Variety of cucumbers Zozulya f1: description and characteristic, reviews

Zozulya F1 is a hybrid bred by specialists from the breeding station to them. IN AND. Edelstein. It is entered in the state register of the Russian Federation in 1977. From the characteristics and description of the variety it follows that it is recommended for cultivation in all regions of the country. The hybrid was created for cultivation in equipped greenhouses with heating and irrigation systems. And in such cases, the climate of the region does not matter. But this does not mean that cucumbers cannot be planted in a makeshift greenhouse. Many do so. In addition, in the southern regions, Zozulu is grown in open ground. Photos and reviews of farmers show that such experiments are successful.

general characteristics

Zozulya F1 was bred by crossing varieties of European and Asian origin. Differs in early ripeness. The first crop can be harvested 50 days after planting. The bushes are large, the length of the lashes is medium. When growing in greenhouse conditions, it needs a mandatory garter. First, flowers are formed in the axils of the leaves, and then the ovaries, which are arranged in bunches.

The main stem is medium-sized. Branching is weak and does not require pinching, since the side shoots grow a little and they do not affect the yield. The leaves of the plant are large, saturated green. Shrubs are shade-tolerant, which is characteristic not only for Zozuli F1, but also for many others, designed for growing in greenhouses, hybrids. The plant is unpretentious in care, resistant to weather changes. It responds well to mineral fertilizers.

Productivity is high. With 1 sq. m. in the greenhouse, you can remove 8-15 kg of the crop, and for the entire season all 40 kg. When growing plants in open ground, these indicators will be more modest. The output of marketable products in this case reaches 85%. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical. Their length reaches 15-25 cm, and weight - 150-300 g. The skin is thin, slightly tuberous, covered with light mild spikes. The color of the vegetable is dark green. On its skin there are barely noticeable light streaks. The taste of fruits is pleasant, bitterness is absent.

Variety Zozulya F1 belongs to salad. It can be consumed raw or added to salads, used to prepare snacks. However, it is not suitable for salting and preservation. In this case, it will become soft, and its taste will deteriorate. If desired, you can pickle small fruits, but they still will not be as crispy as gherkins.

Sustainability, advantages and disadvantages

Zozulya, like all hybrids, has good phytoimmunity. However, it cannot be said that it is 100% resistant to pests and diseases. Here are some problems a farmer may face when growing cucumbers:

1. Ascochitosis. Watery spots with black dots appear on the stems and petioles of the leaves. At the same time, the stem itself dries and becomes bast. Leaf blades are covered with brown spots with dark dots. Ventilation of the greenhouse and the treatment of plants with fungicides will help prevent the occurrence of ascochitosis. Affected specimens are recommended to be burned.
2. Anthracnose. Rounded brown spots form on the leaves, and depressed areas on the stem of the same color. The fruits acquire a bitter taste and begin to rot.Prevention is similar to ascochitosis.
3. Aphid. These black or green insects, although small, are easy to see. They provoke tuberosity of leaves and their twisting. In advanced cases, the plant may stop growing. You can overcome the pest by using insecticides such as Arrivo or Decis.
4. Powdery Mildew A white coating appears on the leaves, which gradually spreads over their entire area and darkens. At the same time, the vegetable becomes ugly, acquires bitterness. Preventing powdery mildew will help seed dressing and disinfection of the greenhouse, spraying the plant with fungicides and maintaining a suitable microclimate.
5. Bacteriosis Angular brown figures appear on the leaves of the plant, on which holes subsequently form. The fruits themselves become curved. A lot of fluid accumulates inside them, and ulcers form on the surface. To avoid bacteriosis, seed dressing, controlling the temperature and humidity of the air in the greenhouse, spraying the plant with Bordeaux liquid will help (dissolve 10 g of lime and the same amount of copper sulfate in 1 liter of water).
6. Downy mildew. Yellow spots form on the leaves, and a purple coating appears. The sheet plates themselves turn outward and dry out. You can prevent the disease by etching the seed, using fungicides and regulating the microclimate in the greenhouse.

In general, the Zozulya F1 variety has more advantages than disadvantages. The first include high yield, early ripeness, good taste characteristics of fruits, as well as the possibility of growing in open ground and a greenhouse. The disadvantage of this variety is its exactingness to the soil (it must be as fertile as possible) and the need for regular watering with top dressing.

