The "Vsyo Putem" cucumber is one of the most sought-after hybrids on the market today, gaining popularity due to its low maintenance, high-quality fruit, and excellent yield. This variety attracts gardeners with its excellent taste, versatility, and good agronomic characteristics.
Introduction to the variety
This productive hybrid is ideal for farmers and gardeners with light greenhouses. Its tasty and aromatic fruits can be used for both pickling and eating fresh. Proper care is essential.
Features of selection
This hybrid variety was developed by specialists at Agrofirm Aelita LLC. It was approved for use in 2015 and has since gained popularity among vegetable growers across the country.
Specificity of bushes and cucumbers
The plant is indeterminate in growth habit with medium branching. The leaves are small and dark green. Flowering is female, with 3-4 flowers per node.
The fruits are formed in bunches of 5-8 (up to 12) pieces. The cucumbers are cylindrical and weigh 75-85 g. The green skin has medium-sized bumps with white spines and short light stripes.
Cucumbers Vsyo Putem have a rich composition, which makes them not only tasty, but also healthy:
- Water: Cucumbers are 95-97% water, making them excellent for maintaining hydration.
- Vitamins: vitamin C, B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6), vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamin A and E.
- Minerals: Potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and silicon.
- Antioxidants: flavonoids and tannins, which help fight free radicals.
- Fiber: helps maintain healthy digestion.
- Phytonutrients: lignans and cucurbitacins, which have anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties.
Beneficial properties:
- The high water content helps maintain the body's water balance, which is especially important on hot summer days.
- Vitamins and minerals help improve skin condition, making it firmer and fresher. Vitamin C, in particular, is important for collagen synthesis.
- Cucumbers contain antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress, protecting cells from damage and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
- Potassium and magnesium help regulate blood pressure, reducing the strain on the cardiovascular system.
- Fiber helps normalize bowel function, preventing constipation and promoting healthy digestion.
- Phytonutrients such as flavonoids and cucurbitacins have anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in the body.
Taste and application
This variety is characterized by its versatility. The cucumbers are used not only for fresh consumption but also for pickling and preserving. The fruits have a pleasant aroma and excellent taste.
Fruiting period
This early-ripening variety appeals to those who want to harvest fruit as early as possible. Fruiting begins just 1.5 months after germination. This long-lasting fruiting allows for multiple harvests per season.
Productivity
The average yield of the crop when grown under film covers is 9.6-10.3 kg per square meter, making it one of the most productive varieties on the market.
How to plant correctly?
The hybrid is recommended for planting in spacious, well-ventilated areas with ample sunlight. In southern regions, the variety is grown in open ground, while in cooler climates, plastic cover will be required.
The optimal predecessors for the crop are peas, cabbage or lettuce.
- ✓ Soil pH should be between 6.0-6.8 for optimal nutrient absorption.
- ✓ The soil must have good drainage to avoid water stagnation and root rot.
Site preparation
Plants prefer medium loamy or chernozem soil. Begin preparing the soil for seedlings in early autumn: dig to a depth of 55 cm, disinfect with Fitosporin, and fertilize with wood ash or coal powder.
- • Use a heating mat to maintain a constant temperature of +25°C if natural sunlight is not enough.
- • Use phytolamps to provide 14 hours of daylight in low light conditions.
Germination of seeds
Before germination, soak the seeds for 20-25 minutes in a weak salt solution. Then, plant them 1.5-2 cm deep in peat pots, one seed per pot, in the first half of April.
Transfer of bushes
Transplant the seedlings into a greenhouse or outdoor garden at 25 days old, when they have 3-4 true leaves. Prepare holes 6-7 cm deep in advance, lining the bottom with peat. Plant at a density of 2-3 plants per square meter. The optimal row spacing is 55-60 cm, and the distance between adjacent plants is 40 cm.
Care methods
The "Vsyo Putem" hybrid doesn't require complex or expensive care. The bush is trained from the central stem and pinched when the top reaches the neighboring plant. Lateral shoots are removed from the first four axils, and most offshoots are removed. Hilling is done in case of frost, and weeding is done twice a week.
- × Avoid watering during the day to prevent leaf burns from water droplets.
- × Do not use cold water for watering, as this can stress the plants and slow down their growth.
Watering
The plant requires constant moisture. The soil around the plants should remain moist to a depth of 5-6 cm. Water the plants in the evenings, when the sun has faded. Spray the bushes with room-temperature water every four days, or every other day during dry weather.
Top dressing
The plant requires frequent fertilizing—approximately four times per season. Fertilize the bushes according to the following schedule:
- 2-3 days after transplantation – Superphosphate.
- At the beginning of flowering – solution of chicken manure or urea.
- At the end of flowering – potassium nitrate or sodium sulfate.
- Before fruiting – wood ash or humus.
Take a 7-day break between feedings.
Dangerous diseases and pests
The hybrid boasts a well-developed immune system and excellent resistance to cucumber mosaic and root rot. However, the variety does have some vulnerabilities:
- Peronosporosis. Downy mildew can affect plants in stuffy greenhouses when planting too densely. Signs of the disease include yellowish, powdery spots. To combat downy mildew, use copper-based fungicides such as Oxychom or Ordan. The best prevention is thorough weed control.
- Whitefly. This small, whitish butterfly can establish itself in greenhouses and hotbeds, especially in high-humidity conditions. To control whiteflies, treat plants with insecticides such as Admiral, Decis, or Fufanon.
Ladybugs or lacewings settled in the beds can serve as a preventative measure. - Thrips. These tiny bugs destroy most of your cucumber crops within two weeks. They attack cucumbers when weeding is insufficiently clean and during dry summers. To control thrips, use Karate or Inta-Vir. To prevent pest infestations, thoroughly till the soil in the fall is recommended.
Carefully inspect the bushes for signs of disease and pests to begin treatment promptly and prevent the death of fruits and plants as a whole.
How to collect and store correctly?
The Vsyo Putyom hybrid begins bearing fruit in mid-June. The fruits ripen quickly and uniformly, so harvest them daily.
Harvest vegetables in the evening, 15 minutes after watering, using garden shears. The harvest will stay fresh for up to 1 week at 5-6°C.
Positive and negative qualities
The culture has no significant shortcomings.
Reviews
The Vsyo Putem cucumber is the ideal choice for those seeking a consistent and abundant harvest of delicious and attractive fruits. It easily achieves excellent results in both home gardening and commercial production.