The best varieties of ground cucumbers

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 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.

Among the top tips for growing vegetables, experts 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, 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 sprouts appear. One bush can be harvested up to 3.5 kg. 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 cutting falls off. Productivity from 1 m2 on average 22 kg. Cucumbers do not overripe if they miss the assembly deadline. 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 47-50th 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 immunity, resists powdery mildew, root rot, olive spot and TMV.
• Valdai - the bush begins to bear fruit on the 45th day after the emergence of sprouts. 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 is 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 seeds 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 plant that loves life and is resistant to diseases. 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 and is resistant 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 and 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 before planting is worth 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 harvest 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.Fruit length 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 of them.

• 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. Picking 3-4 centimeters fruit 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 a range of impressive 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.

Cucumber varieties for soil with photos and descriptions

Both self-pollinated cucumber varieties and those pollinated by bees can be planted in open ground.

It is imperative that you take into account your region, that is, choose the varieties of cucumbers that are acclimatized to your climate. Naturally, these will be different varieties, for example, for the southern regions and for Siberia and the Urals, or the Moscow region. Here, either experiment yourself, planting different varieties, or read reviews of gardeners from different regions and take their word for it. And, by the way, it's up to you to decide what to plant - hybrids or varieties. This is a matter of taste. Again, you have to decide whether the purpose of the planted cucumbers is for fresh consumption, pickling and canning, or so that they are universal varieties and hybrids that are suitable for everything.

We only offer the best varieties and hybrids of cucumbers that have been highly appreciated by those who grew them.

Cucumbers Masha F1, characteristics

This Dutch hybrid is intended for outdoor cultivation only in the southern regions, in the middle lane it is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse.

The seeds are packed in Holland. The manufacturer warns that the seeds are already treated with thiram and do not require soaking before planting.

Cucumbers Masha are early ripe, subject to agricultural technology, they begin to bear fruit on the 36th day after germination. They are high-yielding and, conveniently, parthenocarpic (self-pollinating, not requiring pollination by bees).

Plants are determinate, which means that the growth of the main stem is limited by the flower race. Feminine flowering type. Abundant fruiting is achieved due to the bouquet-laying of ovaries at the plant nodes (up to 7 ovaries per node).

The cucumbers themselves are dark green, large-lumpy, weighing 90-100 grams, 3-3.5 cm in diameter, with light stripes of medium length and mild spotting, with a thick skin and white spines. The length of the fruits is stated to be 11 cm, but we recommend removing them at a length of 8-9 cm. By doing this, we provoke the development of new ovaries, which gives an increase in the yield from the bush as a whole. The fruits are genetically without bitterness.

Cucumber Masha is intended by the manufacturer for fresh consumption. In 2000, this hybrid was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation as salad and canning. Cucumbers Masha F1 show excellent taste both in pickling and fresh. The fruits do not lose their firmness and remain crispy in conservation. Also zelentsy tolerate transportation well.

Cucumber yield Masha more than 10 kg / sq. m. (subject to agricultural technology).

The hybrid is resistant to cladosporiosis, cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew.

Cucumbers Cupid F1

Ultra-early (period from germination to fruiting 37-40 days), bred in the breeding and seed company "Manul". In 2000, the variety was included in the State Register for cultivation in all regions of Russia.This hybrid is suitable for cultivation both in greenhouses and in the open field.

The plant is parthenocarpic (not requiring pollination by bees), vigorous, indeterminate. Branching is weak, due to which the bush does not require shaping. One or two ovaries are formed in the nodes.

When disembarking in the exhaust gas for 1 sq. m. place up to 5 bushes. Cupid gives the main harvest in the first month of fruiting.

Cucumbers are small-knobby, with a short neck, 12-15 cm long, weighing 90-110 grams. The skin is dark green in color with faint light stripes reaching up to a third of the fruit. Spines are small, white. A salad hybrid, but also suitable for canning.

The yield of cucumbers Cupid: 12-14 kg from 1 sq. m.

The hybrid is cold-resistant. It is resistant to the main diseases of cucumber - olive spot (cladosporium), cucumber mosaic virus, root rot, powdery mildew and downy mildew. A salad variety, but also suitable for canning.

