Description of cucumbers Sestritsa Alyonushka and recommendations for growing the variety

Many gardeners are interested in how to grow the Sestritsa Alenushka f1 cucumber, which they read about on forums and vegetable growing websites online. Sestritsa Alenushka cucumbers were first developed at Aelita Agro, a large seed production company. This variety produces a female flowering type.

This is a hybrid cucumber variety that was artificially created, using several different cucumber varieties. Breeders selected the best qualities from the selected varieties of this crop. A good harvest of fruits can be harvested in the first year, but the seeds are not suitable for subsequent sowing, as they lack the maternal traits. The Sestritsa Alenushka variety is zoned for use in some regions of Russia, provided it is grown under film cultivation.

What is the cucumber Sister Alyonushka?

Characteristics of the cucumber variety Sestritsa Alyonushka:

• hybrid variety;
• branches of medium length;
• pollinated by bees;
• medium ripeness;
• lateral shoots grow well;
• harvesting occurs 70-75 days after planting;
• Plant growth is average, leaves are of average size;
• ovary fascicular;
• the bush has many branches;
• yields are high (up to 205 centners of fruit are harvested from 1 hectare of land)
• the quality of the fruits is good;
• disease resistant;
• Suitable for eating both fresh, for salads, and for canning;
• tolerates transportation well;
• the fruits are stored for a long time;
• the sister Alyonushka variety is officially included in the register of the Russian Federation.

Description of fruits:

• fruit up to 7 cm long;
• oval shape;
• cucumbers have white spines;
• the color of the fruit is green, with small light green stripes;
• average density;
• weight no more than 95 g;
• the taste quality is good;
• does not taste bitter;
• the pulp is juicy;
• the aroma of cucumbers lingers;
• the skin of the fruit is thin;
• surface with large tubercles.

How are cucumbers grown?

Let's look at how this variety is grown, what agricultural practices are needed for planting, and what care is needed for this cucumber variety. While it's best to grow cucumbers in greenhouses, if the climate is favorable, the yield from open-ground cucumbers is just as good as from greenhouses.

The soil should be fertile, preferably low in nitrogen. If the soil is too acidic, liming is recommended. This cucumber variety is suitable for all types of use, including pickling, marinating, canning, eating fresh, and in salads. It is recommended to plant the seeds in rows measuring 55 x 10 cm.

Plastic cups are good for seedlings; later you can plant the plants directly in the cups.

Cucumbers can be grown using either seedlings or without. Greenhouse conditions are better for growing seedlings, as this method has a positive impact on yield.
Preparations begin in late February or early March.

Before planting, inspect the seeds, then treat and disinfect them. To prevent future plant diseases, treat the seeds with potassium permanganate and harden them. Both store-bought and homemade soil are suitable.
The depth for planting seeds should not exceed 3 cm.

The ripening of good fruits is promoted by the room temperature; if this is the seedling method, it should be from 24 to 26 ºС, and the lighting should be moderate.

When watering, use warm water. After the sprouts emerge, loosen the soil.

If you choose the non-seedling method, the seeds are also processed in the same way as with the seedling method.
Suitable temperature conditions are essential for a good harvest. The ideal soil temperature is 16°C. The soil depth for seeds should be 5 cm.

Plants require good care: fertilizing with mineral fertilizers and weed control. Although the "Sister Alyonushka" variety is disease-resistant, it still requires pest control. Fertilize plants three times during the growing season.

In case of frost, it is necessary to cover the plants with film until the shoots appear. Until the plants bloom, water them every 5-6 days, then every 2-3 days. Harvesting can begin from mid-July to mid-August. Planting location is crucial: the area should be level or elevated.

It is recommended to plant cucumbers in places where onions, beans, tomatoes, and potatoes were previously grown.

Reviews from gardeners about this variety are positive, and many choose it. Sestritsa Alenushka annually ranks first among gardeners. This is due to its good yield, low maintenance, and versatility. Sestritsa Alenushka cucumbers are popular not only among Russian gardeners, but also among vegetable growers in Moldova, Belarus, and Ukraine.