The cucumber takes pride of place in almost every garden plot. Experts every year work on the development of new varieties that can be grown even in difficult conditions with a changeable climate. For many years, cucumber Vyaznikovsky 37 remains one of the most popular Russian varieties. Initially, the culture was grown in the city of Vyazniki, hence the name, but over time the variety became popular beyond the boundaries of the first zoning.

General information about the variety Vyaznikovsky cucumber

Vyaznikovsky cucumber 37 was bred back in the 19th century; Russian breeders were engaged in its cultivation both in the Moscow region and in Vladimir. The variety and its varieties were included in the collection of the All-Russian Institute of Genetic Resources 94 years ago.

Cucumber Vyaznikovsky

Characteristics and detailed description of the external differences of the variety

  • the variety belongs to the early maturing species, the fruits ripen after about 45 days;
  • pollinated by bees;
  • high-yielding, with 1 sq.m. you can get up to three and a half kilograms of vegetables;
  • plant height is average;
  • leaf color - green, no wrinkling;
  • leaves are medium in size;
  • fruits are tied in a bundle way;
  • the plant, as a rule, forms up to 4 additional shoots;
  • wattle fence is short enough, but strong;
  • has immunity to many diseases;
  • tolerates short-term temperature drop well;
  • perfect for long distance transportation.

Vyaznikov cucumbers can be grown both in the open field and in greenhouses. The variety is quite resistant to various unfavorable factors; in addition to Russia, it is also very popular in Ukraine and Moldova. It is especially actively cultivated in the middle Russian latitudes, the reason for this is the resistance of the variety to a changeable climate.

In the greenhouse

Technical information and descriptions

  • the fruits of the plant are elongated, slightly resembling an egg;
  • there are small bumps on the fruits;
  • fruit color - light green;
  • in length, the fruits reach 9 to 11 cm;
  • the weight of one fruit, as a rule, does not exceed 135 g;
  • cucumbers have a delicate rich taste without bitterness;
  • have a rich smell;
  • have a fairly dense core, fruits with emptiness are almost never found.

Due to its sophisticated taste and rather small size, Vyaznikovsky cucumber is perfect for pickling. Also, the fruits are often used in salads. The absence of bitterness and voids makes them an irreplaceable ingredient.

Canned cucumbers

Cultivation recommendations

Cucumber Pretty

How to choose the right garden bed? For planting cucumbers of the Vyaznikovskiy variety, it is better to prefer areas that are well warmed by the sun's rays and protected from strong winds. Since autumn, the beds intended for planting need to be fertilized. Here are the fertilizers that are optimal for the variety:

  • humus (5-6 kg per 1 sq.m.);
  • wood ash (liter can);
  • superphosphate (20 grams) and potassium salt (10 g).

These ingredients should be mixed and diluted with potassium permanganate. Warming of fertilized soil with a film is encouraged.

Seedlings of cucumbers are planted when the probability of frost is practically zero.

Seedling

When sowing seeds in open ground, you need to pay attention to the soil temperature, it should be at least 15 degrees. Sowing should be done at a depth of about 1-2 cm. It is better to cover the area with foil to avoid the threat of freezing.

Important! Water for irrigation must be warm!

Water the cucumbers twice or thrice a week.Do not forget about loosening the soil. This procedure must be done immediately before the whips begin to form and after precipitation.

Formation of bushes

There are two ways to form bushes in open beds:

  • by tying;
  • creeping method.

In the latter case, it is recommended to use a pinching scheme with twigs.

Cucumber Vyazemsky, according to the description of the variety, can rightfully be called universal. Cucumbers are suitable for consumption in any form: both fresh and canned. For salting, the crop must be collected at the peak of fruiting. A slightly overripe cucumber can be pickled.