Harvesting hybrid of cucumbers "Mirabella" for greenhouses and open ground

There are hundreds of cucumber varieties on the seed market. However, for novice summer residents, it is easiest to find a fruitful, unpretentious and disease-resistant crop among hybrids. One of them, Mirabella f1, was bred by Dutch breeders from Monsanto in the 1960s, but it still enjoys stable popularity.

Description of cucumbers

First generation hybrid registered in the State Register in 2001... In Russia, Mirabella is known under the names Herman, Mirabell, Mirabel. The culture is distinguished by a large number of ovaries, the absence of barren flowers, high productivity and unpretentious care. However, the hybrid is not resistant to cold weather, therefore, in regions with unfavorable weather conditions, it is grown in greenhouses.

Distinctive features

Features of Mirabella:

• the growing season is about 40 days;
• developed root system;
• up to 9 fruits are formed on one node at once;
• parthenocarpic hybrid (does not require bee pollination);
• long-term fruiting (until mid-September);
• high yield of the crop;
• resistance to major types of diseases.

Composition and properties

Nutritional value of fruits per 100 g:

• calorie content - 15 kcal;
• carbohydrates - 3 g;
• proteins - 0.9 g;
• fat - 0 g.

Cucumbers contain vitamins of group B, A, E, C, PP, micro- (iodine, fluoride, iron, zinc, selenium, copper) and macroelements (calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine), fiber. Regular consumption of vegetables normalizes the work of the digestive, cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Alkali in the composition of the fruit stabilizes the acid-base balance.

Cucumbers are 95% water, which has a beneficial effect on the metabolic processes of the body. The fruits have antioxidant effects, improve the condition of the skin, hair, and are useful for losing weight.

By the way! Tinned cucumbers generally retain their beneficial properties.

Specifications

Vegetative type bushes with a well-developed root system... The stem reaches 5 m, the leaves are medium green. The laying of ovaries is bundle (formed by 6-8 fruits). Cucumbers 10-11 cm in diameter, about 3 cm in diameter, weighing 70-90 g. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the skin is glossy dark green with medium tubercles, white pubescence. Seed germination is high, up to 100%.

The crop ripens quickly and at the same time: from 1 m² remove up to 24 kg of cucumbers.

Hybrid Mirabella note high taste: no bitterness, juicy pulp.

Other cucumber hybrids:

"Sheaf splendor": we grow in a greenhouse, open ground, on a windowsill

Domestic hybrid of cucumbers "Garland" pleases with a rich harvest

An early ripe hybrid of "Bettina" cucumbers for greenhouses and open ground

How to grow yourself

The culture is cultivated both in greenhouses and in the open field, but the second method is preferable for the southern regions. Use the seedling method or direct sowing on the beds (in this case, the seeds are planted in early April, their germination is 1 out of 3).

Planting with seeds and seedlings

For growing seedlings the seeds are wrapped in moist warm gauze. When the first sprouts appear, the grains are planted in individual plastic or peat cups. Provide a temperature regime of + 22 ... + 28 ° С. As the topsoil dries out, the culture is moistened with a spray bottle.

After 25-30 days, when up to 4 leaves are formed, the bushes dive into the garden... The approximate transfer time is mid-May. In open ground, cucumbers are transplanted to areas well-lit by the sun and protected from the wind. With a cold snap, the pick is transferred.

Procedure for transferring to a permanent seat:

1. Dig up the soil shallowly.
2. Use a hoe to dig shallow holes at a distance of 20 cm from each other.
3. Moisten the earth in cups, carefully remove the bushes.
4. Move the sprouts together with a lump of earth into the prepared holes (treat them with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate) and cover them with earth.
5. Water the plantings.

Important! The soil for the culture is prepared in advance: it is cleared of weeds, dug up together with peat. The best precursors for cucumbers are cabbage, potatoes, onions, garlic, and beets.

