Description of Aztec cucumbers and methods of growing the hybrid

The Aztec F1 cucumber variety is suitable for both greenhouse and open-air cultivation. The fruits are green and striped, with gherkins measuring 3.5 cm in length. Harvesting is possible 46-54 days after sowing.

What are Aztec cucumbers?

Characteristics and description of the Aztec F1 cucumber variety:

1. Plants react painlessly to weather conditions.
2. Cucumbers retain dense flesh after heat treatment.
3. A good variety for pickling.
4. Fragrant cucumbers have no bitterness.
5. The variety is resistant to diseases.
6. Easy to grow.

Cucumbers produce a good yield, unaffected by unstable weather and low temperatures, and easily tolerate cold nights. When pickled, Aztek F1 cucumbers prevent the formation of hollows inside the fruit. The fruits are of a stable size and do not overgrow. They can be grown in greenhouses, hotbeds, and open ground.

Aztec cucumbers are considered early-ripening and have a high yield—9 kg per square meter. They grow firm and retain their firmness during heat treatment, such as pickling and canning. They ripen 1.5 months after germination.

The variety is resistant to the following diseases:

• powdery mildew;
• cucumber mosaic;
• olive spot.

How are cucumbers grown?

When purchasing Aztek f1 seeds from stores and specialized retailers, they undergo careful calibration and processing. To speed up germination, soak the seeds by placing them in damp cheesecloth and placing them in lukewarm water. The next step is to harden the seeds, but not all of them, only those that haven't sprouted yet. To do this, place them in a damp cloth in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Afterwards, they should be immediately planted in prepared containers or directly in the greenhouse. In central Russia or the northern regions, it's best to grow cucumbers from seedlings. They don't tolerate transplanting well, so it's best to use peat pots to reduce the risk of damage to the cucumbers' root system.

Once the first shoots appear, be sure to keep the plants from becoming leggy. To do this, place them on a windowsill or illuminate them with lamps. Don't rush sowing the vegetables for seedlings, as the sprouts shouldn't be kept in pots for more than four weeks.

To plant cucumber seedlings in a permanent location, rotate the beds with tomatoes and melons. The site should be well-drained and protected from the wind. The soil should be loose and fertilized with mineral fertilizer.

If seedlings are grown for planting in greenhouses, then the seeds are sown in March, and for open ground, the end of April is suitable.

When growing cucumbers in a greenhouse, it's important to install supports to keep the fruit clean and easier to harvest. When planting seedlings in open ground, make sure the soil is well-warmed. Therefore, you should wait until there is no frost on the soil. At night, you need to cover the plants with film, and remove the cover during the day.

When planting this vegetable crop, the distance between rows should be approximately 50 cm, and between bushes – 30 cm. It is essential to follow the planting pattern to ensure a high yield.

The main methods of caring for cucumbers are watering, weeding, and loosening the soil. Water the plants as the soil dries out. With proper care, the Aztec F1 variety produces a bountiful harvest. The fruits have excellent flavor and are widely used in cooking. Homemakers use the fruits to make delicious salads, appetizers, and accompaniments to hot dishes and meat dishes. Cucumbers can be salted, pickled, and preserved in jars for the winter without losing their quality. The harvested fruits can be stored for a long time and are suitable for long-distance transportation.

In general, the Dutch Aztec cucumber has good reviews.
It attracts vegetable growers with the following advantages:

• ease of cultivation;
• ease of harvesting fruits, as they grow in bunches;
• Excellent taste when pickled: the cucumbers turn out firm and crispy, and look beautiful in jars.

The Aztec variety is a favorite among many gardeners and vegetable growers. It can be grown in any weather conditions and boasts high yields.