The best varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers

Every person who is engaged in the cultivation of garden crops tries to get a high-quality harvest, apply the best technology, and introduce a novelty. Cucumbers are no exception. Among several varieties, it is the self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers that should be distinguished.

As practice shows, these cucumbers do not require special care. It is enough only to provide them with a good air humidity regime, access to a large amount of sunlight and nutritious soil. That is why self-pollinated cucumbers began to be found more often on closed garden farms.

What are self-pollinated cucumber varieties? The clue lies in the name itself. The peculiarity of these cucumbers lies in the structure of their body - they have in one flower both a pistil (male principle) and a stamen (female component). The presence of such a structure implies the process of self-pollination, independently creating fruits with seeds.

Very often you can hear the question - which cucumbers are better: self-pollinated or bee-pollinated, and what place do parthenocarpic ones take in comparison with self-pollinated varieties?

It should be noted that along with parthenocapric and bee-pollinated cucumbers, self-pollinated cucumbers are considered more productive. In connection with the technology of reproduction of vegetables of this type, the probability of germination and the guarantee of the appearance of fruits is much higher than other types.

Such cucumbers have different characteristics and taste, therefore breeders have bred varieties that are good for eating in their natural form (the so-called salad options), as well as special varieties for pickling and pickling.

The early self-pollinated cucumbers have a delicate juicy filling, while the later ones are tougher and drier. In mid-season varieties, a certain rigidity and tenderness of taste are more balanced.

The cultivation of self-pollinated cucumbers can be organized both in closed ground (greenhouses, hotbeds, on the windowsill, on the balcony) and in open beds.

Self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses

Since greenhouses are a kind of greenhouses, access for pollination by bees is very low. It is for this reason that self-pollinated cucumber varieties are chosen for greenhouses.

Some skeptics believe that greenhouse self-pollinated cucumbers do not have the qualities that fruits grown in the open field have. This is wrong. Even more can be said - they not only do not lose their basic properties, but also give a higher yield several times (ratio 10: 3). What is the reason for this? There are no negative factors in the greenhouse (no winds, no cold weather, no drafts), which are typical for open ground.

The best self-pollinated cucumber varieties for greenhouses:

These are not all self-pollinated varieties intended for greenhouses.

Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for open ground

Today, self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for open ground are very popular among summer residents. They must have such characteristics as resistance to temperature extremes, excessive humidity, as well as gusts of wind. They bring a higher yield and provide an almost 96% chance of ovary formation. The best varieties of self-pollinated open field cucumbers are:

There are many more varieties that are intended for outdoor cultivation. Every summer resident can find a suitable option for himself (mid-early cucumbers Gerda and Druzhnaya Semeyka, early varieties of Muromets, Connie, Masha, as well as Opera, Alex, Melody conrishons).

Universal self-pollinated cucumber varieties

Breeders are constantly improving their developments, as a result of which new varieties appear on the shelves of gardening shops that have unique properties (Vesna, Herman, Ant, Claudia). It is these varieties that are universal, they are suitable for any type of cultivation (greenhouse, vegetable garden).

Herman F1... The best of them is the Herman F variety. It belongs to the early-maturing over-yielding varieties of the gherkin type. Herman cucumbers were bred by Dutch breeders. Zelentsy taste very good, there is absolutely no bitterness in them. These are the best self-pollinated cucumbers for pickling and salads. Fruits can reach a standard 12 cm in length and up to 80-90 grams. weight. 5-9 fruits are formed on one ovary. The peculiarity of the variety is its resistance to various diseases (cucumber mosaic, cladosporium, powdery mildew, late blight).

Emperor Napoleon was very fond of cucumbers and pondered for a long time about how to preserve them during the campaign. The story could have developed in a different direction if he had known about self-pollinated cucumbers.

Cucumbers have been known to mankind for over 6 thousand years. During this time, many varieties have been bred - hybrid, self-pollinated, exotic, large-fruited and even genetically modified. For some reason, gardeners more often than others confuse parthenocarpic and self-pollinated varieties, believing that these two words mean the same thing. Is it really?

Parthenocarpic and self-pollinating varieties - what's the difference?

In fact, there are quite significant differences between parthenocarpics and self-pollinated cucumbers. Here are the main ones:

• parthenocarpic (self-fertile) varieties bear fruit without pollination at all. The price to pay for this "independence" is the lack of seeds in the fruit;
• self-pollinating cucumbers contain both pistil and stamens in one flower. In this case, pollination occurs independently within one plant and the fruits are obtained with seeds.

