Varieties of cucumbers for pickling: how to choose for harvesting

When choosing cucumber varieties for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses, you need to pay attention to several parameters. All of them influence the final result - the harvest. Below we will look at the features of selection, and also present the best varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses for 2018-2019, according to reviews from gardeners.

Three groups of modern varieties can develop normally in closed ground:

Hybrids with 100% parthenocarpy (fully self-pollinating) are the most successful option.
Hybrids of the female flowering type (with a predominance of female flowers) are more suitable for semi-open greenhouses; It is advisable to plant several bushes with male flowers (for better pollination).
Chinese variety - hybrid and varietal (non-hybrid) forms. They tolerate temperature contrasts well. Purpose – mainly salad.

Is it possible to plant different varieties of cucumbers in one greenhouse? Experienced vegetable growers answer this question in the affirmative. It is not recommended to give preference to only one variety; for reliability, it is better to plant at least 2-3, from different companies.

Advantages of hybrid cucumbers for the greenhouse

Factors for selecting specific varieties:

We purchase seeds only from the most reliable companies.
Almost all modern hybrids are not bitter, and this feature is no longer always mentioned on labels, it is implied by itself. Bitterness can appear in old varieties or in vegetables from unscrupulous producers.
We pay attention to the timing of the harvest: quick and friendly or extended.
We calculate in advance the required number of salad and gherkins.
The degree of pimples (“shirt”) is a matter of personal taste. Breeders offer many different options.
If it is not possible to pay much attention to planting, cucumbers with restrained lateral branching that do not require shaping will help out (these also exist now).
There are special hybrids for shaded areas.
Preference should be given to forms with maximum resistance to various infections.

It should be remembered that modern breeding has achieved enormous success in the field of disease resistance of cucumbers, but they are still susceptible to attacks by insect pests (greenhouse whitefly, spider mite, melon aphid, etc.).

What varieties of cucumbers are best for pickling?

You can determine whether cucumbers are suitable for pickling and canning using the following criteria:

Color . Determined by the variety and age of the fruit. Cucumbers with dark green skin are suitable for pickling. It is better not to take yellowed ones, because... their peel and seeds will be very rough. Such greens can also taste bitter.
The presence of thorns, their color. In different species, the spines on the skin may be white or black. The second option is most suitable for pickling; such cucumbers pass brine well. Varieties with white thorns are considered salad varieties.
Cucumber size . Fruits up to 10 cm in length are more suitable for canning and pickling. They are convenient to roll and are quickly salted. Tips:

It is better to preserve larger fruits not whole, but in cut form: this way they will be better salted, but will not lose their taste.

Large fruits may be hollow, so they are not picked for pickling.

Peel thickness . Thin-skinned cucumbers will not have a crunchy feel. For pickling, it is better to choose species whose skin is difficult to pierce with a fingernail. Excessively thick-skinned cucumbers are suitable for canning, but salting them will require a little more time. It is better not to take greens with damaged skin for canning.

Pickling cucumbers

Growth time

To ensure that the process of growth and fruiting lasts as long as possible, you can sow seeds of different ripening periods. They are divided into varieties of cucumbers for polycarbonate greenhouses:

Early - only 35-45 days pass from germination to the first fruits. These include species such as Masha F1 and Zozulya, which not only has a pleasant ripening period, but also the length of the greens, reaching 23 cm.
Mid-early varieties ripen in 45-50 days and include varieties such as Marinda F1, Rafael F1 and Solnechny.
Late species are suitable for pickling, and they produce a harvest after 56 days, for example, Athlete F1 and Hercules F1.

Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse is a profitable business and a pleasant hobby for those who choose to install a polycarbonate greenhouse on their property.

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Pickling varieties of cucumbers for open ground

According to the time of ripening, early, mid-ripening and late varieties of cucumbers for open ground are distinguished. To get a good harvest, you need to take into account not only the manufacturer’s recommendations, but also the composition of the soil and care options. In regions with a stable climate, the best varieties of pickling cucumbers can be grown in open ground.

Nezhinsky

Nezhinsky cucumber
The Nezhinsky pickling cucumber can grow in open ground and in greenhouses. The variety is disease resistant and bee pollinated. Characteristics:

medium-late, technical ripeness occurs in 47–55 days;
The yield is average, about 2 kg per 1 sq. m;
the size of the greens is 10 cm, the peel is coarsely tuberous, dark green in color;
black thorns;
weight – 80–110 g;
keeping quality is low, cucumbers lose their presentation within 5–7 days;
pronounced aroma and traditional taste.

Cucumber Muromsky

Cucumber variety Muromsky
Bee-pollinated variety. The bushes grow with short vines and have significant green mass. The varietal material is resistant to low temperatures, the pimpled fruits have a pronounced aroma and excellent taste without bitterness, which is important for pickling. Murom cucumber is characterized by the following characteristics:

ultra-early ripening, technical ripeness occurs 35 days after germination;
yield - up to 3 kg per 1 sq. m;
fruit size is approximately 8 cm, the peel is light green, with whitish stripes, there is ribbing;
spines black, small;
weight – 50–70 g;
keeping quality - about 5 days;
the fruits have a typical cucumber taste and aroma.

