What are the good cucumber varieties?

The success of the cucumber crop depends in particular on the choice of seed. The wide assortment on the shelves confuses thoughts rather than allows you to make the right decision. Novice gardeners are advised to first familiarize themselves with the varieties, their names, the characteristics of cultivation and care.

Depending on climatic conditions, different varieties can be planted in Ukraine, Belarus, Chernozem, Bashkiria and the middle lane - these can be parthenocarpic, early ripening, with a long ripening period, or delicious cucumbers for growing in a greenhouse. More information is structured in the article in the form of a kind of list-rating.

Varietal variety of cucumbers

A large number of varieties allows you to choose the best options that have disease and weather resistance of the region where the green plant is planned to be grown.

A common mistake is the use of certain 2-3 varieties, the cultivation of which has been practiced for several decades.

Domestic and foreign breeders have developed many hybrids that have no less affordable agricultural technology and excellent taste than the once loved cucumbers.

Experts among the top tips for growing vegetables point to the need to plant several varieties at once... This makes it possible to evaluate the yield of different species under the same ripening conditions, to get at least some yield during drought or prolonged rains.

Collect the necessary and useful information about the varietal variety, the characteristics of the characteristics of zelents can be found below.

The most popular varieties with names

For the convenience of perception and application of the text in practice, the plants are divided into separate groups, united by a common feature.

The best self-pollinating for outdoor use

Self-pollinating cucumbers have a number of advantages, among which excellent immunity and resistance to an abundance of moisture are noted.

• Booth - ripening period is only 40 days. The length of the green plant reaches 9 cm. One bush yields up to 3.5 kg. The strong immunity of the plant resists various diseases (olive spot, mosaic, powdery mildew).
• Courage - harvesting of the Kurazh variety begins 40-47 days after the sprouts break through from the soil. The weight of one cucumber reaches 170-180 gr., Up to 10 zelents are formed on one shoot. The plant practically does not suffer from rot, powdery mildew.
• Connie - harvesting of fruits begins on the 50th day after sowing. The culture is universal both in the way of cultivation and in the use of cucumbers. The length of the greenery is 10 cm, the yield from 1 m2 is about 9 kg.
• Berendey - fruits (12-15 cm) ripen 42 days after the emergence of sprouts. You can harvest up to 3.5 kg from one bush.Zelentsy have excellent characteristics and have a long shelf life.
• Gerda - fruits 10 cm long appear 1.5 months after sowing. 2.8-3 kg are removed from the bush. The plant is rarely affected by diseases, it is especially resistant to fungal infections.

The best early ripe cucumbers

Early ripening varieties have a feature that every gardener should be familiar with.

The ovaries of male flowers are the first to form, they must be removed, since they interfere with the development of the plant.

• April - from the moment of planting, the fruits of April ripen on the 50th day, reaching a length of 20-22 cm. The plant itself regulates the growth of shoots, so the need for pruning disappears. Productivity from 1 m2 on average 22 kg. Cucumbers do not overripe if they miss the assembly date. The culture is resistant to almost all diseases, with the exception of root rot.
• Hermann - sprouts at 39-41 days after sprouting. The length of Herman's greens reaches 10 cm, 23-26 kg are harvested from 1 m2. The hybrid is characterized by a long fruiting period, self-pollination and immunity to fungi.
• Orlik - begins to bear fruit on the 47-50 day after sowing. The length of the greenery reaches 14-16 cm, with a diameter of 3.5-4 cm. 6-8 kg are removed from the bush. The culture has a strong immune system, resists powdery mildew, root rot, olive spot and TMV.
• Valdai - the bush begins to bear fruit on the 45th day after the emergence of shoots. Flowers are formed predominantly by women, therefore pollination by bees is required. The length of the greenery is about 10-11 cm, up to 4.5 kg of the crop are removed from the bush. The hybrid was developed for preservation, but due to its delicate taste it is also used for salad.

Mid-season

Medium ripening varieties begin to bear fruit on the 45-55 day after sowing the grains into the soil. All plants of this group differ in the method of cultivation (greenhouse, soil), purpose (fresh or for salting) and the type of pollination.

