It’s rare that a family doesn’t like fresh cucumbers. Summer residents have been selecting the best varieties to grow on their property for years. Mumu cucumbers are self-pollinating and have tufted ovaries. Suitable for collecting gherkins.
Variety criteria
For any summer resident there is never too much information; before planting a new variety on the site, they look for more detailed information about the hybrid. Then they decide whether the variety is suitable for cultivation or not.
Plant:
- Parthenocarpic.
- Vigorous.
- Medium branched.
- Determinate structure.
- There are 4-6 cucumbers in one node.
- Ripens within 43-48 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: oblong.
- Color: rich green with small light stripes.
- Pubescence: dark.
- Length: 10-12 cm.
- Weight: 100 g.
- Taste without characteristic bitterness, even with a lack of moisture.
- It stores well and withstands long-term transportation while maintaining its commercial qualities.
The description of the variety reveals the general indicators that summer residents most often pay attention to.
Growing on site
Mumu is a hybrid that is planted in two ways, direct sowing in the ground and seedling method. Direct sowing of the soil is carried out after the soil has warmed up to + 18 ⁰С. The main condition is no frost; cucumber culture cannot tolerate this.
Humus and wood ash are added to the holes, and after sowing they are covered with polyethylene or glass until shoots emerge. Further care is the same as with the second growing method.
Most summer residents practice growing cucumbers using the seedling method. Thus, it is possible to reduce the period before fruiting begins by 2-3 weeks. Seedlings require high-quality care. Because healthy 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 period individually, since the climate is different.
Transplantation into the ground is carried out as follows, since Mumu has a determinant type of bush structure and is planted denser than other varieties. At 1 m2 have 6-8 plants.
Be careful when replanting the roots of the crop. 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 or easily breakable containers for growing seedlings, which can be removed without damaging the roots.
Taking care of plantings
Further care consists of watering, which is carried out in the evening, preferably with warm water. Drip irrigation of cucumber bushes works perfectly for this purpose. All the moisture necessary for plant growth goes directly to the roots.
Loosening will provide oxygen access to the root system and help retain moisture longer. Mulching is used for the same purpose.
Cucumbers are fed at least once every 2-3 weeks, alternating organic matter and mineral fertilizers.
Immunity of Mumu cucumbers
The hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew and olive spot. Moderate immunity to downy mildew and root rot.
Special preventive treatments of bushes are carried out against other diseases. They help prevent disease from developing and preserve the harvest.
They use chemicals for treatment, but only before flowering; then it is better to use traditional methods of control.
Use in home cooking and yield of the Mumu hybrid
The variety is especially appreciated for its rapid ripening. Mumu cucumber is suitable for picking gherkins. According to reviews from summer residents, these vegetables are especially tasty when canned; they remain crispy and very tasty. Cucumbers are also used for fresh salads and festive table decorations.
The harvest volume of Mumu cucumbers is 6-7 kg per 1 m2. If all agricultural technology requirements are met, these indicators can be improved.
Advantages of the variety
The positive qualities of a hybrid are its calling card; not a single summer resident will want to tinker with such a variety, which has a whole set of negative qualities.
Pros:
- High yield.
- Versatility of use.
- Immunity to diseases.
- Ability to form ovaries under adverse weather conditions.
No disadvantages of the variety have been identified.
The opinion of summer residents about the Mumu hybrid
The presence of positive reviews about Mumu F1 cucumbers works better than advertising. A gardener will be more willing to grow a variety that has good reviews than one that is praised by the manufacturer.
Olga: “The fruits are smooth and beautiful, but there is one drawback: there is emptiness inside. I didn’t buy any more.”
Elena: “I’ve been growing the Mumu hybrid on my plot for three years. No complaints, no pain. Fruits for 3 months. Next year I will plant more. It tasted great, there were no voids.”
Natalya: “I tried to plant 3 bushes in open ground 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 and versatile hybrid. Unpretentious and undemanding in care.
