Cucumber (canned) Kecskemét bitter free 2g

Characteristics of the Kecskemét bitterness-free cucumber:

The Kecskemét bitterness-free cucumber is a well-established, prolific variety that produces many small fruits. The cucumbers are very good for picking, with good sweetness and good yields. Cucumbers are of high quality and do not overcrop. Early, fast ripening, suitable for both main and second crops. Genetically bitter-free, with pure female flowers.

How to grow?

Variety with high resistance to attack.

Yield:

Middle-aged, prolific. Wise, nice, regular shape, not prone to curvature.

Use of the fruit:

Can be eaten raw, if picked when tender, rubbed under water with a stout sponge, no peeling necessary. These varieties are mainly bred for pickling, but taste better raw than snake cucumbers.

Resistance:

Resistant to honey scab, tolerant to cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew.

Kecskeméti keseredés mentes termesztéstechnológiája:

Sowing:

For seedling in late April, planting in May. Sow in May, after the danger of frost has passed. Sow into nests (2-3 seeds per nest).

Sowing depth:

Sowing depth should be about 3 cm.

Spacing:

Distance between nests within the row 25-30 cm, row spacing: 80-100 cm. For sowing in situ: 120 cm x 20 cm.

When sowing, choose a sunny, sheltered spot, as it is a warmth-hungry plant. Night soil temperatures below 12-13 C can lead to root damage.

Harvest:

Can be harvested from August.

Requirements of Kecskemét bitter-rot cucumber:

Soil requirements:

Soil should be rich in organic matter, well drained and have a neutral pH. A soil rich in compost is best suited to its needs. Mature manure can be used to enrich the soil with organic matter. However, organic manure should be applied in the autumn! You will be grateful if your soil is mulched, as this will prevent the spread of diseases whose pathogens are transmitted through leaves in contact with bare soil. We also reduce the risk of weeds.

Water requirements:

Cucumbers are water and humidity intensive. It needs a lot of water during the ripening process. Irrigate in small doses several times a day or use drip irrigation.

Beneficial effects of Kecskemét bitterness-free cucumbers:

Internal values:

Cucumbers are juicy and rich in minerals (mainly potassium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium and iron) and vitamins (all vitamins of the B group, vitamin C, some pre-vitamin A and vitamin E). Their fibres are easier to digest if they are lightly salted before consumption or simply chewed thoroughly.

Medicinal properties:

Eaten on an empty stomach, cucumber juice has a purifying and appetite stimulating effect. In dermatology, it is used as a softener (in the form of a mask or a wash) to help heal redness, itching and peeling. Its nutritional value is enhanced by its beneficial effects on stomach function, and its high potassium content has a diuretic effect.