For more than fifteen years, Marinda cucumbers have reigned in vegetable markets and are very popular there. This variety is successfully grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. Both Russians and Europeans appreciated all the benefits of the product. Reviewed by many gardeners, Marinda F1 cucumbers are easy to plant and care for and do not require any special treatment.
Marinda cucumbers: general information
The variety itself is considered a hybrid, and its publisher is rightfully called the Monsanto company. The plant gives a rich harvest, which makes it very attractive to the gardener. The cucumber's ability to pollinate itself makes it possible to grow vegetables without risk. This variety is successfully used not only for eating raw, but also for harvesting for the winter.
The average length of a ripe cucumber is about nine centimeters. Large tubercles can be observed on the surface of the vegetable, while its general shape is even and neat. On average, a cucumber weighs lessone hundred grams. If you cut a ripe cucumber and evaluate the pulp separately, then it has a dense crispy structure, a pronounced aroma and is almost never bitter.
Marinda cucumbers, which are described in this article, are capable of producing up to thirty kilograms of product per square meter. As for the nature of the bushes, they are distinguished by bunch ovaries and are able to trail, but not very high.
Pros and cons of the variety
Our task today is to show how marinda F1 cucumbers differ. Reviews about them speak of many advantages and only a few disadvantages. Among the pluses are the following:
- regular rich harvest, no matter what weather conditions accompanied the growth and development of the vegetable;
- each knot can have up to seven ovaries;
- does not respond to the common cucumber mosaic virus, and has high immunity against powdery mildew;
- bitter cucumbers are very rare, and the taste of the vegetable is simply amazing;
- the product has a beautiful appearance, which makes it attractive to those who sell vegetables;
- rich dark green conveys a feeling of freshness;
- suitability of cucumbers both for fresh consumption and for rolling into jars;
- bush structure for easy harvesting;
- quick adaptation to any planting site with different types of soil.
Among the shortcomings of this variety can be mentioned:
- if not collected in timevegetables, then soon you will get an overripe product;
- more often covered with spots, which is a sign of the disease "angular spotting".
It is characteristic that no other minuses were noticed in this variety.
Working with seedlings
Marinda cucumbers can be grown from seedlings, which are purchased at the market or in a store, or grown by yourself. To do this, the seeds are planted in the ground in order to subsequently obtain seedlings. How to do it right?
- Plant the seeds in the soil to a depth of three centimeters, adhering to the parameters of half a meter by thirty centimeters.
- In order for the seeds not to be damaged, cover the beds at night with a film: the low temperature will prevent your vegetable from developing.
- After waiting about five days, you will notice the first sprouts.
- In order not to make a mistake with the planting date, you need to count a month before you plan to plant seedlings in the ground.
- It is allowed to use special containers to facilitate further planting of cucumbers.
- After receiving seedlings, you should monitor the regular watering and feeding of the plant.
- Noticing that the seedlings grow quickly and upwards, without becoming stronger, pay attention to the watering regime, and also evaluate the amount of light that falls on the plant.
- You need to keep seedlings in a place where it is warm and there is no draft.
- When choosing land for planting cucumbers, you need to take care in advance of planting in fertile land.
- If you decide to do all this in a greenhouse, then dothis is needed in the last days of May.
Plant care
Cucumber Marinda, reviews of which say almost only good, does not require any special treatment. Despite the unpretentious nature, there are still a few standard actions that need to be taken for proper growth and development:
- Get good drainage to keep water from stagnating at the roots.
- Choose an open area so that the cucumbers grow under the sun and do not fall into a draft.
- Water should be done constantly, while you need to take only warm water, and add fertilizer to it every two weeks.
- Both watering and feeding should be done only in the evening.
- I recommend using a feeding solution - a liter of manure or ten grams of urea, diluting it all in warm water.
- Following the bush, stick to the single stem shape.
- Regularly treat bushes with preparations needed to control insects and pests.
Harvesting
Marinda cucumber cultivar starts producing fifty days after planting. To increase yields, pluck cucumbers every three days. You need to collect a vegetable either in the morning or in the evening. In this case, it is advised to use special scissors for accurate trimming of the stem. Branches are not recommended to be turned over to avoid damage.
Cucumbers Marinda F1: reviews
You can repeat the fact many timesthat this variety is very popular among specialists. Marinda cucumbers differ not only in taste and appearance. They also attract those who are not ready to constantly spend time in the garden. After all, plant care is also minimized.