Advantages of Cupid cucumber: early maturity, self-regulating branching, high taste, abundant and long-term fruiting, resistance to diseases.

Cucumbers Herman F1, characteristic

Super-yielding, early maturing (40-45 days from germination to fruiting), parthenocarpic hybrid of universal use for open ground and film greenhouses.

The plant is powerful, simultaneously forms up to 6-7 fruits in one node with sufficient nutrition.

Zelentsy are dark green, large tuberous, dense, 10-11 cm long, weighing 70-90 grams, excellent taste, crispy, without bitterness. Cucumbers are intended for fresh consumption, canning and pickling.

Advantages of the German F1 hybrid: combination of early ripening with high yield, uniformity of fruits, resistance to major diseases of cucumbers.

Productivity of cucumbers Herman more than 10 kg / sq. m.

Cucumbers Competitor

Mid-early (the period from germination to fruiting for spring planting is 45 - 50 days, with summer planting - 29 - 30 days), bee-pollinated cucumber variety, bred at the State Scientific Institution of the Crimean Experimental Breeding Station.

The Competitor variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 1980 and approved for use in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, Rostov Region, the Republic of Dagestan, Adygea, Ingushetia, Chechen, Kabardino-Balkarian, North Ossetia. Recommended for outdoor cultivation.

The plants of this cucumber are powerful, slightly branched, with a long main stem. The length of the stalk is 5-7 cm, which makes harvesting easier. Requires formation.

During formation, blinding is carried out (all stepsons and ovaries are removed) in the first 3-4 leaf axils of the main lash, which allows the plant to form a strong root system and gain green mass. In the 5-6 knot, only 1-2 ovaries are left, removing the stepsons. And starting from 6-7 knots, ovaries and lateral shoots are left, pinching them after the 1st leaf. But in the upper tier, the lateral shoots are pinched after 2-3 leaves, depending on the density of plantings. When the plant reaches the horizontal trellis, the main stem is wrapped around it 2-3 times, then lowered down by 50-80 cm and pinched.

The fruits are large tuberous, small (9-12 cm long, weighing 70-100 grams), the skin is green, with blurred white stripes of medium length. Pubescence is frequent, spines are black. The pulp is dense, crispy, aromatic. These cucumbers are good for pickling, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of gardeners, but they are also very tasty fresh and salads.

Competitive cucumber variety is resistant to bacteriosis, olive spot, powdery mildew and downy mildew (downy mildew). The removed fruits do not turn yellow for a long time. With a lack of moisture, the greens begin to taste bitter.

Cucumber yield Competitor: 3-5 kg ​​from 1 sq. meter (in the presence of timely watering and feeding).

Advantages of the variety: inexpensive seeds, excellent taste of the fruit. The disadvantages include a thick skin and overgrowth of not harvested fruits in time.

Cucumbers Director F1, characteristics

Medium early (42-45 days from germination to fruiting), productive, Dutch cucumber hybrid from Nunhems. In 2013, it was included in the State Register and approved for use in Russia. Recommended for growing outdoors and in greenhouses.

Parthenocarpic hybrid, female type of flowering, commercial purpose. Plants are indeterminate, medium-sized, strongly branched. The leaves are dark green, medium in size. One leaf sinus contains 2-3 female flowers.

When disembarking in the exhaust gas for 1 sq. m place 3 plants.

Cucumbers are medium lumpy, weighing 65-80 grams, 9-12 cm long. The skin is thin, dark green in color, with short, subtle light stripes. Pubescence is medium, white. The pulp is slightly crunchy. Fruits without voids.

Cucumber Productivity Director 250-360 c / ha. The collection of fruits is carried out every other day.

This hybrid is characterized by high shade tolerance and good disease resistance. It gives a lot of stepchildren that need to be removed in a timely manner so as not to load the root system and increase productivity.

The merits of this hybrid: unpretentiousness, high and stable yield, keeping quality and excellent presentation.

