The best varieties of cucumber seeds

Growing cucumbers is not difficult if you have enough knowledge. In addition to general information, it is also necessary to understand the varieties suitable for a particular area.

There are a huge number of varieties of cucumbers, when choosing which you need to keep the main points in mind. Where will cucumbers be grown: in a greenhouse, a greenhouse, at home on a windowsill or outdoors? When is the harvest needed: at the beginning of summer, in the middle or at the end? How long should a cucumber harvest be?

For early varieties of cucumbers, many diseases are inherent and they bear fruit less time than later varieties. It is possible to divide cucumbers into late, medium and early ones only conditionally, however, the choice of seeds depends on these concepts.

Diseases are not terrible for varieties that are selected correctly. For the middle lane, the following are common illness:

1. Powdery mildew is real.
2. Powdery mildew is false.
3. Bacteriosis

In the process of selecting seeds, the emphasis should be on steadiness certain types of seeds to these diseases. An important question is what the cucumbers are for. They can be versatile, salad or pickled. Each variety has its own advantages and a person chooses seeds depending on their desires and needs.

The best varieties of cucumber seeds for greenhouses and greenhouses

Thumb Boy... This variety of cucumbers is early ripening, on the thirty-ninth day it already begins to bear fruit. This variety is very resistant to various diseases and has a female flowering type. Fans of gherkins will like the greens, which grow no more than eleven centimeters in length and have a mass of fifty to sixty-five grams. For pickling and canning, these seeds are ideal.

Goosebump F1... Early ripening variety. From the forty-second day after sowing, it begins to bear fruit. The final deadline is the forty-fifth day. This variety does not require pollination, that is, it is parthenocarpic or, in other words, self-fertile. The hybrid produced at the Gavrish agricultural firm has a high yield. A bunchy type of plant, has a limited growth of shoots on the sides and is generally medium in height.

This variety has large tubercles with small black spines. The length of the fruit ranges from eight to twelve centimeters. There is no bitterness in this variety. Such cucumbers high taste, they are versatile: they can be used both fresh and salted. The seeds have good resistance to true and downy mildew, and are excellent for growing in greenhouses, greenhouses and outdoors.

Benefit F1... The variety is early ripening, from the moment the first shoots appear until fruiting, it takes from forty-three to fifty days. The plant has a female flowering type and is self-pollinated. Zelenets has a mass of one hundred to one hundred twenty grams and a length of about ten to twelve centimeters, covered with small tubercles. Benefis has no bitterness, and its taste is high.This variety can be pickled, salted and eaten fresh. Has good resistance to root rot, downy mildew and powdery mildew.

Alekseich F1... This variety is early maturing, from thirty-seven to forty-three days from the moment of germination to fruiting. Has a female type of flowering, medium height, universal fruit, slightly lumpy. The mass of such cucumbers is sixty to eighty grams, the length is seven to eight centimeters. Zelentsy are very tasty. The hybrid is very resistant to powdery mildew.

Emelya F1... The hybrid is versatile, early maturing and parthenocarpic. It is used with great success both for salting and for fresh consumption. It is better to develop and grow this variety in greenhouses that are heated. For forty - forty-five days, the fruits ripen. At the bushes, lashes grow indefinitely. The ovaries are formed by budding, the female type of flowering predominates to a greater extent.

The best varieties for outdoor cultivation

April F1... The hybrid is early maturing and versatile. Forty-five to fifty-five days after germination, fruiting occurs. In addition to the soil, cultivation is also successful in small balcony boxes - the plant is very compact and regulates the growth of branches by itself. The fruits are large: with a weight of about two hundred to two hundred and fifty grams, they grow twenty to twenty-five centimeters long. The advantages of this type are that there is no bitterness, is easy to care for, and has a relative resistance to cold. On this basis, outdoor yields are often good.

Erofey... This type of cucumber is pollinated by bees, and is mid-season and versatile. Suitable for canning and for fresh consumption. The type of flowering is mixed, it is strongly branched and vigorous. Zelenets is about six to seven centimeters, elongated, ovoid, slightly lumpy. The plant is resistant to downy mildew.

Ant F1... This is a medium-growing plant, bunch type, the growth of lateral shoots is limited. The plant is considered parthenocarpic and ultra-early ripening, matures within thirty-five to thirty-nine days. The fruits are cylindrical in shape with large tubercles, reaching a length of up to twelve centimeters. The fruit has good resistance to powdery mildew and downy mildew and olive spot.

