Cucumber Primadonna F1 - description and characteristics of the variety

Gardeners often choose hybrid types of cucumbers for planting and growing. They are characterized by high productivity and early ripening. Everyone wants to try the fragrant crisp as soon as possible. Variety Primadonna deservedly enjoys the love of summer residents and owners of private gardens. Most of all, it is attractive due to its undemanding care and excellent taste. Cucumbers perfectly grow and develop in open beds and under a film-type shelter. The variety was bred by SeDek breeders. It was entered into the state register in 2007.

Grade description

The plants show good growth of lateral shoots. Inflorescences are formed by bunches. In one bunch, 4 to 9 green leaves are formed. The ripening period begins 35 to 40 days after the appearance of the first sprouts. Cucumbers ripen together, which is convenient for preparing workpieces. With temperature differences, the bushes do not lose the ability to abundant fruiting.

The shape of the fruit is round, has a narrowed tip. The skin is dark green, the nose is slightly lighter. On the surface there are many mounds with white spikes. The pulp is juicy, dense, has no voids and a bitter aftertaste. One cucumber weighs approximately 100 grams. In length, the fruits grow to 12 cm. The seeds are small. The hybrid is quite resistant to disease. With proper care, it can give a good harvest. Up to 28 kg of high-quality cucumbers are removed from one square meter.

Agricultural cultivation cultivars

If a seedling method of cultivation is used, then sowing seeds should be carried out about a month before the intended planting in the ground. Sowing is recommended in separate glasses or pots. In each container lay 2 seeds. After germination and the formation of 1-2 leaves, a weaker germ should be cut.

Wells are recommended to be placed at a sufficient distance from each other. So the plants will receive enough nutrients and sunlight. On one square meter, 3-4 plants should be placed. A mineral supplement must be added to each well. After planting seedlings, it is necessary to carry out abundant watering. To accelerate growth, seedlings can be sprayed with a stimulant. The planting bed is covered with polyethylene for 3-4 days to protect the plants from bright sunlight. In the future, the film is removed, and cover planting only at night.

Care Rules

A good way to care for the Primadonna variety is to mulch the soil. This will help retain moisture in the ground, thereby reducing water consumption during irrigation. Also, when mulching, weed does not develop well, which takes nutrients from the vegetable crop, and is a carrier of dangerous viruses.

Watering plants should be done only with standing water at room temperature. The amount of water increases during flowering, and during the active fruiting of bushes. For cucumbers, the drip method of irrigation is ideal. Do not allow water to enter the leaves and shoots of plants. Drip irrigation helps the root system get the necessary moisture.

Variety Primadonna pollinated by bees.To attract insects, it is recommended to plant yarrow or basil nearby. The neighborhood with garlic, onions and dill will help scare away insects - pests. Cucumbers are not recommended to be planted in the ground where tomatoes were previously grown. Cucumbers grow best after beets, beans, zucchini.

To get the highest possible yield regularly need to feed bushes with minerals and organics. It is especially important to do this during flowering and fruiting. As soon as the first wave of the crop passes, you need to cut off the whips, remove the yellowed leaves, and make fertilizers. After about a week, cucumbers will ripen again. For the convenience of care and collection of cucumbers, the lashes are tied to a trellis or net. In order to prevent the occurrence of the disease and pests, it is necessary to treat the bushes with special preparations. For early detection of the occurrence of the disease or the invasion of harmful insects, it is necessary to periodically inspect the bushes for the presence of affected areas.

Gardeners really appreciate this variety for their high productivity, unpretentiousness to weather conditions and simplicity in leaving. Not every hybrid can boast of such fruit-giving results. Excellent palatability helps Primadonna be used for conservation.

Reviews gardeners

1. Claudia Alexandrovna, 35 years old: This is my favorite variety for the past 3 years. Primadonna cucumbers are delicious, crispy, the skin is even, almost all cucumbers are the same size. With normal care, the fruits are not bitter, there are no voids inside. In one ovary, a huge number of greenhouses are formed. I counted 8 pieces. I think this is the highest-yielding variety of early ripening. The blanks are excellent.
2. Anna Vasilievna, 64 years old: I really liked the Primadonna variety. Smooth cucumbers do not outgrow and do not turn yellow. It is very good quality. The yield of the variety is simply fantastic. Not only does fruiting start quite early, it also pleases with a huge number of fruits. The care is simple, nothing special needs to be done. I grow this variety under the film in the garden, and I am always happy with the results. I advise all gardeners to grow cucumbers of this particular variety.

Video: growing cucumbers in the open field