It’s rare that a summer resident does not grow this crop on his plot. The Merry Guys cucumber is a very early variety. Vegetable growers grow them with the goal of enjoying their favorite vegetable as early as possible.
Basic ideas about the variety
The heat-loving plant loves unshaded areas, timely watering and care. A detailed description will help the summer resident understand whether this variety is suitable for the needs of the family or not.
Plant:
- Parthenocarpic, female flowers predominate.
- Medium branched.
- Ripens within 37–40 days.
Cucumber:
- Green color.
- Shape: oblong.
- Weight 75–95 g.
- Length 7.5–10 cm.
- It doesn't taste bitter.
How to plant a crop correctly?
In order to grow Merry Guys cucumbers on your plot, you don’t have to do anything special. The most common agricultural techniques are: watering, weeding, loosening, mulching and fertilizing.
They use 2 growing methods:
- Seedling method. Seeds are planted in advance; by the time they are planted in a permanent place, the seedlings should be 2-3 weeks old. There is no need to injure the plant, so the seeds are planted in special peat pots. When transplanted into the ground, they decompose, turning into fertilizer. And the root system remains intact. Seedlings experience less stress. Caring for seedlings is no different from caring for other varieties. It is necessary to water, fertilize and observe temperature and light conditions. This way the plants will be powerful and will begin to bear fruit faster in their permanent location. This method of planting cucumbers will yield a harvest 2 weeks earlier.
- Sowing in the ground. Seeds are planted in specially prepared holes. Filled with a nutrient mixture, add a little wood ash to each hole. The soil must be heated to + 17 ⁰С. In each region, the disembarkation time is different. An important condition is the absence of a nighttime drop in temperature. Water as needed.
The planted seeds are covered with film, this will increase the germination rate.
Regardless of which growing method is used, you need to remember that the cucumber crop likes areas protected from drafts. Placed on 1m2 3–4 plants in open ground, 2–3 pcs. in the greenhouse.
Features of care
Particular attention must be paid to feeding plants. Organic fertilizers, manure or bird droppings are most suitable. But you can also use complex mineral compositions.This will help the plant grow faster, form a powerful root system and ovaries.
Water the plants with warm water, preferably in the evening. Loosening and hilling will help retain moisture longer and provide oxygen access to the roots.
Supports must be installed in advance, since the crop grows better in a vertical position.
It is recommended to pinch cucumbers Jolly Guys F1 starting from the 3rd shoot and remove the vine above the 2nd leaf.
Disease susceptibility
As the characteristics of the variety show, cucumbers are immune to the following diseases:
- Cucumber mosaic.
- Olive spot.
- Powdery mildew.
- Downy mildew.
For other diseases, preventive treatments are required. Until the plant begins to bloom, this is done with the help of preparations purchased in specialized stores. Afterwards, it is advisable to use traditional methods of control so that harmful chemicals do not get into the fruit.
Processing is carried out using:
- Iodine.
- Zelenka.
- Wood ash.
- Garlic solution.
- Serum.
In some cases, feeding the plant helps. Mullein, bird droppings and other auxiliary substances are used.
Positive characteristics of the variety
The presence of a certain number of pros and cons leads to the fact that cucumber varieties either gain popularity or are not in demand at all among summer residents.
Pros:
- Productivity is 13–14 kg per 1 m2.
- Sets fruit at low temperatures.
- Resistant to diseases.
- Universal in use. Suitable for fresh salads and canning.
Minuses:
- Requires pinching and gartering.
- Seeds do not retain parental genes.
For some this variety will seem bad, for others it will be good.The positive opinion of gardeners leads to an increase in the popularity of the species.
What do summer residents say about the Merry Guys variety?
Many vegetable growers look for reviews before buying seeds of a certain type. Those who planted the crop on their plot leave comments. In them they share their own opinions or give specific advice.
- Lydia: “The Cheerful Guys planted cucumbers on the plot and collected the harvest in buckets. They ripen very quickly, taste excellent, and are not bitter.”
- Anastasia: “I haven’t found a better variety for pickling other than this one yet. Minimum care, maximum benefit. The whole family loves it."
Sometimes finding the right variety takes several years. But those who have at least once planted “Merry Guys” cucumbers recognize its advantages.