Masha F1... Ultra-ripe fruit, parthenocarpic. Ripening occurs in thirty-five to thirty-nine days. The type of flowering is bunchy, have a long fruiting period. In this variety, gherkins are large tuberous, have a regular cylindrical shape. They do not have bitterness, such cucumbers have high taste qualities, suitable both for canning and for fresh consumption. Cucumbers are resistant to a whole range of different diseases: powdery mildew, mosaic disease - and can grow in unfavorable conditions.

Competitor... The species is quite fruitful and early ripening, ripens within forty-three to fifty-three days. This type of cucumber is intended for pickling. Cucumbers have the shape of an elongated oval or cylinder; they grow up to twelve centimeters in length. Fully covered with large tubercles and reach one hundred and twenty grams. This variety is resistant to bacterial spotting and powdery mildew.

Spring F1... An early ripening variety, ripening occurs in the interval from the forty-third day to the fifty-fifth. The hybrid is pollinated by bees and is immune to various diseases. The fruits are cylindrical in shape and covered with small tubercles that have sparse thorns. This variety has no bitterness, it is used for canning and salting. Ripe greenery reaches a length of twelve centimeters, its weight is not more than one hundred grams.

In the open field, varieties such as Phoenix and Far East take root well.

The most suitable cucumber varieties for shady areas

Summer cottages are not illuminated by the sun from all directions, and many crops require a lot of solar heat, for example, eggplants, tomatoes and peppers.It happens that there is no room left to plant cucumbers. For this, there are varieties of cucumbers that can be safely planted in partial shade and they will grow well there.

Muromsky 36... The variety is early ripening, ripening occurs in thirty-five to forty-five days. These cucumbers are used for pickling. The fruits can be small tuberous or completely smooth, their length is from six to eight centimeters. The variety can withstand short-term drops in temperature. The color of the fruit is light green, the shape is ovoid or ellipsoid. The fruits must be picked frequently because they tend to turn yellow quickly.

F1's secret... The universal hybrid, parthenocarpic, ripens within thirty-eight to forty-two days. The plant has a medium branching and a female flowering type. The shape of the greenery is cylindrical, the size is medium, has little ribbing, the mass of the variety reaches one hundred and fifteen grams. These cucumbers are resistant to cladosporiosis and powdery mildew.

Moscow evenings F1... These fruits ripen within forty-two to forty-five days and are mid-season. They have excellent taste and are suitable both for fresh consumption and for salting. The female type of flowering predominates, the variety is strongly plaited. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the color is dark green, tubercles predominate and white pubescence is present. Cucumbers grow in length up to fourteen centimeters, and their weight does not exceed one hundred and ten grams. The fruits are resistant to powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus and cladosporiosis.

Best varieties for balcony cultivation

Not everyone has the opportunity to grow cucumbers in the garden. There are special varieties that grow ideally on balconies, loggias or just on window sills.

One of these varieties is Machaon F1... This is a fruit that is dominated by the female type of flowering. The variety is early ripening, its shape is fusiform, its length is up to eleven centimeters, and its weight is about sixty - one hundred and ten grams. These cucumbers have high salting and taste qualities. These plants are resistant to olive spot, cucumber mosaic and powdery mildew.

The following varieties also grow well on balconies and home gardens:

• Hummingbird F1;
• Balcony F1;
• Moscow greenhouse;
• Elegant;
• Non-female local;
• Turquoise.

cucumber April F1

Using my many years of experience in growing cucumbers in a greenhouse and open field, as well as having studied the reviews of other gardeners on the forums and numerous neighbors in the garden, I can confidently advise you to plant the best varieties and hybrids of cucumbers. They are suitable for growing both in greenhouses and under temporary cover films and in open ground. Each gardener chooses what suits him best.

Of course, for a greenhouse, it is better to take hybrid varieties of F1 cucumbers, since they have short side lashes and do not need to be pinched. Hybrids tend to have high yields and disease resistance.

If you choose varieties of cucumbers for the Urals and Siberia, then consider varieties and hybrids that bear fruit well in low light conditions and are cold-resistant.

If you plant cucumbers in a greenhouse or greenhouse that require pollination by bees, do not forget that from the beginning of flowering, bees should have free access to flowers.

