Cucumber Merenga: the advantages of variety and recommendations for growing

In ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome, the cucumber was considered a very popular vegetable, which was used not only for food. It also produced lotions and medicinal products for the skin.

Historical facts

In greenhouses, the culture began to grow since the time of Louis XIV. At one time, the colonists brought this plant to America. In ancient Spain, in order to increase the shelf life, the fetus was first processed. Salted cucumbers were supplied to the Roman imperial table.

Every year, by the beginning of a new growing season, breeders offer new varieties of vegetables. Cucumber Merenga - a new ultramodern hybrid, already had time to prove itself due to high yield, excellent taste qualities.

Such useful fruits

Cucumbers are sources of vitamins A and C. In addition, eating this low-calorie vegetable helps to replenish the stock of trace elements in the body. In 100 grams there are 13.52 calories. Dietary fiber, potassium, manganese and folic acid, in large quantities contained in this vegetable, are extremely important for maintaining health.

Applying a cucumber mixture, you can remove puffiness and reduce irritation on the damaged area of the skin. Regular consumption of this vegetable juice in complex therapy promotes faster cure for ulcers and other gastric diseases. Dentists recommend using it in the treatment of gums. Dietitians prescribe patients a juice for weight loss.

Feature of the new variety

Cucumber Merenga is one of the earliest, parthenocarpic varieties of the last generation. Type of fruit - gherkin. The variety has fresh pleasant taste, there is no bitterness at all. Thin cylindrical fruits are stored for a long time without loss of useful substances or changes in appearance. The variety has a unique early maturity: the harvest can be collected in 34-38 days from the day of transplanting. This hybrid does not have a clear dependence on the conditions of cultivation. It is enough to adhere to the standard requirements for cultivation of cucumber. The dark green color of the fruit is preserved throughout the growing season. They do not turn yellow even during short-term watering.

After peas, potatoes, onions or winter crops, it is possible to grow cucumbers Merenga successfully. Feedback from those who are already familiar with this hybrid, note good responsiveness to the introduction of manure.

Thanks to almost one hundred percent formation of female colors, the variety has an extremely large number of ovaries. It is difficult to find another culture that could be compared with the Merenga hybrid. Seeds of cucumbers can be bought in specialized stores or ordered online.

Recommendations for growing

Cucumber Merenga is suitable for growing in sheltered soil and film greenhouses. Also good results are obtained with a vertical and horizontal method of growing in unprotected soil. The density of standing should be from 20 000 to 25 000 plants per hectare at the first method and 45 000 - 50 000 - at the second.

Cucumber is a culture that is extremely demanding for water. During the growing season, it is necessary to carry out at least 7-10 irrigation. The optimum rate is 380-400 liters per 10 square meters. The use of irrigation with a drip method together with the normalized application of soluble fertilizers to irrigation water has a very effective effect on the crop. This method allows you to evenly moisten the soil and rationally distribute top dressing at all levels of the root system. Water is used more efficiently, a dense crust does not form on the soil surface. To increase the yield with each irrigation, it is necessary to introduce nutrient mineral readily soluble fertilizers for Meereng cucumbers.

The reviews also state that when growing on trellises, it is possible to obtain better results. Plants do not get injured when nursing. Tapestry method of cultivation allows you to form a bush in many ways.