Characteristics of the Trilogy cucumber variety and external description of the fruits

One of the most popular varieties among Russian gardeners is the hybrid cucumber Trilogy f1. It's classified as a gherkin, meaning the fruits will be small. These cucumbers are versatile and can be used in summer salads and for winter canning.

Characteristics of the variety

Trilogy is ideal for outdoor cultivation, making it a good choice for gardeners living in the southern and central regions of the country.

Cucumbers always occupy a place of honor in the gardens of Russian summer residents. Moreover, these plants grow very well in most regions and produce an excellent harvest.

There are a vast number of cucumber varieties that can be grown in Russia. Therefore, many gardeners, especially beginners, often feel overwhelmed by all this variety.

Ultimately, they may choose a variety that's far from ideal for their plot. When choosing a cucumber variety, consider factors such as hardiness, suitability for greenhouse or open-ground planting, and yield. These are the key qualities that determine the number of delicious and crisp cucumbers on a gardener's table.

The variety's characteristics and description indicate that these cucumbers are indeterminate, meaning the branches will be very long. Pollination of the flowers is not required for fruit production. This variety has quite extensive branching. Only female flowers appear, resulting in a consistent production of fruit. Three gherkins can be expected under each leaf axil.

The Trilogy F1 variety is considered early. After planting the seeds, it only takes 55 days for the harvest to begin. However, this result can only be achieved with proper planting.

Landing rules

For the Trilogy variety, it's best to choose the most fertile plots of land. The optimal option would be those beds where peas grew last season or other legumes. When planting seeds in the soil, dig holes 10 cm deep. Planting is recommended when the soil warms up to 15°C, not earlier.

To grow a bountiful harvest, it's important to carefully consider which varieties will be planted next to Trilogy cucumbers. These cucumbers don't require pollination, so they should be grown separately from bee-pollinated varieties. As for diseases, the hybrid is quite resistant to many, including cucumber mosaic virus, brown spot, and powdery mildew.

Trilogy requires training. Fruit can only be harvested from the central branch, so all other branches should be removed. Don't forget to tie the plant to the trellis. The cucumber branch should be secured every 60 cm.

With proper care, you can achieve a very high yield. If the plant receives sufficient water and mineral fertilizer and is kept free of weeds, you can harvest up to 7 kg of gherkins per square meter.

Description of fruits

Cucumbers of this variety are gherkin-type, meaning the fruits will be small. The average length of a cucumber is 7 cm. Fruit weight ranges from 60 to 80 g. A distinctive feature of gherkins is their thin skin. The cucumbers should be a rich green color and have small bumps with spines. Thin stripes are acceptable.

These gherkins have a very pleasant taste. They are crispy both fresh and preserved, especially when pickled. The Trilogy flesh is juicy and not at all bitter. However, if cucumbers are not properly watered, a slight bitterness may still appear, as evidenced by the reviews of some gardeners.

This variety is known for its consistent fruiting, making it ideal for winter preserves. Trilogy F1 gherkins are used for all types of canning and can be eaten fresh.

The only drawback of this hybrid is that the fruits cannot be stored for long periods of time. They quickly lose their flavor and become less crisp and firm.