Emerald Flow F1

Variety Emerald Stream F1
This hybrid was bred by Moscow breeders in 2007. Cucumbers have a very specific appearance. The vegetable can be grown in greenhouse and soil conditions. The species is shade-loving and does not require artificial pollination. Due to their size, cucumbers are not suitable for pickling in their entirety. Characteristics:

mid-season, ready for consumption on the 50th day after germination;
high yield - from one square you can get about 5 kg of crop;
the fruits are long - up to 50 cm, the peel is dark green, highly lumpy;
spines small, whitish;
average weight – 150 g;
keeping quality - about 10 days;
has a strong aroma and sweetish taste.

Barrel pickling

Barrel pickling variety of cucumbers
This is a high-yielding prickly gherkin-type variety. It is disease resistant and bee pollinated. Used for winter preservation or seasonal salting. Differs in the following characteristics:

mid-early species, the period from germination to fruiting is 41–45 days;
the yield is up to 4 kg per 1 sq. m;
fruit size – 9–11 cm, skin dark green, medium density;
the spines are white, with dark edges;
weight is 80–95 g;
shelf life – 5–7 days, long-term storage is not provided;
The taste is neutral, there is no bitterness.

Zozulya F1

Zozulya F1
Self-pollinating long-climbing hybrid resistant to many viruses. This indeterminate plant tolerates moderate shade well. Excessive humidity can have a detrimental effect on yields. Signs:

early ripening variety (receipt of the first fruits in 35–40 days);
yield - up to 20 kg per 1 sq. m;
fruit size is 16–22 cm, the skin is dark green, medium-tubercular, with whitish stripes;
white-thorned;
average weight of greens – 300 g;
keeping quality – up to 14 days;
classic cucumber taste and fresh aroma.

Self-pollinating

An important role when choosing cucumber seeds for a greenhouse is played by their ability to self-pollinate or its absence altogether. Since bees will do all the necessary “work” when planting in open ground, they will not be able to do this in a greenhouse.

Parthenocarpic varieties are the most optimal varieties for growing cucumbers indoors, since they have the stamen and pistil in one flower. These species grow well in winter greenhouses. A distinctive feature of parthenocarpic varieties is seedless greens.

The absence of problems with pollination greatly simplifies caring for them, leaving the gardener with the usual actions - watering, loosening and fertilizing.

Greenhouse varieties of cucumbers for pickling and canning

Parthenocarpic and self-pollinating non-hybrid/hybrid species are suitable for indoor cultivation. The former have female flowers and can set fruit without pollination. Greens do not have seeds. Self-pollinating plants have flowers with a stamen and pistil. Many people select pickling varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse so that they can be eaten fresh.

Adam F1

Variety Adam F1
A hybrid of Dutch selection has medium-sized bushes. It is recommended to grow them on a trellis - this will greatly simplify harvesting. Other indicators:

early ripening appearance, ripening occurs 45–52 days after emergence;
yield per 1 sq. m reaches 10 kg;
fruit size – 9–11 cm, often tuberous, the skin is dark green, lighter towards the tip, with white pubescence;
black-thorned;
weight – up to 95 g;
keeping quality – up to 3 weeks;
fresh cucumber taste, strong aroma, noticeable even after pickling.

Boy with Thumb F1

Variety Boy with Thumb F1
This relatively new species was bred by Russian scientists. It can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses. Plants are disease-resistant and are not afraid of minor frosts in spring and autumn. Characteristics:

early ripening, technical maturity of the fruit occurs 40–50 days after germination;
yield - up to 13 kg per 1 sq. m;
The length of the fruit is about 9 cm, the skin is dark green with short longitudinal stripes and pubescence;
black spikes;
greens weight – up to 90 g;
keeping quality – up to 14 days;
the taste is neutral, without bitterness.

Miranda

Cucumbers Mirinda
The variety has a high yield and belongs to the category of parthenocarpic. The seeds have a good germination rate. Other characteristics:

early ripening variety, the first greenery appears 45 days after planting;
yield - up to 30 kg per 1 sq. m;
fruit length is up to 10 cm, the skin is lumpy green, with white stripes on the ribs;
the spines are white;
weight – about 80 g;
keeping quality – up to 14 days;
the taste is neutral, the flesh is juicy, cucumbers do not become bitter or astringent when pickled.

April F1

April F1
The variety is parthenocarpic, early ripening, female inflorescences predominate on the bushes. With the possibility of pollination by insects, the yield increases significantly. The seeds have frost-resistant properties, so they can be planted in the ground in early spring. Characteristics of the type:

early ripening, technical ripeness occurs after 45 days;
yield can reach 25 kg per 1 sq. m;
fruit length is 15–25 cm, the peel is green, without a tendency to yellow;
the spines are white;
weight – up to 250 g;
keeping quality – up to 14 days;
the taste is sweetish, without bitterness.