• Competitor - characterized as a viable and disease-resistant plant. The length of the greenery reaches 9-12 cm with an average weight of 100 grams. Up to 3.8 kg of the crop is harvested from each m2. The variety has good immunity, shows resistance to powdery mildew.
• Nezhinsky - a variety pollinated by bees, characterized by a powerful stem, medium-sized fruits (length 10-12 cm, weight 90 g) and high yield (8 kg per 1 m2). Nezhinsky tolerates low temperatures, is resistant to many diseases. Cucumbers have a high taste.
• Libella - a versatile hybrid with a long fruiting period. With proper care, you can harvest until the coldest days. The length of the Libelle greenery reaches 14 cm, weight - 140 grams. Up to 10-12 kg are removed from a square meter. When salted, the flesh remains crispy and firm. In agricultural technology, there are rarely cases of damage to crops by common diseases.
• Table - has an excellent taste without bitterness, ideal for salting. The bush is formed long with a strong lash, the length of the fruit reaches 12 cm with a weight of 80-90 grams. Productivity from 1 m2 about 8 kg.

Late ripening

A feature of late-ripening cucumbers is that the seeds germinate well only in the 3rd year.

Therefore, the purchased material is worth before planting check for germination... Also, when choosing varieties of this group, you need to take into account the climate of the region and the ripening period of zelents in order to have time to collect most of the harvest before the onset of cold weather.

• Phoenix - the harvesting period begins 64 days after seed germination. Cucumbers reach a length of 16 cm, with an average weight of 230 g. Phoenix bushes form a branched whip that resists the vagaries of the weather well.
• Winner - differs in long spreading lashes that easily tolerate drought, coolness. The plant is resistant to various types of fungi. The length of the fruit reaches 14 cm with an average weight of 110 grams. The yield from 1 m2 is 7-8 kg.
• Solar - the variety is mid-season, but most gardeners plant it as late. The bush releases many twigs, forming a massive whip, which implies planting in a large area. The peel of the greenery is covered with a few tubercles and greenish stripes. The length of a cucumber reaches 12 cm with an average weight of 140 grams.
• Brownie - the harvest period starts 65 days after germination. The length of the cucumbers is small (9 cm), but the taste is high. The culture has good immunity, showing resistance to almost all common diseases. Productivity - 6-8 kg per 1 m2.
• Chinese - a disease-resistant variety with a mild taste and lack of bitterness. A feature of the fruit of the Chinese cucumber is considered to be a short shelf life after harvest. Original elongated cucumbers (30-35 cm) look like snakes. The plant tolerates low temperatures and poor lighting well.

Which are the highest yielding for greenhouses

All gardeners, without exception, are attracted by high-yielding varieties. In your greenhouse, you can try to grow the most popular ones.

• Parisian gherkin - fruits ripen in 50-60 days after sowing. The length of the Parisian gherkin variety reaches 12 cm with an average weight of 85 grams. A large number of ovaries are formed on the lash, which guarantees a high yield - over 30 kg per 1 m2. Low germination of seeds provides for planting beds through seedlings.
• Fontanelle - a popular cucumber among gardeners in our country. It is grown in almost every area. The dimensions of the Spring greens reach 22-24 cm with an average weight of 150 grams. More than 10 kg are removed from the bush. In terms of taste and rules of agricultural technology, the variety remains competitive in front of the best European developments of breeders.
• Zozulya - the harvesting period begins on the 45th day after sprouting. The formation of the lash is carried out in such a way that the bush does not need pruning. Zelentsy reaches 24 cm in length with an average weight of 280-300 grams. From a square meter, you can collect up to 30 kg of Zozulya cucumber. The plant is practically not sick with olive spot and cucumber mosaic.