Both parthenocarpic and self-pollinated cucumber varieties are ideal for growing in a greenhouse. In addition, they have a clear similarity in agricultural technology, which misleads gardeners. Nevertheless, today we will talk about self-pollinated varieties, including the most high-yielding ones, and learn about the features of caring for them.

The best self-pollinated varieties

Gardeners strive to get a good harvest with minimal costs. When grown in a greenhouse, there is a problem with pollination, as it is necessary to lure pollinating insects. Fortunately, self-pollinated cucumbers are relieved of this need, which led to the popularity of the following varieties.

April F1

Self-pollinated cold-resistant hybrid. It is immune to the common cucumber mosaic virus and olive spot. Fruits are large lumpy, white-spiked, without the characteristic cucumber bitterness. The rind is dark green and the flesh is light.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		45-50	18-22	200-250	8-12

Herman F1

High-yielding early maturing parthenocarpic hybrid. Resistant to cladosporia, downy mildew and powdery mildew, as well as the mosaic virus. The fruits are green, lumpy, pleasant to the taste, without bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
			8-10	70-100	6-7

Friendly family F1

Medium early hybrid, suitable for growing in greenhouses and open field. The bushes bear fruit stably and at the same time are resistant to many viral and fungal diseases. Fruits are cylindrical, light green in color, with a large number of tubercles and white pubescence. Neither the peel nor the pulp give bitterness.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		43-48	10-12	90-95	4-8

Zozulya F1

A productive early maturing self-pollinated hybrid with a partial parthenocarp. Resistant to many cucumber viruses. Fruits are green, medium lumpy, with 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

A hybrid with a strong weaving of leaves, while there are not very many leaves on the shoots. High-yielding, fruits have an elliptical shape, their surface is lumpy with white pubescence. Abundant fruiting is associated with increased resistance to disease and viral infections.

Appointment	Landing	Maturation (days)	Fruit length (cm)	Fruit weight (g)	Number of fruits per node
		45-50	10-12	85-90	2-3

Self-pollinated cucumber care

Self-pollinating cucumbers require little maintenance. It is enough for them to provide an optimal level of air humidity, an abundance of sunlight and a soil saturated with nutrients. However, the features of care differ depending on whether the plants were planted in closed or open ground.

In the greenhouse

Top dressing... Self-pollinating cucumbers need to be fed no more than 5 times throughout the season (1 time during the flowering period and 4 times during the fruiting period).

• For first feeding you can use 1 liter of mullein solution (1 part manure to 8 parts water) diluted with 10 liters of water. The solution is kept for 2 weeks and then 10 g of urea, 30 g of superphosphate and 10 g of potassium sulfate are added to it.
• Second feeding carried out after 7 days. In 10 liters of water, dilute 1 tbsp. l. granulated fertilizer Agricola-5 for cucumber. Fertilizer consumption - 3-4 liters per 1 sq. M.
• Third feeding spend 7-10 days later. In 10 liters of water, dilute 2 tbsp. l. liquid fertilizer "Effekton-O". Cucumbers are watered at the root at the rate of 4 liters per 1 square meter of the garden.
• Fourth feeding spend 8-10 days later. For 10 liters, dilute 1 tbsp. l. nitrophosphate and 2 tbsp. l. Agricola Vegeta. 5 liters of solution are consumed per 1 square meter.
• After about 10 days, the cucumbers are fed fifth time - dilute 2 tbsp for 10 liters of water. l. complex fertilizer (for example, "Agricola for cucumbers"). They make 2.5-3 liters per 1 sq.m.

Watering... In hot weather - every other day, in cool weather - twice a week. You need to water only with settled water and preferably in the morning. Before flowering, cucumbers are watered moderately - 3-4 liters of water per 1 sq.m. During flowering and fruiting, the amount of water is increased to 6-12 liters per 1 sq. M.

Airing... A high temperature must be maintained in the greenhouse, but intense and prolonged heat will destroy the plants. Therefore, sometimes it needs to be ventilated, and in case of prolonged heat, even leave it open for several hours.

Loosening... After watering, a crust forms on the surface of the soil, preventing the penetration of air. This can cause root rot in cucumbers. To avoid problems, the soil should be shallowly loosened regularly.

Garter... Any cucumbers need support, so the garter is started 10-14 days after planting the seedlings. On each bed, trellises of thick wire are arranged at a height of 150-180 cm. A string is tied to the trellis, and its free end is fixed at the bottom of the stem. As it grows, cucumber lashes will twine around it clockwise.

Watering is the main thing when growing cucumbers, but it shouldn't be overused.

In the open field

There are no fundamental differences in the cultivation of self-pollinated cucumbers in the open field. Due to their "autonomy" and endurance, they relatively easily tolerate the adverse effects of the environment.Let us note just a few features.

