Cucumber "Kybria" F1 (100 seeds)

Cucumber "Kybria" F1.
An early, very high-yielding, self-pollinating (parthenocarpic) hybrid.
Designed for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. Ideal for vertical growing on trellises.
The fruits are coarsely tubercled (warty), uniform in size, and of excellent shape.
The hybrid possesses complex resistance to diseases: Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, and Cladosporium (Olive Spot).
Use: Universal — excellent for fresh consumption, canning, and pickling.
1.0 g = 35-40 seeds.

GUIDE TO GROWING CUCUMBERS INDOORS
Cucumbers grow well in living spaces ONLY if the following conditions are met: air temperature not lower than +15...+20°C, south-facing windows, and absolutely no drafts (gaps in window frames and balcony doors must be well insulated).
Parthenocarpic hybrids (which do not require pollination by bees) are best suited for indoor cultivation during the winter-spring period.

Timing and Sowing:
An indoor garden can be maintained from March to late November. Sowing is done in two terms:
1. Late December – early January (requires supplementary lighting with grow lamps).
2. Late February (natural light is sufficient).

Soil Preparation:
Prepare a mixture of humus and sod land in equal quantities. Add two cups of wood ash and 1-2 g of complete mineral fertilizer with microelements per bucket of this mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Seedling Cultivation:
Sow 3 slightly sprouted seeds per pot. Cover with glass or plastic film — this creates a greenhouse effect, raises the temperature, and retains moisture.
After germination, remove the cover and place pots in the brightest spot. Leave only one strongest plant in each pot.
Temperature for seedlings: +22...+25°C during the day, +15...+18°C at night.
Feed the seedlings 2-3 times during growth (1/2 teaspoon of fertilizer per 2 cups of water).
After 25-30 days, transplant the young plants into large containers (allow 1 bucket of soil per plant).

Care and Training:
Water with warm water before flowering begins. Cucumbers respond very well to spraying leaves with warm water.
Fertilizing: Feed immediately after watering, 2-3 times a week. Use diluted manure (1:10) or bird droppings (1:15). Rate: up to 1 liter per plant.
Plant Formation (Habit): Vines must be tied to supports. For parthenocarpic hybrids, side shoots are pruned as follows:
* In the lower part (at a height of 30-40 cm), pinch shoots after the first leaf (leaving one fruit).
* In the middle part and above, pinch after the second leaf (leaving two fruits).

Tips from practitioners:
Cucumbers grow best in a kitchen with a gas stove: the burning gas releases carbon dioxide, which is essential for plant photosynthesis and growth.
If the soil in the pot becomes very compacted, carefully pierce it to the bottom with a stick in several places (avoiding damage to major roots) to improve aeration.
Cucumbers are usually ready for harvest 8-12 days after flowering.