Mamluk cucumbers belong to the hybrid form of culture, which is characterized by a high level of yield and increased resistance to common diseases. This variety is suitable both for growing on a personal plot, and on an industrial scale for the purpose of further sale. But in order to achieve the desired result, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of the hybrid and study the features of its cultivation.
Description of the variety of cucumbers Mamluk
This hybrid belongs to the parthenocarpic variety of culture. This makes it possible to grow Mamluk cucumbers in isolated greenhouses where there are no pollinating insects. But also this hybrid can be grown in open ground, which will allow you to get a stable fruit ovary even in the absence of favorable weather conditions.
A feature of the hybrid is that its fruits are the same size, do not turn yellow, retain their commercial qualities for a long time and are resistant to transportation. Therefore, it is especially popular among gardeners and farmers.
Mamluk cucumbers f1 belong to early ripe types of culture, therefore, sowing can be done twice a season: in early spring and summer. This allows you to harvest a double crop. Duration of fruiting - 2 months.
According to the description, the cucumber Mamlyuk is distinguished by a medium-tall bush with well-developed lateral shoots. Branching in this variety is moderate. The length of the main lash reaches 2 m, and the side - 1 m.
Mamluk's leaves are large, heart-shaped in a deep green hue. Peduncles are strong, firmly attached to the stem. Flowers predominate in the female type, in nodes 2-3 ovaries are formed at a time.
The fruits of Mamluk are equal in size and do not outgrow. The peel is dense, but thin and without bitterness. Its color is deep green with white stripes. The tuberosity of the fruits is uniform and medium in size. The pulp is juicy uniform, crispy. Seeds are practically absent. Fruit collection must be carried out regularly, which will accelerate the formation of a new ovary.
Mamluk cucumbers are intended for fresh consumption and for processing. Therefore, they are recommended to be grown to saturate the market with fresh products and prepare blanks for the winter. The variety perfectly tolerates transportation and, subject to storage conditions, is able to preserve the marketability of fruits for a long time.
Hybrid Specifications
Before giving preference to this variety, it is necessary to pay attention to its main characteristics. This will help identify the advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid.
Technical description of Mamluk cucumbers:
- fruit length 10-14 cm;
- diameter of cucumbers - 2.5-3 cm;
- ripening period - 45-50 days;
- fruiting duration - 2 months;
- the weight of cucumbers - 110-130 g;
- productivity -14 kg per 1 meter of area;
- ovary formation - bundle;
- disease resistance - high;
- the length of the central stem is 2.5 m.
Landing Features
Sowing seeds of cucumbers Mamluk is recommended not earlier than the soil warms up to a temperature of 14 degrees. The sowing depth is 2-3 cm. But in order to accelerate the first crop, you can use the seedling method of cultivation. In this case, it is necessary to plant the plants in separate containers, since this culture reacts negatively to root damage.
Planting seedlings in a permanent place is recommended if there are 3 of these sheets. At the same time, plants should be deepened to cotyledonous leaves, which stimulates the growth of a strong root system. Seedling method of growing allows you to get the first crop 2-3 weeks earlier.
The distance between plants should be 50 cm. As the bushes grow, installation of wooden trellises will be required to tie the shoots, which will help to redistribute the load.
Mamluk cucumber variety tolerates a lack of light, therefore, to obtain an early spring crop, sowing seeds can be carried out in the winter period in the conditions of a heated greenhouse.
Watering and loosening
Watering for cucumbers is important. For this, it is necessary to use standing water with a temperature of at least 15 degrees. Irrigation with cold water can trigger a massive discharge of the ovary.
Watering should be carried out under the root of seedlings, avoiding moisture on the leaves. Sprinkling method is prohibited for this crop.
Frequency of irrigation:
- during the period of increasing green mass - 1-2 times in 7 days;
- during fruiting - 1-2 times in 3-4 days.
After watering, the soil at the base of the bushes needs to be loosened, which will help improve air access to the roots.
Fertilizer application
Mamluk cucumbers need constant nutrition. The productivity of this variety largely depends on this. Therefore, experts recommend fertilizing the bushes 4 times during the season.
The first time fertilizers must be applied during the period of active growth of young seedlings. As a top dressing, it is recommended to use rotted manure or chicken droppings. All subsequent stages are carried out with a frequency of 10-12 days.
For the second top dressing, it is recommended to dissolve 15 g of urea, 10 g of superphosphate, 10 g of potassium sulphide and 200 g of mullein in 10 l of water.
At the third and fourth stage, it is recommended to use the following composition of the nutrient mixture per 10 l of water: 200 g of chicken manure, 10 g of superphosphate and 20 g of potassium sulphide.
During flowering and fruiting, you can additionally fertilize cucumbers of the Mamluk variety once every 7 days by extracting wood ash. For this, 1 tbsp. pour ash 1 liter of boiling water, stand for 24 hours. After time, bring the total volume of liquid to 10 liters, mix and water the plants under the root. Fertilizers should be applied at the rate of 5 liters per 1 meter of area.
The need for nipping
The formation of bushes in the growth process allows you to redirect the strength of the plant to the formation of the ovary and fruits. As the shoots grow, they must be tied to the trellis. In addition, it is recommended to pinch the lateral processes on the 2-3rd sheet. This procedure applies to all shoots, except those that are formed in the 18th, 19th and 20th nodes. It is recommended to pinch the main shoot on the 25th node.
Shortening the shoots stimulates the formation of the ovary and increases the yield of bushes.
Diseases and pests
Mamluk hybrid is highly resistant to diseases such as parasporosis, cladosporiosis, root rot. But it is susceptible to anthracnose, powdery mildew, fusarium, therefore, for the purposes of prevention, it is recommended to use biological products such as Trichodermin, Fitosporin.
To protect against pests (aphids, spider mites), it is recommended to carry out preventive spraying of foliage with folk remedies: tincture of garlic, a decoction of wormwood or thyme, as well as infusion of onion husks.
In addition, for preventive purposes, it is recommended to use the drug "Guapsin", which has a fungicidal and insecticidal property at the same time.
Advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid
This hybrid in its characteristics significantly surpasses many varieties of cucumbers.
The main advantages:
- high productivity;
- minimal care;
- stable ovary regardless of weather conditions;
- high flavoring properties of fruits;
- excellent product performance;
- resistance to transportation;
- friendly return of fruits;
- all fruits are the same size;
- cucumbers do not turn yellow;
- universality of application.
The disadvantages of the variety include the increased cost of seed. This parthenocarpic type of culture does not form full-fledged seeds in the fruits, therefore, for sowing, they must be purchased annually.
Numerous positive reviews of gardeners and farmers confirm that the variety of cucumbers Mamluk has all the necessary qualities of the culture.