For planting outdoors

• Suzanne - a versatile crop that can be grown not only in the open field, but in a greenhouse and even on a balcony. The length of the lash reaches 3-4 m, forming a large number of ovaries. Plucking fruits 3-4 centimeters long or wait until they become larger, this does not affect the taste. Suzanne has good disease and pest resistance.
• Sparta - the hybrid is bee-pollinated with stable fruiting. The length of the greenery is 6-12 cm, the taste is pleasant without bitterness. The culture has a strong immunity, especially against powdery mildew and fungi. The yield per bush is 2.8-3.1 kg.
• Pickle - the fruiting period begins 55 days after the emergence of sprouts. The length of the greens is 9-11 cm with an average weight of 100-110 grams. More than 4 kg are removed from one bush. The pickle has a delicate taste with a sweetish note, without bitterness.
• Pinocchio Is a self-pollinated hybrid that begins to ripen 48 days after germination. The length of the greenery is about 8-9 cm with a weight of 85 grams. The yield per bush is 3.4 kg.
• Sturdy - by the rate of ripening, the cucumber is considered a sprinter, just 38 days after the emergence of sprouts. The length of the greenery is about 9 cm with a weight of 80 g. The fruiting period is fleeting, all ovaries form and ripen together. Unfavorable weather does not have a negative effect on the growing season.

For growing in Siberia

Growing cucumbers in a harsh climate has its own characteristics. It is better to plant cucumbers in Siberia in polycarbonate greenhouses or choose fruitful early maturing varieties.

When choosing seeds, preference should be given to varieties that are resistant to stress.

• Altaic - it has a short ripening period, the harvest begins 36-40 days after germination. The length of the greenery is 9-12 cm with a weight of 100 g.The plant is cold-resistant, easily tolerates the vagaries of the weather. After harvesting, the fruits retain their presentation and taste for a long time.
• Serpentine - gherkin type cucumber, ripens 39-42 days after germination. The fruiting period is intense, already in the first 10 days most of the harvest is harvested - over 1.7 kg per 1 m2. Serpentine is known for its taste, which lacks bitterness.
• Bush - a compact plant that needs pollination. The length of the greenery reaches 8 cm with a weight of 90 grams. Productivity is stable with proper care (3 kg per bush). The peculiarity of the variety is its endurance and strong immunity. Cucumbers are versatile.

Each variety of cucumbers has an impressive set of benefits. The main thing when choosing is to take into account the climatic features of the region and the correspondence to them of the characteristics of the varieties you like. Then the main stage of laying the future harvest will be performed correctly.

Seemingly in cultivation

cucumbers

there is nothing difficult. And this is true, but only if you approach the matter with a certain amount of knowledge. Including about

varieties which are best suited for growing in your area.

The variety of cucumbers matters. How to navigate in general in the abundance of cucumber varieties and choose the ones you need is described in detail and sequentially in the article Choosing varieties of cucumbers. Let me briefly recall the main points.

First of all, you need to answer yourself for 3 questions:

1. Where do you intend to grow cucumbers: in a greenhouse, a greenhouse, in the open field or even on a windowsill?
2. When do you want to harvest: early June, July or August?
3. How long do you want to harvest cucumbers?

So, early varieties of cucumbers more susceptible to diseases, and the period of their fruiting, in comparison with the later ones, is much shorter. And, despite the fact that the division of cucumbers into early, medium and late is somewhat arbitrary, the choice of the variety will depend on the answers to these 3 questions.

Only correctly selected varieties are not so scary disease, which most often affect cucumbers in the middle zone: powdery mildew, downy mildew and bacteriosis, therefore, when choosing a variety, you should pay special attention to itsresistance to these diseases... To cope with the misfortune will help the article "Ambulance" for cucumbers: prevention and treatment of diseases.

Not every variety of cucumbers is suitable for pickling.

Another question: what exactly do you need cucumbers for - for eating fresh or for pickling? Their varieties are conventionally divided into 3 groups according to their purpose: pickling, salad, universal... Naturally, each of the varieties has its own advantages, but everyone should choose the optimal one for himself, depending on his needs and desires. For example, I always plant half of the pickling varieties and 25% each for salad and universal.

By the way, the secrets of cultivation have already been discussed in this article, and it can also be useful when choosing varieties.

Well, we are with you, having finished with the theory, we will move on to the descriptions of the most popular varieties of cucumber in the middle lane for greenhouses, open ground, shady areas and a home garden.

