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It's no secret that many gardeners prefer hybrid seeds. Plants from them are distinguished by fast growth and early maturation. Such is the cucumber Fast and Furious. Russian breeders managed to bring it out in 2004. It is notable for its low susceptibility to diseases and pests, therefore, after 3 years, it was widely used by farmers. The variety grows well in different climatic conditions, so it can be grown throughout the country without fear that the harvest will not justify the effort.
Plant and fruit characteristics
Fast and Furious is an early ripe hybrid with a female flowering type. For him, conditions of both open ground and greenhouses are well suited. The variety can pollinate on its own, and its strong immunity makes it less vulnerable even to diseases such as powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus.
Characteristics of cucumber Fast and Furious
The first crop can be harvested as early as 36-40 days from the moment of emergence. As it grows, average branching is noted, and the ovary itself can form several cucumbers at once. The plant has a predominantly dark green leaf color, although in some places it varies to light green. Yield indicators are at the highest level. In the greenhouse, the total harvest reaches 17 kg of fruits, and in the open field 12-15 kg per 1 m2.
The shape of the cucumbers is cylindrical, with white pimples evenly distributed on the surface. Cucumber length 10–12 cm, diameter. 3-4 cm, weight - up to 150 g.
Planting and growing
The method and time of planting directly depend on whether the Forsage cucumbers will be grown in closed conditions or open ground.
Early March is the best time to plant in greenhouses. Each seed must be planted in its container to a depth of 3 cm. For seedlings, a substrate made of earth, perlite (or sawdust), peat is suitable. A complex water-soluble fertilizer will be required in proportions of 10-15 g per 10 liters of soil. The distance from one container to another is 40–50 cm. After planting, the seeds should be watered with warm water. The most favorable temperature for sprouting is 25–27 ° C. And after they have appeared, the norm is from 20 ºС to 25 ºС during the day, and 17 ºС to 20 ºС at night (depending on whether it is sunny or cloudy).
Important! When the plant grows up, it must be pinched. First, only the rudiments of lateral shoots and female ovaries are removed from the lower 4–5 nodes so that the plant does not grow prematurely and does not waste energy.
Finished seedlings are considered when there are buds and 3-4 true leaves, and the root has developed well. If in the future it will not land in open ground, a garter to the trellis will be required. To do this, use wire or linen twine. Tight twine is better because it cuts less into the stem.
Planting and growing cucumbers Fast and Furious
Planting in open ground, as a rule, is carried out in late May - early June, when the soil has warmed up enough. It is important not to damage the root system, as this can be fraught with improper development and a decrease in yield. Therefore, it is necessary to free the earthen lump with roots from the container as carefully as possible.
The soil in which it is planned to plant cucumbers must be removed from weeds in advance and a little fertilizer must be applied. Any natural top dressing is suitable, as well as mineral fertilizers with a large amount of phosphorus. In general, the variety takes root quickly, an active growth process begins from the first week.
As in the case of containers in the greenhouse, when planting in open ground, you cannot do without taking into account the distance between rows and bushes. One hole should be no closer than 40–45 cm from the other, and one row from another - 60 cm. If this condition is met, the bushes will not touch each other and intertwine.
Additional Information. The most nutritious soil for this variety of cucumbers will be the one on which onions and siderates were previously grown.
The culture grows well after root crops and potatoes. The earth is least suitable after other pumpkin and cabbage.
What you need to know about leaving
To get a good harvest, it is important to enrich the planting site with organic matter and minerals. Root and foliar feeding are also important. In the first case, fertilization helps the roots develop well, and in the second, all the nutrients from the surface nourish the stem, make the plant stronger.
How to care for cucumbers Fast and Furious
It is worth watering cucumbers in the evening, since the sun is already less active and cannot evaporate all the liquid. This way the soil around the cucumber will stay moist and nourished for longer. Periodic loosening will noticeably accelerate growth and fruiting, so more air and water flows to the root system.
Important! You should not be too zealous and fill the plant. It likes moderate watering.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Cucumber Fast and Furious has several features that make it a popular variety:
- earlier ripening of fruits;
- bountiful harvest;
- pleasant taste;
- resistance to infection by fungal infections or viruses.
Among the shortcomings, one can single out only the exactingness of the soil, which manifests itself in the need to apply fertilizers. It is important and careful to select the correct feeding. This is due to the fact that the Forsage variety is susceptible to increased soil acidity. Its negative effect can weaken the plant's immunity. Therefore, if it is not possible to find an ideal planting site, the effect of acid will help reduce fertilizers and stimulants with the highest percentage of lime and phosphorus in the composition.
As a result, the Fast and Furious cucumber can be characterized as an unpretentious crop, the harvest is perfect for consumption both fresh and canned.
