Cucumber Alex F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Not a single garden plot is complete without everyone's favorite cucumbers. Of all the vegetable crops, cucumbers can be tasted already in early summer.

Alex are hybrids bred by Bejo Zaden from Holland. The variety was added to the state register in 2007. Cucumbers of this species are characterized by early ripening, are excellent for preservation and fresh consumption. The variety is perfectly adapted for growth and fruiting in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

Grade description

1. Novelty of Dutch specialists is distinguished by branchy bushes with dark green leaves of small sizes.
2. Ovaries form in bundles. In one bunch, 4 to 6 fruits are tied.
3. Fruiting begins about 30 days after planting the seeds.
4. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the surface of the cucumbers has a slightly pronounced ribbing.
5. The length of the fruit varies between 12-13 cm.
6. The pulp is juicy, empty spaces are not formed, and there is no taste of bitterness.
7. The average weight of one cucumber is from 70 to 90 grams.

Grade advantages, productivity, application

From one square meter, you can collect from 2.8 to 5.8 kg of selected cucumbers. Crispy fruits do not lose their qualities when salted and pickled.

Cultivating varieties

Typically, cucumbers are grown by deepening the seeds immediately into the ground. However, experienced gardeners and gardeners recommend using the seedling method. Seeds purchased in specialized stores have already been pre-processed, so no manipulations are required. The soil for sowing should be sufficiently warm. It is recommended to plant no more than 3 plants per square meter.

When grown in greenhouse constructions, lashes of cucumbers must be tied to established trellises. When planting in open ground, you do not need to tie up plants.

Variety Care Rules

Bushes of cucumbers need regular watering. In hot weather, it is necessary to carry out abundant watering daily. The procedure is carried out after sunset or early in the morning. On the lower processes it is necessary to pinch. It is better to do this on 2-3 sheets.

Harvesting is recommended to be done in a timely manner, about 1 time in 2 days. This will help to prevent overgrowing of fruits, and also positively affect the number of grown cucumbers.

To increase the yield of the Alex variety, fertilizing should be applied. Fertilizers are also recommended to be applied to the soil in the fall. Care must be taken not to overfeed the soil. With a high content of humus or chicken droppings, the earth may burn out, and nothing will grow on it.

It is very important to weed the soil in a timely manner, removing weed grass. If you do not pay attention to weeds, then this can affect the quality and quantity of cucumbers. All nutrients will be spent on weeds.

Diseases and Pests

In order to prevent infection with fungal infections, as well as to protect plants from pests, it is necessary to conduct treatment with special drugs. The following insects pose a threat to cucumbers:

• whitefly
• spider mite,
• sprout fly
• tobacco thrips
• gourd aphids.

An undoubted danger to the growth and development of plants is represented by diseases such as fusarium, powdery mildew, black leg.

Hybrid Alex is completely unpretentious to growing conditions.She feels great in all regions of our country. The variety has a good yield, suitable for canning. All summer you can eat salads that include this vegetable crop. Almost all opinions of gardeners on the characteristics of the variety are only positive.

Reviews of vegetable growers

1. Nikita Petrovich, 53 years old: I have been growing the Alex variety for several years. Cucumbers are always crispy and very tasty. Do not contain bitterness. Productivity is high. Always marinas a lot of cans. There are enough blanks until spring. I grow cucumbers right in the open area. The most important thing is to water the plants in time, then you will collect a good crop. I recommend this cultivar to everyone.
2. Antonina, 45 years old: Mom advised me this variety of cucumbers. Planted on a plot in a greenhouse. I really liked the dense and crispy fruits. In addition, they have completely no bitter taste. In the summer, several times applied top dressing, watered daily if there was no rain. The harvest was enough for the preparation of preservation, and fresh cucumbers were also consumed for a long time. Now I will always plant this particular variety.

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