Cucumbers Garland, characteristic

Early maturing (period from germination to fruiting 45-50 days), parthenocarpic hybrid with bundle ovaries (up to 4-5 in one node). Recommended for open ground and film shelters. Due to its shade tolerance, F1 Garland cucumber is suitable for growing on a balcony, loggia and indoors on a windowsill.

The plant is powerful, slightly branched. Fruits are 12-14 cm long, dark green in color, small tuberous, white thorns, weighing 120-130 grams. These cucumbers are good for pickling, pickling and fresh consumption.

Hybrid Garland is resistant to root rot, powdery mildew, olive spot, and relatively resistant to downy mildew.

Dignity: high yield, excellent taste and marketability of fruits.

Cucumber yield Garland: 14-16 kg / m2.

Sowing seedlings is carried out at the end of April. Planting seedlings in the ground - in late May-early June in the phase of 3-4 true leaves. Sowing directly into the ground - in May-June.

The plant is formed into 1 stem. Planting scheme: 30 x 70 cm. The optimum soil temperature for seed germination is + 25- + 30 degrees.

If you have grown any of these varieties, please write which outdoor variety you like best. Be sure to include the region in which you live. If possible, attach a photo of the cucumbers you have grown.

Your reviews will help many gardeners choose the best varieties of open field cucumbers for planting.

Cucumbers are one of the most "ancient" vegetables cultivated in Russia, as historians note, back in the 9th century. In the records of those times, it was noted that cucumbers in Russia grow better, faster and more abundantly than in European countries. It is the simplicity of cultivation and the versatility of using this wonderful vegetable that became the reasons for the special love of Russians for growing cucumbers. We will consider the best varieties of cucumbers for open ground right now.

What do cucumbers need for successful growth? Let's start with the main rules and short videos that every novice gardener should take note of.

Three rules for successful cultivation of ground cucumbers

I. Grow varieties of different ripening periods. Among the many varieties, there are excellent early, mid and late ripening cucumbers. Early and middle varieties are suitable for all regions of Russia (subject to adaptation to the local climate). Late cucumbers are best grown in southern regions, or greenhouse conditions, so that they have time to ripen in favorable thermal conditions.

II. Choose from a variety of varietiesto grow cucumbers both for fresh consumption and for pickling. Any cucumbers can be eaten fresh, especially large early-ripening fruits with a thin skin and a minimum amount of seeds.These cucumbers are juicy, sweet and taste good without bitterness. Many varieties of ground cucumbers have been bred for salting. Their fruits are firm, crunchy and small in size.

III. For the most successful harvest, try to buy zoned varieties. The agronomists of our country are constantly working on special varieties of cucumbers for specific regions of Russia. The seed packages contain information about the optimal ripening conditions for each variety.

Cucumber varieties can be divided into three types: pickling, canned and salad

Salting varieties

These cucumbers are not large and not very dense. To taste, they may not be attractive when fresh, therefore they are grown by experienced gardeners precisely for salting. This cooking method reveals all the taste qualities of pickled varieties.

Canned varieties

These varieties are used for winter clogging. They are similar in appearance to pickling varieties and may have similar tastes. The main difference between canned cucumbers and pickled cucumbers is the density of the pulp and the structure of the fruit. Canned greens are denser and keep their shape well in jars.

Salad cucumbers

The fruits of salad varieties can be large, juicy flesh with a sweetish taste, since they have a higher sugar content than pickled and canned cucumbers. The peel of fresh greens is usually thin and smooth.

You can distinguish a variety suitable for conservation by the color of the pimples on the fruits. Cucumbers with light pimples are called "white-spiked". These varieties are only suitable for fresh consumption. Zelentsy with black thorns ("black thorns") can be salted and preserved.

Which cucumbers can be grown outdoors?

Ground cucumbers do not require artificial pollination, as they usually grow in open areas, in the area of ​​insect access. For open ground, self-pollinated varieties are used mainly in areas where natural pollination is difficult (rainy summers, few insects, etc.). There are also parthenocarpic cucumbers, in which the fruits are formed without pollination. Any of the listed species can bear fruit well in the ground. You just need to create favorable conditions for them. More on this later, but now let's look at the best and most productive varieties of cucumbers for open ground.

