The best cucumber varieties

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

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

Varietal variety of cucumbers

A large number of varieties allows you to choose the best options that have disease and weather resistance 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 day 50, 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 47-50th 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 grains into the soil. All plants of this group differ in the method of cultivation (greenhouse, soil), purpose (fresh or for salting) and the type of pollination.

• Competitor - characterized as a 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 whip, the length of the fruit reaches 12 cm and weighs 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 branchy 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 produces 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 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 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. 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 with stress resistance.

• 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 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.

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.

Productivity of cucumbers 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 the main diseases of the cucumber.

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 (sawdust, leaves can be added).

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 commercial qualities 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 both for fresh consumption and for 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?

Your feedback on the varieties of cucumbers will help many gardeners choose the best varieties and hybrids for planting. Attach a photo if possible.

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 of the salad and universal varieties.

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 downy mildew.

'Emelya F1'

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

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

The best varieties of cucumbers for open ground

Varieties for open ground are selected especially carefully.

‘April F1’

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

‘Erofey’

Bee-pollinated mid-season universal (suitable both for fresh consumption and for canning) variety. Mixed flowering plant, highly branched and vigorous. Zelenets is short (about 6-7 cm), elongated-ovoid, 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 pickling 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’

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, lumpy, dark green in color with white pubescence. Its length reaches 14 cm, and its weight does not exceed 110 g. The variety is resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, cladosporium disease.

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

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

You may also find the following publications helpful:

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

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

There is nothing tastier than vegetables grown in the garden. Especially if it's cucumbers. Many gardeners grow these vegetables in their gardens. Therefore, breeders periodically create new varieties that compare favorably with the previous ones. This article will tell you what types of cucumbers experts recommend to grow on their land and in what situations.

Choosing the best varieties of cucumbers

To obtain a high-quality and tasty harvest of cucumbers, it is important not only to comply with all the necessary agrotechnical measures, but also to choose the right planting material. You need to understand what qualities you need: quick ripening, taste, winter hardiness, etc.

Many experts recommend choosing high-yielding cucumber varieties. Abundant fertility allows harvesting up to 30 kg from 1 m2. However, such a yield can only be achieved with proper care. It is these varieties that are often called the best.

High-yielding cucumbers include the following types:

• Tumi. Harvest up to 12 kg. At the same time, cucumbers reach a size of up to 10 cm, and also have a thin skin. An additional advantage of Tumi is resistance to temperature extremes, as well as various diseases. Moreover, the plants do not need constant watering;
• Courage. Up to 25 kg of the crop can be harvested from one plant. Therefore, Courage is very popular today;
• Cupid 1. This hybrid is characterized not only by excellent yield at the same time with extremely early fruiting. Cupid 1 allows you to collect up to 30 kg from a bush. And if you wish, you can achieve an output of up to 50 kg.

In addition to high yields, those varieties that ripen early are also appreciated. Such forms of cucumbers include the following varieties:

• Zozulya. The ripening period is extremely short - 48 days. If everything is done correctly, then the Zozuli fruits will turn out to be rather big - up to 23 cm in length;
• Masha F1. This is a novelty that has already shown itself quite well. Masha F1 produces medium-sized fruits. Good for pickling;
• April F1. Early ripening variety with cucumbers up to 300 g. The hybrid has excellent immunity. The hybrid yields a harvest within 1.5 months after planting. It is considered a versatile variety. Can be grown both open and closed. All this is possible due to the compact size of the bushes. Cucumbers themselves can reach 23 cm in length and at the same time weigh about 200 g. The universal one gives a good harvest, without bitterness, even under conditions of violation of the water regime. April F1 is unpretentious in maintenance and is considered a cold-resistant crop.

Speaking about the best varieties of cucumbers, one cannot ignore those varieties that stand out for their excellent taste. This characteristic is often attributed to hybrid forms. And in this regard, the choice most often falls on Herman F1. His cucumbers are delicious in any form. What is especially good, it is self-pollinated and can give a bountiful harvest of up to 25 kg per 1 m2.

Another tasty hybrid is the Prestige F1. Besides good taste, Prestige F1 gives 25 kg per m2. Its fruits have a slightly sweetish flavor. Ideal for various types of preservation.

It is worth noting that the best varieties of cucumbers for 2017 should be chosen not only for taste and fruiting. To achieve an excellent result, when choosing, you should rely on the place of growth. According to this criterion, cucumber varieties are divided into three categories:

• for indoor cultivation (in a greenhouse);
• for open cultivation;
• for shady areas.

In each place of growth, certain varieties should be planted, which are optimal for specific conditions. Let's consider each option in more detail.

Video "The best varieties"

From the video you will learn about the best varieties of cucumbers.

The best varieties for greenhouses

In greenhouse conditions, gardeners most often plant early-maturing varieties. In this case, it is worth giving preference to those species that are capable of self-pollination.Indeed, in a greenhouse with insects, especially in mid-spring, it will be very tight and you risk being left without a crop. In addition, hybrid forms of plants are characterized by good resistance to pathogenic microflora, which greatly simplifies planting care and guarantees a better harvest.

In a greenhouse, the following varieties are most often planted:

• Hermann. Is the best representative of Dutch hybrids. Today it is quite popular. It is an early maturing variety that is well suited for indoor cultivation, and can also be grown in some regions and outdoors. The crop can be harvested after 40-45 days. Herman is very hardy and able to feel great even at +9 C0. Such a temperature can only slightly slow down the development of zelents, which is not critical for fruiting in general;
• Dynamite F1. It is considered a parnokopichesky salad variety. Cucumbers can be harvested after 40 days. The fruits are cylindrical in shape. Their average weight is 100-120 g;
• Son-in-law F1. Hybrid parthenocarpic type of early maturation. A product of domestic breeders. Despite the fact that it is intended for closed cultivation, Zyatek F1 is also suitable for open cultivation. Fruits weigh about 90-100 g on average. Long-term fruiting is characteristic. From 1m2, you can get up to 13 kg of harvest.

