Description of the Artist cucumber variety, cultivation and care features

Growing hybrids is much easier than cultivars. Gardeners prefer proven varieties. The Artist F1 cucumber is a favorite hybrid among gardeners. Due to its high yield, it has become very popular among vegetable growers.

Description of the variety

When growing cucumbers, gardeners rely on the characteristics of a particular cucumber variety. This information helps them choose the right plot and avoid mistakes during cultivation.

Plant:

• very early ripening, ready for consumption 40-45 days after germination;
• parthenocarpic;
• highly branched;
• predominantly female type of flowers;
• the root system is powerful.

Cucumbers:

• color is deep green;
• cylindrical shape;
• 10 cm long;
• weight 100-110 g;
• the skin is thin, moderately tuberous, with slight pubescence;
• the taste is excellent without bitterness;
• can be stored for a long time.

The Artist cucumber is a versatile variety. Gardeners appreciate it for its high disease resistance and low maintenance.

Growing

Growing cucumbers of this variety is fairly straightforward. Standard agricultural practices are sufficient. Cucumbers are grown in two ways: direct sowing and seedlings.

Growing by direct sowing into the ground

First, the planting site is prepared by digging it over and adding mineral fertilizer and humus. This is done in the fall, and in the spring, a little humus and wood ash are added to each hole before sowing.

The optimal temperature for planting cucumbers is +22°C, with the soil temperature being no less than +15°C. The planting depth should be 2–3 cm, with a 10 cm distance between plants.

To stabilize the temperature, cover the plants with polyethylene or agrofibre. Remove it immediately after the seedlings emerge.

Growing using seedlings

This growing method offers the opportunity to harvest earlier, but it's very risky. Cucumbers strongly dislike being transplanted. However, gardeners find a way around this. They grow cucumbers in peat pots and then plant them in their permanent locations. The pots are then converted into root fertilizer.

Seedling nutrient mix can be purchased at specialty stores or made at home. To make it, use:

• 2 parts humus;
• 2 parts peat;
• 1 part sawdust.

This composition is watered with a special solution, which is prepared at the rate of 1 liter of water.

Used by:

• 30 g nitrophoska;
• 40 g of wood ash.

Plant 1-2 seeds per pot. The planting material does not require any treatment. Water the seedlings as they dry out, but do not overwater or allow them to dry out.

To ensure better plant development, cucumbers are watered with growth stimulants.

Planting in a permanent location is carried out when the plant has formed 3-4 true leaves.

As the seedlings grow, they need to be thinned. Remove one weak seedling to allow the remaining cucumbers to develop fully.

Care Features

Once the plants have been planted in their permanent location, all that remains is to properly care for the plants.

Overall, the Artist hybrid is unpretentious, but standard cultivation techniques are necessary. These include fertilizing, watering, loosening the soil, weeding, and shaping the bush.

Loosening the soil will help the plant form additional roots and provide oxygen access to the root system.

Once the plant has developed its sixth leaf, pinch out the main shoot. This encourages the formation of lateral branches and increases yield.

Water cucumbers regularly, preventing them from drying out. Use warm water, and water in the evening.

Fertilizing with organic or mineral substances. Once per season is not enough; it is advisable to do this at least 3-4 times.

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive characteristics of any variety lead to its growing popularity. However, the presence of negative properties discourages gardeners from choosing it.

Pros:

• strong immunity to diseases;
• versatility of use;
• the fruits ripen very quickly;
• grown by any possible method, including at home on the windowsill;
• excellent external characteristics;
• excellent taste.

Cons:

• It's impossible to collect seeds yourself. The hybrid doesn't retain the parents' genes.
• Mandatory plant formation.

A summer resident will be able to appreciate all the qualities after growing cucumbers on his plot.

Pests and diseases

According to the description, Artist, like other hybrids, is resistant to certain diseases. Preventative treatments are not necessary against cladosporiosis, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic.

To combat other diseases common to the crop, it's best to spray the plants in a timely manner. For this purpose, chemicals or traditional remedies are used.

An excellent preventative measure against the appearance of certain viruses is the timely application of fertilizers.

Harvesting and storage

The harvest is done gradually, preventing the cucumbers from becoming overripe on the vine. This will cause the plant to stop producing fruit, and the harvest will cease.

Artist cucumbers have a long shelf life, especially in specially created conditions.

Crop volume and application

If the planting rules are followed and proper care is carried out from 1 m² They harvest up to 11 kg. They are used for any type of canning and preparing fresh salads.

Gardeners' reviews

For detailed information or specific recommendations, an inexperienced vegetable grower seeks feedback from those who have grown hybrid cucumbers in their garden.

Olga: "I've been growing Artist cucumbers since last year. I love them and have no complaints. There's nothing special about the care. You just need to loosen the soil, water regularly, and weed the beds. Don't neglect fertilizing, and you'll enjoy a bountiful harvest."

Tatyana: "Cucumbers are our number one priority, so I pay close attention to choosing the right variety. This hybrid is excellent in every way, and I also grow it for retail. I have no problems, and I'm not bothered by diseases. I recommend everyone grow Artist cucumbers."

Alexey: "I grow them at home in a greenhouse, and I especially like that the hybrid is parthenocarpic. So, I don't have to pollinate myself. I always get a good harvest. And the vegetables taste excellent."

This hybrid cucumber is slightly easier to grow than varietal cucumbers. Artist F1 is easy to grow but very productive. Many homemakers use most of the harvest for winter preserves.