Cucumber varieties with photos and descriptions, reviews

Cucumbers Herman F1

An early, high-yielding parthenocarpic hybrid with a long fruiting period. The plant is powerful, with sufficient nutrition it simultaneously forms up to 6-7 fruits in one node. Fruits are green, dense, large tuberous, gherkin type, genetically without bitterness.

The hybrid is resistant to cladosporia, powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. It is grown both in greenhouses and in the open field in vertical and horizontal ways.

Productivity of cucumbers Herman: up to 9 kg per plant per season (subject to timely watering and feeding).

Cucumbers Masha F1

The earliest (37-39 days before fruiting), parthenocarpic hybrid.The fruits are standard in size, 8-11 cm long, ripen together, have a very attractive appearance. They are good both fresh and salted.

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

Cucumber yield Masha: more than 10 kg of fruits per 1 sq. meter of landings.

One of the most beloved cucumbers.

Cucumbers Connie F1

An early high-yielding parthenocarpic (not requiring pollination) hybrid of the gherkin type, 43-45 days pass from germination to the beginning of fruiting. The plant is medium-growing, with a bundle formation of ovaries.

Cucumbers are short, cylindrical, 7-9 cm long and weighing 60-80 grams, bright green, small-tuberous, white-thorn. Crispy, juicy, without bitterness, with excellent taste. The hybrid is resistant to overgrowth, powdery mildew and root rot.

Connie F1 is a multipurpose cucumber used for fresh consumption and for processing. Recommended for growing in open and protected ground.

Connie's cucumber yield: 14 - 16 kg / m².

Cucumbers Courage F1

Early ripening parthenocarpic hybrid (from germination to fruiting 45-50 days), female flowering type, intended for cultivation in greenhouses.

The plant is vigorous, with medium shoots. In the nodes, 2-4 ovaries are formed (often up to 5-6 ovaries).

Fruits are dark green with light stripes, 12-15 cm long, weighing 120-130 grams, lumpy, white-thorn, universal use. Taste quality is high, without bitterness. Planting density 2.5-3.0 plants per sq. meter. The hybrid is relatively resistant to major cucumber diseases.

Cucumber yield Courage: 6-8 kg / plant.

Cucumbers Nezhinsky 12

One of the best pickling varieties. It is grown in open ground and in film shelters. The variety is mid-season, bee-pollinated, unpretentious, disease-resistant. Long-leaved bush.

Cucumbers are short, elongated-ovoid, large-tuberous, black-spiky, 10-12 cm long, weighing 80-110 grams. The flesh of the fruit is crispy and has excellent taste. The variety is resistant to olive spot and bacteriosis.

Productivity of cucumbers variety Nezhinsky 12: 1.5 - 2 kg / sq. m.

Agricultural technology: at the end of May, seeds are planted in greenhouses and in the ground, or 20-25 day old seedlings. Planting density - 3 plants per 1 sq. M. The seeding depth is 1.5-2 cm. The soil should be fertile with high aeration (you can add sawdust, leaves).

Cucumbers Miranda F1

An early ripening, high-yielding, versatile hybrid with a well-defined parthenocarp of a predominantly female flowering type. These cucumbers are intended for cultivation in foil greenhouses and open field. The plant is vigorous, well leafy, in a node from one to two ovaries.

Cucumbers 11-12 cm long, weighing 110-120 g, cylindrical in shape with white thorns, green color with white dots throughout the greenery and stripes up to the middle of the fruit. The fruits are juicy, aromatic, good both in salads and for any processing, especially in salting.

Hybrid advantages: has increased cold resistance and group resistance to diseases, including powdery mildew, early maturity.

Productivity of Miranda cucumbers: up to 6.3 kg / sq. m.

Sowing: seeds or 25-35 day old seedlings are planted in unheated greenhouses or in the ground at the end of May, when the soil warms up to 14-15 ° С. Planting density: when grown in spread - 3-4 plants / 1 m², vertical production on stakes / trellises - 2-3 plants / 1 m². The seeding depth is 1.5-2 cm.

Cucumbers Ira F1

An ultra-early maturing bee-pollinated hybrid of a predominantly female flowering type, from germination to the beginning of fruiting 45-50 days. The plant is medium-growing, in one node there are 2-3 ovaries.

Cucumbers are cylindrical, 12-15 cm long, weighing 55-85 grams, dark green, large tuberous, with white pubescence. The pulp is dense, crispy, with excellent taste. The hybrid is distinguished by high stable yields and complex disease resistance.Designed for outdoor cultivation.

Cucumber yield Ira F1: 9.5 - 10.2 kg / m 2.