In addition, the previously described variety of Zozul can also be grown in closed conditions. In addition to all of them, the following varieties are also suitable for indoor cultivation:

• Elegant. Suitable for film structures. The vegetables have an elliptical shape and weigh about 150 g. The flesh is sweetish (without bitterness), crispy and juicy. Productivity is modest - about 5-7 kg per 1m2;
• Muromsky 36. This is a bee-pollinated old early ripening variety that can be safely cultivated in temporary film shelters. It has a short ripening period of 32-42 days. Cucumbers are ovoid or oblong-oval in shape. Their weight is about 50-70 g. The yield is small - only 2-3 kg per 1 m2. It is popular for the fact that the more you pluck the fruits, the more they become. Its peculiarity is that the fruits very quickly acquire a yellow color. Therefore, Muromsky 36 should be collected more often;
• Competitor. This is a mid-early look. On a cucumber bush, cylindrical-oval greens are formed. The yield is average. From 1 m2 you can get up to 3-5 kg. The fruits have a dense, aromatic, crunchy pulp. Good for pickling, but just as good when fresh. The competitor is not afraid of powdery mildew. Most often cultivated in the Moscow region.

Greenhouses and balconies can be planted with different varieties of cucumbers. Among them, the most popular will be the F1 Machaon. It is a parthenocarpic early maturing gherkin hybrid. Swallowtail F1 is characterized by a female version of flowering. Zelentsy spindle-shaped. At the same time, their length does not exceed 11 cm. Fruits with a mass of about 60-110 g are formed on cucumber bushes. Due to the characteristic taste, the greens are well suited for salting. This cucumber hybrid is resistant to olive spot, cucumber mosaic and powdery mildew.

Hummingbirds F1, Balkonny F1, Moscow hothouse, Nezhinsky local and Biryusa are also excellent for growing in closed conditions.

Each type described above has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as a corresponding list of agrotechnical measures. Adherence to agricultural practices is the key to getting a good quality and quantity harvest.

The best varieties for open ground

It is the open growing method that is considered the most popular, since it does not require the construction of any structures, as well as external material costs.

All cucumbers that are planned to be grown openly must have good tolerance to the natural and climatic conditions that exist in a particular growing region. If you neglect this, the harvest will definitely not please. In addition, plants must resist well to most types of diseases. It is climatic factors and pathogenic microflora with insect pests that have the greatest impact on the yield of plantings.

According to experts, the best candidates for open cultivation would be:

• The son of the regiment. It is a parthenocarpic and mid-season variety. The first cucumbers can be obtained within 40-45 days after planting. Gherkins are formed on the bushes. The plant is immune to various types of pathogenic pathogens. The fruits are multifunctional and do not outgrow in the process of their development.
• Universal. Excellent fertility is characteristic. With the proper approach, up to 50 kg can be removed per season. It is considered one of the best conservation varieties, since the Universal is small in size, which makes it perfectly fit in jars. Has a delicate, "velvety" taste, which allows them to be perfectly used fresh.
• Altaic. An early maturing plant that forms fruits 36-40 days after planting. Altai is small in size and is almost completely covered with small pimples. The taste is delicate, delicate. Therefore, cucumbers are often used for making salads. It tolerates frost well and has resistance to fungal pathogens.

The above hybrids and common forms are best for open cultivation. Some of them are so easy to care for and are unpretentious plants that even a novice amateur gardener can cope with growing.

Varieties for shady areas

Many gardeners are faced with a situation where there are darkened places on their site. Crops grow poorly in them, which affects their productivity. In such a situation, cucumbers can be grown in problem areas, which are not afraid of the shade and do not need constant lighting. There is a whole group of such varieties that allow not only to effectively use a shaded place, but also to get a decent harvest from it in terms of quantitative and qualitative characteristics. These varieties include:

• The secret of the F1 company. This is an early maturing parthenocarpic variety. On the bushes, greens ripen in 38-42 days. The fruits are cylindrical. Usually their weight is equal to 115 g. The secret is resistant to cladosporium and powdery mildew;
• Moscow evenings F1. It is also an early maturing parthenocarpic hybrid. Due to its structure and dimensions (length - up to 14 cm, weight - no more than 110 g), Moscow Nights F1 is an excellent conservation species. At the same time, they can be used fresh. Zelentsy are distinguished by their tuberosity and cylindrical shape. They often have white pubescence. Sufficient resistance to cladosporium disease, cucumber mosaic and powdery mildew is described.

It should be noted that the previously described variety Muromsky 36 grows well in shady areas.

As you can see, even for shady areas, you can pick up ideal plants that will not only develop well in such conditions, but also give an excellent harvest. Moreover, they will bear fruit well, even if the summer was not sunny.

Cucumbers are one of the most popular crops, which gardeners grow more often than others on their land plots. Among them there are varieties that are excellent for growing in open and closed ground, as well as in poorly lit areas. Its yield depends on how correctly the type of plant was selected, as well as your physical and financial costs for obtaining tasty and high-quality fruits.

Video "Harvest varieties for greenhouses"

From the video you will find out which cucumbers are suitable for greenhouses.