Cucumbers are easy to grow in the garden, in the greenhouse, even on the balcony. Especially if it is a hybrid variety, as they are more resistant to diseases. Cucumber Krasotka is a hybrid, the seeds of which are not suitable for growing the next year, as they lose their basic properties. It is suitable for growing in a backyard plot and in a greenhouse.
The plant forms female flowers. This means that the ovary is already visible during flowering. Flowers are pollinated by bees, so the windows of the greenhouse, if the weather permits, must be opened to provide them with access to the plantings.
Description
After the emergence of seedlings, varietal cucumbers begin to bear fruit in 40 - 45 days. The fruits are covered with large tubercles with white thorns 10-12 cm long. One fruit weighs about 80 grams. From one square. m will collect up to 30 kg of greens. They have a pleasant taste, medium pulp density.
Cucumber beauty
The fruits are harvested as they ripen, they practically do not outgrow.
Growing features
You need to plant seeds for seedlings in early March, and in open ground a little later: in mid-May. The seeds are placed in a peat cup and deepened by 1 cm.When the first pair of adult leaves appear, it is time to plant the plant on the site. It is worth adding a little rotted manure to the hole. It is important that the air temperature does not drop below 18 ° C.
Planting cucumbers in one place should not be more than 3 seasons, otherwise the plant will hurt. It is recommended to plant them where potatoes, peas, and beets grew in the previous season. Peppers, eggplant, salads, cabbage will become good "neighbors" for the culture. But bitter salads and peppers can be pollinated with cucumbers, and accordingly, the greens will taste bitter.
Cucumbers need regular but moderate watering, on average, once every 2-3 days, depending on the weather. To increase the yield, it is imperative to apply fertilizers several times, alternating mineral (phosphate) with organic (humus, ash).
It is important to remove weeds in time, as they can shade the lashes, and carefully loosen the soil, being careful not to damage the superficial root system. Covering the soil with straw or peat will prevent moisture evaporation and prevent weed growth.
It is convenient to grow cucumbers by tying them to a trellis. This variety is medium-sized, with small stems.
Cucumbers on trellis
Although this hybrid is resistant to various diseases, the foliage is worth checking regularly. If aphids appear on the plantings, the affected foliage must be immediately removed and destroyed, and the plantings should be sprayed with a solution of laundry soap.
The aroma of onions, garlic, dill repels many pests, therefore it is recommended to plant these plants nearby.
With sudden changes in temperature, many varieties of cucumbers are affected by powdery mildew, as a result, the plant completely dies. Cucumbers Krasotka are resistant to this disease, even if the leaves die, the stems grow back and continue to bear fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages
The positive characteristics of this variety include:
- universality of use;
- excellent taste;
- disease resistance;
- high productivity.
There are practically no drawbacks, except for the need for regular watering and fertilization, but these are general requirements for caring for cucumbers.
The Krasotka variety (or Krasavitsa cucumbers) is early ripe, therefore, by planting it in the garden or greenhouse, it will be possible to get a harvest in a short time.In terms of taste, it is suitable for fresh salads and pickling.