Agrotechnics: Cucumbers are grown through seedlings or by sowing seeds in the ground. Seeds are sown under a film to a depth of 2-3 cm, seedlings are planted at the age of 20-25 days, when the threat of frost has passed and the soil warms up to 10-12 C. Planting scheme is 3-5 plants per 1 sq. m. The culture is demanding on heat, moisture and soil fertility. Care consists in regular watering with warm water. Once every 10 days, watering is combined with top dressing (1 liter of slurry or 10 grams of urea per 1 liter of water). The plant is formed by pinching over the third leaf.

Cucumbers Karelian F1

Self-pollinated high-yielding short-fruited hybrid. It begins to bear fruit on the 43-45 day from the moment of germination. Cucumbers 8-10 cm long, fusiform, large tuberous. Fruits of high taste and marketability. Salting.

Hybrid advantages: cold resistance, extended fruiting period, intensive simultaneous filling of several ovaries. The hybrid is not sensitive to temperature changes. It bears fruit well on poor soils. Well suited for growing in the Urals and Siberia.

Cucumber yield Karelian: 14.8 kg / sq.m.

Agrotechnics: planting density in plastic greenhouses 3 plants per 1 m². The hybrid reacts positively to pollination or spraying with a boric acid solution (1 g per 1 l of water) at the very beginning of fruiting. In film greenhouses, side shoots are pinched over 2-3 leaves. Plants are not formed under temporary film shelters and in open ground.

Care: regular watering with warm water. Once every 10 days, watering is combined with top dressing (1 liter of manure or 10 g of urea per 1 liter of water).

Cucumbers Emerald Stream F1, description

An early ripening parthenocarpic hybrid for growing in open ground and film shelters. The period from germination to the beginning of fruiting is 44-48 days. The plant is vigorous, weakly plaited, mainly with a female flowering type.

Cucumbers are elongated-cylindrical, lumpy, dark green, with a delicate thin skin, 30-50 cm long, weighing 150-200 grams. They have excellent taste and aroma.

Cucumber Productivity Emerald Stream: up to 6 kg / sq. m.

The value of the Emerald Stream hybrid is in resistance to powdery mildew, cold resistance, shade tolerance, long and continuous fruiting period. Perfect for salads.

Cucumbers variety Delicacy

An early ripe variety of cucumbers for growing in the open field. The plant is powerful, with long lashes.

Cucumbers are cylindrical, leveled, small-tuberous, 9-12 cm long. The skin is tender, dark green. The flesh of the fruit is firm, high in sugars. The seed chamber is small. All these qualities indicate that Delicatessen is the most suitable variety of cucumbers for canning and pickling for open ground.

Advantages of the variety: resistance to short-term cold snaps, extended period of fruiting.

The yield of cucumbers of the Delicacy variety: up to 7 kg from 1 sq. meter of landings.

Agricultural technology: seeds or 20-25 day old seedlings are planted in unheated greenhouses and in the ground at the end of May. Planting density 3-4 plants per 1 m². The seeding depth is 1.5-2 cm. The soil should be fertile with high aeration (add sawdust, leaves).

Cucumbers Corinna F1

An ultra-early ripening, high-yielding parthenocarpic hybrid of German-bred cucumbers for open and protected ground with a friendly yield. The plant is medium-sized.

Cucumbers (improvement of F1 Horses in shape and color) - gherkins, 8-10 cm long, dark green, small tubercles, white thorns, genetically without bitterness, excellent consistency. They remain firm and crispy in salting and canning. The hybrid is resistant to a number of diseases.

Corinne cucumber yield: 5.2 - 6 kg of fruits per 1 sq. meter of landings.

Agrotechnics: in greenhouses and in the ground, seeds or 20-25 day old seedlings are planted at the end of May with a planting density of 3 plants per 1 m² and a seeding depth of 1.5 cm.
Care: regular watering with warm water. Once every 10 days, watering is combined with top dressing (1 liter of manure or 10 grams of urea per 10 liters of water). The plant is formed by pinching over the Z-leaf.

Gherkin Madame F1

Early maturing (43-48 days) bee-pollinated hybrid for growing in open ground and in a greenhouse. The plants are vigorous, mainly with a female type of flowering and a bundle arrangement of ovaries (3-6 per node).

Cucumbers are short, cylindrical, often and small tuberous, dark green with small white stripes, white-spiked, with a thin delicate skin, up to 10-12 cm long, weighing 65-85 grams, dense, do not outgrow or turn yellow.

