Cucumber variety Reliable

In search of promising and fruitful cucumber varieties, vegetable growers, especially young ones, are always guided by the novelties of the seed market. But sometimes it is worth paying attention to those varieties that have been proving their reliability for many years. One of these types is called Reliable, and this name fully confirms the requirements imposed on it. Its creation in 1987 was announced by the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing" and the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Biryuchekutskaya OSOS VNIIO". After variety trials, in 1991, the cucumber was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia. Regions of admission - North-West, North-Caucasian, Central, Central Black Earth, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga, West Siberian, East Siberian, Ural. According to available information, the plant is intended for growing in the open field of personal subsidiary plots. But thanks to its unique capabilities, it is also suitable for industrial cultivation. Not a hybrid.

Description of the variety

The plant is of an indeterminate type, long-leaved, medium-branched lateral lashes. The foliage is normal. The leaves of the Reliable are medium in size, the surface is moderately corrugated, rough, the color is deep green. The leaf plate has a deep recess at the point where the petiole is attached. The flowering type of cucumber is mixed, the plant has an equal number of female and male flowers. Fruits are elongated-elliptical, dense, with longitudinally protruding ribs. The color is green with short light stripes. The skin is soft, elastic, covered with large tubercles, black thorns. The pulp is of good density, crispy, tender, juicy, aromatic, does not contain bitterness. The taste is sweetish, excellent. The length of the greenery suitable for picking is 10 - 13 cm. The weight is from 80 to 120 grams.

Characteristics

• Reliable refers to early ripening varieties, cucumbers ripen on the 38th or 44th day after full shoots appear;
• the yield is not bad, many sources indicate from 2.5 to 4.0 kg per 1 square meter, which is quite a decent result for open ground. But there is data on almost 9.0 kg from the same area;
• the cleaning period lasts from June to August;
• the variety belongs to bee-pollinated, but thanks to the mixed type of flowering, our hero does not need to additionally plant a pollinator;
• immunity is good. Early maturity and harmonious formation of the crop help the culture to avoid many diseases;
• cucumber is especially valued for its resistance to unpleasant surprises of nature in the form of a sharp drop in temperature, which is critical for a tender vegetable as a whole. But Reliable fully justifies the name, he is, perhaps, one of the few who can survive and then successfully reproduce in adverse conditions;
• fruits do not lose their commercial qualities during long-term transportation, the harvest shows excellent keeping quality;
• the way of using zelentz is universal. Excellent taste allows you to enjoy a delicate cucumber in salads or in its natural form. The dense pulp is perfect for canning and pickling.

Agrotechnics

Given the high adaptability of the variety, it is possible to sow seeds directly into the ground. But it is advisable to cook the beds in the fall. So that the seeds can be sown in open ground in the early stages, experienced gardeners prepare high beds, in which the earth warms up much faster. Sowing, depending on the region, is carried out in late May - early June. Required for growth Safe conditions - soil temperature not lower than 12 ° C. If at night the thermometer drops to critical levels, then a temporary film shelter must be installed above the bed.The seedling method is also used for growing. As the necessary support, you can stretch a special cucumber net, fixed on vertical posts. In this case, there is no need to tie each plant separately. Choose a place for the garden that is sunny, protected from strong winds. Do not allow excessive thickening in the plantings, this is fraught with the appearance of barren flowers. Crop care is simple and in accordance with generally accepted agricultural practices. Do not forget that the cucumber loves watering with warm water and needs additional feeding.

Reliable - a brand you can rely on. It will not fail in difficult weather conditions, so you do not need to build greenhouses to cultivate it. Early maturity will relieve many diseases, and proper feeding will give the plant strength for stable fruiting and disease resistance. A harvest culture will feed the family and allow you to make a stock of preparations for the winter. And it will help hardworking farmers to profitably sell early, fresh produce profitably. Seeds for the next year will not need to be purchased, everyone can prepare them independently.