The best early ripening soil varieties of cucumbers

Gourmet

Delicious sweet cucumbers with soft and smooth skin. Despite its delicate texture, the variety has a fairly stable dense pulp, therefore it is perfect for making canning.

Masha F1

Very stable and tasty ultra early ripening variety. It is not afraid of powdery mildew, viruses and rot. Fruits and shoots perfectly tolerate sudden drops in temperature at night, therefore the variety is recommended for cultivation in the northern regions of the Russian Federation.

Masha F1 is a very popular super-early ripening cucumber. The variety is resistant to almost all diseases, temperature extremes and viruses. The fruits have excellent taste, regular shape and ripen very well. This variety will delight you with a bountiful harvest all summer.

F1 ardor

The fruits are very dense, without voids. The cucumbers taste juicy, without bitterness. The variety is popular for pickling and preservation.

Zador is the best early ripening hybrid for pickling and preservation. Its fruits have a firm flesh without voids and dents. The taste of greens is juicy, with pleasant fresh notes. The variety is fruitful and unpretentious

Corinna

Parthenocarpic hybrid of ultra-early maturation. The variety is fruitful, disease-resistant. The dense, small fruits of a dark green color are very popular for pickling.

April F1

One of the most cold-resistant hybrids grown in Russian conditions. Excellent taste and disease resistance made this variety even more popular among domestic gardeners.

April F1 is an excellent soil variety that will be the first to delight you with a bountiful harvest. He is not afraid of the temperature drops characteristic of the beginning of summer in the northern regions.The variety is resistant to diseases and viruses

Herman F1

Cucumbers with excellent taste characteristics. The bush grows to an impressive size, so it is recommended to grow it on supports.

Hybrid "German F1" is a high-yielding early variety, perfectly adapted to our conditions. Bushes grow powerful, weave well, require the installation of supports. Cucumbers ripen amicably, are medium in size and taste great

Meringue F1

A universal variety, both for salting and for fresh consumption. Fruits are fragrant and firm, regular in shape. The plant is resistant to fungal and viral diseases.

Little Raccoon

An excellent variety of domestic selection. Miniature fruits grow up to 9 cm, have no bitterness and are very tasty. Zelentsy are suitable for any use, both salted and fresh.

The domestic variety "Little Raccoon" will delight you with a friendly harvest and unpretentious care. Zelentsy ripen very quickly, have juicy tasty pulp and tender rind. This variety has proven itself well, both in winter preparations and in fresh salads on the summer table.

Mid-season open field cucumbers

Medium ripening varieties are recommended to be sown on seedlings in early May. This will give you an earlier and more bountiful harvest.

Picas F1

Self-pollinated variety with powerful shoots. Dark green large fruits taste great. It is mainly used for salads, as the fruits are too large and soft.

Raphael F1

A versatile variety that is planted in seedlings in the ground, or can bear fruit perfectly in greenhouse conditions. The fruits are large, smooth, very tasty - they are eaten fresh.

Raphael is a mid-season variety for fresh consumption. Zelentsy have a smooth skin, excellent taste and fresh aroma. The variety is not picky about care and tolerates light temperature changes well.

Zozulya

A mid-season bee-pollinated variety of long-term fruiting. Grown for the continuous presence of fresh cucumbers on the table until autumn. Use other varieties for preservation.

Zozulya is a fruitful table variety for soil cultivation. This cucumber is best consumed fresh or lightly salted. It has an excellent taste of fragrant juicy pulp. Medium-sized fruits are arranged on stems in several pieces. The variety bears fruit until the very cold, supplying the master's table with fresh cucumbers all summer

Alliance

A very productive variety that bears fruit without pollination. The cucumber is resistant to thermal extremes and various diseases. The fruits of this variety are versatile - they are suitable for preserving and preparing fresh salads.

The high-yielding mid-season hybrid "Alliance F1" is very popular among Russian gardeners. Its fruits develop through tissue overgrowth without pollination of flowers. This allows you to get a guaranteed harvest even in a cloudy cool summer.

