Cucumber variety Estet (F1)

The freshest cucumber novelty from LLC TK Leader is called Estet. In 2016, an application was submitted for the registration of the variety. In 2018, it was entered into the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia with admission in all regions of the country, which indicates the excellent adaptive capabilities of culture. The tests carried out revealed the ability of the plant to show good results both in open ground and in protected (under film shelters and in unheated greenhouses). The cucumber is recommended for cultivation on personal subsidiary plots. It is a hybrid, therefore it is always marked F1.

Description

The plant really brings aesthetic pleasure with its appearance. It is of the indeterminate type, powerful, about 2 meters high or higher. The root system of the variety is well developed. Shoot-forming ability is average, foliage is sufficient. The stem is juicy, faceted, not too thick, the petioles are long. The internodes are medium. Leaves are medium to large in size, whole, angular-heart-shaped, with a slightly corrugated surface, green in color. The type of flowering is female - up to 80 - 90% of female flowers. In the leaf node of the cucumber, mainly 1 - 2 female flowers are formed (according to the State Register), but under good conditions, from 3 to 5 ovaries are formed in the axils.

Esteta fruits are small, aligned, cylindrical in shape. The length of the greenery is 9 - 10 cm. The maximum is 12 - 13 cm. The diameter is about 2.2 - 3.0 cm. The peel, even near the stalk, is thin and delicate, but at the same time dense, the color is dark green. The surface is moderately lumpy, the location of the tubercles is frequent, there are thorns, the pubescence is light. The pulp is dense, tender, juicy, aromatic, without voids, does not contain bitterness. The seed chamber is small, the seeds are in an underdeveloped state, so nothing prevents you from enjoying the wonderful sweet taste of the cucumber. Fruit weight 60 - 70 grams.

Variety characteristics

• Estet is another representative of the early-ripening cucumber hybrids so beloved by gardeners. After full sprouting, it takes about 40 days to harvest. If it is very cold outside, of course, the process will be somewhat delayed;
• the fruiting period stretches until September;
• the crop yield under film shelters, according to the State Register, was 14.3 kg per 1 square meter. The seed producer claims that the yield in the greenhouse can rise to 17 kg per sq. meters;
• the plant is parthenocarpic. The ovary forms and develops without the help of pollinators. This allows you to get the maximum yield even in closed greenhouses. But if a pollinated variety is planted on the garden bed with our hero, then the amount of ovary can be even greater;
• the Estet hybrid is distinguished by its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions. Even in the cold summer, the cucumber grows and bears fruit well;
• the fruits do not outgrow, this is very important for those gardeners who cannot engage in daily sampling;

• immunity is good, the plant is especially resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew, olive spot, common mosaic virus;
• transportability is excellent, dense zelents do not lose their excellent presentation even after long transportation. Keeping quality, subject to storage standards, is high;
• The State Register indicates the salad use of the Estet crop. But the small size and suitable pulp consistency make the fruit of this variety ideal for canning.

Agrotechnics

It is recommended to grow cucumber using seedlings or seed in a greenhouse. According to reviews, seed germination is very good.It is worth paying attention to the fact that if the seeds are already treated with thiram (that is, they have a colored coating), they can be sown immediately. If the seeds are not covered with a protective compound, they are prepared for sowing in the usual way. For seedlings, seeds are sown at the end of April - May. Directly into the ground - in May - June. The germination temperature is 13 - 15 ° C. The transplanted seedlings are tied up on a trellis. Plant formation is mandatory, it is carried out according to the standard scheme. Planting density - up to 4 plants per 1 square meter. In open field for seedlings, select a warm, well-lit place, protected from cold winds. The variety is moisture-loving, watering is done with warm water. Fertilizers are required, you can alternate mineral fertilizers with organic matter.

The Estet hybrid is a new variety, but the reviews of the vegetable growers who grew it are very good. There is a fast and almost 100% germination of seed, good adaptation of seedlings to adverse weather conditions. Gardeners highly appreciated the early vegetable and its long-term fruiting. Good yields and the ability to use fruits for canning allow you to make supplies for the winter. Agricultural technology is relatively simple, apart from the need for tying and shaping cucumbers. No significant shortcomings were revealed during the cultivation period. But there are 2 drawbacks - the inability to collect seeds on their own and their high cost.