The best varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses and greenhouses

Parthenocarpic varieties and hybrids are preferred for greenhouses

'Goosebump F1'

An early maturing (from 42 to 45 days after sowing) parthenocarpic (that is, self-fertile, not requiring pollination) high-yielding hybrid produced by the Gavrish agricultural company (our review tells more about this and other seed producers). Bunch-type plant of flowering, medium-sized; the growth of side shoots is limited. Fruits are large lumpy with small black thorns up to 8–12 cm long; bitterness is genetically absent in them. Variety distinguished by high taste, versatility: good both fresh and for salting.Very resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew; suitable for growing in greenhouses, hotbeds, as well as in the open field.

'Tom Thumb'

An early ripening (fruiting already on the 39th day) variety with a female type of flowering, characterized by resistance to a whole range of diseases. Zelentsy, growing no more than 11 cm in length and weighing 50–65 g, will be appreciated by lovers of gherkins. The fruits are great for canning and pickling.

‘Benefit F1’

Early ripening (43-50 days from germination to fruiting) self-pollinated hybrid of the female flowering type. Zelenets weighing up to 100-120 g and 10-12 cm long is densely covered with small tubercles. Fruit are devoid of bitterness and are distinguished by high taste, universal (salting, pickling, fresh consumption). The hybrid is very resistant to real and downy mildew and root rot.

‘Alekseich F1’

Early maturing (from germination to fruiting - 37-43 days) parthenocarpic hybrid of the female flowering type. The plant is medium-sized, a universal variety, fruits are slightly lumpy, weighing 60-80 g and 7-8 cm long, green plants have excellent taste... The hybrid is extremely resistant to powdery mildew as well as downy mildew.

'Emelya F1'

A universal early maturing parthenocarpic hybrid, the fruits of which are successfully used both fresh and for salting. It grows and develops better in heated greenhouses. The fruits ripen quickly - in 40-45 days. The bush is indeterminate (has unlimited growth of lashes), with a predominantly female type of flowering and bundled ovaries.

The general principles that should be followed when choosing "greenhouse" cucumbers are set out in the article How to choose varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses.

The best varieties of cucumbers for open ground

Varieties for open ground are selected especially carefully.

‘April F1’

An early ripening universal hybrid, the fruiting of which occurs 45-55 days after germination. It can be successfully grown not only in the open field, but also in small balcony boxes - the plant is compact and has the ability to self-regulate branching. The cylindrical fruits are rather large: with a weight of 200-250 g in length, they reach 22-25 cm. variety advantages: lack of bitterness, undemanding care and relative cold resistance, which makes it possible to get good yields in the open field.

‘Erofey’

Bee-pollinated mid-season universal (suitable both for fresh consumption and for canning) variety. Mixed flowering plant, highly branched and vigorous. Zelenets is short (about 6-7 cm), elongated-ovate, slightly lumpy. The variety is quite resistant to downy mildew.

'Ant F1'

Parthenocarpic ultra-early (35–39 days) hybrid. The plant is medium-growing, bunch-type flowering with limited branching of lateral shoots. The fruits are large lumpy, cylindrical in shape, up to 12 cm long. The variety is resistant to olive spot, as well as to downy mildew and powdery mildew.

'Masha F1'

Parthenocarpic ultra-early ripening (35–39 days) high-yielding hybrid of beam flowering type with a long fruiting period. Fruits - large-tuberous gherkins of regular cylindrical shape - genetically devoid of bitterness, have the highest taste properties and are suitable not only for fresh consumption, but also for canning. The variety is resistant to a complex of diseases: powdery and downy mildew, cucumber mosaic virus and others, as well as to unfavorable growing conditions.

'Competitor'

Yielding early ripening (43-53 days) pickling variety with good taste. Fruits are elongated-oval or cylindrical, up to 12 cm long, completely covered with large tubercles, reaching a weight of 120 g. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and bacterial spotting.

'Spring F1'

Mid-season (from 48 to 55 days) bee-pollinated hybrid, resistant to a complex of diseases. Cylindrical fruits, covered with small tubercles with sparse thorns, are devoid of bitterness; used for salting and canning. The length of a ripe green plant reaches 12 cm, and its weight does not exceed 100 g.

As the practice of our gardeners has shown, such varieties of cucumbers as ‘Far Eastern' and 'Phoenix', read more about the experience of growing which you can here in this post.

The best cucumber varieties for shady areas

Agree, the summer cottage is not equally illuminated from all sides by the sun, to which many garden crops are very demanding, and its area is not infinite. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants - they all grow well only in open sunny areas, and sometimes there is simply no room left for planting cucumbers.

