At the end of May, many gardeners begin to plant precocious crops, such as tomatoes and cucumbers. "Mother-in-law" and "son-in-law", reviews of which are left by summer residents and gardeners, are the most popular of all. Gardeners with experience speak positively about these varieties. More information can be found in this article.
Cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law": description of varieties
"Zyatek" refers to a group of hybrids. The main advantage of this variety is its high yield. A hybrid of the female flowering type is mother-in-law cucumbers. And the "son-in-law" (reviews of summer residents and data of agronomics indicate this) and the second grade relate to precocious vegetables. Most often they are grown in Russia, Moldova and Ukraine. Both are disease resistant. Reviews about cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law" confirm this information.
Features cucumbers "mother-in-law"
This variety is grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Seeds are usually sown in early April, less often in late March. From the time of germination to fruiting, at least 45 days pass. Seedlings with several leaves are immersed in open ground towards the end of May.
The fruits of cucumbers are medium in size. The length reaches 10-13 cm. Fruits necessarily have tubercles and spikes. The weight of an average cucumber does not exceed 150-200 grams. Most often, the plant has several ovaries.
Delicate juicy taste without bitterness - these are the characteristics of cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law". Reviews of fans of this vegetable are mostly positive. According to summer residents, a variety with a female type of flowering is perfect not only for pickling and marinade, it can also be used fresh.
Features cucumbers "son in law"
Cucumbers "son-in-law" and "mother-in-law" reviews have only good ones. The first grade is in many ways similar to its counterpart. Both belong to the hybrid of the female type of flowering, that is, they are self-pollinated. The fruits have the same size as the "mother-in-law" - 10-12 cm. In the cross section, the average cucumber reaches 3-4 cm, its weight is 90-110 g. The fruits are white-spiky, tuberous. Do not be bitter. The flesh of the cucumber is crispy and juicy. The color of the fruit is dark green with white stripes. Sowing "son-in-law" also falls on May. It is planted both in open and in closed ground. You can get the first crop in early July. Accordingly, from germination to fruiting takes an average of 40-50 days.
How to plant?
A similar planting pattern is what combines the mother-in-law and son-in-law cucumbers. Reviews, photos can be seen in this article. Most often, plants are planted at a distance of at least 50 cm from each other. What you need to know every gardener who decided to grow cucumbers "mother-in-law" and son-in-law?
- In order to get seedlings on time, the seeds are planted already in early April.
- The appearance of several leaves on the shoot is a sign that the plant can be planted in a greenhouse or open ground. Most often, this period falls at the end of May.
- Land for landing must be prepared in advance.
Growing and harvesting
Regular weeding and watering is required by all varieties of vegetables, including mother-in-law and son-in-law cucumbers. Growing most often takes place without any kind of disease, since hybrids do an excellent job with both cooling and pests. In the area of bushes, plants sometimes should be loosened the ground. To get a high crop, it is advisable to preliminarily ennoble the soil so that it has a sufficient amount of minerals and nutrients. After a few weeks (45-50 days), you can collect the first fruits. The average yield of one plant is 7-10 kg of cucumbers.
To summarize, the cultivation of cucumbers takes place in several stages:
- Planting seeds.
- Transplanting.
- Watering.
- Weed weeding.
- Top dressing.
How to care?
Every experienced gardener knows that these cucumbers are "son-in-law" and "mother-in-law" very thermophilic plants. Responses of summer residents often contain useful information on how to properly care for plants of these varieties.
- First of all, you need to take care of a certain temperature regime. The optimal value of the thermometer is 12-13 degrees above zero. Otherwise, the seeds dry out and die.
- If the soil temperature is higher, for example 15-18 degrees, then the seeds will sprout much faster. The case was established when the shoots of the plant became noticeable after 10 days.
- When the soil temperature reaches 25-29 degrees above zero, the seeds can sprout in three to five days.
- The optimum temperature for growing young plants is 16-20 degrees. In such conditions, cucumbers grow well and begin to bear fruit faster. At temperatures below 15 degrees, plants develop poorly. So, during the summer cooling, the number of flowers of cucumbers is reduced, which leads to a reduction in the future crop.
- Proper care largely determines the condition of the plant, the amount of fruiting, etc. Cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law" love warmth and light. Therefore, you cannot plant seeds too thickly. Bushes can create a shadow that will interfere with the ripening of the fruit.
- Regular watering is what all plants need. A certain level of moisture in the soil must be provided constantly - from the moment of seed planting until the fruit ripens. If you water the plant too abundantly, the root hairs will begin to rot, which can lead to the death of the bush.
- It is advisable to fertilize plants, especially during the period of vegetative propagation. Experienced gardeners advise watering cucumbers with potassium and phosphorus solutions. It is not at all necessary to purchase special products; all the useful substances are in ordinary manure. However, here, too, must comply with the measure. Feeding too often can lead to the death of the plant. The optimal amount of irrigation with manure is 1 time per week.
What diseases await these varieties?
Cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law" are quite disease resistant. However, plants can still get sick, especially often this occurs when improper care. What problems can arise when growing cucumbers?
- The plant is covered with a layer of gray rot. Stems and leaves become slimy. It is advisable to wipe the plant with a bunch of grass and get rid of rot. You can cure the bush with a special solution of chalk, water and potassium permanganate. This mixture is wiped the entire bush from the stems to the leaves.
- The appearance of yellow-brown spots on the leaves. If the bush turns yellow, most likely, the disease is affected by a disease of fungal origin. Another sign is the appearance of watery spots on the fruits themselves. To defeat the fungus, you need to immediately get rid of the damaged areas of the plant and often ventilate the greenhouse.
- The appearance of gray-olive plaque and multifaceted uneven spots on the leaves. This disease is called peronosporosis. It occurs due to an excess of moisture. Sometimes peronosporosis appears during summer cooling, which can last more than one day. To defeat this disease, leaves are sprayed with whey.
Cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law": reviews and recommendations
In their reviews, summer residents note that these varieties of cucumbers are the best. They bring a high yield, plants are undemanding, they do not need special care. Most often, "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law" are grown for pickling and pickling. The small size of the fruit is great for these purposes, 10 cm cucumbers fit perfectly in the jar. Gardeners in the vast majority are satisfied with these varieties, however, they recommend observing some of the rules and conditions of cultivation:
- On one square meter it is better to plant no more than 4 plants.
- Do not overmoisten the soil.
- It is important to ensure that the plants do not grow in the shade.
- The stems of cucumbers are best guided by the vertical poles that need to be installed in the greenhouse or on the open ground.
- Shoots without color need to be pinched when they reach a height of half a meter.
- To achieve high humidity in the greenhouse, you can spray water on the floor.
- Fertilize plants should be no more than once a week.
- When growing cucumbers on open ground, it is advisable to tie up the whips. Harvesting and watering plants will be much easier.
- Hybrids do not have empty flowers.
- Before boarding, it is important to carefully read the packaging label. It shows the number of seeds, sowing rules.
If you want to get a high crop, plant cucumbers "mother-in-law" and "son-in-law". These varieties deservedly occupy a leading position among the rest. Gardeners are advised to grow hybrids, as they are undemanding in care, plus the fruits are very juicy and not bitter.