Top dressing... In addition to the above dressings, you can additionally spray the cucumbers with mineral fertilizers every 15-20 days. For foliar feeding, take 5 g of ammonium nitrate, 10 g of superphosphate and 8 g of potassium sulfate per 10 liters of water. The resulting composition should be sufficient for optimal nutrition of a standard bed.

Watering... Cucumbers need moisture, but in the open field they sometimes need to be protected from waterlogging. To do this, lay drainage grooves so that excess water does not contribute to plant rot. Watering the cucumbers is necessary by sprinkling or along the grooves.

In hot weather, water the cucumbers only at the root. Water that gets on the leaves during this period can cause them to burn.

Loosening... The soil must be loosened after each watering or rain. At the same time, the whips are carefully raised or taken to the side.

Self-pollinated cucumber varieties have a number of advantages over traditional bee-pollinated varieties. And if you choose the best varieties and provide them with decent care, you are guaranteed a rich harvest.

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.

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, 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 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 47-50 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 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 begins 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 before the best European developments of breeders.
• Zozulya - the harvesting period begins on the 45th day after the emergence of the shoots. 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 practically does not get 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 on the 55th day after the emergence of sprouts. The length of the green leaf 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, 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 crop 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.

For gardeners who are closely involved in the cultivation of cucumbers, good taste, fruit quality, high crop yield and ease of care are very important. All these qualities are perfectly combined in self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers. Another important characteristic is early ripening: under conditions of greenhouse cultivation, these types of cucumbers bear fruit already in May.

Description of good self-pollinated cucumbers: early and late

The name itself contains a clue to the answer to the question: what are self-pollinated cucumbers. Each variety of culture has a division into females and males. Seed material obtained from ripe fruits will be dominated by features of one sex or another. Therefore, the ovary will need pollination by bees during flowering.

But self-pollinated varieties contain organs of both sexes in flowers: pistil and stamen. Due to self-pollination, in such varieties the probability of germination and fruit ovary is significantly higher. Therefore, you can easily grow them in any season:

• in winter and spring in a greenhouse;
• in the summer in an open garden;
• in the fall again in the greenhouse.

The peculiarity of self-pollinated varieties is that for a good ovary they do not need pollination with the help of insects

It is impossible to say unequivocally which of these varieties is better. Some of them are best consumed fresh, others are suitable mainly for canning and other preparations for the winter. There are also varieties of a universal type that have shown themselves equally well both fresh and pickled.

Choose a variety of cucumbers depending on whether it is intended for fresh consumption or for conservation

The taste and external characteristics of the fruits of these varieties are also different:

• early - juicy, with tender pulp and thin skin;
• the later ones are harsh and drier;
• mid-season - tenderness of taste and hardness of texture are balanced.

Self-pollinated varieties for greenhouses

Growing vegetables in a greenhouse or greenhouse significantly reduces the likelihood of bee pollination. Therefore, the choice of self-pollinated varieties in this case is obvious.

You've probably come across a skeptical opinion that self-pollinated greenhouse cucumbers are significantly inferior to their ground counterparts. Experience shows that this dubious statement does not stand up to scrutiny. In greenhouse conditions, cucumbers bear fruit faster and more productively, and their taste remains at their best. This is due to the absence of harmful external factors, for example, cold, rain, winds, coupled with high temperatures and humidity.

1. Matilda F1 is an early ripe hybrid characterized by a rough skin with thorns and an elongated cylindrical shape. A powerful bush with relatively small leaves gives ovaries, each of which grows up to 7 cucumbers. Fruit weight can be up to 110 g, length 10–12 cm. Fruiting of the variety begins approximately 50 days after sowing. The variety gives about 10 kg of fruit per 1 m2.

   Matilda continues to bear fruit for 50 days

2. Zozulya F1 - the variety has long proved to be the most popular for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. The fruits are almost 25 cm long, each weighing up to 300 g. The surface of the cucumbers is almost smooth, the shape is even.Fruiting begins 40 days after planting. Great for canning. The fruits retain their presentation for a long time. The yield of the variety is within 10–12 kg per square meter.

   The zozulya variety has long become the most popular among gardeners.

3. Son-in-law F1 is an early ripening variety belonging to the gherkin type. Fruits are small, usually not longer than 10 cm and heavier than 100 g, very juicy and crunchy. The shape is even, on the surface there are tubercles with white spines. Due to their size and neat shape, they are very popular for canning. Each ovary can give about 12 fruits, and each bush - up to 7 kg. Fruiting begins 43–48 days after planting. The high yield of the variety will provide you with more than 13 kg of fruits from 1 m2.

