance of approximately 20 centimeters. It is advisable to cover the seedlings with film to avoid consequences associated with the vagaries of the weather.

Planting a vegetable in seedlings in a greenhouse will allow you to get the first fruits faster than when planting seeds. If the time for planting a cucumber falls in late spring, then it is advisable to plant the crop in prepared soil with seeds to a depth of three centimeters.

The photo shows how big the average Emerald Stream cucumbers grow:

Description of the hybrid

In 2007, the Emerald Stream cucumber appeared in the State Register of Plants of the Russian Federation in all regions, which fully lives up to its name due to its abundant, long-term fruiting. Bred by breeders of the Moscow agricultural company Sedek. Its authors are Dubinina I.N., Dubinin S.V. and Lukyanenko A.N.

The hybrid is early ripening, so the first harvest can be harvested 44-48 days after emergence. Let us consider separately what characterizes the bushes and fruits of the plant.

Bushes

The plant is parthenocarpic (self-pollinating), which makes the hybrid universal, since it produces equally good yields both under film covers and in open ground. Moreover, it is suitable for both spring-summer and summer-autumn rotation.

As for the other characteristics of the plant, they are as follows:

• bushes are powerful, medium-sized and medium-climbing;
• stems are strong;
• the leaves are dark green and relatively large;
• ovaries are abundant and bunch-shaped;
• lateral shoots with good regrowth;
• the type of flowering is predominantly female (only female flowers appear in the axils).

It should be borne in mind that a vigorous plant needs stable support. So, the bushes should be tied up using a net or trellis. In addition, pinching side shoots will stimulate the formation of new ovaries.

Fruit

Representatives of this cucumber crop are often called giants, since their length can reach up to half a meter and their weight can reach 250-300 g. About 1.5 months pass from the moment of planting to the appearance of the first cucumbers suitable for fresh consumption. Their exact characteristics look like this:

• Form. Elongated-cylindrical, often curved, with weak ribbing, medium tuberosity and a long handle (neck).
• Dimensions. On average, the length of the fruit is 30-50 cm, and the weight is 150-200 g.
• Skin. Soft, thin and dark green with small whitish stripes, medium density pubescence, spiny and white spines.
• Pulp. Crispy, with a small seed chamber and small seeds, a pronounced cucumber aroma and an excellent sweet taste, without bitterness.

The most delicious are cucumbers that reach no more than 25 cm in length. Such specimens are the most tender, sweet and crunchy. It is undesirable to allow them to grow beyond 45-50 cm, since in this case they will lose their taste and may thicken, crack and turn yellow.

You can see what ripe fruits look like in the video below:

Characteristics table

More details about the main qualities of the hybrid can be found below:

The characteristics of the Emerald Stream and the method of growing it are described in the following video:

Features of cultivation

The first thinning of seedlings is carried out with the appearance of cotyledon leaves. Moreover, cutting the stem is preferable to traditional pulling out; this method eliminates the risk of damage to the root system of plants. Be sure to constantly weed and loosen cucumber beds.

For normal growth and fruit formation, “Emerald Stream” needs timely and abundant watering. It is preferable to postpone watering the crop until the evening, so the roots will receive more moisture. It’s good if the water for irrigation is slightly warm. In order not to damage the plant and its roots, water only the soil, letting water flow between the cucumber rows. Moisture should saturate the soil to at least ten centimeters.

“Emerald Stream” will respond with a decent harvest to additional fertilizing, which experienced gardeners recommend doing at least three times. The first is carried out when a true leaf has formed on the plant, the next after about three weeks and the last before the cucumber vines close. Humus mixtures, infusion of onion peels, manure or natural humic fertilizers are perfect for fertilizing vegetables.

As soon as the crop begins to actively produce lashes, it is necessary to tie up the plant. The tying process is repeated as the cucumbers grow. Sometimes it is worth cutting off excess shoots, this will contribute to the correct formation of the bush and increase productivity. Another tip for increasing fruit production: pinch the main stem to encourage branching.

That's all the secrets to successfully growing this cucumber hybrid.

Suitable for commercial cultivation

Growing and care:

Cucumbers should be planted in neutral, fertile soil. Photo: green-color.ru

Landing:

• You can grow a hybrid not only in a greenhouse, but also in open ground;
• to get an early harvest in a greenhouse, you can plant seeds in cups for forcing seedlings for 2-3 weeks;
• the plant grows well in sunny areas and in the shade, but in the shady side the taste of the fruit decreases and there is no cucumber aroma;
• pre-soak the seeds in potassium permanganate or phytosporin solution;
• treat the soil well with boiling water the day before planting;
• during the growth period it needs nitrogen and organic fertilizers;
• Before planting, add 1 tbsp to each hole. wood ash;
• pour warm water and plant the seeds to a depth of 2-3 cm;
• in 5-6 days the first shoots will appear.

On hot days, irrigating the bushes with warm water promotes growth.
Photo: i.pinimg.com Watering and fertilizing :

• cucumber does not tolerate drought and is very demanding when it comes to watering, so it must be moistened as the soil dries out;
• during the growing season, carry out 3 feedings;
• the first is carried out with nitrogen fertilizers when 1 true leaf appears;
• 3 weeks after the first, feed the bush with an infusion of onion peels, green fertilizer or diluted slurry;
• carry out the third feeding during the period of lash closure with potassium-nitrogen fertilizers;
• Cucumber is responsive to yeast and iodine fertilizing; they improve the plant’s immunity, which contributes to increased protection against pests.

It is better to grow the plant on a high trellis or garter as in the photo, pointing the stem upward.
Photo: teplichniku.ru Pinching :

• It is better to form a bush into 1 stem, so it is easier to care for and there will be no excessive shading;
• in this case, you should remove the mustache, which draws a lot of force;
• Carefully cut off all side shoots, giving the main stem maximum nutrition and development;
• to obtain a larger yield and prolong fruiting, do not let the cucumbers outgrow, but pick them when they reach technical maturity;
• when forming 2 stems, more space in the greenhouse will be required to provide the plant with sufficient light;
• You can thin out the foliage shading the plant, but this procedure must be carried out 1 day before watering, and remove no more than 3 leaves from the bush at a time.

Why is the variety so popular among garden and garden lovers?

The numerous advantages of the Emerald Stream variety have made it a favorite among most gardeners. Having planted such a cucumber, they can enjoy delicious and environmentally friendly fruits, starting from spring and almost until late autumn.

• The size of the vegetables allows you to prepare a portion of salad for a large family from one cucumber. Moreover, even overripe fruits do not lose their delicate texture and taste.
• Fans of the “Emerald Stream” variety specifically note among its advantages the almost one hundred percent germination of seeds and excellent fruiting. With proper care, at least 6-7 kilograms of cucumbers are harvested per square meter of soil.
• The hybrid surprisingly tolerates both heat and cold weather. Those who have been growing “Emerald Stream” for many years appreciate its resistance to powdery mildew and other diseases. According to their reviews, this is the only variety of cucumbers that did not have to be sprayed. The crop actively bears fruit in the shade, and does not cause any difficulties with care.

If you have not tried these delicious cucumbers, then be sure to take into account the reviews of many gardeners and leave a place for the “Emerald Stream” on your site. Whatever the weather, you will always have the freshest vegetables on the table.