Early ripening Murashka cucumber that does not require pollination from domestic breeders

Murashka f1 is a popular early-ripening hybrid that can be grown not only in garden beds, but also on the balcony. 1 kg of cucumbers contains about 150 kcal, which makes this vegetable a dietary product. The cultivation technology of Murashki f1 is no different from the agricultural technology of other varieties. Read all about the features of growing these cucumbers in our article.

Description

Murashka f1 cucumber is a hybrid that does not require pollination by insects, which simplifies its cultivation in greenhouse conditions. Bushes are not limited in growth. There are many leaves, their surface is smooth. The ovary is formed from female flowers. Fruiting type is bouquet, internodes are short. One node forms from three to six ovaries.

Distinctive features

Externally, cucumbers have the same cylindrical shape, pronounced tubercles and dark prickly spines (see photo). The color of the vegetables is green, becoming light green from the base to the tip. There are light streaks that don't reach the end of the cucumber. Another distinctive feature is its thin peel. The fruit pulp is crispy and does not taste bitter.

Composition and properties

Almost 95% of a cucumber consists of structured water. The vegetable perfectly quenches thirst. The remaining 5-7% contains useful minerals and vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, E, H, PP. In addition, the composition includes:

• starch;
• fructose;
• glucose;
• calcium;
• carotene;
• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• iodine;
• ascorbic, caffeic and folic acids.

Calorie content per 100 g of product is 15 kcal:

• proteins – 0.8 g;
• fats – 0.1 g;
• carbohydrates – 3.0 g.

Characteristics

The formation of side shoots is not intensive. Plants bear fruit for a long time.

One bush growing in open ground produces up to 7 kg of harvest, and in a greenhouse – up to 12 kg. The collected fruits remain fresh for a long time and have an excellent crunchy taste. The average weight of a vegetable is 90-100 g, length is up to 10-12 cm. But the plant also produces gherkins, which reach 7-8 cm.

Did you know? Cucumber is one of the oldest vegetables in the world. It was known more than 6000 years ago.

How to grow cucumbers yourself

Murashka f1 cucumbers are grown in two ways: seedlings and direct sowing in open ground. The first option gives the highest yield. A good harvest is also obtained in greenhouse conditions. But in any case, the seeds are disinfected by soaking in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes. They are then washed, wrapped in damp cotton cloth and left until germination at a temperature of 25°C. As the seeds dry, they are moistened. When they hatch, they are placed in the refrigerator for hardening for 18 hours at a temperature of 2°C.

Seedling method

After germination, the seeds are placed in soil made of soil and humus mixed with wood ash. The grains are embedded to a depth of 1 cm in separate containers with drainage holes and covered with film.

It takes two weeks for the seeds to germinate. Then the film is removed and the air temperature is reduced so that the plant stems do not stretch. As a top dressing, use a solution of “Nitroammofoski” (20 g of powder per 10 liters of water).

On a note. Murashka f1 cucumbers do not tolerate transplantation well, so seedlings are grown in separate containers.

When two true leaves appear, the plants are transplanted to a permanent place of growth. This happens at the end of April or the first half of May. For 1 sq. m of beds are placed three cucumber bushes. With this scheme, the yield will increase to 10-12 kg. The plant is very demanding on soil fertility, so the soil is well fertilized in the fall.

They are planted in open ground on the south side of the site so that the crop receives more sunlight. For the growth and development of cucumbers, the proximity of plants plays an important role.

Useful neighbors of cucumbers:

• legumes;
• dill;
• corn;
• cabbage;
• beet;
• salad;
• eggplant;
• onion;
• garlic;

The crop is not planted next to potatoes, radishes, radishes and tomatoes. Also, cucumbers are not grown in the same place year after year. Experienced vegetable growers change the bed each time, choosing a place without drafts.

Seedless method

For direct sowing of seeds in open ground, wait until the soil warms up to a depth of 15 cm to 18-23°C. The weather should be warm, without sudden frosts. First, the seed material is prepared: sorted, germinated, and hardened. The technique for preparing seeds is similar to preparing for planting seedlings.

The prepared grains are planted in the holes. They are made at a distance of 70-80 cm from each other. About nine seeds are placed in the depressions and sprinkled with a little soil. When shoots appear, leave 2-3 of the strongest plants and tie them to a support. The planting should not be thickened.

Growing and care

Murashka f1 cucumbers mainly grow at night, so they try to water them at this time. Plantings are moistened at the rate of 20 liters of water per 1 sq. m. When flowering, do not allow moisture to enter the bushes. Plants also need oxygen, for which purpose the soil is loosened after watering.

Fertilizers are applied three times:

1. The first feeding is done during fruit set. Mullein is used for this.
2. Fertilize with a solution of manure with the addition of superphosphate.
3. Before the cucumber begins to yield, the plant is fertilized with ash.

As cucumbers grow, they need to be pinched and pinched:

1. When the planted bushes take root and begin to grow, they are tied to a support.
2. At the bottom of the bush, “blinding” is carried out: four true leaves are removed.
3. When the vine reaches 0.5-1 m in height, the side stems are pinched, leaving one ovary and the accompanying leaf.
4. With the appearance of the seventh leaf (distance from the soil surface - 1-1.5 m), the side shoots are pinched after 2-3 ovaries with leaves.
5. Pinch the top. After this, all the plant’s energy goes into the side shoots, which has a positive effect on the amount of harvest.

