Hybrid Patti was loved by many domestic gardeners due to its good yield, excellent taste of fruits and resistance to many diseases. Cucumbers of the described variety are self-pollinating and can be grown even on window sills in apartments. What are the main advantages of Patti and the features of his cultivation - later in the article.

Grade characteristics

Cucumber Patti is a mid-early ripening hybrid that was bred in 2004 by Moscow breeders and patented by Zedek agricultural firm. Having passed the test and many agricultural studies, in 2008 the variety was included in the state register of fruit and vegetable crops and recommended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth regions of the state, in open and closed ground conditions.

Patti F1 is characterized by a short shelf life, so you need to decide in advance where the crop will be applied.

Description of the fetus

Patti fruits are rather small, compact gherkins of a cylindrical type, cylindrical in shape, not more than 11 cm long, weighing between 60–90 g. The peel of the vegetable has a dark green color with small white stripes, the surface is covered with small tubercles and sharp spikes. The fruits have an excellent taste, their flesh is crispy, dense, juicy, slightly sweet, without bitterness.

Almost all cucumbers are characterized by the same shape and size, due to which they are ideal for canning, preparing blanks for the winter, as well as fresh consumption.

Did you know? The largest producer of cucumbers is the People’s Republic of China, which grows 40 million tons of vegetables per year, which makes up 60% of all consumed fruits in the world.

Plant description

Patti is a strong-growing, rather powerful, indeterminate, medium-braided culture, with unlimited stem growth. The growing season is 40–45 days from the appearance of seedlings and to the start of fruiting. The leaves of the plant are large, dark green in color, with a characteristic rough surface. During flowering, female-type flowers appear on the vegetable. The ovaries form in the form of bundles, almost never form empty flowers.

This hybrid has increased fertility, so proper care requires proper care.

The hybrid belongs to the category of self-pollinating plants.that do not need pollination by insects. Thanks to this, the culture can be successfully grown on open ground, in greenhouses or at home on window sills.

The variety is characterized by high and stable yields. In one season, under good climatic conditions and competent care from one hectare of the plot, you can get from 170 to 340 centners of fruit.

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Pros and cons of the variety

• Vegetable growers practicing the cultivation of the described hybrid, note a number of key advantages that distinguish it from the rest:
• strong immunity and high resistance to many ailments that affect cucumbers;
• stable and high yields even when growing vegetables in the shade;
• presentation of the fruit;
• universality in the use of cucumbers;
• high resistance to stressful situations;
• excellent quality of fruits during salting, they do not form voids, retain a crisp and dense structure;
• unpretentiousness in leaving.

• Meanwhile, the variety has some disadvantages:
• poor shelf life of the fruit and a short period of their storage;
• inability to collect seed due to variety hybridity.

Growing Features

The cultivation of Patti cucumbers is not accompanied by great difficulties, but it requires the observance of some important nuances.

Preparing planting material

Patti cultivation is carried out by the seedling method. Work with seeds should begin in late April - early May.

For this:

1. Before sowing, the seed material is soaked in a solution of any growth activator. Since only commercial hybrid seeds are used for sowing, there is no need to calibrate and disinfect them.
2. For sowing seeds for seedlings, disposable plastic cups are selected, which are filled with peat mixture.
3. Tanks are covered with soil, sown seeds, covered with the rest of fertile soil, the surface is watered abundantly.
4. For quick germination of seeds, the containers with crops are covered with a plastic film to create a greenhouse effect, placed in a bright, dry place with stable temperature indicators + 13 ... + 15 ° С.

When the first shoots appear, the shelter is removed, and the sprouts are provided with proper care:

• regular watering as the topsoil dries up;
• ventilation and good air circulation in the room.

Site selection and soil preparation

Cucumbers prefer to grow on nutritious, breathable and light soils that hold moisture well. Despite the fact that the hybrid can bear fruit in the shade, it is preferable to select a place for it that is sufficiently sunny, spacious, and reliably protected from drafts and cold winds. As a "hedge" that will protect the cucumbers from the scorching sun, winds or rains, experts recommend the use of corn. It is sown in two rows on the sides of the cucumber beds.