Cucumber yield Madame F1: 10.5 - 14.0 kg / m².

Hybrid value: resistance to downy mildew and root rot, intense fruit formation and friendly yield, no bitterness. Zelentsy of this variety are recommended for fresh consumption, canning, cooking of lightly salted cucumbers.

The plant is formed by pinching over a 3-leaf.

Cucumbers of the Graceful variety

Early maturing (40-50 days), bee-pollinated variety, for open ground, medium-growing. It is resistant to olive stain and has high cold resistance.

Zelentsy are small-tuberous, white-spiked, 10-13 cm long, weighing about 140 grams.

The yield of cucumbers of the Graceful variety: 5 - 7 kg / sq. m.

It is recommended to plant this variety according to the scheme: 50 x 50 cm.

Cucumber variety Graceful is perfect not only for fresh consumption, but also for pickling and pickling.

Cucumbers Alligator F1

Early maturing (46-48 days) bee-pollinated hybrid, with long fruiting, for spring film greenhouses and open ground. The plant is powerful, vigorous.

Cucumbers are elongated-cylindrical, green, lumpy, shiny, with a thin delicate skin, 35-40 cm long, sweet, juicy, fragrant.

Cucumber yield Alligator: 14 - 16 kg / m².

Hybrid value: resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew, long fruiting period, excellent taste. Recommended for fresh consumption and canning in sliced ​​wedges.

Cucumber Chinese disease-resistant F1

Hybrids of the "Chinese Sustainable" series are distinguished by high productivity, endurance and excellent quality. Mid-early (48-54 days) hybrid for growing in open (on trellises) and protected ground. The plant is vigorous, with short internodes and small leaves, forms into a single stem.

Cucumbers are smooth, cylindrical, dark green, with a shiny large-tuberous surface, smooth at the base, "with a handle", 30-35 cm long. Taste qualities are high.

Productivity of cucumber varieties Chinese disease-resistant high.

Hybrid value: high resistance to disease, hardiness to cold and low light. Recommended for salads, canning and pickling in sliced ​​wedges.

Gherkin Son F1 Regiment

Mid-early (40-45 days) bee-pollinated hybrid of cucumbers for open ground and film shelters. The plant is medium-sized, medium-branched, mainly of the female flowering type.

Cucumbers are oval, rarely and large tubercles, green with short stripes, white thorns, 6-8 cm long, do not outgrow or turn yellow.

Cucumber yield son of the regiment: 3.6 - 4.5 kg / m 2.

Hybrid value: resistance to downy mildew, cucumber mosaic virus, scab of pumpkin crops, abundant and long-term fruiting, high taste, technological and commercial qualities, suitability for collecting and processing gherkins and pickles (2-4 cm). The appointment is universal.

Cucumbers variety Pickled

Early maturing (41-46 days) bee-pollinated variety for open ground. The plant is long-leaved, medium-sized, medium-branched, of a mixed type of flowering.

Cucumbers are elongated-cylindrical, large tuberous, green with light stripes of medium length, with black pubescence, 10-11 cm long, weighing 100-125 grams.

Cucumber yield Pickling: 3.5 - 5 kg / sq. m.

Variety value in resistance to downy mildew, stable yield, presentation and high salting qualities. The variety is recommended for pickling.

Cucumbers Director F1

Early maturing (from germination to the beginning of fruiting 43-45 days), parthenocarpic hybrid. The plant is vigorous with a well-developed root system. In one node, 2-3 fruits are formed.

Fruits are cylindrical, large tuberous, dark green, white-thorn, 9-10 cm long, 3-3.5 cm in diameter, weighing 65-80 grams, genetically without bitterness. The top of the fruit is green, does not turn yellow from the first to the last harvest. Taste and marketability are excellent. Also, this hybrid is characterized by high shade tolerance and a long fruiting period.

The hybrid is resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, cucumber vessel yellowing virus, and downy mildew. Cucumber Director is recommended for cultivation in greenhouses: in the first turn - 3-3.5 plants / m2 and, especially, in the second turn - 2.5-3 plants / m2, as well as in the open field. It is used for both fresh consumption and canning.

Cucumber Productivity Director: in the greenhouse 18-20 kg / m2, in the open field 12-14 kg / m2.

We recommend purchasing cucumber seeds from the Sady Rossii online store.