There are varieties of cucumbers that can grow even in partial shade But not everything is so hopeless, and if there is no longer an open sunny place on your site, it does not matter - feel free to plant cucumbers in partial shade, because there are varieties that grow well in such conditions.

‘Muromsky 36’

An early ripening (35-45 days) pickling variety, small-tuberous or smooth fruits of which reach 6-8 cm in length. Comparatively resistant to short-term drops in temperature... The fruits are light green, have an ovoid or ellipsoidal shape, and reach 6-10 cm in length. The peculiarity of the variety is that its fruits turn yellow quickly enough, so they need to be harvested often.

‘The secret of the F1’

Parthenocarpic early maturing (38-42 days) hybrid universal purpose... The plant is medium-branched, with a female flowering type. Zelenets cylindrical, slightly ribbed, medium-sized, weighing up to 115 g. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, cladosporium blight.

'F1 Nights outside Moscow'

Parthenocarpic mid-season (42-45 days) hybrid, the fruits of which have excellent taste and are suitable for both salting and fresh consumption. The plant is predominantly female flowering type, strongly plaited. The fruit is cylindrical, lumpy, dark green in color with white pubescence. Its length reaches 14 cm, and its weight does not exceed 110 g. The variety is resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, cladosporium disease.

Most of the varieties and hybrids listed in this article can be found in our catalog. A separate product selection is devoted to the best varieties and hybrids for the middle lane. Compare offers from different online stores and choose the most interesting and profitable ones!

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The best varieties of cucumbers for balconies and home gardens

If you do not have the opportunity to grow cucumbers in the garden, you can arrange a cucumber "bed" on the balcony, loggia and just on the window, the main thing is to choose the right variety.

Even on the balcony, you can harvest a good harvest.

‘Swallowtail F1’

An early maturing parthenocarpic gherkin hybrid with a predominantly female flowering type. Zelents are fusiform, small (up to 11 cm long), weighing 60-110 g, differ high taste and pickling properties... The variety is resistant to cucumber mosaic, olive spot, powdery mildew.

The following varieties of cucumbers are excellent for growing on the balcony and in the home garden: ‘Balcony F1 ′, ‘Hummingbird F1’, ‘Moscow greenhouse’, ‘Biryusa’, ‘Nezhinsky local’ and 'Elegant'.

You may also find the following publications helpful:

• Choosing varieties of cucumbers
• 9 most productive varieties of cucumbers
• 25 earliest varieties of cucumbers
• Choosing hybrids of cucumbers with a super-bundle type of ovaries
• Choosing the right cucumber seeds - and everything will be a bunch
• What is the secret of cucumber productivity
• Unusual cucumbers and their exotic relatives

The list of cucumber varieties and hybrids for the middle lane could still be continued and continued - it is likely that I did not mention the varieties loved by many gardeners. Therefore, I ask you to supplement me - tell me, please, in the comments to the article about your favorite varieties. Why do you prefer them?

There is hardly a summer resident who does not grow cucumbers on his plot. Each assigns them a certain territory in order to provide themselves with tasty pickles for the winter. And one of the most exciting questions, to which many are unsuccessfully looking for an answer, is how to get a rich harvest? Well, it should be said that the first step towards achieving the goal is choosing the right variety. This article is entirely devoted to the problem of choosing varieties that will give consistently high yields. So, high-yielding varieties of cucumbers.

Courage

A hybrid belonging to the group of self-pollinated varieties. Early ripe. Cucumbers ripen 55 days after germination. The plant is tall, with intertwining shoots. 5-7 ovaries are formed on one node. Suitable for growing both in a greenhouse and in unprotected soil. However, in the first case, the yields will be much higher.

Fruits are medium in size, elongated, covered with numerous tubercles. Length - 14-16 cm, weight - 150-170 g. The pulp is juicy, tasty, with a low content of seeds.

Sigurd

A good variety, but unfortunately not very common. But if you create favorable conditions, you will be pleasantly surprised. More than 15 kg can be harvested from one bush.

Designed for planting in greenhouses and outdoors. The best time to plant is late spring or early summer. Resistant to many diseases.

