Mumu Cucumber: characteristics and description of the variety, reviews of gardeners with photos

Rarely in any family do not like fresh cucumbers. Summer residents have been selecting the best varieties for growing on the site for years. Mumu cucumbers are self-pollinating, their ovaries are bundled. Suitable for picking gherkins.

Variety criteria

For any summer resident there is not much information, before planting a new variety on the site, they are looking for more detailed information about the hybrid. Then they decide whether the variety is suitable for cultivation or not.

Plant:

• Parthenocarpic.
• Very tall.
• Medium-branched.
• Determinant structure.
• There are 4-6 cucumbers in one knot.
• Matures within 43-48 days.

Fruits:

• Shape: oblong.
• Color: Intense green with small light stripes.
• Pubescence: dark.
• Length: 10-12 cm.
• Weight: 100g
• Taste without characteristic bitterness, even with a lack of moisture.
• Excellent storage, and endures long-term transportation with preservation of commercial qualities.

The description of the variety reveals the general indicators that the gardener most often pays attention to.

Growing on site

Mumu hybrid, which is planted in two ways, direct sowing in the ground and seedlings. Direct sowing of soil is carried out after the soil warms up to + 18 ⁰С. The main condition is no frost, the cucumber culture cannot stand this.

Humus, wood ash are added to the wells, after sowing they are covered with polyethylene or glass until germination. Further care is the same as with the second method of cultivation.

Most summer residents practice growing cucumbers using the seedling method. Thus, it is possible to reduce the period before fruiting by 2-3 weeks. Seedlings need quality care. Because he althy seedlings are the key to a rich harvest in the future.

Observe the temperature regime, + 20-22 ⁰С. Lighting is required for 14-16 hours a day. Seeds are sown 3 weeks before planting in a permanent place. Each summer resident calculates the term individually, since the climate is different.

Transplantation into the ground is carried out as follows, since Mumu has a determinant type of bush structure, it is planted thicker than other varieties. There are 6-8 plants per 1 m^{2 .}

With care during transplantation, treat the roots of the culture. Cucumbers are very vulnerable in this regard, a damaged root system leads to the death of the plant.

It is better to use peat pots for growing seedlings, or easily breaking containers that are removed without damaging the roots.

Caring for landings

Further care consists in watering, which is carried out in the evening, preferably with warm water. Drip irrigation of cucumber bushes is excellent for this purpose. All the moisture needed for plant growth goes straight to the roots.

Loosening will provide oxygen to the root system and help retain moisture longer. Mulching is used for the same purpose.

Feed cucumbers at least once every 2-3 weeks, alternating organic and mineral fertilizers.

Immune cucumber Mumu

Hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew and olive blotch. Moderate immunity to downy mildew and root rot.

Against other diseases, special preventive treatments are carried out for bushes. They help prevent diseases from developing and preserve the harvest.

Use chemicals for processing, but only before flowering, then it is better to use folk methods of struggle.

Use in home cooking and yield of Mumu hybrid

The variety is especially appreciated for its friendly ripening. Mumu cucumber is suitable for picking gherkins. According to reviews of summer residents, these vegetables are especially tasty in canned form, they remain crispy and very tasty. Cucumbers are also used for fresh salads and festive table decorations.

The yield of Mumu cucumbers is 6-7 kg per 1 m^{2. If all the requirements of agricultural technology are observed, these indicators can be improved.}

Dignity of the variety

The positive qualities of a hybrid are its calling card, no summer resident wants to mess with such a variety, which has a whole set of negative qualities.

Pros:

• High yield.
• Versatility of application.
• Immunity to diseases.
• Ability to form ovaries under adverse weather conditions.

Cons of the variety have not been identified.

Opinion of summer residents about the Mumu hybrid

The presence of positive feedback on Mumu F1 cucumbers works better than advertising. A gardener is more likely to grow a variety that is well-reviewed than one that is touted by the grower.

Olga: “The fruits are even, beautiful, but there is one drawback, inside the void. Didn't buy again.”

Elena: “I have been growing the Mumu hybrid on the plot for three years. No complaints, no pain. Fruiting for 3 months. I'll plant more next year. It tasted great, there were no voids.”

Natalia: “I tried to plant 3 bushes in the open field for the first time. The result did not disappoint. Cucumbers turned out to be especially tasty in winter preparations. Next year I plan to grow more bushes. What I especially like about them is that they don't take up much space.”

Mumu Cucumber is a disease-resistant hybrid with versatility. Unpretentious and undemanding in care.

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