Cucumber Conductor F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Modern breeders are constantly working on the development of new varieties of cucumbers. All of them have individual characteristics. Variety Dirigent was bred by crossing 3 different types of cucumbers. He appeared on the market not so long ago, but has already gained popularity among gardeners. Plants are completely unpretentious to climatic conditions and care. A variety is grown on beds in the garden, as well as in closed ground.

Grade description

The bushes have a well-developed root system, as well as powerful and strong shoots. Lateral shoots are very weak, usually die at the beginning of development. The leaves are medium sized, bright green in color. Fruits are elongated oval. The average weight of one cucumber reaches 90 grams. The fruits are not large in length - up to 11 cm. The skin is delicate, thin in structure, the presence of weakly pronounced tubercles is noted. The pulp is juicy, crispy with a pronounced cucumber aroma. The palatability of the fruit is excellent, the bitter taste is completely absent.

The variety is distinguished by good productivity, under favorable growing conditions and the most correct care from one bush, you can collect up to 30 kg of cucumbers per season. The advantages of the Dirigent cultivar are early ripening. With regular watering, friendly fruit growth is ensured. Cucumbers perfectly tolerate temperature fluctuations. The only drawback is not too good resistance to diseases that are transmitted by air.

Growing Features

Sowing seeds in the ground

Planting cucumbers is best done in May. Before planting, the seed material is processed for the purpose of disinfection. Seeds are kept in a solution of potassium permanganate or placed briefly in the freezer. After processing with potassium permanganate, the seeds are washed well with running water. Store seeds do not need additional treatments, as manufacturers have already taken care of this.

For planting, it is better to prepare the holes. 3 seeds are deepened in one hole, should not be planted deeper than 3 cm, otherwise the seeds may not get out of the ground and will not hatch. A free distance of about 50 cm should be maintained between the beds. Neighboring holes should be 6-12 cm apart.

Seedling planting

This method of growing will allow you to pre-strengthen the bushes. Seedlings better take root in the ground, the main thing is not to outgrow it. Self-collected seeds are disinfected with a potassium permanganate solution. Sowing soil should contain peat and sand. The nutrient mixture saturates the roots of plants with the necessary substances for growth and development. It is recommended that the earth be calcined in the oven or on the stove. This will help destroy fungi and pest larvae. Seed is placed in the soil about 2 cm deep. The container with crops should be covered with a film on top to create a greenhouse effect.

Daily it is necessary to spray crops with warm water from a spray bottle. As soon as the shoots appear, the shelter is removed.For faster biting sprouts, you should provide a suitable temperature in the room - + 20- + 25 degrees. After emergence, the temperature is recommended to be reduced to 18 degrees. Before planting in the soil, seedlings should be hardened. To do this, for several days it is taken out onto the street, gradually increasing the time of stay. Plant seedlings at a temperature not lower than +15 degrees.

Care Rules

1. For full development, cucumbers simply need a regular supply of water. Watering plants should be in the evening or early morning with warm, settled water. Cold water can overcool plant roots. Watering is carried out 3-7 times a week in the absence of rain.
2. After watering, soil loosening should be carried out, this will help enrich the root system of plants with oxygen and get rid of viruses and insects that settle on the roots. It is also an excellent remedy for the formation of a dense crust on the surface of the earth.
3. Every week it is recommended to feed the plants with organic fertilizers. Top dressing favorably affects the development of fruits, saturating them with nutrients. About 1 time per month, you can make complex additives that contain phosphorus and potassium.
4. We should not forget about the destruction of weed grass, which prevents plants from growing and developing properly.

Reviews gardeners

1. Margarita Evgenievna, 47 years old: This year, a new variety of cucumbers, Dirigent, was planted in the country. I really liked the result. The variety is high-yielding. Cucumbers are delicious, without bitterness and voids. For salting - this is the best option. The care is simple, as with other cucumbers. Fruits remain crispy in marinated form.
2. Stepan N., 54 years old: My wife and I recently started growing vegetables after buying a summer house. Of course, we grow cucumbers. Grade Conductor advised a neighbor. Loved the fruits. Not bitter, juicy and crunchy. Improve the taste of any salad. It is important to water the bushes regularly and feed them with organics. I advise other gardeners to pay attention to this variety.

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