   Cucumbers of the Zyatek variety are of the gherkin type

4. Emelya F1 is a popular early variety that begins to bear fruit within 30 days after planting seedlings in the ground. The yield is very high, up to 15 kg of cucumbers are harvested from 1 m² of the garden. The length of the fruits reaches 15 cm, weight 120 g, their shape is elongated, the surface is mostly flat, with slight tubercles. The variety is resistant to diseases typical of cucumbers. The variety has excellent taste, its fruits are equally good both fresh, for example, in vegetable salads, or preserved in a jar.

   An early variety of cucumbers Emelya begins to bear fruit 30 days after planting

5. Angelina is a very early Dutch variety. Its fruits are juicy, crunchy, large-lumpy, with white thorns, they can reach a length of 14 cm, while their weight is relatively small, about 90 g. Differs in that it grows well even in low-light greenhouse in the autumn-winter period. Ripening begins on day 43. Each node forms 3 fruits. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, the yield of Angelina cucumbers can be about 28 kg per 1 m2.

   Dutch cucumber variety Angelina grows well in low light

6. Bettina F1 is an early maturing variety of the gherkin type from Dutch breeders. Green fruits of a cylindrical shape are juicy, with a delicate taste, in which there is no bitterness. They grow up to a length of 10-14 cm and a weight of about 80 g. Fruiting begins on the 42nd day, the yield is 5 kg per 1 m2. Low illumination does not interfere with good growth. The purpose of the variety is mainly salad.

   The Dutch cucumber variety Bettina belongs to the gherkin type

Self-pollinated varieties for open beds

If you want cucumbers to guarantee a high yield on the ground, choose a variety that is very resistant to external factors: winds, changeable temperatures, too high or low humidity. Self-pollinated varieties have these characteristics and in 95% of cases provide the formation of an ovary. Experimentally, several varieties were selected that showed themselves best when grown outdoors.

1. Alliance F1 belongs to mid-season hybrids. Each ovary produces up to 6 cucumbers weighing about 125 g and no more than 15 cm long each. The variety is fruitful, from 1 m² you can harvest almost 17 kg of cucumbers. Fruiting begins 50 days after planting. Fruits with a delicate taste and crunchy structure are good both fresh, in salads, and preserved for the winter. It is recommended to germinate the seeds before planting.

   It is recommended to germinate seeds of a mid-season hybrid Alliance before planting.

2. Orpheus F1 belongs to the early varieties, harvesting begins 38-40 days after the seeds are sown in the ground. Each ovary produces 5–7 fruits up to 13 cm long and weighing 80–110 g. The surface is smooth, covered with small tubercles. From 1 m² you can remove about 7 kg of cucumbers.

   Early ripe cucumbers of the Orpheus variety begin to bear fruit 38-40 days after planting

3. F1 ardor is an early hybrid that yields a crop already 35–38 days from germination. The shape of the gherkin is elongated, cylindrical. The surface of the peel is covered with large tubercles. Each ovary produces up to 5 fruits no more than 10 cm long and weighing about 100 g.About 6 kg of cucumbers can be harvested from each 1 m². This variety is resistant to all diseases. Very well suited for pickling: after processing, the fruits retain their elasticity, crisp structure, and at the same time they look beautiful in a jar due to their small size and neat shape.

   Due to their neat shape, Zador cucumbers look beautiful in a jar in a canned form

4. Gerda is a medium early gherkin variety that ripens in 40 days from the appearance of the first shoots. Juicy fruits of a neat elongated shape with small thorns on the surface grow up to 10 cm in length and weigh 75–80 g. The yield is high, more than 11 kg per 1 m2. The variety is resistant to most diseases and versatile, that is, suitable for conservation and fresh consumption or in salads.

   Gerda universal cucumbers are not afraid of diseases

5. A friendly family is a mid-season variety with a ripening period of 45 days after planting. Each knot gives up to 8 ovaries. Fruit length - up to 12 cm, weight - up to 100 g. The yield is high, the figure is more than 10 kg per 1 m2. The popularity of the variety is due to its resistance to diseases and versatility in use for salads or canning.

   Cucumber variety The friendly family has long become popular among our gardeners

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Planting in open ground and subsequent cultivation

Despite the ease of care and resistance to adverse external influences, self-pollinated cucumbers will still require you to comply with some agricultural rules.

Soil preparation

Even in the fall, after harvesting, carefully dig up the soil in the place where next year there will be a garden with cucumbers. At the same time, add organic fertilizers (ripe manure, mullein, humus) and nitrophosphate.

