Cucumber variety MASHA ta VEDMID is early-maturing, with a period from germination to fruiting onset of 44-49 days. Plants are medium-height, branched, forming green fruits 10-15 cm long, cylindrical in shape with small and medium bumps, dark green in color. This versatile variety is recommended for cultivation in open ground and is distinguished by uniform fruit formation in early stages. The flavor qualities of fresh and pickled cucumbers are excellent, making the variety suitable for salad preparation and pickling.
Cucumber MASHA ta VEDMID requires specific growing conditions. Plants are heat-loving; seeds do not germinate at temperatures below 12-13 °C, and growth stops and leaves turn yellow at 10-12 °C. For early harvest, it is recommended to grow through seedlings, transplanted at 20-25 days old. Seedlings should be grown in pots or trays with a light, loose, nutrient-rich soil mix, ensuring good aeration and water permeability. Before transplanting, seedlings should be hardened off by gradually reducing watering and temperature to increase cold resistance.
Successful cultivation of cucumber requires proper watering and feeding. Optimal soil moisture before fruiting is 75-80% of total water capacity, and during fruiting — 85-90%. Watering should be frequent and in small amounts, preferably before 13-14 hours. To maintain plant nutrition, fertigation with water-soluble mineral fertilizers is applied, considering growth phase and soil-climatic conditions. Additionally, protection from pests and diseases using recommended insecticides and fungicides is necessary to maintain plant health and ensure high yields.
