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Officially zoned for the regions of the Far East, the Far East cucumber has been cultivated for almost 80 years in various regions of the Russian Federation. It is grown in the Moscow region, and in the Urals, and in Siberia.
The impressive age of this variety is not a hindrance for vegetable growers who have been successfully cultivating it for a long time. We will learn about the features of this plant, its advantages and disadvantages from this publication.
Cucumber Far East 27: description, reviews
The classic cucumber of Soviet selection was registered in the state register of vegetable crops back in 1950, but despite this, it remains in demand to this day. This is a bee-pollinated culture that prefers to grow in open spaces, but also develops well under film shelters, provided there is sufficient access to pollinating insects. Medium-late ripening variety, fruiting occurs in 50-55days from germination and gives a harvest from the middle of the calendar summer until the onset of cold weather.
The plant is strong, rapidly branching, forming long lashes with a small number of leaves, i.e. it will be necessary to control its growth. Reviews of the Far Eastern cucumber 27 emphasize the high shoot-forming ability of the culture and such a feature as a mixed type of flowering - the presence of male and female flowers.
Zelentsy are optimal for eating, elongated, covered with a few pimples with black spikes, reaching 10-15 cm and weighing 100-200 g. Fruits are dense green, dotted with light stripes. The peel of the cucumber of the Far East 27, according to vegetable growers, is quite thick, the taste of the pulp is pleasant.
However, due to improper agricultural practices, it can be pretty bitter. The main purpose of this cucumber is canning and pickling, but greens, having very good taste, are excellent in summer salads and snacks. These are the main characteristics of the Far Eastern cucumber 27. The reviews and photos shown in the article enable the reader to get acquainted with the culture.
Features of cultivation
Far East 27 cucumber growers are guided by general recommendations and willingly share their experience. They pinch the central shoot and first-order shoots after the fourth leaf, and form the main lashes (one, two or three) from second-order stems.
Cucumber Far East 27, according to gardeners,prefers fertile, neutral soils without stagnant groundwater. Nightshade crops, onions are considered the optimal predecessors of cucumbers. Seeds are planted in soil warmed up to 15 ° C in well-lit areas that are not subject to drafts. The normal development of the cucumber will ensure the air temperature during the day is not lower than 22-24˚С, at night - 18˚С. Planting density - 3-4 bushes per 1 square meter.
Crop care
The basis of the necessary care activities are regular feeding, weeding and watering. After planting, the plants carry out mandatory feeding:
• nitrogen - in the spring to build green mass;
• potassium-nitrogen (for example, green fertilizer with the addition of manure and ash infusion) - in summer, 2-3 times during the growing season to feed the plant during the formation of fruits.
Water should be regular and generous. According to reviews, the Far East cucumber 27 is a very moisture-loving crop, but the water for irrigation should not be cold. The optimum water temperature is 22-25°C.
Pros and cons
Experienced gardeners note the following advantages of culture:
- Could grow outdoors.
- Good resistance to various adverse weather factors.
- Yield up to 6-7 kg per square meter.
- Downy mildew resistant.
- Versatility of fruits.
At the same time, the variety also has disadvantages. For example, a strong shoot-forming ability thatrequires additional time in caring for the plant. Causes trouble and dependence of the crop on the attraction, presence and activity of pollinating insects.
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