In March, when the cold weather recedes, wait until the ground thaws. Dig up the soil again, adding mineral fertilizers to it, and then level the surface with a rake or harrow.

Before planting cucumbers, you need to loosen and fertilize the soil well.

Seed preparation

Choose only full-weight seeds: they will give good shoots. Rejection of low-quality seed is easy to do. Dissolve 50 g of table salt in 1 liter of water. Dip the seeds in the solution and let sit for a few minutes. Empty and low-quality seeds will float to the surface. They need to be collected and discarded, and those that have gone to the bottom - rinsed and dried well.

Before planting for a day, soak the seeds in a solution of mineral fertilizer (2 g of substance per 1 liter of water). Then dry them. The seeds are ready to be planted in the ground.

Planting process

It is best to plant the seeds in special pots made from a mixture of peat and humus. After the emergence of seedlings, you will not need to transplant the seedlings by transshipment: it is enough to plant such a pot completely in the hole, and it will dissolve over time, acting as an additional fertilizer for the root system of cucumbers.

Peat pots are very convenient for growing cucumber seedlings

There are 1-2 seeds for each container. Submerge them in the soil about 2 cm, then put the pots in a warm place with good diffused lighting, covered with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect.

On days 4–5, you will see seedlings. Now you can remove the film and rearrange the pots on the windowsill, where the lighting is more intense. Change the location at night: cucumber seedlings need a temperature of about 15 ° C at night.

Please note that water for irrigation must be taken at a settled, room temperature. Water the seedlings little by little every day so that the soil in the container does not dry out, but is not constantly wet, as this will harm the young roots.

In 12-14 days after emergence, feed the seedlings with mineral fertilizers.

Seedlings are ready for planting in the ground when 4 adult leaves grow on it

When 4-5 true leaves appear on each plant, you can start planting in the ground.In the prepared bed, make holes with a depth equal to the height of the pot with seedlings + 3 cm. Observe the distance between the holes about 20 cm and 50-60 cm between the rows.

Water the holes and place the pots of plants on them. Cover with soil like this. So that another 3 cm of earth is above the level of the pot. After that, build a trellis so that the cucumber lashes twist up, and not spread along the ground: this way you will save the entire crop, and caring for the plant will be much easier.

Video tutorial on planting cucumbers in open ground

Self-pollinating cucumber care

Care measures for planted cucumbers are very simple and consist of:

• weeding;
• regular watering;
• top dressing.

When weeding the beds, loosen the soil well to provide air access to the root system. Choose weeds carefully.

Watering is desirable to carry out with settled water. It should be abundant, but just enough so that the soil is well moistened, but not overfilled. In order not to damage the delicate roots, pour water not under the bushes, but between them. In well-loosened soil, moisture will easily find its way to the roots.

Provide timely watering to cucumbers during the growing season

At first, you need to water the cucumbers daily, reducing the number of watering only in case of wet, rainy weather. Adult shrubs that have already given an ovary can be watered only as the soil dries up in an established heat and drought.

Fertilize once a week, alternating mineral and organic fertilizers.

Reviews of gardeners

Parteno-carpic are self-pollinated varieties, all their flowers with an ovary. Very good grade "Hector", Holland. Cucumbers grow small, do not outgrow, do not turn yellow. It grows in the form of a bush, does not require a garter.

They grow in any weather, that's their real dignity, and also such varieties do not taste bitter. There are a lot of varieties of self-pollinating hybrids. I will single out two varieties "Orpheus" and "Cupid".

I believe that self-pollinated cucumber varieties, if worth buying, are only for the greenhouse. In the garden, "cloudy" weather will not stand for months, sooner or later the cucumbers will be pollinated. I experimented once - I planted it in a garden, open ground, variety German - a small crop of dry cucumbers came out.

From early ripening, Zador F1 is good. It is a parthenocarpic hybrid designed specifically for outdoor use. It is characterized by high yields. Fruits without bitterness, without seeds and, accordingly, without voids inside, which is ideal for salting. Fruits of the gherkin type are about 10 cm long, cylindrical, with large tubercles, dark green in color. Growing this hybrid outdoors does not create a hassle, as the plant is planted in a spread (horizontally). This is facilitated by good branching of the stem, which, in turn, is a limiting factor for the growth of the main stem. F1 zador is grown by direct sowing of seeds in the ground or seedlings. Resistant to root rot and powdery mildew.

Choosing the right variety of self-pollinated cucumbers and observing the rules of care will allow you to get an excellent harvest of tasty and healthy fruits. In addition, by alternating greenhouse and outdoor cultivation, you can harvest more than one crop. This means that there will be fresh cucumbers on your table for at least six months at a minimum cost, time and effort.

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