Self-pollinated hybrids have excellent characteristics, they are easy to care for, disease resistant and give a guaranteed yield. Experts recommend the following parthenocarpic varieties for our conditions:

• Early: Connie, Corinna, F1 Fervor, Spring Caprice, Emerald Stream, Orlik, Quartet, F1 Ant;
• Mid-season: Pikas F1, Raphael, Alliance, F1 evenings near Moscow, Orpheus, Claudia F1.

In addition to all of the above, varieties such as Eliseevsky, Novgorodets, Kai, Leader, Arkhangelsky, Pososhok, Razgulay, Molodets, Twiksi, Gypsy, Ukhazher, Muromsky, Mikhalych, Ekol F1, Courage F1, etc., have shown themselves well in soil cultivation.

Ekol F1 is a Dutch hybrid with a bouquet type of flowering. The fruits have a regular cylindrical shape and belong to the white-thorn type. The flesh of zelents is dense, without bitterness, the rind is thin. Bears abundantly from early June to late August

Courage F1 - parthenocarpic hybrid with fruits 120-140 gr. Gives ovary and amicable ripening. The fruits are dark green in color and have a regular cylindrical shape. Zelentsy are delicious, with dense pulp and tender skin, used for any cooking methods

Gherkins are a little joy for a gardener!

Various varieties of gherkins are very popular in our area. These are small cucumbers that can be pickled, pickled and eaten fresh. They perfectly complement any table, give a special fresh taste to salads and are irreplaceable when served with meat dishes.

Moth F1

Long-term fruiting variety. Fruits are cylindrical, short. Cucumbers taste excellent, not bitter. Gherkin is hardy to growing conditions and diseases.

The F1 moth is a surprisingly productive early mini gherkin. The fruits of this variety look great both in jars and on a fresh summer table right from the garden. The variety is resistant to viruses and powdery mildew, hardy in cool summers. Gardeners love the Moth because it produces even more fruit after each harvest.

Son of the F1 Regiment

High-yielding mid-season hybrid for soil cultivation. Bears fruit for a long time. The cylindrical fruits are light green in color, dense juicy pulp and glossy rind. The variety is resistant to viruses and powdery mildew.

The son of the regiment is a very productive gherkin with a long fruiting period. This early hybrid has excellent taste and resistance to many diseases. The fruits are bright, green in color with a glossy surface. The variety is perfectly adapted to the Russian climate, therefore it is grown with pleasure by domestic gardeners.

Madam

A mid-season bee-pollinated variety, bearing fruit in groups, very productive. The cucumbers are dense, juicy and very tasty.

Filipok F1

An excellent early maturing hybrid for open gardens. The cylindrical dark green fruit is suitable for any preparation method. Zelentsy are not susceptible to yellowing, cracking and disease.

"Filippok" is an early ripe gherkin with excellent characteristics. The variety is adapted to cool summer, resistant to diseases and fruit damage. The use of zelents is universal - they are good in salting and fresh

Unusual varieties of ground cucumbers

Any gardener dreams of growing something new and unusual on his plot. And such a traditional vegetable as a cucumber is no exception. Even if not every “exotic” will survive in our conditions, some unusual varieties are successfully grown in Russia.

F1 White Angel

A variety with unusual white fruits and a slight greenish tinge. The surface of this cucumber is smooth, and the fruit itself has an oval regular shape. Young cucumbers of this variety differ from their relatives only in color, but the mature cucumber "White Angel" can already be confused with some other culture, for example, with a miniature white zucchini.

Surprisingly tasty and tender cucumber "White Angel" is perfectly adapted to our climatic conditions. Zelens of this variety can be used both at the very beginning of ripening and during the period of maximum ripeness. Fruits are juicy and sweetish in taste, have absolutely no bitterness

Chinese miracle, or Alligator

Fruits are dark green in color with unusual length. Some cucumbers can grow up to half a meter or more. This does not increase the thickness of the fruit. The surface of the cucumber is covered with many green bumps, which makes the fruit itself look like an Alligator.