Possible difficulties

The most suitable air temperature in the greenhouse during the daytime is 24-28°C, and at night – 18-22°C. On hot days, do not allow the air to be heated above 30°C. If the mercury strip goes higher, this can lead to premature aging of the bush and its further drying out. At temperatures below the optimal level, fruit set worsens and yields drop. On cloudy days, the optimal temperature for plants is 22-24°C.

On a note. The air temperature is controlled by opening or closing two opposite windows and watering the plants.

Diseases and pests

Murashka cucumber f1 is a capricious plant. If preventive measures are not taken, the crop may be susceptible to disease. Protection is carried out with special chemicals or folk remedies:

1. To combat powdery mildew, the preparations “Quadris”, “Jet” or “Topaz” are used.
2. Bordeaux mixture or Quadris will help with anthracnose.
3. Cucumber mosaic is treated with Actellik or Aktara.
4. With a white or green mottled mosaic, the cucumbers are sprayed with skim milk.
5. If the first signs of downy mildew appear, the plants are treated with Kuproxat or Ridomil Gold.
6. With the appearance of the first signs of cladosporiosis, copper oxychloride is used.
7. To prevent root and white rot, use “Fitosporin-M”.
8. To get rid of aphids and spider mites, plants are sprayed with a soap solution (2 cups of ash and 200 g of grated laundry soap are mixed in 10 liters of water).

It is easier to prevent any disease than to treat it. Following these recommendations will help you grow a good harvest and provide the whole family with fresh cucumbers and winter supplies.

Harvesting and application

Since Murashka f1 is an early ripening hybrid, a large amount of crop is harvested during the season. If sowing was done in May, then the first fruits are harvested in mid- or late June. When planting cucumbers in open ground, the harvest is harvested before the end of August, when grown in greenhouse conditions - until mid-September.

Murashka f1 cucumbers do not have a bitter taste. The vegetable is consumed fresh. It shows its properties best when pickling or pickling.

Advantages and disadvantages

Vegetable growers like Murashka f1 cucumber due to its large list of advantages:

• stable high yield;
• excellent presentation;
• great taste;
• the possibility of growing in open ground, a greenhouse and even on a balcony;
• versatility in use;
• early and long fruiting;
• self-pollination.

The culture has few disadvantages. These include:

• the likelihood of being affected by peronosporosis and other diseases;
• unlimited growth of vines, requiring the formation of plants;
• inability to use seeds from your harvest.

Reviews

Experienced vegetable growers evaluate Murashka f1 cucumbers mainly on the positive side. They are actively grown in the vast majority of regions of our country.

Vladimir, Orekhovo-Zuevo: “Experienced vegetable growers know how much the harvest depends on the quality of the seeds. My wife and I always buy domestic ones, from the Gavrish manufacturer. Of these, we really like the Murashka f1 cucumber. Planting and caring for it does not require much effort. In terms of yield and taste, it is in no way inferior to imported ones. The ovaries are formed in bouquets, without empty flowers. The greens grow the same as in the photo, we collect them every day throughout the season. The crop bears fruit until frost. All our cucumbers grow on trellises, so we form the bushes into one stem, remove excess shoots and cut off all the tendrils. We feed the plants only with organic matter.”

Nadezhda, Orel: “I always wanted to grow my own cucumbers on the loggia. After looking through the descriptions of different varieties, I settled on Murashka f1. I used ready-made, purchased soil. I bought a pack of five grains and planted them in a large wooden box. Three days later the seeds sprouted. All the sprouts were good, they developed quickly, of which I left the two strongest ones. When the 9th leaf formed on the central stems, the tops were pinched off. The plants began to actively branch. After 1.5 months the first fruits appeared. I was very pleased with the taste of cucumbers: they are moderately sweet and without bitterness at all. My homemade cucumbers bore fruit for two months and every day delighted my family with a fresh harvest.”

Olga, Mr.Volgograd: “Only my favorite varieties grow in my cucumber bed. One of them is Murashka f1. The main advantage of these cucumbers is early ripening and self-pollination. To obtain a bountiful harvest, you only need to carry out timely watering and weeding. The taste of cucumbers is excellent, and the size is suitable for both pickling and canning. We have a large family, so we make a lot of preparations for the winter. Young cucumbers 7-8 cm long are sealed in jars, and those that grow to 10-11 cm are salted in a barrel. The fruits have large pimples with small black spikes. When salted, they do not lose crispness and elasticity, they are perfectly salted.”

Conclusion

Murashka f1 cucumber has gained great popularity among vegetable growers. The hybrid performed well when grown in a greenhouse and open ground. It is able to self-pollinate, bear fruit for a long time and grow even on a windowsill. The plant's care requirements are standard: it needs to be regularly watered, fed and weeded. You should not thicken the plantings and plant more than three bushes per 1 square meter. m area.

To get a stable harvest for a long time, the fruits should be picked regularly, otherwise they will overload the vines and prevent the formation of new ovaries. Despite the fact that this hybrid is not prone to overgrowing and losing its presentation, the taste of fruits that are not picked in time may deteriorate.