Important! Organic soil is recommended for soil nutrition. They, when decomposed, will release heat, which will activate the growth and development of culture.

Since the root system of the plant is not very large, it is advisable to plant seedlings by fertilizing locally - directly into the wells.

Landing time

When the seedlings grow up, grow well and form 4–5 full leaves, it can be planted in open ground. As a rule, this period falls on the second half of May - the first weeks of June. It is important to remember that even slight frosts are harmful to the plant. Ambient temperature should not fall below + 15 ° С.

The technology of planting seedlings is based on the following steps:

1. In the soil, make holes with a depth of 1.5–2 cm ;.
2. By transhipment, seedlings are planted, sprinkled with soil.
3. The surface of the beds is abundantly moistened.

To provide the plantings with the necessary comfortable microclimate, it is recommended to cover them with a layer of polyethylene.

Did you know? Spikes, which are located on the surface of the cucumber, serve as an "organ" to remove excess moisture. So, in the morning on every spike you can see dew drops.

Cucumber Care Agrotechnics

To obtain high productivity when caring for a hybrid, it is advised to perform basic agricultural practices that are aimed at regular hydration, systematic top dressing of bushes, their treatment from pests and ailments.

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Watering and fertilizer

Cucumbers are a moisture-loving crop that needs high-quality and plentiful watering. It is especially important to provide moisture to vegetables during their flowering, fruit formation and active growth. It should be noted that moisture deficiency has a negative effect on the taste of the fruit, they begin to bitter.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to use cold water from a well for irrigation. Protected, warm water is suitable for moistening plants.

Do not forget about the regular feeding of the culture, which must be done once every 10 days. To nourish cucumbers, it is better to use mineral preparations that will enhance the formation and growth of fruits. Fertilizing experts advise combining with weeding.

Another important aspect of cucumber care is pinching young stems. A similar procedure has a beneficial effect on vegetable yield.

Pest and disease control and prevention

The described variety is characterized by a strong immune system and is rarely exposed to disease. In rare cases, when violations of the basic rules of agricultural technology and adverse weather conditions can be affected:

• powdery mildew - manifests itself in the form of a white, flour-like plaque that forms on leaves and stems;
• brown spotting - the disease is easily recognized by the formation of brown spots on the leaf plates, which gradually increase and affect the entire sheet;
• white rot - can be recognized by the appearance on the leaves, the stem of white plaque, which rot during the development process.

Preventive treatment of the plant with modern fungicides, as well as carrying out some important events, helps to combat diseases

• crop rotation compliance;
• regular weeding and weed removal;
• timely cleaning of vegetation from the beds;
• soil moisture control on the site.

Among insect pests, a particular detrimental effect on cucumbers is:

• aphid - small insects parasitize on the underside of the leaf plate, attack flowers, ovaries and fruits;
• spider mite - the presence of a parasite can be recognized by the formation of a characteristic small white web from below the leaf;
• slugs - The main activity of pests is manifested at night, when they devour the green mass of the plant and spoil the fruits.

Highly effective in the control and prevention of pests are insecticides with a wide spectrum of action, which are sprayed with bushes several times a season.

Important! A month before harvesting, any decontamination must be stopped.

Harvesting and storage

Ripening of fruits of the Patti variety starts in mid-August. Fruits must be removed regularly, every other day, in the morning or evening hours. If mature cucumbers are left on the stems, they will overripe, take away the necessary nutrients and moisture from the young fruits, thereby inhibiting their growth.In the refrigerator on the bottom shelf, designed for vegetables, cucumbers can be stored for one week

As noted above, the fruits of the hybrid are not suitable for long-term storage. In the process of preservation, they lose their presentation, taste and useful properties. Collected cucumbers should be processed or consumed within a few days.

Did you know? The largest cucumber in the world was grown in Israel by a summer resident named Idzak Yadzapan. The length of the fetus was over 118 cm.

Hybrid Patti due to its unpretentiousness in care, strong immunity and resistance to diseases, will be an excellent option for beginner growers. Observing simple agricultural practices, you can easily get a decent harvest of stunningly tasty, aesthetically attractive, juicy and healthy fruits.