Nezhinsky cucumber is varietal. The time of his appearance is attributed to the era of Catherine the Great (second half of the XVIII century). This variety has been included in the State Register since 2009, but it became popular and in demand much earlier. Breeders use it as a basis for creating hybrids.
Seeds of cucumbers of the Nezhinsky variety
Cucumbers of the Nezhinsky variety
Cucumbers "Nezhinsky" are ideal for canning. Pickled cucumbers turn out crispy.
Description of the variety of cucumbers
Nezhinsky cucumber is a medium-ripening variety - the first crop is harvested on about the 47th day. This variety is indeterminate, that is, the growth of the stem is not limited. It grows intensively and can stretch up to 2 m. The rapid appearance of numerous side shoots is also characteristic.
The Nezhinsky variety is bee pollinated. It is grown mainly in open ground. Use protected ground to get an early crop. Shelters are organized temporarily - after the desired temperature regime has been established on the street, they are removed.
Nezhinsky cucumber is characterized by a thin skin and the presence of small spikes having black tips. The fruits of this variety are distinguished by a bright dark green color, merging with foliage, and light longitudinal stripes. Cucumbers are ovoid in shape. They reach a length of 10 cm and a diameter of 4-4.5 cm. One fruit weighs an average of 100 g. The flesh of cucumbers is strong, juicy and crisp, and has a sweet taste.
Due to the taste and density of the pulp, Nezhinsky cucumber is usually used for canning. Small black spikes indicate the pickling variety.
The productivity of the Nezhinsky variety is average. From a square meter of planting, you can get about 2-4 kg of cucumbers.
Advantages and disadvantages
The popularity of the Nezhinsky variety is due to its many advantages:
- resistance to slight cooling, temperature changes, drought;
- outdoor cultivation;
- prolonged fruiting;
- good resistance to certain diseases;
- the possibility of releasing seeds in the autumn;
- excellent taste;
- resistance to transportation;
- versatility - cucumbers are delicious fresh and are ideal for canning in various ways.
The disadvantages of the Nezhinsky variety are few. These include:
- pollination requires bees;
- the need to form a bush.
Soil requirements
The soil for growing Nezhinsky variety must be prepared in the fall. During this period, manure should be introduced - it should be fresh. Manure can be brought into loamy soil in the year of planting, but not later than one month.
It is also important to choose the right place for landing. Gourds as a precursor to cucumbers are undesirable. It is better to plant them in areas after potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage.
The soil should be light enough, otherwise the root system of the culture will develop poorly. Humus should be added to heavy clay soil. Before planting, be sure to dig the site and get rid of weeds. Under digging make mineral fertilizers. This is potassium nitrate, superphosphate - application rates are indicated on the package.
Rules for sowing seeds, planting seedlings
Nezhinsky variety can be grown in two ways - seeds or seedlings. The crop is usually planted in open ground.
If you choose seedlings, then plant it in open or protected ground it must be on the 30th day. Grow it as follows:
- Plant seeds for seedlings in separate containers - peat pots (possible in tablets), plastic containers. Boxes are not recommended, as transplanting with this variety is not well tolerated.
- Daytime temperature should be at the level of 18-22 degrees, at night its reduction is allowed.
- Subcooling of the soil and drafts should be excluded.
- The soil should be moderately moist, seedlings cannot be poured.
- Natural light alone is not enough for growing seedlings. You must use LED lights or fluorescent lamps.
- Plant seedlings when the soil warms up to at least 12 degrees - this temperature should not be on the surface, but at a depth of 25-30 cm, where the root system of the culture will develop.
When growing Nezhinsky cucumber with seeds in open ground for the period of frost or in a cold climate, a temporary film shelter is made. Seeds should only be sown in warm land. Usually, landing is carried out in mid-late May - the temperature should be at least 15-20 degrees.
Seeds are planted after pre-soaking. This should be done according to a certain scheme:
- occurrence depth - no more than 3 cm;
- gaps between rows - 0.5 m;
- the distance between the holes is 30 cm.
To plant Nezhinsky cucumbers, it is recommended to replace the furrows with ridges. It is convenient to install supports in them, which are required without fail.
