Cucumber Stuntman

Cucumber Stuntman
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Growth type: undersized
  • Fruit weight, g: 50-60
  • Fruit length, cm: 8-10
  • Fruit color: dark green
  • Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistance: stable
  • Ripening terms: early
  • Fruit shape: cylindrical
  • Fruit taste: excellent, no bitterness
  • Appointment: universal
  • Parthenocarpic: Yes
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The Triukach cucumber hybrid is a popular novelty with a continuous long fruiting cycle, ideal for indoor use. It does not require pollination, pleases summer residents with abundant harvests, and quickly enters the flowering stage. The hybrid has already been appreciated by both farmers and amateur vegetable growers.

Description of the variety

The stuntman belongs to the category of parthenocarpic hybrids suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses, on windowsills. He blooms according to the female type. Fruiting in a bundle type, with the formation of up to 5 greens from each node. A high-quality hybrid, early maturing, when planting in room conditions, it may need additional lighting.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and zelents

Cucumber bushes are undersized, compact. They grow up to 0.7 m. The scourges are short, not too spreading, the general branching is weak. The leaves are graceful, small, heart-shaped. Painted green.

Zelentsy are short, no more than 8-10 cm long and about 3.5-4.5 cm in diameter, weigh on average 50-60 g. The shape is classic, cylindrical. The skin is dark green, matte, the surface is large tuberous, with black thorns; short light stripes can be traced in the color.

Purpose and taste of fruits

The stuntman gives gherkin-type greens. Their taste is assessed as excellent, without bitterness. The fruits are mainly for salad purposes, but they are also suitable for preservation, they are universal in use. The pulp is dense and juicy, crispy, with a bright aroma, slightly sweetish.

Maturation

The stuntman is an early hybrid. When sowing in open ground, 40-42 days pass from the moment of emergence to fruiting.

Yield

The average collection rates for this hybrid are high, about 10 kg / m2.

Growing regions

Suitable for cultivation in most regions of the Russian Federation, with a choice of planting conditions in accordance with the characteristics of the climate. Without shelter, it can land in the North Caucasus, in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories.

Landing scheme

The recommended placement density is 4-5 plants / m2. The optimal planting pattern is 15 × 60 cm. The period is from March to April.

Growing and care

When growing Tryukach cucumbers, you should carefully observe the crop rotation. The hybrid feels best in the beds after nightshade crops, crucifers, and onions. When sowing, the seeds are buried by 20 mm with the seedling method of cultivation, by 30 mm with direct placement in the ground. When choosing a site, preference is given to places protected from the wind.

The main care is to regularly water the cucumbers every 3-4 days. The best irrigation method is drip irrigation, with liquid rationing of 4-4.2 liters per plant. It is recommended to loosen the root zone and the aisles at the same time. During the fruiting season, the hybrid is fed 2-3 times with a complete mineral complex or potassium-phosphorus supplements. The Stuntman also needs frequent weeding.

The formation of the stem in this hybrid is carried out vertically, from the central stem. In a greenhouse, pinching is done over 3 sheets. In the open field, this measure is not needed.

Soil requirements

The soil is preferable loose, fertile, moisture and air permeable.

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.

Required climatic conditions

The hybrid is sun-loving, tolerates unfavorable weather conditions well. The bushes are equally resistant to extreme heat and short-term drop in atmospheric temperatures.

Disease and pest resistance

The stuntman is not genetically inclined to attack by powdery mildew, the cucumber mosaic virus. Moreover, it is tolerant to root rot and cladosporium disease. It is affected by downy mildew. With strong overgrowth of ridges, melon aphids may appear on the bushes.

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.

Review overview

The opinions of summer residents about the Tryukach cucumber are quite high. It is noted that the hybrid demonstrates excellent seed germination - up to 100%, both in open beds and in containers. At the same time, the seedlings visually look less than that of other varieties, it seems too weak. Experienced vegetable growers advise not to pay attention to this, since even young seedlings have a significant supply of vitality. It is also mentioned that it is convenient to care for miniature bushes; harvesting is also not a hassle.

The taste of the hybrid is also highly appreciated. It mentions the preservation of crunch and aroma when salted. The strong flesh allows you to harvest miniature gherkins for gourmet snacks. The yield also impresses summer residents, reaching 14 kg per 1 m2, while the bushes do not take up much space. According to gardeners, most often plants suffer from peronosporosis, it is better to carry out prophylaxis against it during the entire growing season.

There are also negative opinions. They are mainly associated with a not too correct form of zelents, the fruits are prone to deformation. Also, not everyone likes the large tuberosity of the skin.

Main characteristics
Category
hybrid
Parthenocarpic
Yes
Appointment
universal
Growing conditions
for open field, for growing on a windowsill
Average yield
10 kg / m²
Plant
Growth type
undersized
Characteristic of the whips
short whips
Leaves
small
Flowering type
female
The number of zelents in the bundle
up to 5
Fruit
Fruit length
short
Fruit length, cm
8-10
Fruit diameter, cm
3,5-4,5
Fruit weight, g
50-60
Fruit shape
cylindrical
Fruit color
dark green
Fruit surface
large tuberous
Thorn color (pubescence color)
black
Fruit taste
excellent, no bitterness
Growing
Landing scheme
4-5 plants / m²
Location
light
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
high
Disease and pest resistance
high
Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistance
steady
Resistance to root rot
tolerant
Cladosporium resistance (brown olive spot)
tolerant
Powdery mildew resistant
steady
Downy mildew resistant
tolerant
Maturation
Ripening terms
early
The number of days from germination to fruiting
40-42
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