This article will be an assistant to those who have not yet decided which variety of cucumbers to choose for planting in the garden or cottage, in the open ground or greenhouse. There are many varieties, hybrids with fruits of different sizes, shapes, textures. We will talk about the hybrid Herman F1. In recent years, he is very popular among gardeners. Type in the search engine “German cucumbers reviews photos” - you will see how many gardeners who have already tried this variety, praise it, even share their photos with pleasure.
Cucumbers Herman F1– a hybrid bred in the Netherlands. It has both positive and negative qualities noted by gardeners.
Hybrid Herman F1, photo:
Of the positive, it can be noted that German F1 begins to bear fruit early. Hybrid refers to ultra-precocious. Less than 40 days after the emergence of the seedlings, you will be able to pick the first fruits.
The pluses include high productivity. Subject to agricultural cultivation techniques, you can get more than 20 kg per 1 sq. Km. m
The fruiting period lasts from early June to mid-September.
You can also note the ideal size of Zelentsy - 8-10 cm, great taste without bitterness. This is a good grade for canning, pickling. Presentation is maintained for several weeks.
German F1 is a hybrid bunch, that is, fruits are tied in bundles of 6-7 pieces, parthenocarpic - does not require pollination by bees.
An important advantage of this variety is their resistance to various diseases, such as mosaics, powdery mildew, fusarium wilt.
Unfortunately, Herman F1 has several disadvantages. There are not many of them, but it is better to know about them so as not to feel disappointment when growing.
Firstly, if you are going to grow them through seedlings, then know that it is this hybrid that does not tolerate picking, transplanting is a weak plant in the seedling stage. Therefore, plant German seeds immediately in spacious enough containers so that the root system is not damaged when planted in a permanent place. Otherwise, the seedling will be sick for a long time, it may not take root.
Secondly, this hybrid is unstable to frost, so it is recommended to plant them in the ground at an air temperature of at least 18 degrees.
Thirdly, Herman cucumbers are susceptible to massive rust damage - because of this, sometimes only the first crop is harvested. Rust is a fungal disease. In the fight against these fungi, the drug Funadozol showed well. Do not wait for the first signs of this disease - even Funadozol can not cope with it when the process has already begun. Try to get ahead. If the spring or early summer is rainy, treat until the ovaries appear. And if the cucumbers are already hanging, then I warn that it is possible to eat them after treatment with Funadazole only after 7 days.
But do not worry, with proper care German F1 will bring you joy and satisfaction.
Here is what gardeners write in reviews and comments:
- German F1 has no bitterness at all. They do not deteriorate, do not turn yellow, they are remarkably preserved. They bear fruit for a very long time, I harvested in the greenhouse until the colds.
- This is the best of all varieties of cucumbers that I have tried. Rises early, many fruits, not sick, all fruits are the same size and shape.
- Herman is excellent. It self-pollinates, bears fruit all summer and the beginning of autumn, the fruits do not turn yellow. Sometimes it’s difficult to plant, because their seedlings are weak, but here the main thing is to guess with the temperature.
- We plant it 3 years in a row, very satisfied. It is a pleasure to preserve these cucumbers, they are hard and crunchy. We also use this variety for sale.
- I advise everyone to Herman! The Dutch brought this hybrid and it perfectly took root in the middle lane. Sometimes, however, the rust lends itself slightly, but if properly managed, this trouble can be avoided. You also need to plant it very carefully so as not to damage it. Landing only at temperatures above 17-18 degrees above zero.
Summing up, we can say that the process of growing Herman is a painstaking, difficult work, but it is very interesting and fully rewarded.