Long-bearing cucumber varieties for open ground

Long-bearing cucumbers are a common garden crop that grows in open soil, grows quickly, and bears fruit for a long time. Pleases with fragrant cucumbers for more than 3 months, until the onset of the first frost. But generally the last harvest is collected at the end of August. With proper selection of seeds, planting, cultivation, and care, their growing season can be significantly increased.

Sorcerer F1

The variety is early ripening and bears a lot of fruit. They turn out crispy, medium in size, without bitterness, genetically juicy and tasty. Summer residents appreciate this hybrid for its long fruiting period. Cucumbers form well even in low light and low temperatures.

The plant is disease resistant and grows well both in greenhouses and in open ground. The fruits can be processed or used for pickling.

Reasons for prolonged fruiting

Productivity plays a special role for a gardener, especially if growing cucumbers is an additional income for the family. The duration of fruiting of cucumbers is influenced by many aspects. The soil must be properly selected, fertile and fertilized. To enrich the soil with nutrients, manure is used, which should be dug up with the soil about three weeks before planting the plants in the greenhouse.

It is necessary to strictly observe the timing of applying fertilizers and planting seedlings. Otherwise, the seedlings may die from an excess of ammonia in the soil.

The most optimal soil mixture for cucumbers is:

• 45% peat;
• 25% humus;
• 30% garden land;
• some rotted sawdust and coniferous wood.

Long-term fruiting depends on the variety of cucumbers, so for a good harvest it is better to sow hybrids that have been specially sectioned.

Cucumbers will bear fruit for a long time if the greenhouse design is chosen correctly. The best option would be to build a polycarbonate or glass structure on the site. If the greenhouse is covered with a thick layer of polycarbonate, it has heating and a lighting system, then you can harvest cucumbers even in winter.

Feeding is another factor influencing the duration of fruiting. Typically, cucumbers planted in a greenhouse are fertilized three times per season. During a long growing season, the amount of root and basal fertilizing should be increased by 1-2 times.

Expert opinion

Filatov Ivan Yurievich, private farmer for more than 30 years

The timing of fruiting depends on the ability of the variety to form lateral layers. Hybrids that have increased branching of the bush at the genetic level bear fruit longer and produce a large harvest. This is due to the fact that in simple varieties the main formation of fruits occurs on the main vine. In this case, as soon as all the fruits are removed, the plant does not have the opportunity to develop further, since the lateral layers are short, there are few of them and they are not able to develop into full-fledged lashes on which greens can form.

As for hybrids with a long fruiting period:

1. As soon as the first harvest is harvested from the main vine, lateral layers begin to grow rapidly and develop with a large production of fruits.
2. In closed ground conditions, in such varieties, cuttings can grow from each internode, and it is necessary to remove the excess ones, forming a bush.
3. There are certain hybrids that not only branch well, but also regulate the appearance of layering on their own.
4. This is due to the fact that until the first harvest is harvested from the main stem, the lateral layers do not begin to grow. This is very convenient for those who cannot come to their summer cottage very rarely, for example once a week on the weekend.

If there is no heating in the greenhouse, then you can get a long harvest from cold-resistant and shade-tolerant cucumber varieties.

Do you think it is necessary to insulate the greenhouse?

Not really

But not only the variety of cucumbers affects the duration of fruiting; there are also other factors:

• timely and abundant watering;
• optimal growing conditions, which are easier to create indoors;
• timely feeding;
• plenty of sunlight;
• correct bush formation and garter.

Even if hybrids with a long fruiting period are planted in a greenhouse, but the growing conditions are not met, then you will not be able to get a long and good harvest; cucumbers are a heat-loving plant.

You'll Crunch F1

An early ripening hybrid with a high yield and special taste. The cucumbers are juicy and crispy, have no bitterness and do not overgrow. The sweetish taste of the fruit makes them unusual and special. They exude a pleasant, distinct aroma.

They can be consumed fresh, pickled or used for pickling.

This variety requires constant watering with warm water. It is also recommended to plant it in loose and light soil.

Fruiting dates for greenhouse cucumbers

For cucumbers intended for greenhouses, there are significant differences in the timing of fruit harvest. The entire planned harvest from some varieties can be obtained very quickly, while from others it can take an order of magnitude longer. If the goal is to grow a bountiful harvest in a short period of time, then you should pay attention to quick-ripening varieties and hybrids. They can be called real sprinters in ripening greens. Since they begin to bear fruit very cooperatively, they can literally within a month from the beginning of the first ovaries give away almost the entire harvest that they are capable of, and this is up to 90-95% of its maximum amount. Their further development may be impractical; it is preferable to remove such plants and plant new seeds.