Courage

Cucumbers Courage
Refers to hybrids with bunched ovaries, of which up to 10 pieces can form on the stem. Variety characteristics:

early ripening, 38–44 days pass from planting to harvest;
yield - up to 10 kg per 1 sq. m;
the length of the greens is 11–13 cm, the peel is dark green, with small tubercles;
the spines are white;
fruit weight – up to 140 g;
keeping quality – up to 20 days;
the taste is neutral, the pulp has a strong aroma.

Benefits of parthenocarpic cucumbers

Self-pollinating cucumber varieties contain only female flowers and can produce fruits on their own. They do not require pollination by insects.

They have the following advantages:

Ideal for closed ground. You can grow self-pollinating cucumbers on the loggia, on the windowsill, and on the balcony. It's difficult here
penetration by bees and other pollinators. Despite this, they feel great in the garden.
Friendly shoots.
The fruits are the same size, shape, and color.
There is no bitterness.
There is no yellowing because it is seedless.

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Attention!

It would be more correct to call these species not requiring pollination, because there are no male flowers (pistils).

In addition, parthenocarpic cucumbers have an excellent taste and are widely used in cooking.

You can eat both fresh and prepared.

Universal varieties

The best varieties are suitable for raw consumption and canning. They can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. Universal types are frost-resistant, cucumbers have regular shape and good taste. Inside the fruit there are small seeds that are not felt when eaten.

Murashka cucumbers F1

Murashka cucumbers F1
Hybrid seeds appeared on the public market in 2003. They have a high rate of similarity and take root well in all climatic zones of the CIS countries. The hybrid is perfect for growing in greenhouses and tolerates temperature changes in open ground. Characteristics:

early ripening (fruits appear in 38–45 days);
yield - up to 7 kg in open ground and up to 12 kg in a greenhouse;
the length of the greens is up to 12 cm, the lumpy peel is rich green in color, turning into light green at the tip;
black thorns;
the average weight of greens is 90–100 g;
keeping quality – 10–14 days;
sweetish taste with a slight characteristic odor.

Mirabella

The Mirabella variety
is distinguished by uniform seed germination and an almost complete absence of barren flowers. The harvest has excellent shelf life and can be stored for several weeks before pickling. Description:

early ripening cold-resistant variety, growing season – no more than 40 days;
yield - about 20 kg per 1 sq. m;
the length of the greens is up to 10 cm, the skin is lumpy, dark green;
black thorns;
weight of greens – up to 100 g;
keeping quality – 10–15 days;
the taste is neutral, the flesh is devoid of bitterness.

Competitor

Variety Competitor
Competitor cucumbers have excellent taste and high yields. They are suitable for canning and pickling on their own or in combination with other vegetables. The harvest can be stored for a long time in a cool place. Characteristics:

late ripening (45–50 days pass before ripening begins);
the yield is up to 4 kg per 1 sq. m;
the length of the greens is up to 13 cm, the skin is bright green, with white stripes towards the tip;
the spines are white;
average weight – 130 g;
keeping quality - about 14 days;
the taste is sweetish, the aroma is light, unobtrusive.

Altai

Altai cucumbers
This parthenocarpic variety is highly resistant to all kinds of diseases (powdery mildew, cladosporiosis) and can be consumed raw or canned. Seedlings are well accepted in sunny open areas. Altai can be self-pollinating or pollinated by insects. In the latter case, the yield will be an order of magnitude higher. Description of the variety:

early ripening, fruiting begins 35–40 days after planting;
yield – 3.5–4 kg per 1 sq. m;
fruit length is about 11 cm, the skin is dark green, smooth, sparsely tuberculate, with white pubescence;
black thorns;
average weight - about 100 g;
keeping quality - up to a month;
The taste is rich, without bitterness, there is a strong aroma.

Bush

Bush cucumber
The stem length does not exceed 70 cm. The variety is suitable for planting in small garden plots. The compact spindle-shaped bush does not take up much space. Distinctive features:

early ripeness (fruits suitable for pickling appear after about 35–40 days);
moderate yield - up to 3 kg per 1 sq. m;
the maximum size of greens is up to 12 cm, the skin is dark green, thin, ribbed;
black thorns;
weight – up to 100 g;
keeping quality – up to 3 weeks;
The taste is neutral, there is a fresh cucumber aroma.

Varietal cucumbers

If you choose non-hybrid cucumbers for a polycarbonate greenhouse, the best varieties are those that have such advantages as:

low cost of seed;
dominated by one set of properties, which is passed on from generation to generation;
taste qualities and amount of vitamins are an order of magnitude higher than those of hybrid varieties;

When choosing varietal cucumber seeds for a greenhouse, great attention should be paid to their resistance to disease, since in a warm and humid microclimate they develop more intensively than in open ground.