Direct sowing into the ground is carried out when the soil warms up to + 15 ° С... The seeds are buried by 2 cm, observing intervals of 5 cm. The distance between the furrows is 50 cm. The soil is moistened from above.

Step-by-step cultivation and care

The hybrid is fed 4 times per season, alternating organics and minerals:

• 2 weeks after sowing or picking seedlings;
• with budding;
• at the stage of fruiting;
• after the first harvest.

Sprinkle cucumbers with warm water in the morning or evening, as the top layer of the soil dries up, but without waterlogging it. In the heat, the bushes are irrigated daily. Make sure that the liquid does not get on the leaves and stems. When growing a hybrid in a greenhouse, it is regularly ventilated, but without drafts.

Crop care is standard and includes:

• weeding;
• loosening the soil between the bushes after each watering;
• mulching beds with sawdust and straw for better moisture retention, reducing weed growth.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Mirabella is demanding on moisture - in a closed room, the level of humidity is maintained at 80-90%. In summer, greenhouses are covered with a shade net and ventilated.

Frequent watering negatively affects the quality of the fruit.: they become watery, cannot withstand long-term storage and transportation.

Bushes form into 1 stem, the lashes are tied to the trellis as they grow.

Diseases and pests

Mirabella is resistant to viruses of cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew and cladosporiosis, but it quickly dies during frost. Due to bad weather conditions (rains, excess sunlight), rusty spots may appear on the leaves.

Cucumbers are susceptible to pest attacks:

• thin ticks;
• thrips;
• aphids.

For prevention, the bushes are pre-treated with insecticidal agents (for example, "Aktellikom"). In the open field, protective equipment is used every 20 days, in greenhouses - 3 times with a frequency of 3 days.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Cucumbers after planting in the garden are removed once a week, with mass fruiting - daily. Rarely picking vegetables leads to negative plant productivity.

Fruits are salted, pickled, canned and fermented, consumed freshadded to vegetable salads. The crop is stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week.

Read also:

Cucumber hybrid "Ukhazher" for growing in adverse conditions

Hybrid "Tchaikovsky f1", which gives a rich harvest with minimal maintenance

Advantages and disadvantages

Hybrid advantages:

• fast ripening of the crop and constant fruiting;
• 100% germination;
• bundle formation of ovaries;
• versatility in cooking;
• self-pollination of plants;
• standard care;
• resistance to common diseases;
• high productivity.

However, there is cons of culture:

• instability to frost;
• in the northern regions, cultivation only in greenhouses;
• poor resistance to rust and lack of immunity to pests;
• the need for a garter of bushes.

Reviews

Many gardeners speak about the features of the Mirabella hybrid:

Regina, Moscow: “I have my own house and a small heated greenhouse. I tried many varieties of cucumbers, almost always there were some problems: either poor germination, then not pollinated and there are a lot of barren flowers, then they get sick.This was until, on the advice of a friend, I bought the seeds of the Mirabella hybrid. Its germination rate is almost 100%. There are practically no barren flowers, tasty fruits, no bitterness, and most importantly, the hybrid is resistant to diseases and does not require regular treatment for diseases. ".

Stepan, Lugansk: “I must say right away that Mirabella is the same Herman loved by most gardeners. This is a parthenocarpic hybrid with an early maturity, fruits of the gherkin type. It can be grown both in greenhouses and in the open field. In one node, it gives 7-8 ovaries. Bushes grow up to 15 cm. Cucumbers weighing up to 100 g are excellent for both salads and canning. Do not rush to sow the hybrid in open ground: wait for warmth, sufficient soil temperature. For this plant will thank you with an early and abundant harvest ".

Conclusion

Mirabella cucumbers enjoy stable popularity among farmers. This hybrid is unpretentious to care for, resistant to major diseases, and yields a rich harvest of tasty and healthy fruits all season long, resistant to transportation and versatile in cooking. Disadvantages of the culture are weak immunity to pests and frost intolerance.