This original name was given to a crispy aromatic cucumber by people who knew a lot about this vegetable. A wonderful hybrid has pleased every gardener. Our article will talk about it in detail.
Description of self-pollinating variety
Shosha cucumber F1 has a powerful root system and short side shoots. The variety belongs to the female type of flowering, has a stem length of more than 1.5 meters. In one node, 2 or 3 green leaves are formed. Cucumbers gherkins are harvested at the ripening stage. Ripe, tuberous, short fruits weighing more than 55 grams are very tender, moderately sweet and without bitterness. In the context, they do not have many seeds and voids. Fruits cucumber Shosh F1 for a long time. The ripening period occurs approximately 40-45 days after the appearance of peduncles. The hybrid is very resistant to powdery mildew, target-like spotting and other diseases, viruses.
Conditions for the successful collection and storage of cucumber
The variety can grow well both in the greenhouse and in the open ground. The best place for growth and good fruiting of the hybrid is the middle strip of Russia. But in any other locality, Shosha F1 cucumber gives a harvest of more than 16 kg per season. Zelentsy perfectly kept fresh and strong in a cool place for more than 10 days. When harvesting, pick a cucumber, leaving a very small short stalk. This will protect the fruits from diseases and increase the yield of the bush. And in order to keep them in good condition for a long time, you must also tear them with a small tail and be sure to remove the remains of the flower from the fruit. So it is necessary to do with any variety.
Seed producers in the description of cucumber Shosh F1 always indicate its important property: it is suitable for pickling and pickling. Indeed, cucumbers prepared according to the recipe remain crispy, elastic, pleasant to the taste.
Grow a delicious cucumber by the rules
In order to get an excellent hybrid crop, you need to follow simple rules for planting and caring for the plant:
- Plant cucumber in the ground with seeds or seedlings no later than April 15.
- Seedlings must be with four leaves.
- Place drainage in the form of sand at the bottom of the hole and when planting, do not bend the roots up.
- Plant seeds at a constant air temperature of about 18 degrees in the earth warmed by the sun. In this case, you must strictly observe the distance and depth of planting between future stems.
- Prepare a support for further garter, since the stem of the cucumber Shosh F1 is tall.
- When the bush reaches a height of about 49 cm, it is necessary to remove the lateral flowers and shoots. They will interfere with the successful growth and fruiting of the plant.
Care conditions
Cucumber loves moist, but not overly watered soil. It is better to water more often and less than rarely and abundantly. Planted seedlings do not need to be watered immediately. This must be done in a few days and only in warm weather. If the seedlings are watered less often, it will endure stress, relieve the ovaries, and the fruits will turn yellow and become bitter in taste. In case of excessive watering, it can die, rot the root system. The plant does not tolerate shade, loves a lot of sun and light.
Gardeners share enthusiasm and impressions
Reviews about the cucumber Shosh F1 are almost unanimous. According to many, such a cucumber is not easy to grow. You need to have a certain supply of knowledge and skills. But what a wonderful taste it is!
Some say that they grow cucumbers so that they can be tasted already in early June. Planted in a greenhouse, it develops there and bears fruit to the joy of the gardener. Cucumbers can be collected early for salad, and medium or universal for pickling. Shosha is universal - in a greenhouse it grows for lettuce, and in the soil for pickling and pickling.
Most gardeners note the wonderful taste of Shosha F1 cucumbers.
Harvest will not keep you waiting
To grow tasty and crispy greenery, you need to choose the place where you plant them: in a greenhouse, greenhouse, open ground or on the windowsill. The handsome Shosh has fruits of the same size as soldiers. With good and proper care, he will always please you with a plentiful harvest. A great pleasure is to eat a crispy beautiful and tasty cucumber carefully grown by yourself!