Cucumber 'Podarok'
Cucumis sativus 'Подарок'
Early-maturing parthenocarpic variety with fruits 8-11 cm. Excellent for greenhouse and closed ground cultivation. Resistant to powdery mildew and bacteriosis. High yields with minimal pollination required.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Sow in 300-500 ml pots for later transplanting.
Не требуется
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Use well-draining substrate.
- •Optimal soil temperature for germination: 20-25°C
- •Germination occurs within 5-7 days
- •Avoid cold air drafts
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Unwanted Neighbors
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Best period is April-May for spring harvest, can re-sow in June for summer. Soil should warm to 15-18°C. For greenhouse, sowing possible from March-April.
It means the plant sets fruit without pollination. Cucumbers form on their own, perfect for closed ground and greenhouses where there are few bees.
Water with warm, settled water 2-3 times weekly, daily in heat. Soil should always be moist but not waterlogged. Best to water at root zone, avoiding wet foliage.
During vegetative stage - nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate, urea). During flowering and fruiting - complex fertilizers or alternating nitrate with phosphate-potassium. Feed 1-2 times weekly.
Causes: nitrogen deficiency (apply nitrogen fertilizer), powdery mildew (spray with sulfur), spider mites (increase humidity) or root rot from overwatering. Check drainage and watering schedule.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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