Cucumber variety 'Meter with a Cap' is an early-maturing, high-yielding parthenocarpic hybrid with exclusively female flowering, intended for cultivation both in open ground and in plastic greenhouses. This self-pollinating hybrid is resistant to a range of diseases, including cucumber mosaic virus, true and false powdery mildew, olive and target leaf spot, and cucumber vein yellowing virus. The plant is medium-height, indeterminate, and tends to form clusters of fruiting nodes, which promotes abundant yield.
The fruits of 'Meter with a Cap' cucumber are cylindrical, finely warty with hairs, white-tipped, and bright green. The cucumbers have a crisp texture, lack bitterness, and possess excellent flavor. Their weight ranges from 65 to 80 grams, with a length of about 10 cm, and they are not prone to overgrowth. Due to these characteristics, the hybrid is ideal for canning, pickling, and fresh consumption.
For successful cucumber cultivation, it is recommended to use the method of creating a special compost mound on the plot. To do this, place manure, chopped nettle, young grass, and dandelion leaves in a trench, then water thoroughly and cover with soil. Such a mound supplies the soil with necessary nitrogen, which is especially important for cucumbers, and creates favorable conditions for plant growth, protecting roots from pests. This method is suitable both for beds and greenhouses, ensuring high-quality yields.