What varieties of cucumbers do you grow? Which ones are the most productive? And the most delicious, without bitterness? What varieties of cucumbers would you recommend for the Moscow region, Siberia, the northwest?

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Foreword

Every gardener tries to grow a good harvest of cucumbers, because a lot of them are spent on conservation and fresh consumption. An important role in the yield of this vegetable is played by its variety. What are the best cucumber seeds, we will consider in this article.

Two ways of sowing cucumbers - take note of both!

Before planting cucumbers in open ground, you need to take care of creating conditions that will favorably affect the growth of vegetables. The best temperature for sowing cucumbers is 18-24 degrees. If at the time of planting the seeds there is still no such temperature, we cover the future beds in advance with ordinary plastic wrap. Thus, the soil should be properly warmed up for 10 days before sowing the seeds.

The sowing itself can be carried out in two ways: nest and row. The ordinary method involves planting seeds in several rows. The distance between seeds should be at least 10-15 centimeters. Later, when the plants grow up, you will need to remove the weak and thus increase the distance by 20-30 centimeters. The nesting method of sowing cucumber seeds is planting seeds in a hole. You can put 5-6 pieces in it. The distance between the seeds should be at least 20 centimeters so that the grown plants do not interfere with each other.

What are the best cucumber seeds - gardeners' opinions

The question of which seeds of cucumbers are best to plant was asked by any novice gardener. And experienced ones answer that the choice of a variety depends on the conditions in which these vegetables will be grown. After all, each variety has certain advantages. Among the cucumbers planted in open ground, gardeners prefer the following varieties: "Farmer", "True Friends", "Lord". They are considered the most productive and belong to the category of bee-pollinated.

If there is a need to increase pollination, it is recommended to purchase colored seeds from which the pollinator plant grows. What are the best cucumber seeds for greenhouses? For these conditions, varieties that produce fruits without pollination (parthenocarpic) are better suited. Among these varieties of seeds are: "Marathon", "Relay", "Manual", "Northern Lights", "Olympiada" and "Ladoga".

Parthenocarpic seeds especially need favorable growing conditions, since any stress on the plant reduces the formation of ovaries.

Cold-resistant varieties include cucumbers, adapted to sudden changes in temperature, to low air humidity. These are especially suitable for the climate of Siberia. The best varieties of cucumbers in this category are: "Buyan", "Boy with a Thumb", "Balalaika", "Three Tankers", "Kozyrnaya Karta", "Saltan".

Cucumber seeds - the purpose of varieties

Cucumber varieties, in addition to the type of cultivation, are also distinguished by purpose. They are divided into pickling, salad, universal and canned food. For pickled varieties, thick skin is characteristic. The fruits are saturated with sugars and pectin substances. What are the best pickled cucumber seeds? These are "Anyuta", "True Friends", "Saltan" and "Buyan". They have a fairly high yield.

For salad cucumbers, smooth fruits are characteristic, often lumpy, with an average size. They have a sweetish taste, do not contain any bitterness.... A particularly attractive quality is their crispy flesh. The best among salad cucumbers are Makar, Zozulya, Bazar, Bukhara and Tamerlane. Experienced gardeners recommend planting several varieties at once - even if some one does not meet your expectations, his neighbors in the garden will certainly delight with the harvest.

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In order to choose 3-4 suitable greenhouse varieties of cucumbers for yourself, you must first clarify the selection criteria. To create the most complete classification of greenhouse cucumbers, you need to remember what they are.

The best varieties of cucumbers

Table. Classification of cucumbers according to various characteristics.

Grade	• Varietal; • Hybrids
Pollination method	• insect pollinated; • Self-pollinated; • Non-pollinated (parthenocarpic).
Ripening rate	• Early maturing; • Mid-season; • Late ripening.
Dimensions (edit)	• Short-fruited; • Medium-fruited; • Long-fruited.
Method of use	• Salad; • Salting; • Universal.

Varietal

Cucumbers from varietal seeds inherit the characteristics of the variety with further seed reproduction. From them you can collect seeds and sow again, continuing the tradition. Once every 5-7 years, the planting still needs to be completely renewed.

Why varietal cucumbers are good for a greenhouse

How to collect cucumber seeds

Hybrids

Derived from varieties, varietal characteristics do not transfer. For sowing, new seeds need to be purchased annually. Compared to varieties, they are more resistant to diseases, they are distinguished by a friendly and abundant yield in any weather and conditions.

