All the most interesting about Bettina F1 cucumbers, gardeners' reviews about the hybrid

Dutch cucumbers Bettina F1 have been conquering garden plots since 2007. During this time, they have collected a lot of positive reviews. Now it is your turn to make friends with this variety.

Characteristic

The description of the Bettina variety begins with the cultivation method and the type of pollination. Bettina is a parthenocarpic hybrid that does not require insect pollination. The plant is compact, medium-growing. Designed for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation, grows well on windowsills.

Fruit ripening dates are early or mid-early: cucumbers appear on the lashes after 38-42 days. Gherkin-type fruits, length - up to 10-14 cm, weight - only 60-80 g. Productivity is stable, above average - 5 kg per 1 m².

All cucumbers ripen smooth, uniform. The rind is covered with tubercles and small thorns. The purpose of the fruit is universal: sweet and dense pulp without bitterness and voids is suitable both for fresh salads and for pickling.

Requirements for growing conditions

Bettina is not a capricious hybrid. The plant's advantages are early ripening, cold resistance, no need for pollination, and resistance to crop diseases. But you need to know some of the rules for growing, because only in conditions of competent care will the variety give the most abundant and tasty harvest.

This variety of cucumber requires the following conditions:

• In the southern latitudes, seeds are sown directly into the ground, in the northern regions, Bettina is grown by seedling.
• 1 m² no more than 2-3 seedlings are placed, otherwise the plants will be cramped.
• The hybrid is grown on trellises.
• In cold climates, it is better to grow in a polycarbonate greenhouse - the yield will be much higher than on the site.
• Like other cucumbers, Bettina is moisture-loving - abundant watering is required. Moisture is introduced around the bush into the grooves; drops should not fall on the leaves and stems.
• The bush needs nitrogen-potassium fertilizers. During fruiting, the plants are additionally fed with calcium and magnesium. Bettina accepts well both mineral complexes and organic matter, for example, mullein solution.
• Bush formation is minimal - stepsons removed only in the first 4-5 sinuses.

Hybrid seeds are not suitable for harvesting and planting. You will have to buy a new planting material every time.

Reviews of gardeners

Bettina f1 has received many positive reviews. Those who have tested the hybrid on their own plot most often plant it for the next season.

Here's what gardeners write:

• Excellent presentation: all cucumbers are equal as for selection. Well transported.
• Nice dark green cucumbers with sweet pulp - the same as in the photo. Looks nice in a bank.
• The main harvest falls on the first month of fruiting. Two stages can be distinguished - pickles and gherkins.
• An ideal hybrid for a region with a short summer - they ripen quickly, amicably!
• The formation of a bush is practically not required, it is very convenient to grow. And also the variety is not sick with anything.
• Sweet and aromatic, very firm, without gaps in the pulp - the best choice for blanks. Bettina can compete with the best salad varieties, but it is difficult to call her a leader.
• It was not always possible to harvest - the cucumbers did not outgrow and retained excellent taste characteristics.

Bettina F1 is one of the most successful hybrids to date. This is a universal option for those who like both salads and canned food. Growing cucumbers of this variety will not be difficult even for neophytes of vegetable growing, and professionals will only enjoy it.