The Murom cucumber is one of the most ancient varieties, as it has been known since the 13th century. Remains at the peak of popularity to this day. Outperforms competitors in early maturity. Gardeners can enjoy fresh cucumbers and please their loved ones in record time. Ripe vegetables have a pleasant light aroma, and the crop itself is resistant to cold weather.
Vegetable growth
People who grew this variety of cucumbers at least once in their lives were pleasantly surprised by the results. The characteristics of the vegetable are amazing. Every summer resident, professional gardener and simple amateur, notes precocity.After planting the seed, seedlings appear above the soil very quickly. The crop itself begins to bear fruit a month after the sprouts appear.
The rapid growth and development of the plant is also noted. Cucumber is a vegetable that is popular among gardeners. It is of interest for growing in greenhouse conditions. Despite the small size of the fruit and not such a high level of productivity as other varieties, the plant begins to bear fruit 2 weeks earlier than the others.
Appearance of culture
The description of the culture also includes the appearance of the plant itself:
- As the crop grows, it becomes covered with abundant medium-sized foliage.
- The greens have a rich, even color.
- The central lash reaches from 1 to 1.5 m in length.
- Cucumbers have an elongated oval shape. Some people prefer to call it ovoid.
- The fruits are covered with small tubercles, the number of which is small.
- One vegetable reaches about 8 cm in length.
- Average length - 6 cm.
The weight of one fruit ranges from 45 to 75 g. The skin is light green in color, partially covered with white stripes. There are black spines on each tubercle. The pubescence is mixed. The pulp under the skin is elastic, light in color with small seeds that are practically not felt while eating.
They note a moderate yield of Muromsky cucumber 36. From 1 sq. m., as a rule, no more than 3 kg of fruits are collected. This is an early variety, so fruiting is low. This fact is not considered a disadvantage, since the early variety is chosen to enjoy cucumbers at a time when there is not a single vegetable in the garden.
Features of the plant
Reviews left by gardeners who grew Muromsky 36 cucumber indicate its resistance to cold.Of course, the crop can be planted in open ground only after the frosts have passed. If cucumbers are planted in the soil and the temperature is lower than specified, this will not affect the growth and development of the plant in any way. At the same time, Muromsky does not require special care.
Another positive property of cucumbers is immunity to various diseases. It is known that the crop can be affected by cucumber diseases, among which the most common are bacteriosis and powdery mildew. Gardeners notice that the plant is rarely attacked by pests. If this happens, special drugs have been developed to combat the disease.
Fruiting continues until the middle of the last summer month - August. By this point, all the fruits should be collected. If this is not done on time, the cucumbers turn yellow and change their appearance. After a suitable period for collection, the plant is affected by various fungal diseases.
The soil on which cucumbers grow must be fertilized. The culture needs frequent watering. Therefore, if cucumbers do not have enough moisture during the dry season, they will grow small.
Bad weather conditions will also affect the shape of the fruits; they will be curved in different directions.
The main advantage of the culture is early ripening. Suitable for growing in any region of the country, even the most northern.
Cooking
As a rule, the Murom variety is grown to eat fresh vegetables. Ripe fruits release a pleasant cucumber aroma. The elastic and juicy pulp makes them also suitable for pickling. At the time of preservation, cucumbers can be combined with other vegetables, for example, onions. You can also add greens.
