Officially zoned for the regions of the Far East, cucumber Far East 27 has been cultivated for nearly 80 years in various regions of the Russian Federation. It is grown in the suburbs, in the Urals, and in Siberia.
The impressive age of this variety is not an obstacle for vegetable growers who have long and successfully cultivated it. We learn about the features of this plant, its advantages and disadvantages from this publication.
Cucumber Far Eastern 27: description, reviews
The classic Soviet-made cucumber was registered in the state register of vegetable crops in 1950, but, despite this, it remains in demand today. This is a bee-pollinated culture that prefers to grow in open spaces, but develops well under film shelters, provided there is sufficient access to pollinating insects. A variety of medium-late ripening, fruiting occurs in 50-55 days from the appearance of seedlings and gives a harvest from the middle of the calendar summer to the arrival of cold weather.
The plant is strong, rapidly branching, forming long lashes with a small number of leaves, that is, it will be necessary to control its growth. Reviews about Far East 27 cucumber emphasize the high shoot-forming ability of the culture and such a feature as a mixed type of flowering - the presence of male and female flowers.
Zelentsy are optimal for eating, elongated, covered with a few pimples with black spikes, reaching 10-15 cm and weight 100-200 g. The fruits are densely green, dotted with light stripes. The peel of the Far East 27 cucumber, according to reviews of vegetable growers, is rather thick, the taste of pulp is pleasant.
However, due to improper agricultural technology, it can be pretty bitter. The main purpose of this cucumber is considered to be canning and pickling, but Zelentsy, having very good taste, are excellent in summer salads and snacks. These are the main characteristics of the Far East cucumber 27. The reviews and photos shown in the article give the reader the opportunity to get acquainted with the culture.
Cultivation features
Gardeners growing Far Eastern 27 cucumber are guided by general recommendations and willingly share their experience. They pinch the central shoot and shoots of the first order, coming after the fourth sheet, and the main lashes (one, two or three) form from the stems of the second order.
Cucumber Far East 27, according to gardeners, prefers fertile, neutral soils without stagnation of groundwater. The optimal predecessors of cucumbers are nightshade crops, onions. Seeds are planted in soil warmed up to 15 ° C in well-lit areas that are not subject to drafts. The normal development of the cucumber will provide air temperature during the day at least 22-24 ° C, at night - 18 ° C. The density of planting is 3-4 bushes per 1 square meter.
Crop care
The basis of the necessary care measures are regular top dressing, weeding and watering. After planting, the plants carry out the necessary top dressing:
• nitrogen - in the spring to build green mass;
• potassium-nitrogen (for example, green fertilizer with the addition of manure and ash infusion) - in the summer, 2-3 times during the growing season to nourish the plant during fruit formation.
Watering should be regular and generous. According to reviews, Far Eastern 27 cucumber is a very hygrophilous culture, but water for irrigation should not be cold. The optimum temperature is 22-25 ° C.
Advantages and disadvantages
Experienced gardeners note the following cultural advantages:
- Ability to grow in open ground.
- Good resistance to various adverse weather factors.
- Productivity is up to 6-7 kg from one square meter.
- Resistance to downy mildew.
- Universality of fruits.
At the same time, the variety also has disadvantages. For example, a strong shoot-forming ability, which requires additional time in caring for the plant. Delivers troubles and the dependence of the crop on the attraction, presence and activity of pollinating insects.