Cucumber Madrilene: characteristics and description of the variety

Cucumber Madrilene belongs to the hybrids of the new generation. Breeding work on the creation of the species was carried out in the Dutch company Monsanto. The right holder of the variety is the concern “Semenis” of the USA, it acts as the main supplier of planting material in the world market. In Our Country, the cultivation of the hybrid showed good results, they fully correspond to the characteristics declared by the originator.

Description of cucumbers Madrilene

The Madrilene variety was created for growing on protected ground in a temperate climate, it is possible to cultivate the crop in open ground (OG) at a stable warm air temperature. Cucumbers of an indeterminate species, without growth restriction, reach a height of three meters. A bush of a semi-stem type, it gives little shoots, for better vegetation and fruit formation, side shoots are removed.

Cucumbers of the Madrilene variety are formed with one main stem, grown in a greenhouse and OG using a trellis method. The fruit content is high, the crop does not withstand the crop without fixation. Growth correction depends on the height of the support, on average it is 1,8 m. Contact of the ovaries with the ground should not be allowed; without a garter, the greens turn yellow and fall off.

The Madrilene cucumber variety belongs to the parthenocarpic type, the bulk of the flowers are female, the male ones are insignificant, after a certain time they dry and crumble. Women in 100% give ovaries. Abundant flowering provides the Madrilene variety with high yields. Cucumber Madrilene is early ripe: 42 days pass from the appearance of young shoots to the ripening of the first fruits. Fruiting is long, the mass of cucumbers of the first wave and the last harvest is the same.

External description of Madrilene cucumbers shown in the photo:

1. A tall, open plant with short internodes. The main stem is of medium thickness, rough, flexible, light green in color. This variety of cucumbers gives a small number of stepchildren, the shoots are thin, poorly developed.
2. The foliage is low, the leaves are dark green, small, heart-shaped, sparsely pubescent, the cuttings are short.
3. The root of the variety is powerful, overgrown to the sides, the location is superficial, the central rod is poorly developed. The root system provides the plant with essential nutrients.
4. The flowers are bright yellow, females predominate, the Madrilene cucumber variety is self-pollinating. Up to 3 ovaries are formed on one node.

Description of fruits

A feature of the Madrilene variety is the evened shape of the fruits, from the first to the last ovaries they are of the same size and weight. Cucumber Madrilene f1 is not prone to aging, overripe fruits retain juiciness, do not turn yellow, there is no bitterness and acid in the taste.

External characteristics of the fruit:

• have the shape of an elongated cylinder, reach no more than 10 cm in length, weight is 90 g;
• color – dark green, surface with pronounced tuberosity, each unevenness is lighter than the main tone, with short light villi;
• the peel is thin, durable, glossy, there is no wax coating, it withstands heat treatment well;
• the pulp is juicy, dense, without voids, a small amount of seeds are located in the chambers;
• the taste of cucumbers of this variety is sweet, without acid and bitterness, with a pleasant aroma.

According to vegetable growers, Madrilene f1 cucumbers are stored for 4 days after harvest, they tolerate transportation well.

The variety is grown in greenhouses on farms for industrial purposes. Fruits of universal purpose are consumed fresh, they are used as ingredients in assorted vegetables. The size of vegetables allows them to be used for homemade preparations as a whole. In salting and marinade, they do not lose their elasticity and presentation.

Main characteristics of the variety

According to the description of the Madrilene f1 cucumber variety, it is an early ripe crop. The harvesting of the first wave of the crop falls on the middle of June, the fruiting is long, the last cucumbers are removed before the onset of frost, on the exhaust gas approximately in the second half of September. Cucumbers are grown throughout the Federation, fruiting in a closed area is higher than in open ground.

The Madrilene variety does not require an excess of sunlight. Cucumber photosynthesis and vegetation do not slow down in a periodically shaded area. In greenhouse structures, the plant does not need additional lighting. At an early stage of development, Madrilene cucumbers safely tolerate a drop in temperature to +8 ⁰C. After planting in open ground, young shoots are not covered for the night.

The drought resistance of the variety is average, cucumbers tolerate high temperatures only with regular watering. The drying of the root circle inhibits the growth of gherkins, bitterness can dominate in taste. Cultivation in greenhouse structures provides for drip irrigation. With high humidity, there is a risk of developing a fungal infection. Waterlogging the soil leads to root rot.

