Characteristics of hybrid cucumbers Spino F1 and description of fruits

Spino F1 cucumbers, bred by Dutch breeders, are very popular among gardeners. They are versatile and suitable for growing in most parts of Russia. Furthermore, they produce a large harvest even with minimal care. However, to achieve maximum yield, it's important to follow the key requirements for growing this crop. These primarily include proper watering, staking, and fertilizing.

The Spino variety is suitable for most gardeners planning to grow green fruits in their gardens. The variety's characteristics and description indicate that these cucumbers are parthenocarpic, meaning they don't require pollination by bees to produce fruit. Therefore, cucumbers of this variety can be safely planted even in greenhouses and hotbeds, where insects will have difficulty penetrating. However, Spino produces high yields not only in glass and plastic shelters but also in open beds, making these cucumbers a versatile choice.

Description of fruits

This option is suitable for those who don't like to wait long for a harvest. This variety is considered early, so the crisp fruits can be harvested as early as 35 days after the start of the growing season. The cucumbers are relatively small. Each cucumber measures about 12 cm, but some specimens can grow up to 15 cm.

The skin of the fruit is bumpy. Spino cucumbers are very attractive. They have a pleasant shade of green. There are no spots or stripes on the surface. These cucumbers look great both in a salad and in a jar for the winter.

The manufacturer describes its cucumbers as cylindrical, completely bitter-free, and with a distinctly sweet flavor. Experienced gardeners recommend paying close attention to watering to achieve this result. This will ensure the cucumbers don't become bitter, but will instead be pleasantly flavored.

One of the important advantages of this variety is that the fruits can be harvested over a long period of time. Even cucumbers left hanging on the vine for a very long time will retain their flavor and won't turn yellow. They will remain suitable for both fresh salads and winter canning.

You can only get truly high-quality fruits with a high yield by purchasing hybrid seeds directly from the breeder. The main breeder and primary producer of Spino is the Dutch company Syngenta. Its products are available in several countries, including Russia.

One drawback is that plants grown from self-collected seeds will not be as high-quality as those grown from original planting material. Therefore, gardeners must purchase new seeds every year to ensure a high yield.

Characteristics of the Spino hybrid

This variety produces a large number of delicious fruits per bush. Although the plant isn't particularly tall, it produces a huge number of cucumbers. Many gardeners report that they don't have time to harvest the fruit because it appears so quickly on the branches.

Another unique feature of this hybrid is that the fruits ripen very quickly. This allows the seeds to be planted twice per season. Consequently, the yield will be very high.

The plant grows short, but with short internodes. This allows the ovaries to form close together. The bush produces numerous fruits; each axil contains up to five cucumbers. This is typical of cluster-flowering. Given that the plant does not stretch to a very large size, it is conveniently grown in mini-greenhouses and even hotbeds.

A distinctive feature of the Spino variety is its high resistance to various diseases. The hybrid is resistant to cucumber mosaic disease and is not susceptible to powdery mildew, olive spot, or gray mold.

To ensure the plant produces plenty of tasty and healthy fruit, certain growing guidelines must be followed. Regulating the ovary is crucial. If left untreated, the flowers will simply fall off, meaning they won't develop into fruit.

There are two ways to grow this variety. If you choose the seedling method, you'll have to germinate the seeds yourself and distribute them among peat pots. Once the seedlings have three true leaves, transplant them to their permanent location. To do this, make holes 20 cm apart.

When growing without seedlings, you can simply sow the seeds in trenches spaced 30 cm apart. This way, the cucumbers won't interfere with their fellow plants as they grow. It is important to remember that only with sufficient sunlight can you get a large harvest of Spino cucumbers.

As for those who have already tried planting these cucumbers, they leave mostly positive reviews:

Milana, Ryazan Oblast: "I've been using the Spino hybrid for several years now. I like this variety for its quick ripening, long-term storage, and its tolerance to weather conditions. Even with significant temperature fluctuations, you can harvest a substantial crop."

Elizaveta, Nizhny Novgorod: "I like Spino for its high yield. If all the farming practices are followed, you can get up to 20 kg of cucumbers per square meter. The fruit stores well and can be transported over long distances."