Description and features of growing goosebumps cucumbers, photos, reviews of the harvest

Cucumber Goosebump F1 is a hybrid with an early maturity, suitable for growing in a greenhouse and outdoors. The variety has a high yield, does not require pollination by bees, and is unpretentious in care. Beautiful fruits of small size are suitable both for fresh consumption and for preparing winter preparations.

Variety characteristics

The unpretentious variety Murashka F1 is more suitable for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses, but in areas with a suitable climate, it can also be planted in open areas. Low compact bushes will take root and give a bountiful harvest even on a balcony or terrace.

The beginning of fruiting occurs 40-45 days after planting the seeds, therefore the variety is classified as early maturing. The plant species is parthenocarpic, does not require pollination. Cucumber seeds do not fully develop - they are small and translucent, they are almost invisible when eaten. The downside of the hybrid is the impossibility of growing a crop from self-collected seeds next season.

As indicated in the description of the variety, an indeterminate bush can grow in height by more than 2.5 m, so the top and side shoots must pinch... A "bouquet" of 5-6 inflorescences appears from one bosom, which form fruits as the culture grows. This hybrid develops exclusively female inflorescences, so there are no barren flowers at all.

Long-term fruiting is a pleasant bonus for the grower. Murashka cucumbers can be harvested from early June to late August, while on the bush you can see flowers next to ripe fruits.

Usually, the manufacturer places a photo of an adult plant on the package with seeds. The appearance of the finished product is actually not much different from the photograph. The cucumbers are even, pimply, with black thorns, the dark green color brightens at the very tip. Fruit length does not exceed 12 cm, weight - about 100 g.

From the reviews of experienced gardeners, one can judge the high yield of the variety. Summer residents boast that it is possible to remove up to 5 kg of sweet crispy cucumbers from one bush. Small cylindrical fruits fit perfectly into the jar and do not spoil for a long time. Canned cucumbers can be stored for several years without losing their taste and attractive appearance.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of the Murashka hybrid is that, with proper care, it allows you to consistently receive a rich harvest. In addition, the variety has the following advantages:

• there are no barren flowers, a fruit develops from each flower;
• cultivation does not require special knowledge and skills;
• fruits have an attractive presentation;
• the pulp is sweet and juicy, without bitterness;
• disease resistance;
• the possibility of cultivation both in greenhouses and in open areas;
• long-term freshness of fruits.

There is only one drawback of the Murashka variety - long bushes must be pinched, otherwise the bush will finish bearing fruit very early.

Features of agricultural technology

Choosing the right seeds is essential to get a good harvest. It is better to focus on well-known manufacturers, including the firms "Aelita", "Poisk", "Gavrish", "Russian garden". The Gavrish company has released a novelty - in one package 10 seeds of the Murashka hybrid and the same number of seeds of the Kurazh F1 variety. These hybrids basically have the same characteristics and differ only in purpose: Goosebump is a pickling variety, and Courage is universal.

Seed preparation

Before planting, the seeds must be prepared: disinfected, germinated, hardened.Disinfection of inoculum is carried out using a solution of potassium permanganate. The seeds are immersed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour, after which they are washed in clean water and soaked for 12 hours.

Then the seeds should be germinated. To do this, they are wrapped in a wet cotton cloth and left for 2-3 days. It is necessary to ensure that the fabric always remains slightly damp, otherwise the seeds will dry out and the sprouts that have hatched will die.

The seeds need to be hardened to survive the harsh weather conditions. To do this, a bag with wet seeds is placed in a refrigerator for 12 hours, where the temperature is set to + 1 ° C. The rest of the day, the seeds are kept warm, at + 18 ° C. Quenching is carried out within three days.

Planting seeds in the ground and for seedlings

Murashka cucumbers can be planted with seeds or seedlings. Planting with seeds begins after the ground warms up to a depth of 15-20 cm. Seeds are laid out in the grooves prepared in the fall at a distance of 10 cm from each other and buried 3 cm into the ground. In order not to thicken the planting, it is necessary to leave gaps between the rows of at least 70 cm.

If the shoots have sprouted very often, it is necessary to thin out the planting. Otherwise, the plants will not have enough nutrients, because of which the bushes will stretch out, the growth of vegetables will slow down.

Many gardeners prefer to grow cucumbers in a seedling way, which eliminates the possibility of poor seed germination and allows you to start harvesting two weeks earlier. The seeds are planted in peat pots or special boxes with cells. When transplanting into the ground, it is very important not to damage the fragile roots of the plant, therefore it is better to place each sprout in a separate container. To preserve heat and humidity, boxes with future seedlings must be covered with plastic wrap and placed in a dark place.

The seeds of this Murashka variety germinate rather slowly - only after 2-2.5 weeks the first sprouts will appear. Now it's time to remove the film, and the seedlings should be rearranged on a light windowsill or in another well-lit place.

To feed the seedlings, you can use any fertilizer intended for these purposes, or a diluted mullein.

Transplanting

In early May, seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse or in a garden bed. It is optimal to plant 3-4 plants on one square meter. When preparing the soil in autumn, it is important to remember that it is better to choose a new place for cucumbers every year. This crop should not be planted after late-ripening cabbage and carrots. Potatoes and herbs (except for dill) should not coexist with cucumber beds.

In the designated place, holes are made and young sprouts are loaded into them. It is very convenient if the seedlings were grown in peat pots - the bottom is torn off and, without taking out the plant, they are planted together with the rest of the pot in the soil. In this way, the root system is completely preserved, and rotted peat at first will serve as an excellent top dressing.

Care for Murashka cucumbers

Proper care is the key to success in growing any garden crop. Murashka cucumbers are no exception. The main thing is to water and loosen the cucumber beds in a timely manner, and also to correctly pinch the bushes that are gaining height.

Immediately after planting, young sprouts should be watered moderately. If you overdo it with watering, then the plants will use all their strength to form stems and leaves. Watering rate during this period of growth - 5 liters per 1 m².

During flowering and fruit formation, the amount of watering should be doubled. Now 1 m² the site will have to consume 10 liters of water. It is very important not to pour over the cucumbers, as the root system of the plant can become moldy and rot due to excess moisture. Water the cucumber plantation with warm water warmed up in the sun during the day.

When growing this variety of cucumbers, it is very important to timely stop the growth of the bush upwards and limit branching. Otherwise, the plant will stretch out strongly and constantly form lateral processes.In this case, it is unlikely that a good harvest will be collected.

After the seventh leaf, pinch the top of the bush. Lateral shoots that have reached half a meter are shortened, leaving 2-3 ovaries with leaves.

Subject to agricultural technology, the Murashka hybrid will delight zealous owners with juicy crispy cucumbers all summer long. The unpretentious and grateful variety is suitable for growing in a greenhouse, on a balcony, in an open area. Anyone, even a novice gardener, can appreciate it.