Why hybrid cucumbers are good for the greenhouse

Greenhouse varieties of cucumbers

Insect pollinated

They are not often used for greenhouse cultivation, because in order to attract insects to the greenhouse, you need to work hard - plant attractive plants for them, arrange sweet baits, spray borage with honey syrup, open doors and windows, or temporarily remove shelter.

Pollination of cucumber

Insect pollinated cucumber varieties

Self-pollinated

They are the golden mean, since they do not need insects for pollination and do not need anyone at all. They have flowers with stamens and pistils (they combine male and female characteristics), so they cope with pollination on their own without assistance.

Hermaphrodite cucumbers

Non-pollinated

Parthenocarpic cucumbers are often confused and even called self-pollinated. But they are non-pollinated at all. Their female-type flowers are arranged in such a way that they can set fruits without pollination. One caveat, there are no seeds in the fruits of parthenocarpic varieties. That is, with them the situation for further reproduction is even worse than with hybrids.

Early ripe

Ripen in 40-45 days. They give the earliest harvest, which disappears quickly.

Mid-season

Ripen in 45-50 days. Fruiting takes longer, you can harvest the fruits almost throughout the middle of summer.

Choosing cucumber seeds

Late ripening

Ripen within 50 days. Early autumn fruiting.In some areas, they may not have time to ripen, especially when sown in the ground. In greenhouses, they are grown from ready-made seedlings.

Short-fruited

These include two autonomous types of cucumbers - gherkins and pickles. They are characterized by the size of the fruits, the first - 4-9 cm, the second - 3-5. Some summer residents prefer to collect vegetables from borage at the stage of greenery, when they need short-fruited products. But this is impractical, since the yield of short-fruited varieties is much higher than zelents of normal size. The palatability of the original short-fruited varieties is also higher.

Short-fruited cucumbers

Medium-fruited

They are characterized by a size of 10-15 cm. The varieties with medium-sized fruits that fit into this range include the lion's share of all existing varieties.

Long-fruited

This category includes all cucumber plants, the fruits of which, at the stage of full consumer maturity, exceed the 15-centimeter line. There are varieties of long-fruited cucumbers, the fruits of which grow up to one and a half meters in length.

Long-fruited cucumbers

Salad

The method of consumption is usually indicated on the seed bag. And if varieties for canning can still be somehow used in the stage of technical ripeness for fresh salads, salad cucumbers cannot be canned. When salted, they will become soft or empty, they will not stand for a long time.

Advice! If there is no information on the package, you can determine the purpose of the fruit by the color of the thorns and skin. White thorns, light dense skin - salad.

Salad cucumbers

Salting

Black, brown thorns, dark thin skin - salted. Salt hardly penetrates through the dense skin of salad cucumbers, so preservation fails.

Pickled cucumbers

Universal

There are varieties "both yours and ours." They are eaten fresh and can be perfectly preserved. Their skin is of medium thinness, the thorns are gray. They are designated as generic. You can safely purchase these seeds if you equally like to feast on fresh cucumbers and crunch pickled ones.

The best varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses

For growing in a greenhouse, the most suitable:

• hybrids;
• self-pollinated or not requiring pollination;
• universal use;
• early and medium ripening;
• medium-fruited or short-fruited.

Here it is - the perfect cucumber of our time. What varieties, suitable for these parameters, characterized by high resistance to diseases and good yields, do the breeders offer.

Variety selection

Every gardener, owner of a greenhouse, dreams of growing such cucumbers so that you can get a good harvest with minimal effort, time and material resources. With the right strain and care planning carefully, this is possible. There will be more time for other, more "capricious" cultures, or for a summer vacation.

Varieties of greenhouse cucumbers and their descriptions

"Courage"

Cucumbers Courage F1

The variety is classified as early maturing (ripening - 43-45 days). Self-pollinated, medium-fruited. On a borage with lashes of medium length, many fruits ripen, the size of which is 14 cm. This standard is in accordance with GOST. Highly commodity look. Aromatic taste. True cucumber crunch. The variety is versatile, protected from known diseases and stands out for its high yield.

Cucumber Courage F1

"Connie F1"

A bundle variety (flowers are arranged in bunches in the axils, and fruits subsequently grow in bundles). Perfect for plastic greenhouses. The shape of the fruit is not classical, but not typical, cylindrical. Medium and mid-season (about 47 days). Good taste. Versatile, suitable for salting and salads. Has a high yield.