Productivity

The visiting card of the culture is a consistently high yield, Madrilene f1 cucumber, according to the description of the copyright holder and reviews of gardeners, gives high yields regardless of weather conditions. The only negative that you should pay attention to when determining the beds is that the variety does not tolerate drafts. Under the influence of the cold north wind, the vegetation of cucumbers proceeds incompletely, the yield decreases.

Cucumbers ripen 1,5 months after the appearance of young shoots. Depending on the growing method, the first cucumbers are harvested in early or mid-June. The plant is not sprawling, per 1 m² plant 3 pcs. The average yield of cucumbers from a bush is 15 kg (in a greenhouse), the variety yields up to 12 kg for exhaust gases. From 1 m² lift about 40 kg.

Pest and disease resistance

According to the description Madrilene cucumbers are genetically adapted to most of the diseases that affect the gourd family. If the greenhouses have high humidity, a fungal infection, anthracnose, is possible. When the first signs appear, the bushes are treated with colloidal sulfur or the Hom tool is used. Diseases practically do not affect the plant on OG, but the whitefly butterfly can parasitize. Prevent its reproduction with the drug “Commander”.

Pros and cons of the variety

The advantage of the variety are:

• consistently high yields;
• the leveled shape of the fruit;
• versatility in use;
• shade tolerance;
• resistance to temperature drop;
• good preservation after collection;
• pleasant taste;
• resistance to diseases and pests.

The disadvantages of Madrilene cucumbers include the degeneration of the variety. If the planting material was collected independently, the crop may not be harvested for 3 years.

Growing rules

Cucumbers are bred with seeds, it is possible to plant immediately on the site in the ground. To speed up the ripening time, it is recommended to grow a seedling culture.

Terms of sowing

The laying of seeds of Madrilene cucumbers for growing seedlings is carried out in early April. Plant 2 seeds each in small containers or glasses made of plastic or peat. Seedlings do not dive, the root system is weak, does not tolerate transplantation.

Seedlings are placed on a greenhouse bed in early May. In the exhaust gas after warming up the earth is not lower than 12 ⁰ C, the timing is determined by the characteristics of the regional climate.

Planting seeds immediately on the bed is possible after warming up the air at night over +8 ⁰ C (around mid-May). In the greenhouse, the laying of seeds is carried out in mid-April.

Choosing a place and preparing beds

A bed for cucumbers is determined on neutral soils, the best composition of the soil is sandy loam, you can plant a variety on loam with the addition of organic matter or peat. Be sure to observe the conditions of crop rotation, in the same area without the addition of mineral fertilizers, cucumbers are not grown for more than 3 years.

The bed on the exhaust gas must be protected from the effects of cold wind, it is better to choose a site behind the wall of the building on the south side. The plot is prepared in the fall, before the onset of cold weather. The earth is dug up, compost is introduced. In the spring before planting, the soil is dug up again, saltpeter or superphosphate is added.

How to plant

Method for planting seedlings of Madrilene cucumbers in a greenhouse or OG:

1. The landing hole is made 15 cm wide and 20 cm deep.
2. Organic matter is placed at the bottom.
3. The seedling, together with the root ball, is placed vertically in the center.
4. Fall asleep to the lower leaves, watered.

The scheme of planting cucumber seeds in the garden:

1. Make a recess of 3 cm.
2. Two seeds are placed in one hole. After the formation of leaves, a weak plant is removed.
3. Seedlings and seeds have 3 plants per 1m².
4. The distance between the holes is 35 cm.

Aftercare for cucumbers

Cucumber variety Madrilene is grown in the usual way for culture. There are no special recommendations for agricultural technology for the plant. Care includes:

• moderate watering, which does not allow drying and waterlogging of the soil;
• three top dressings: the first – with saltpeter, a week after planting cucumbers; the second – at the time of the formation of the ovaries, use complex mineral fertilizers; the last – organic, before the first harvest;
• loosening and weeding as the topsoil dries up and weeds grow.

Cucumbers are indeterminate species, so a garter to a support is necessary. Growth requires correction, the top is broken along the height of the trellis. The bush of the variety is formed with one stem, the lateral processes are removed. Cut off yellowed and lower leaves.

Conclusion

Cucumber Madrilene is an early ripe hybrid, genetically resistant to infection and parasitic insects. The variety is characterized by high yield. Fruits with a high gastronomic value, even shape, universal use. The crop is grown in greenhouses and in an unprotected area. After harvesting, cucumbers are stored for a long time and safely transported.

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