Cucumber is one of the oldest kinds of vegetables. This culture is widespread all over the world. In greenhouse complexes it is grown even in conditions of the Far North.
Biological features
The root system of cucumber is undeveloped.Its main mass is in the upper layer of the soil, at a depth of no more than 15-20 centimeters. A small part of the roots can penetrate and deeper, but they are not able to maintain the water balance during the active fruiting period. Cucumber Paratunka, like other varieties of this species, requires frequent and abundant watering.
Stem, depending on varietal accessoriesand agrotechnical techniques can reach different lengths. Parthenocarpy varieties with proper formation reach two or more meters. Of the points located at the base of the leaves, nodes and branches of the first order are formed. Of these, the branches of the second and subsequent stages grow. A characteristic feature of the species is that, by bending and prikopav land a certain part of the stem, you can get additional roots. This function allows to strengthen the root system in the phase of active vegetative growth. The best varieties, such as cucumber Paratunka, allow you to collect up to 17 kilograms of fruit per square meter.
Cucumber flowers are formed in the axils of leavessingle or several adjacent. The ratio between male and female flowers largely depends on variety, but a certain role is played by growing conditions. Cucumber Paratunka is a high-yielding hybrid. In one node, 2-3 fetuses are formed.
Characteristics
- Greenhouse, early ripening, short-bred variety of cornichon type. The period from germination to fruiting is 42-45 days.
- An adult medium-branched plant.The length of the trunk depends on the formation of the stem. For cultivation in the long growing season, it is recommended to remove excess stepsons, and when the root is exposed, by prying and prikopav stem, - to update the root system. Place the denudation must be smeared with lime mortar and sprinkled with sawdust. Variety of cucumber Paratunka very positively responds to this agrotechnical device.
- The fruit has a cylindrical, slightly ribbed shape with white spines.
- Complete absence of bitterness.
Additional methods of agricultural technology
The trellis method allows to receive higher yields. It is much easier to care for the plant and harvest fruits.
The inclusion of vermiculite makes the soil porous and airy. No crusts are formed on the surface, and permeability is deepened to the very roots.
Cucumber Paratunka is resistant to powdery mildew and bacteriosis, but seeds must be treated with bactericidal composition before planting into the ground.
Mulching allows you to economically consume water and protects the root system from exposure. The plant when using mulch feels more comfortable due to the stable humidity of the air.
