Cucumber Mirabella

You can plant Dutch-bred Mirabella cucumbers in almost any region of Russia. For example, in adjoining territories, in summer cottages, in small farms. This hybrid variety ripens early and has a decent yield, which made it so popular with experienced gardeners and farmers.

The parthenocarpic hybrid Mirabella F1 was developed by Dutch breeders. The culture is intended for cultivation both in greenhouse conditions and in open land. The hybrid is distinguished by excellent resistance to various weather conditions, and also resists a large number of ailments. Adapted to many climatic zones, therefore today it is actively cultivated in all Russian regions.

The medium-sized Mirabella bush is quite strong, so its shoots will not break under the weight of the fruits. Lateral shoots are small.

Fruits of the gherkin type, they grow up to 10 centimeters in length, 3-4 centimeters in diameter, and weigh up to 100 grams. The color of the cucumbers is light green, with white pubescence, there are medium tubercles.

Mirabella cucumbers hardly outgrow, the pulp is distinguished by the absence of voids and the presence of small seeds.

Mirabella gherkins are crispy, with moderately juicy pulp, with hints of sweetness on the palate. Zelentsa of the described hybrid variety can be used for different purposes: for cooking fresh dishes, salads, snacks. You can make pickled and lightly salted cucumbers.

Ripening in the culture is early. From germination to the beginning of fruiting, it takes from 40 to 45 days.

Mirabella is a hybrid that can be classified as high-yielding. Commodity indicators of productivity from 1 plant - 7-8 kg. In terms of 1 m2, this will be 20-24 kg. Long-term fruiting, lasts until September 15.

Mirabella is cultivated both in greenhouse structures and greenhouses, and in open beds. Unprotected ground is more suitable for southern areas. And you can also use in cultivation both the seedling method and direct sowing in open beds. Seed material can be sown only after the end of the spring frost. The soil should warm up to 12-15 degrees.

In areas where a cooler climate prevails, experts recommend growing Mirabella in greenhouses. To do this, you can use various options for greenhouse structures and greenhouses, for example, film, as well as glazed winter buildings. In the south of the country, it is better to use areas illuminated by the sun for cultivation of crops, but which will be closed from the wind.

To grow a high-quality harvest of Dutch cucumbers, you just need to properly care for the plant. The list of care measures includes watering, as well as feeding, shaping the trunk, tying whips, and caring for the soil. The soil needs fertile. Before planting, it is advisable to moisten it in advance, as well as apply fertilizers.

Cucumbers are planted, adhering to the scheme of 20 by 40 centimeters, the depth is a maximum of 2 cm.

It is important to avoid excessive moisture.Watering in the heat is necessary daily, on cool days - only if urgently needed. The culture is fed with mineral fertilizers and organic matter about five times during the growing season. The bush is grown in 1 trunk, and the ovaries and shoots are also pinched.

Mirabella has a fairly strong immunity. Demonstrates resistance to ailments such as mosaic, as well as powdery mildew and cladosporiosis. But it does not tolerate severe frosts.