Cucumber Sigurd

Cucumber Sigurd
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Luis Mullor
  • Name synonyms: Sigurd
  • Year of approval: 2014
  • Growth type: vigorous, indeterminate
  • Fruit weight, g: 70-120
  • Fruit length, cm: 12
  • Fruit color: dark green
  • Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistance: stable
  • Ripening terms: mid-early
  • Fruit shape: fusiform
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When choosing a variety for cultivation, most gardeners pay special attention to the ripening period of the crop. Among the early ripening varieties, the Sigurd cucumber is in demand. And he also has a high yield, but in order to achieve it, certain conditions must be observed.

Description of the variety

The hybrid is recommended to be planted in closed ground, for example, in greenhouses made of film or polycarbonate. It is a parthenocarpic variety with a universal fruit function. These are tall plants, which should be taken into account when planting seedlings. Despite the recommendations of experts, the culture will develop normally and bear fruit in the open field under comfortable weather conditions.

The plant has a developed root system. Flowering depends on the date the seedlings are planted. As a rule, work begins in late spring or early June (for greenhouses). When planting in open beds, the procedure is performed later.

Sigurd is resistant to adverse weather conditions and will delight with a rich harvest. Dry and hot weather will also not affect fruiting.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and zelents

Vigorous bushes have an indeterminate type of growth and reach a height of two meters, so props are used to fix the vines. From 2 to 3 zelents are formed in the bundle. Gardeners note the high ability to form shoots. The color of dense stems is light green. The shape of the leaves is standard and resembles a heart, with a diameter of up to 16 centimeters. The surface is rough and the color is the same as that of the stems.

Despite the high growth, the shoots are small. Thanks to this, the harvest is convenient to harvest. During flowering, yellow female-type flowers bloom on the vine, each of which consists of 6-7 petals.

The fruits are short and only grow up to 12 centimeters in length. Weight ranges from 70 to 120 grams. Form - fusiform. The color of the peel is intense, dark green. Cucumbers covered with medium-sized tubercles. When grown properly, the pulp is crispy and moderately dense. Her color is light green. A small seed chamber is formed inside. The crop tolerates long-term transportation and storage without any problems.

Purpose and taste of fruits

Tasters rated the taste of this variety at 4.5-5 points, which indicates high gastronomic performance. There is no bitterness. The aroma is expressive and very pleasant. Cucumbers can be eaten fresh or harvested for the winter. Pickled or canned cucumbers have the same flavor as fresh vegetables.

Maturation

The Sigurd variety is medium early. From the day of emergence to the period of fruiting, only 45-50 days are enough. The exact time will vary depending on weather conditions and growing method.

Yield

Gardeners note the excellent yield of the hybrid. From one bush, 14-15 kilograms of fruit are obtained, but only if you regularly take care of the plants. The average yield is 22.4 kilograms per square meter of land.

The following factors affect the quality and quantity of the crop:

  • diseases and infections;

  • weeds;

  • pests living in the ground;

  • fertilization;

  • soil moisture and its composition.

Growing and care

Sigurd cucumber is especially demanding for watering. Irrigate the beds at least twice a week. If the weather is dry, then watering is performed every day. Due to the lack of moisture, the fruits become small and dry. So that the water does not stagnate and quickly penetrates the ground, watering is combined with loosening. To maintain the desired moisture level, the soil is covered with mulch. During watering, water should be poured under the root so that it does not get on the leaves and stems.

And also the variety prefers feeding. Fertilizers are used no more than three times per season. The first portion is applied when planting seedlings. The next time, fertilizing is applied before flowering. The last time the dressing is applied during the formation of the crop.

The following are used to fertilize cucumber bushes:

  • wood ash;

  • peat;

  • manure (fermented);

  • bird droppings (before adding it is dissolved in water);

  • comfort.

Some organic substances cannot be used undiluted.

If the seedlings are planted in an open-air area, you do not need to pinch them. This procedure is only performed when grown in greenhouses.

They start work only after the main stem reaches 0.5 meters. It is firmly but carefully fixed to a support or trellis. They also get rid of the extra side shoots that form in the lower part of the bush. Leaves ovaries with healthy leaves.

As soon as the growth of the bush reaches 1-1.5 meters, more than 3 or 4 full-fledged shoots should not remain on it. Each of them retains a maximum of 3-4 ovaries. This procedure influences the fact that the number of pistil and staminate flowers is equal.

It is recommended to choose sunny areas for growing this variety. In addition to its high drought tolerance, the culture is not afraid of the cucumber mosaic virus and olive spot.

In order to collect strong, tasty and beautiful cucumbers on your site, you need to make top dressing. Lack of nutrients can negatively affect the appearance of the plant and significantly reduce the yield. Fertilize cucumbers with organic fertilizers in combination with mineral fertilizers. With the right balance of these components and adherence to the fertilizing schedule, the cucumber yield will be maximum.

Despite their popularity, cucumbers are often attacked by diseases and pests. From them, cucumber plantings often die before the start of fruiting. In order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to try to prevent ailments or get rid of them at the very beginning, having studied in detail their causes of occurrence, signs and methods of treatment.

Main characteristics
Authors
Luis Mullor
Name synonyms
Sigurd
Year of approval
2014
Category
hybrid
Parthenocarpic
Yes
Appointment
universal
Growing conditions
for plastic greenhouses, for polycarbonate greenhouses
Average yield
22.4 kg / sq.m
Marketability
high
Transportability
high
Plant
Growth type
vigorous, indeterminate
Main stem length, cm
200
Flowering type
female
The number of zelents in the bundle
2-3
Shoot-forming ability
high
Fruit
Fruit length
short
Fruit length, cm
12
Fruit weight, g
70-120
Fruit shape
fusiform
Fruit color
dark green
Fruit surface
medium lumpy
Fruit taste
4.5-5 points, no bitterness
Pulp (consistency)
firm, crispy, with a small seed chamber, white-greenish
Scent
fragrant
Growing
Drought tolerance
good
Sowing dates for seedlings
May
Dates of planting seedlings in open ground
May June
The timing of sowing seeds in open ground
May
Landing scheme
40 x 40 cm
Location
Sun
Growing regions
Central, Central Black Earth
Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistance
steady
Cladosporium resistance (brown olive spot)
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early
The number of days from germination to fruiting
45-50
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