Description of the Muravey cucumber variety, cultivation and care features

The Muravei cucumber variety is an early-ripening gherkin hybrid, suitable for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation. The parthenocarpic plants, with female flowering, are characterized by high germination rates.

Description of the variety

The Muravey hybrid is characterized by great hardiness, resistance to diseases, pests, and weather conditions. The central stem grows well and requires support. The first fruits are harvested 36-40 days after germination.

Description:

• type - indeterminate;
• flowering - female;
• weight - 100-110 g;
• length of cucumbers - 8-11 cm;
• yield - 10-12 kg/m²;
• the pulp is crispy, juicy and aromatic;
• shape - oval-cylindrical.

The ovaries form in clusters, with 3-7 fruits per node. The leaves are dark green, medium-sized, and slightly wrinkled. The cucumbers are oval-shaped, with large tubercles and slight ribbing.

The skin is green, with faint white stripes. The flesh is firm, without bitterness. The first harvest appears several weeks earlier than other early-ripening varieties.

Growing

Muravey cucumbers are primarily grown in greenhouses, but also produce good results in open ground. Planting is done by seeds or seedlings when the soil warms to 10-12°C. Seeds are sown in late April at a depth of 3-4 cm. Plant 2-3 plants per square meter in greenhouses and 3-5 plants per square meter when planting in open ground.

The plant grows to a medium height with short side shoots. It doesn't spread out, so it can be planted in a small area.

Care Features

Despite the variety's low maintenance, it still requires fertilizing during the growing season. Natural or chemical fertilizers are used for this purpose. Bird droppings, nettle, and mullein infusions are suitable.

Weed the beds and remove weeds as needed. Periodic soil loosening is essential to improve air circulation. Light levels directly influence fruit set. Proper root development is ensured by mulching with peat, sawdust, or straw.

Watering should be done with warm water, no more than 1-2 times per day. Watering with cold water slows down plant development and overcools the root system. Drip irrigation is preferred in this case.

Advantages and disadvantages

Muravey cucumbers are very healthy, containing many vitamins and beneficial components essential for the body. This early-ripening variety can be grown in greenhouses, open fields, tunnels, and even on windowsills.

Advantages:

• early ripening of fruits;
• abundant harvest;
• compactness of fruits;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• absence of bitterness in fruits;
• disease resistance;
• excellent presentation.

Among the disadvantages noted is the inability to collect seeds for seedlings the following year. The resulting seedlings will be significantly inferior in taste and other qualities to the parent seedlings.

Pests and diseases

Hybrids are most often infected by fungi. Plants are affected by dry spot, copperhead, root or basal rot, ascochyta leaf spot, and tracheomycosis. These diseases manifest as spots on leaves or fruits.

To combat fungus, it is recommended to disinfect the soil, control humidity levels, maintain an optimal temperature, and treat the soil with appropriate preparations.

Cucumber Muravey F1 is not susceptible to powdery and downy mildew, cladosporiosis and peronosporosis.

Harvesting and storage

Harvesting takes place on the 36th to 40th day. To ensure the plant produces fruit for a long time, it's important to harvest the fruit regularly during the gherkin stage.

The characteristics show that cucumbers retain their marketable appearance for a long time and are suitable for long-term storage and transport.

Gardeners' reviews

This versatile variety is appreciated by many, with reviews stating that these cucumbers are excellent fresh or canned. The fruits are early ripening, have excellent flavor, and are resistant to many diseases. They are also ideal for pickling.

Muravey cucumbers are quite popular among gardeners due to their low maintenance and high yield. They are characterized by excellent germination and abundant harvests. Another advantage is the very affordable price of the planting material.

The Muravei variety is suitable for growing in gardens and small farms. There are many cases of successful cultivation in apartments. A balcony or windowsill is suitable. The plant quickly adapts to the environment and weather conditions, producing a bountiful harvest.