Description of the Temp cucumber variety, growing and caring for the hybrid

Temp F1 cucumbers have earned particular recognition among gardeners. Although not particularly flavorful, this cucumber is extremely popular with consumers and boasts numerous beneficial properties. However, gardeners and homesteaders alike are concerned about proper care and the nutritional value of the vegetable.

General description

Temp cucumbers are small, reaching 5-7 cm in length and 1.5-2 cm in thickness. They are cylindrical in shape and weigh no more than 60 g.

Many gardeners are attracted by the high yield of the Temp cucumber variety. The first harvest begins 1.5 months after planting. Approximately 15 kg of fruit can be harvested per square meter. Over the entire fruiting period, a single bush yields approximately 30 kg. Fruits are harvested every 2-3 days.

This variety, unlike many others, tolerates drought well and has good immunity to diseases.

The Temp cucumber can be eaten fresh, preserved, or used in various pickles. It has a pleasant flavor and unique aroma. The Temp F1 variety keeps well and transports freshly.

Care instructions

The crop grows well both in greenhouses and outdoors. If the vegetable is grown in a greenhouse, seedlings should be sown in early April. After 25 days, the sprouts are transplanted into greenhouses.

All hybrid cucumber varieties, including Temp, do not transplant well, so it's important to be very careful with the plants during this period. If you plan to grow the crop outdoors, sow the seeds a month before planting, in early May. Since Temp cucumbers are very heat-loving, transplanting into the ground is done only when warm weather sets in, around early June.

Before planting in the ground, the seedlings need to be hardened off. This is done at temperatures of 12–14°C.

When choosing a place to plant cucumbers, it is important to consider that they grow poorly after pumpkins or squashesIt is good to plant them in beds where tomatoes, beans or onions were grown last year.

Plant 3-4 plants per square meter. This will help prevent the seedlings from becoming susceptible to common diseases. Cucumbers thrive in light, so they should be planted in the sunniest and warmest part of the garden.

Although many experienced gardeners grow the Temp cucumber outdoors, the variety's characteristics indicate that it was originally intended for greenhouses. Yellowing of the leaves may occur in open ground.

When planting, the holes are thoroughly moistened. Three to four seeds are carefully placed into them. When covering them with soil, do not compact the soil to avoid damaging the seeds.

It's important to regularly remove weeds. Watering should be done by misting to avoid damaging the delicate leaves.

Pros and cons

Although this crop has many advantages (from its flavor to its high yield), it also has its drawbacks. For example, Temp cucumber seeds are relatively expensive. However, the yield during harvest season justifies the price. The plant begins bearing fruit early and produces a bountiful harvest that can be used in many dishes.

The Temp cucumber tolerates both 50-degree heat and cold with rain. If the summer is hot and dry, it requires increased watering. When planting, peat mulching is recommended.

Before flowering, watering should be moderate. Water temperature should be approximately 25°C. Fertilizing can be done with both mineral and organic fertilizers. Alternating between the two is a good idea. Natural organic fertilizers include cow manure and bird droppings. Fertilize after watering, on moist soil.

The main guarantee of a cucumber harvest is good soil, fertilized with minerals before planting.

During plant growth, the soil needs to be constantly loosened and weeded to promote faster fruit growth and development. Some gardeners fertilize the soil immediately before planting the seedlings.

It's gratifying that these cucumbers are one of the few varieties that are completely bitter-free, even if the weather conditions weren't the best.

Reviews from gardeners who have been growing Temp cucumbers for years note the crop's good tolerance to temperature fluctuations. Many reviews also highlight the plant's resistance to disease and exceptional yield.

Cucumber is a unique vegetable that, despite its seemingly insignificant taste, has won the acclaim of home cooks and gardeners, and the description of the Temp variety proves it's a unique example. This hybrid allows you to delight your family with both a refreshing cucumber salad and delicious preserves.