In the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome, cucumber was considered a very popular vegetable, which was used not only for food. Lotions and healing products for the skin were also made from it.
Historical facts
In greenhouses, culture began to grow from 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 fruit was first processed. Pickled cucumbers were delivered to the Roman imperial table.
Each year, by the beginning of the new growing season, breeders offer new varieties of vegetables. Meringue cucumber is a new ultramodern hybrid, which has already managed to prove itself due to its high yield, excellent taste.
Such beneficial fruits
Cucumbers are sources of vitamins A and C. In addition, eating this low-calorie vegetable helps to replenish the supply of trace elements in the body. 100 grams contains 13.52 calories. Dietary fiber, potassium, manganese and folic acid, contained in large quantities in this vegetable, are extremely important for maintaining health.
Applying a cucumber mixture, you can remove puffiness and reduce irritation in the damaged area of the skin. Regular use of the juice of this vegetable in complex therapy contributes to a more rapid cure for peptic ulcer and other gastric diseases. Dentists recommend using it in the treatment of gums. Nutritionists prescribe juice for patients to lose weight.
New Variety Feature
Meringue cucumber is one of the earliest, parthenocarpic varieties of the last generation. Type of fruit - gherkin. The variety has a fresh, pleasant taste; bitterness is completely absent. Thin cylindrical fruits are stored for a long time without loss of nutrients or changes in appearance. The variety has a unique precocity: the crop can be harvested after 34-38 days from the date of transplanting. This hybrid does not have a clear dependence on cultivation conditions. It is enough to adhere to the standard requirements for growing cucumber. The dark green color of the fruit remains throughout the growing season. They do not turn yellow even with a short-term decrease in watering.
After peas, potatoes, onions or winter crops, Meringue cucumbers can be successfully grown. The reviews of those already familiar with this hybrid indicate good responsiveness to the introduction of manure.
Due to the almost one hundred percent education of female flowers, the variety has an extremely large number of ovaries. It is difficult to find another crop that could be compared in yield to the Meringue hybrid. Cucumber seeds can be bought in specialized stores or ordered online.
Growing recommendations
Meringue cucumber is suitable for cultivation in sheltered soil and film greenhouses. Also, good results are obtained with a vertical and horizontal method of cultivation in unprotected soil. The standing density should be between 20,000 and 25,000 plants per hectare in the first method and 45,000 - 50,000 in the second.
Cucumber is a culture that is extremely demanding of water. During the growing season it is necessary to carry out at least 7-10 irrigation. The optimal rate is 380-400 liters per 10 square meters. The use of drip irrigation along with the normalized application of soluble fertilizers in irrigation water has a very effective effect on the crop. This method allows you to evenly moisten the soil and rationally distribute fertilizing at all levels of the root system. Water is used more efficiently; a dense crust does not form on the surface of the soil. To increase productivity with each watering, it is necessary to make nutritious mineral soluble fertilizers for Meringue cucumbers.
The reviews also claim: when grown on a trellis, it is possible to get better results. Plants are not injured upon leaving. The tapestry method of growing allows you to form a bush in different ways.