Description of the variety of cucumbers Funny gnomes, features of cultivation and productivity
For lovers of growing original varieties of cucumber, there are varieties on the market with bouquet growth of fruits. Cucumber Funny gnomes f1 looks like a bunch of bananas on the stem, original and beautiful. In addition, these bushes give a bountiful harvest under any growing conditions. Consider the characteristics of the variety and find out: how to grow bushes and get a bountiful harvest.
Hybrid characteristics
Cucumber Merry Gnomes belongs to the type of parthenocarpic varieties that do not require insect pollination. The bush and root system are powerful, grown in one stem. They cut off the extra stepsons so that the bush is properly formed. In this case, 3-5 fruits are tied in the bosom. The variety is early ripe - from the first germination to harvest, it takes only 38–40 days when grown in greenhouses or in beds. At home growing the yield will be less. When grown, the bushes are resistant to popular diseases.
Description of fruits
Cucumbers are small - they reach 9 centimeters in length and weigh an average of 80 grams. The fruit is dark green on the side of the stem and light green on the side of the flower; there are also yellow stripes on this side that reach the middle of the fruit. Strongly bumpy, with white spines on the surface. The skin is thin, the flesh is juicy and crispy.
Cucumbers do not outgrow if not picked on time. The taste of the fruit is pronounced cucumber, sweet, with poor-quality watering, there is no bitterness. Suitable for all types of preservation and fresh consumption.
The fruits must be picked in a timely manner - although they do not outgrow, the bush dries up with a prolonged presence of mature fruits on the bush.
The variety tolerates transportation well and does not deteriorate during long-term storage.
Positive qualities of gnomes
Judging by the reviews, gardeners distinguish the following positive qualities in this variety:
- early maturity and high yield;
- the possibility of growing in open and closed ground;
- disease resistance;
- high quality of fruits and duration of fruiting;
- versatility in use and resistance to outgrowth;
- the possibility of growing in production areas for sale.
Rules for growing the Funny Dwarfs
The hybrid is grown in two ways:
- planting seeds in the ground;
- growing seedlings with subsequent transplantation into the ground.
When grown in seedlings, the seeds are planted in prepared soil at a distance of 20 by 30 centimeters, so as not to injure the root system during transplantation.Seeds are germinated before planting, for this you need to dip the seeds in warm water for a day, and then keep them in a damp, but not wet cloth.
In a few days, sprouts will appear. The method of planting seeds in peat pots is also popular, then the grown plants are planted in a permanent place of growth directly from the pot - the roots are not injured. Seeds are sown for seedlings in March - April.
Seedlings are transplanted into open or closed ground at the age of 25-30 days. In a greenhouse, plants are planted in 2-3 pieces per square meter, in a garden bed - 4-5 seedlings.
Plants are planted with seeds in the greenhouse at the end of April, and in the beds in May. It is important that the air temperature outside does not drop to 15 degrees, otherwise the plants will freeze. When planting seeds on open beds, the soil is spilled with warm water and covered with a film. After germination, the film is removed and continued to grow in an open area.
Caring for plants during growth
To get a plentiful and high-quality harvest, you need to constantly look after the cucumber lashes.
- Watering and loosening.
- Top dressing, protection against diseases and pests.
- Weeding, garter, pinching.
All these activities are part of the complex care for cucumbers.
Hybrid reviews overview
Since the variety is popular among amateur and professional gardeners, only positive reviews are left about it.
Gennady: “I have been raising cheerful gnomes for several years and always get a high-quality harvest. Since the bushes grow in the greenhouse and in the garden, I alternate every year. I want to note that the yield in the greenhouse and in the open field is almost the same. It is only more convenient to grow in a greenhouse. I like cucumbers: they do not outgrow, all are beautiful, do not curl, there is no bitterness. Since the bushes are strong, I plant 3 bushes per square meter. "
Tatyana: “I searched the Internet for descriptions of cucumber seeds and read good responses from gardeners about the Merry Gnomes hybrid. Therefore, I bought seeds and planted them last year. I planted with germinated seeds in open beds. All the seeds have sprouted, only in the garden a few shoots have died. I liked how cucumbers grow: about five beautifully shaped fruits are formed in one bosom, similar to bananas. "
The Dwarfs were planted in 2018, the seedlings were planted in the beginning of May in a greenhouse. By July 1, they ate the first cucumber. I was not delighted. Fresh cucumber has a thick and “sticky” skin. There is no characteristic crunch. Feeling that the cucumber is already old. On the second day - sluggish to the point. In a salad, it is better to peel the cucumber on the skins. Our family is blacklisting this variety.