Greenhouse cultivation

You can grow cucumbers from seed material or through seedlings. In order for the plant to grow well and eventually yield a rich harvest, a special soil is needed - a mixture of peat, humus, and also turf land in a proportion of 2:32:20. The thickness of this mixture should reach 25 cm or more. Then, so that pests do not start in the soil, it must be disinfected. To do this, you can dilute 3 g of potassium permanganate in a bucket of water and pour the earth with the resulting product, or sprinkle mustard on the ground, and then loosen the soil. Also for this purpose you can use special chemical powders. However, it is believed that they can affect the usefulness of the fruit.

When buying seeds, you need to pay attention to the packing date and expiration date. A couple of days before planting, they must be put in a damp cloth. This is necessary to sprouts. Next you need to make holes. The distance between them should be about 40 cm. When planting seeds in rows, it is important to ensure that the distance between them is at least half a meter. The air temperature in the greenhouse at the time of planting should be 25-27 ° C. Seeds need to be carefully spread out, sprinkled with a thin layer of soil and water. Similarly, you can plant seedlings. However, in this case, the holes should be deeper so that the roots can be strengthened.

During the growth and formation of the bush, it is necessary to ensure that this process occurs correctly, tie it up with soft ropes (you can injure the stem with hard ones) and pick off excess leaves.Conveniently, the Zozulya F1 does not branch out much, it has a main stem, which must be directed upwards along special trellises. If more than 6 fruits have formed in the ovary, then the excess should be removed. Otherwise, they themselves will not be able to develop normally, and they will hinder others. Constantly monitor the humidity of the earth. Water the plant with water at room temperature. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the liquid does not fall on the leaves, as this increases the risk of developing all kinds of diseases.

To obtain a rich harvest, it is important to top-feed in a timely manner. This must be done, regardless of where the cucumbers grow: in the greenhouse or in the open ground. The first dressing should be carried out on the 15-18 day after planting, the second - during flowering, and the third - during the fruiting period (this will extend the period of plant productivity). The soil must be constantly loosened so that oxygen can flow through it to the roots. Weeds must be removed in a timely manner so that they do not drown the crop.

Open soil cultivation

In open ground, you can also sow seeds or plant seedlings. Experts advise choosing the first option, since it is less problematic. Landing is better in the second half of May, when the soil has already warmed up enough. In this case, the earth needs to be dug up, then fertilizers applied and thoroughly fluffed up. In general, the process of planting cucumbers in open ground is no different from that in greenhouses. It should be borne in mind that the variety Zozulya F1 loves moisture, so you need to water it regularly. This is especially important in hot weather, when rainfall does not fall for a long time. The best time to moisten the soil is morning and evening.

Plants should be protected from direct sunlight. To this end, they can be covered with garden cloth or plant tall plants (for example, corn) between rows. However, planting under the trees is undesirable, as they will take most of the moisture. Cucumbers can not be planted in the place where pumpkin has recently grown. In open ground, plants are more vulnerable to disease, so they need to be inspected regularly.

You need to collect fruits every 1-2 days. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the stem. You can use scissors for this. Along the way, yellowed leaves should be cut. The fruits must not be overripe, otherwise their taste will deteriorate. When harvesting vegetables should not be thrown. Careless handling of them can lead to damage and quick damage to the crop. Vegetables should not be poured with water. It is better to put them in a dark, cool room near the water tank. The shelf life of a cucumber in such conditions is 6-8 days.

Reviews

Boris, 58 years old

Planted Zozul at the end of May in open ground. The plant is unpretentious in care. At first I watered it with warm water every 2-3 days so that the cucumbers easier to tolerate adaptation in a new environment, and then I installed a drip irrigation system. After that, he moistened the soil no more than 1 time in 4-5 days. Productivity pleased. With 1 sq. m. collected about 15 kg of vegetables. At the same time, I noticed one tendency: the more often you harvest, the faster new cucumbers grow and form. Therefore, I try to do it daily.

Olga, 32 years old

Cucumbers planted under a film coating in the first weeks of the calendar spring. Seed germination is excellent. Of the 20 pieces, 17 sprouted. I like that many fruits are formed on the shoots. This allows not only to consume vegetables at home, but also to sell them in the market. The taste is pleasant, no bitterness. Last year, they used Epin. The drug stimulated the growth of green mass and increased productivity.I think that Zozulya F1 is the most suitable variety for cold regions in which cucumbers can be grown only under a film coating.

Despite the fact that the variety Zozulya F1 was invented several decades ago, many farmers still choose it. It is better to grow a plant in a greenhouse, then its productivity will be as high as possible. So that the plant grows and develops well, and also bears fruit for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it and prevent diseases in a timely manner. The vegetables are healthy, tasty and beautiful, so there are no problems with their implementation.