- Authors: A.V. Borisov, O. N. Krylov, (LLC Manul Seed Breeding Firm)
- Year of approval: 2000
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Branching: the average
- Fruit weight, g: 80-110
- Fruit length, cm: 12-14
- Fruit color: dark green
- Cucumber Mosaic Virus Resistance: stable
- Ripening terms: early
- Fruit shape: cylindrical
Domestic summer residents have always been in great demand for seeds of cucumbers from the Moscow region company "Manul". The F1 hybrid near Moscow is one of them. He fell in love with many for his productivity, shade tolerance, simple care. And the cucumber is also suitable for growing not only in the Moscow region, but also in other, most remote corners of the country.
Breeding history
Breeders from the selection and seed-growing company "Manul", located in the Moscow region (Mytishchi), in 1999 applied for the admission of a new hybrid of cucumbers. The specialists of the company ON Krylov and AV Borisov worked on its breeding. After successful variety trials, a year later, in 2000, a hybrid variety called Moscow Nights was included in the State Register and recommended for cultivation in almost all regions of the Russian Federation on garden plots, household and small farms.
Description of the variety
The hybrid near Moscow evenings belongs to parthenocarpic cultures, so it does not require pollination by bees. The plant blooms mainly with female flowers. Bouquet ovaries are formed.
Cucumbers of the described type are early ripening. They can be grown both in the fresh air in the beds, and under the film, both in the ST and in the farmsteads. The variety is unpretentious when grown. Cucumbers have an excellent presentation, are resistant to transportation, and are often grown on an industrial scale.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and zelents
The hybrid variety belongs to the indeterminate type, it can stretch up to several meters. Differs in strong and powerful lashes with medium branching. The leaves are small in size and painted in green tones. The plant has a highly developed root system. Up to 3 ovaries are formed in one bunch.
Zelentsy are small, on average 12-14 cm, weighing from 80 to 110 g. Cucumbers are lumpy, with white thorns, medium pubescence, dark green color, cylindrical in shape. The skin is thin.
Purpose and taste of fruits
The taste of cucumbers. Moscow evenings are excellent, they are sweet, bitterness is completely absent. There are no voids in the pulp. The product is versatile and can be consumed fresh as well as processed. In their positive reviews, many gardeners especially note the excellent pickling and taste characteristics of zelents.
Maturation
Moscow evenings - an early culture, capable of gaining the necessary ripeness of fruits in 42–45 days.
Yield
The average crop yield is at the level of 15-17 kg / sq. m.
Growing regions
It is possible to grow cucumbers on Moscow evenings practically throughout the country. These are regions such as:
- North and Northwest;
- Central, Volgo-Vyatka and Central Chernozem;
- North Caucasus;
- Middle and Lower Volga;
- Ural;
- Western and Eastern Siberia;
- Far East.
Growing and care
Hybrid cucumber variety Moscow evenings can be grown through seedlings, as well as by direct sowing of seeds into the ground. Not everyone has the opportunity to grow seedlings on their own.For such users, it is offered by specialized stores.
In any case, the planting of seedlings on the garden bed is carried out at the age of one month. Before purchasing ready-made seedlings, it is worth clarifying the timing of their planting.
Seeds for seedlings are planted in April, and in the south - at the end of March. The period of its cultivation is from 25 to 30 days, it must be observed. Overgrown seedlings will take root less well, and the yield will decrease.
Seeds are sown in open ground when the ground temperature is at + 15 °. For example, for the middle lane, this is the end of May. There are criteria for choosing a site.
- It is necessary to plant cucumbers where pumpkin, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, melons or watermelons did not grow during the previous 3-4 seasons. The best predecessors will be nightshade crops (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers), legumes, and crucifers (cabbage).
- It will be better if the site is located on a small hill, illuminated by the sun, although the described culture and shade tolerates well.
- It is necessary to protect the hybrid variety from the wind (often corn is planted around the perimeter of cucumber beds for this purpose).
- The acidity of the soil should be in the range of pH 6–7, and the soil should be loose, saturated with organic matter. To do this, in the fall, you need to prepare a bed: dig it up with the addition of manure or compost, as well as wood ash. The acidity can be lowered with dolomite flour, chalk or hydrated lime.
And in order for the cucumbers of the Moscow Region evenings to be both beautiful and tasty, it is recommended that the plants be regularly watered, spud, fed, shaped.
In order to collect strong, tasty and beautiful cucumbers on your site, you need to make top dressing. Lack of nutrients can negatively affect the appearance of the plant and significantly reduce the yield. Fertilize cucumbers with organic fertilizers in combination with mineral fertilizers. With the right balance of these components and adherence to the fertilizing schedule, the cucumber yield will be maximum.
Despite their popularity, cucumbers are often attacked by diseases and pests. From them, cucumber plantings often die before the start of fruiting. In order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to try to prevent ailments or get rid of them at the very beginning, having studied in detail their causes of occurrence, signs and methods of treatment.