Powerful roots quickly deplete the soil - multiple application of complex fertilizers will be required.

Cucumbers are dark green in color, covered with small tubercles. Length - 10-13 cm. Not prone to overripe.

Emelya

This self-pollinating variety is ideal for greenhouses. Unpretentious to the composition of the soil, it is immune to powdery mildew and rot. Early ripening. Fruiting begins on day 30. You can collect 13 kg from one bush. Cucumbers are long, rich green. The surface is bumpy with white stripes. The taste is delicate, the flesh is soft but crunchy. The purpose is universal. Cucumbers are suitable for salads and pickling.

Competitor

A bee-pollinated variety created especially for salting. The fruits ripen on the 45th day.

Cucumbers are bright green, black-spiked, covered with large tubercles. Length - 10-12 cm, weight - 80-130 g. One bush gives 5 kg of fruit. The best time for planting is late spring or early summer.

Prefers nutritious soil. It is important to water the plants regularly, otherwise the fruit will taste bitter. It rarely gets sick.

Masha

Self-pollinated hybrid, which is appreciated for its unpretentiousness and amazing taste of the fruit. Zelentsy appear early - 38 days after germination. When grown in a greenhouse, the yield is 11 kg per m2. Such good performance is explained by the bouquet arrangement of the ovaries (up to 7 ovaries per knot).

Cucumbers are dark green, elongated, with light stripes. The skin is thick, the flesh is not bitter. Length - 11 cm, weight - 100 g. The variety is registered as salad and canning variety.

Adam

A hybrid marketed by the Dutch company Bejo Zaden B.V. Fruiting occurs 43 days after germination.

The main advantages of the variety are good yield indicators, impeccable taste that remain the same after salting, and disease resistance.

Cucumbers are cylindrical in shape, covered with small tubercles. The skin is thin, green with short white stripes. The pulp is dense, with a small amount of seeds. Fruit length - 10 cm, weight - 90 g. Productivity - 10 kg / m2.

Muromsky 36

A long-known variety. Time-tested and has earned a lot of positive reviews. Bee-pollinated. Resistant to low temperatures and successfully cultivated in the northern regions.

Another feature is the rapid ripening of the fruits (at day 32). Zelentsy are oval, with pronounced light stripes. Length - 8 cm, weight - 70-80 g. Up to 8 kg are harvested from one square meter.

Important: cucumbers should be harvested every day, because they turn yellow when overgrown.

Annushka

Bee-pollinated early variety. The hybrid forms the ovaries in bunches, which has a positive effect on the yield. It is focused on growing in greenhouse conditions, but gives good results in the open field. Fruits are cylindrical, ribbed, with a light white fluff. Covered with tubercles. Length - 12 cm, weight - 100-110 g. The purpose is universal. One plant gives 6-8 kg.

Finger

The variety was bred by domestic breeders. Bee-pollinated. Early. Zelentsy are ready to be harvested on day 43. Fruiting lasts almost 2 months. The bushes are resistant to frost and have strong immunity to powdery mildew.

Fruits are cylindrical, on the surface there are large, few tubercles. The pulp is firm, aromatic and juicy. Average length - 11 cm. Weight - 115 g. Productivity - 7 kg / m2.

Gourmet

Another variety familiar to many. Tall bushes need pinching and shaping. Resistant to short-term temperature drops. They prefer nutritious soils. Cucumbers are dark green in color, do not overripe or turn yellow. The crispy flesh has a sweetish flavor. Zelentsev length - 10-13 cm, weight - 120-140 g. When planting, make sure that there are no more than 3 plants per square meter.

Here are ten of the highest yielding varieties. They differ not only in enviable yield indicators, but also have other advantages. Resistant to most diseases, easy to care for, easily adaptable to environmental conditions. They have excellent taste and crisp flesh that remain so after processing. If you want to harvest good harvests of cucumbers every year, then choose from the varieties presented.

Video review of productive varieties of cucumbers

We present to your attention descriptions and photos of the best varieties of cucumbers, which are recommended by experienced summer residents and agronomists.

All varieties of cucumbers for open ground can be divided into 2 groups: bee-pollinated and self-pollinated. There are significant differences between them.

