Cucumber Anzor

Cucumber Anzor has won considerable fame among gardeners. The reason for the popularity of the variety lies in its excellent taste and early fruiting. In addition, this type of cucumber is easy to care for.

This type of cucumber originated in Holland, where it was created by breeders of the agronomic company Bejo Zaden. It was approved for mass cultivation in Russia in 2016.

A hybrid variety suitable for both outdoor cultivation and winter and foil greenhouses.

The culture does not stand out for its growth, the height is about one and a half meters. Growth type is determinant. Climbing bush with weak branching. The leaves are deep green in color, their size is average.

The fruits can be described as medium in size, with a length of about 8-10 centimeters, a weight of 70-110 grams, and a thin skin. Cucumbers are similar in shape to a cylinder, have a weakly expressed white pubescence and a dense network of small tubercles.

By design, the described culture is referred to as universal. This means that Anzor cucumbers can be used not only fresh, as salads, but also canned. Fruits are fragrant, crunchy and without bitterness, not watery, dense in consistency.

When flowering, the color of flowers is sunny yellow, the inflorescence is of a female type. In each bundle 2-5 zelents are formed. One of the important features of Anzor is self-pollination, which means that the plant does not need to be pollinated, so that it can be successfully grown not only in open ground, but also in a greenhouse.

Experts characterize the considered type of cucumber as ultra-early. Fruiting of the culture starts approximately 38-45 days after planting the seedlings.

The productivity of Anzor cucumbers is at a high level, on average 218-415 centners of vegetables are harvested from one hectare.

Due to its adaptability to different natural conditions, the variety has become widespread in Siberia, the North Caucasus, Lower Volga and Middle Volga regions.

When planting the considered variety of cucumbers, it is advised to adhere to a certain scheme: place no more than 3 plants per square meter. This approach gives comfort when harvesting and does not interfere with agrotechnical manipulations.

Anzor cucumber seeds are planted in pots in springtime - at the end of April or at the beginning of May. During the germination period, the temperature is fixed at 23-25 ​​degrees, with the emergence of seedlings it is reduced to 18-20 degrees. They are moved to open ground only when the spring frosts have passed. Planting depth - 1.5-2 centimeters.

Watering is advised with warm water, the frequency of watering depends on the weather. It is recommended to pour water at the root so as not to wet the whips and leaves. In addition, it is necessary to weed weeds near the bushes and loosen the ground.

The rapid growth of bushes provides for timely pruning of lateral shoots, diseased leaves. Approximately once every 10 days, this variety needs feeding with organic and mineral components. You can use a mixture of iodine with serum, infusion of onion peels and chicken droppings.

With an average level of fruiting, the crop is harvested once every 3-4 days.If there are a lot of cucumbers, it is necessary to collect them daily, otherwise the quality of the fruit may deteriorate.

Disease and pest resistance

Subject to agrotechnical rules and preventive procedures, the variety is resistant to fungal diseases and pests such as worms, aphids and whiteflies.

In autumn, the soil intended for planting cucumbers should be freed from weeds and saturated with fertilizers: bird droppings, manure, minerals, compost. In the spring, it is recommended to add potassium and phosphorus to it, loosen it well.

Reviews of Anzor cucumbers in general can be described as positive. Gardeners note that the vegetables are tasty, crisp pleasantly and exude a delicate aroma.