To form the ridges, first you need to make grooves - to deepen by 30 cm. Organics are laid in prepared trenches - humus with compost. Then they scatter the soil with scallops.
When planting seeds, they need to be deepened by 2.5-3 cm. 3-4 seeds are placed in each well - when they hatch, thinning will be required. Remains one of the strongest instance.
After lowering the seeds into the wells, mulching is carried out - peat, compost or humus. The garden bed must be covered with covering material, and then with a PVC film - it must be removed immediately after the germs are biting.
After landing care
Care for Nezhinsky cucumber after planting involves the following manipulations:
- Watering. The soil must be moistened every 2 days. When a high temperature is established, and there is no precipitation, they switch to daily watering. When watering, it is good to use a watering can, and direct the stream onto the soil above the root system. Moisture should not fall on the leaves of plants, as this is fraught with the appearance of burns and rot.
- Loosening. It must be carried out after watering. The roots cannot be exposed. When mulching the upper layer, earthing is not required.
- Thinning. This is done in order to eliminate weak plants and provide a healthy culture with sufficient space. If the whole seedlings are strong, then the extra sprouts can be transplanted - the crop from such plants will appear later.
- Props. This step is required. The system is installed at an early date, when there are no more than three of these leaflets. The stem must first be stretched along the support, and then fixed.
- Top dressing. Such a measure is needed in any period of growth, but especially in the formation of ovaries. Fertilizer can be root or foliar, dry or liquid - effectively alternate different types of fertilizing. Urea, copper sulphate, potassium permanganate, boric acid, green fertilizer, furnace ash can accelerate fruit ripening.
- A prerequisite for growing Nezhinsky cucumber is bush formation. It is necessary to pinch the crown after the formation of the fifth true leaf. When lateral shoots of the first order appear, wait for them to grow and pinch over 4-5 leaves. Second-order shoots do not touch - they are needed for the main fruiting. It is necessary to leave male flowers that participate in pollination.
How to achieve a generous harvest?
In order for Nezhinsky cucumber to bear fruit well, it is recommended to plant it in open ground. This is due to the fact that the culture is pollinated by bees, which is difficult in greenhouses and greenhouses.
To get a good harvest, it is important to collect ripe fruits in a timely manner. They recommend doing this every other day. Timely harvesting of fruits stimulates the growth of new ovaries.
To extend the fruiting of Nezhinsky cucumber, it is recommended to take small fruits, without waiting for their growth to record sizes for the variety.
Diseases and their prevention
Nezhin cucumber is resistant to fungal diseases, but it is recommended to adhere to prevention in order to increase the guarantee of plant health. To do this, remove the lower leaves and timely tie the lashes. It is recommended to use fungicides for spraying - this should be done after prolonged rains.
Nezhinsky variety susceptible to powdery mildew. Spraying with a special solution will save her from it - take 20 g of urea and 1 liter of mullein on a 10-liter bucket.
Aphids can hit a plant. Soap solution and wood ash will help get rid of small pests.
Harvesting and storage rules
You cannot pull the harvest, since the Nezhinsky variety does not like hanging on the bush for a long time - the growth of new ovaries and fruits will slow down. The variety is mid-season, so the crop is harvested in July-August. It is better to do this in the morning or evening hours, when solar activity is minimal.
Collected fruits do not need to be washed, otherwise their natural protective layer will be damaged. Cucumbers should immediately be placed in the shade. The peduncle should be left.
The success and duration of storage of Nezhinsky cucumber depends on the correct selection of fruits. Do it immediately after harvesting that day. Only dry and undamaged specimens are suitable for storage.
Nezhinsky cucumber is stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. In a plastic bag, they can be stored for 1.5 weeks, if you put wet gauze on an un tied package. The shelf life can be extended up to 2 weeks, if you place the cucumbers in a bag, after wrapping each fruit with a napkin. The temperature should be above 0 degrees.
Cucumbers of this variety use the advantages for canning - pickling or pickling. Taste and crunch persist even after prolonged storage in brine.
Nezhin cucumber was appreciated for its taste several centuries ago. This variety is great for pickling. To obtain a high-quality and rich harvest, you need to properly care for the culture and protect it from various diseases.