Self-pollinated cucumbers are resistant to adverse conditions and high yield, because they do not need pollinating insects to set fruit. Each of their flowers has a pistil and a stamen, i.e. pollinates itself.

Bee-pollinated cucumbers fruit is tied only when pollinated by insects (bees or bumblebees). However, such cucumbers differ in their appetizing appearance, excellent taste and aroma (self-pollinated and parthenocarpic cucumbers are significantly inferior to them in this parameter). And, unlike all the others, bee-pollinated varieties can produce a good harvest in the shade.

When choosing a variety of cucumbers for open ground, decide what goal you are pursuing (getting a high yield or growing delicious, like in childhood, cucumbers). Depending on this, choose either self-pollinated or bee-pollinated varieties. To make it easier for you to decide, we offer descriptions of the most popular varieties of cucumbers and their dependence on their type of fruiting.

Self-pollinated cucumber varieties

Zozulya F1

Yielding early maturing bee-pollinated hybrid with partial parthenocarp. Resistant to many cucumber viruses. Fruits are green, medium lumpy, have excellent taste.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		35-40	16-22	150-300	2-3

Claudia F1

High-yielding mid-season parthenocarpic hybrid. Extremely resistant to major cucumber diseases. Fruits are bright green, medium lumpy.They have a pleasant taste, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		50-52	10-12	64-89	4-6

Connie F1

High-yielding mid-season parthenocarpic hybrid. Resistant to powdery mildew and root rot. Fruits are green, small tuberous, pleasant to the taste, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		47-50	7-9	60-85	2-5

Masha F1

High-yielding ultra-early ripening self-pollinated hybrid, gherkin type. Resistant to powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. It is also relatively resistant to other diseases. Fruits are dark green, cylindrical in shape. Pulp without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		37-40	8-11	80-100	6-7

Ant F1

High-yielding early maturing parthenocarpic hybrid of the gherkin type. Resistant to powdery mildew, olive spot and cucumber mosaic virus. Fruits are green, lumpy, white-thorny. Pleasant taste, no bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		37-38	7-11	90-100	2-7

F1's secret

High-yielding mid-season parthenocarpic vigorous hybrid. Medium-branched, resistant to olive spot, cucumber mosaic virus, root rot and powdery mildew. Fruits are dark green, lumpy, white-thorny. They have high taste, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		45-60	12-14	110-120	1-2

Bee-pollinated cucumber varieties

F1 ABC

High-yielding early maturing bee-pollinated hybrid of the gherkin type. Resistant to olive spot, cucumber mosaic and powdery mildew. The fruits are green, lumpy with black thorns. They have a very high taste, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		39-42	8-11	90-115	4-10

Loyal friends F1

High-yielding early maturing bee-pollinated hybrid of the gherkin type. Cold hardy, resistant to olive spot, cucumber mosaic virus, immune to powdery mildew and downy mildew. Its fruits are green with light stripes of medium length, large tuberous, black-spiked. Fresh fruits have a pleasant taste without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		38-42	8-10	90-105	2-7

Compass F1

High-yielding mid-season bee-pollinated hybrid of the gherkin type. Resistant to olive spot, powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic and root rot. Fruits are green, lumpy with black thorns. The taste is very high.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		41-45	9-12	95-120	3-9

Lord F1

Yielding mid-season bee-pollinated hybrid. Resistant to cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew, olive spot and cucumber mosaic. Fruits are bright green, lumpy with white thorns. The taste is very high, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		40-44	9-12	90-120	1-3

Nezhinsky 12

High-yielding variety, early bee-pollinated. Resistant to major cucumber diseases. Fruits are green or light green, large tuberous. It tastes sweet and has no bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		47-67	10-12	90-100	6-7

Farmer F1

High-yielding mid-season bee-pollinated hybrid, Resistant to most cucumber diseases, as well as cold-resistant, which causes its long-term fruiting. Fruits are green, lumpy, white-thorny. They have a pleasant taste, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		55-60	10-12	80-100	1-2

Of course, in addition to the ones described above, there are many good and reliable varieties of cucumbers.When choosing a suitable option for yourself, take into account the climatic conditions of your region, the features of the site, as well as the taste preferences of your family.