Silver melon

Armenian large-fruited cucumber for soil cultivation. Fruits, reaching half a meter in length, look like an oblong melon with a silvery underlay. The value of the variety is its resistance to diseases, climatic changes and high yield. The fruits have excellent taste and juicy pulp.

“Silver melon” is an Armenian exotic. The unusual-looking cucumber resembles a long melon. The pulp of the fruit is juicy and tasty, and the greens themselves grow up to 50 cm in length. Despite its exotic appearance, this cucumber feels great in Russian gardens, is not afraid of the cool summer and is resistant to disease.

Watermelon (Tortorello)

A true masterpiece of Italian breeders. Unusual fruits are similar in color to watermelons, have a sweetish taste with light notes of watermelon. The variety is perfectly adapted to Russian conditions, pollinated by bees and bears fruit throughout the warm season.

The amazing Italian variety of cucumbers "Arbuzze" amazes with its unusual appearance. It’s like small oblong watermelons are on your table. In fact, these are ordinary cucumbers with a slight watermelon flavor that you can easily grow in your garden.

There are other exotic varieties that are also grown in our conditions (lemon cucumber, melotria rough, momordica, etc.), but they are more capricious in care and thermophilic.

What do cucumbers need for maximum yield?

As promised, we will tell you a little about the required minimum, which will allow you to get an excellent cucumber harvest.

I. Germination of seeds

For professional gardeners, sprouting cucumbers is a must. This allows you to reject low-quality seeds, protect crops during hatching and reduce the ripening period of the variety. To germinate, soak the seeds in a manganese solution for a couple of hours, then wrap them in a wet cloth or cotton wool.

To germinate cucumber seeds will help you pre-soaking them in a weak manganese solution. Leave dry seeds in warm potassium permanganate for 2 hours, and then wrap with a damp cloth. The seeds need to be constantly moistened, but be careful not to float in the water.

II. Determination of soil quality

Cucumbers do not grow well in heavy soils with high acidity. The soil for open varieties should be light and fertile. The ideal option for cucumbers is sandy loam and slightly loamy soils. How to check the ground? Here are the simplest tricks: if wet soil is easy to roll out into a cord and roll up, it is heavy clay soil; loamy soil rolls out, but does not roll up; sandy loam soil can be rubbed with your fingers; sandy soil does not mold and crumbles in hands.

Heavy soil can be adapted for planting cucumbers by diluting it in half with sand and clay. It is also necessary to fertilize the soil mixture. For this, wood ash, bone meal, ready-made superphosphate, manure or ammonium nitrate are suitable.

The best soil for planting cucumbers is light loam. You can check a suitable soil without additional research. You need to take a handful of earth and grind it between your fingers. You can roll out loamy soil into a bundle, but you will not be able to roll it up, as the earth will disintegrate

III. Fertilizing the soil

The soil must be made nutritious before planting cucumbers. To do this, you can add manure, ammonium nitrate, superphosphate or wood ash to the soil mixture.

IV. Seedling method of growing cucumbers

In the conditions of the northern climate, seedling growing of cucumbers is becoming more and more popular. Seeds are sown at home in early May. Already after 2-3 weeks, the seedlings can be determined in the open ground, at which time a steady warming begins in the northern regions of Russia. At first, it is better to cover the seedlings with lutrasil at night. This method allows the variety to harvest earlier and in full. You can prepare seedlings in the following way:

Cucumbers emerge very quickly after sowing for seedlings. Within a couple of weeks you will receive ready-made strong seedlings for open ground. This must be taken into account when planning plantings in cool climates so that your cucumbers do not grow in pots.

It is important to plant seeds or seedlings at a soil temperature of at least 16 degrees, otherwise the cucumbers may simply freeze. The land around the plantings must be constantly loosened, avoiding drying out and excessive moisture of the soil.

You can determine the best varieties of cucumbers described above for yourself. You should definitely try a variety of seeds for your area and climate. We wish you successful and fruitful plantings!

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 term 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 flowering type, 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 to 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 ripe universal hybrid, 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', you can read more about the experience of growing them 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 disease.

'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, tuberous, 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. Zelentsy 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 cucumber hybrids 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?