Cucumber Connie F1

"Zozulya F1"

The variety came to us from the "old days" - it was bred during the heyday of the USSR. Nevertheless, it is still successfully grown in greenhouses. The variety has smooth fruits, it is considered long-fruited (cucumbers grow up to 30 cm). Mid-season and very productive. The record yield is 45 kilograms per square meter.High viral resistance. Zozuli has one drawback - it is a salad. Canning is not subject, no options. It is used only fresh.

Cucumber Zozulya F1

"Goosebump F1"

Early maturing (42-45 days) parthenocarpic hybrid. Bunch type, does not require pollination. Fruits with large tubercles and dark thorns, about 12 cm in size. This variety is loved for its genetic lack of bitterness. That is, cucumbers never taste bitter, even under bad weather conditions and non-compliance with growing conditions. The hybrid is versatile. It is equally used for pickling and fresh. The taste is high. There is immunity to some diseases, in particular, powdery mildew.

Goosebump F1

"Tom Thumb"

A favorite of the public. Begins to yield crops on the fortieth day - ultra early. Self-pollinated, medium-fruited (but 11-centimeter greens are used as gherkins). Salted variety, usually not grown for salads. Resistant to a whole range of viral diseases that cucumbers can be susceptible to.

Tom Thumb

"Benefit F1"

A mid-season hybrid with a 50-day fruiting period. Self-pollinated, with female flowers. Fruits - no signs of bitterness. The color is neutral green, the skin is covered with small tubercles. Begins to be used as greens, as soon as it grows up to 11-12 cm. It is universal, used both for pickling and in salads. High resistance to rot and powdery mildew makes the hybrid popular.

Cucumber Benefis F1

"Alekseich F1"

Another favorite hybrid of summer residents. Super early, starts singing already on the 37th day. Full maturation - 43 days. Parthenocarpic, does not need pollination. Belongs to the gherkin types. The fruits are usually harvested when they reach the seven centimeter mark. The taste is very high. Virus resistance is present.

Alekseich F1, seeds

Alekseich F1

"Emelya F1"

Early maturing (40-43 days) parthenocarpic hybrid variety, which is used universally. Differs in thermophilicity and indeterminacy (the growth of lashes is unlimited, if it is not forcedly limited). The ovary is bunchy. Fruit length - 15 cm. It is very tasty both in salads and preserved.

Emelya F1

"Hercules F1"

Also from the old varieties. Fruits are late (ripen for two months). Traditionally, it is pollinated by insects, in particular bees, which need to be attracted under the shelter.

Nevertheless, many summer residents nostalgically continue to grow it in greenhouses. The shape of the fruit is fusiform. Sizes - up to 20 cm. Tufted ovary.

Cucumber variety: Hercules f1

Advice! To attract the attention of flying pollinators to cucumber flowers, it is better not to place honey syrup in bowls throughout the greenhouse, as some gardeners do, but to spray the plant with it early in the morning. the fact is that the bee can take the syrup from the bowl and fly away without touching the flower. An even safer way is to plant flower plants attractive to bees around the perimeter of a greenhouse garden with cucumbers.

"Annushka F1"

Also from insects. Mid-season. The fruits are cylindrical. The skin is covered with light short stripes. Medium-fruited, cucumbers grow 12 cm long. The surface of the fruit is ribbed and tuberous. The yield and taste are high and stable. Disease resistance is available.

Cucumber Annushka F1

Dynamite F1

This early parthenocarpic is ideal for film growing. There is only one parameter to consider - it needs a lot of space. He scatters lashes and bushes to a great width. Cylindrical fruits grow up to 14 cm. It does not need pollination, drought and overheating are not terrible. An excellent greenhouse cucumber for a hot summer. It is more suitable for salads than for pickling.

Dynamite F1

"Berendey F1"

An excellent medium-growing variety that thrives in shade. Therefore, it can be grown in a greenhouse not on the sunniest side, giving a "warm place" to a crop that needs more sun. Ripening periods are average (47 days).Fruits are cylindrical, with bright tubercles, up to 14 cm in length. It is versatile, has good taste.

Berendey F1

"Cucumber April F1"

White thorns and a rather thick skin indicate that this variety is a salad in terms of use. Ripens early. It can be classified as long-fruited, since cucumbers on lashes grow much longer than 15 cm. Cold resistance is reflected even in the name of the variety. It tolerates cold, is resistant to viruses. It has excellent taste and high-quality appearance.

Cucumber April F1

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