Long-term fruiting hybrids are a different matter. Here the situation is completely different. The cucumber harvest will be extended over several months, the bushes will bear fruit without interruption. In this case, the fruits can be collected little by little, but constantly.

Of course, mass and one-time collection of fruits is more suitable for industrial cultivation for sale. In small private greenhouses, gardeners prefer gradual and longer collection of fresh produce.

Octopus F1

The plant has many lateral stems, but the central shoot is the most developed. This is a bee-pollinated hybrid.

Cucumbers are bright green, small in size, and regular in shape. Genetically without bitterness. One set can develop 2 - 3 fruits weighing up to 100 grams.

The bush is resistant to many diseases, such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, cladosporiosis and other viruses. The vegetable bears fruit for a long time; if autumn is warm, you can harvest until mid-October.

Description of bunch cucumbers

Bunch cucumbers belong to the pumpkin family. This is an annual plant with a stem up to 2 m long. The type of fruiting, called bunching or bouquet, resembles clusters of mini bananas. The fruits are small - gherkins or pickles. Hybrids according to the type of pollination can be parthenocarpic and bee-pollinated. Almost no barren flowers are formed. Very photophilous.

Ovary of bunched cucumbers

They are divided according to the type of branching into:

• Strong . The most productive, but labor-intensive to care for. Has a long growing season;
• Average . Productivity is slightly lower due to the shorter fruiting period;
• Weak . They almost do not form lateral shoots and do not require pinching. The growing season is short, the yield is slightly lower than that of previous types. They do not require painstaking care.

Sonata F1

This variety is a bee-pollinated hybrid. It is intended primarily for growing in the ground, but it also performs well when growing in a greenhouse.

With good care, cucumbers become dense, up to 10 cm long. They are light green in color, tasty, and have no bitterness. It is recommended to use them for pickling and preservation.

The harvest at the end of fruiting, that is, in the fall, is of the same quality as in the first days of ripening. All cucumbers are of the correct shape. The plant tolerates unfavorable environmental conditions well and is protected from diseases and fungi.

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Features of cucumber varieties for open ground and under film

Bunch varieties of cucumbers are characterized by high productivity. They were bred by crossing several varieties of cucumber crops with a variety that is characterized by female flowering. A characteristic feature of these types of cucumbers is that 5 or more fruits can be tied in one node, and 300-500 pieces are collected from one bush.

In order for plants of this type of crop to produce good yields, it is necessary to make minimal efforts, without which it is impossible to achieve the desired result:

• before the start of mass flowering, cucumbers must be kept under a film cover, since the healthier and more powerful the plants are, the more ovaries they can simultaneously feed;
• Do not plant bushes too close to each other to avoid strong thickening;
• Since bunch varieties are very heat-loving, for planting them you should choose places protected from strong winds. Otherwise, weakened plants may die;
• in order for cucumber bushes to grow better, they need to be fed once a week in small portions, alternating mineral and organic fertilizers;
• The fruits should be collected quite often - once every two days, since green leaves not removed in time prevent the ripening of other ovaries;
• To increase the yield several times, it is recommended to grow bunch varieties on trellises. Read about feeding cucumbers in this material.

  
  Bunch varieties are very productive, so the crop must be harvested every 2 days

To speed up the ripening of cucumbers, you can place a container with grass or manure in the greenhouse for fermentation, during which carbon dioxide will be released, activating cell growth in plants.

The number of ovaries in a node depends on the condition of the cucumber bushes and the conditions of their maintenance. Excessive amounts of nitrogen, insufficient watering, high temperature significantly affect the number of ovaries and lead to their reduction, therefore, you should carefully monitor the air temperature in the greenhouse, the optimal indicators of which should be +21 ... +24 degrees, as well as the amount of fertilizer applied. Do not forget to carry out timely watering, preventing the soil from drying out. Read about how often to water cucumbers at the link.

Which cucumber seeds are best???

The Scarlet Flower

It is best to plant self-pollinating cucumbers, and the seeds from them are unlikely to be the same; they are mostly hybrids, and therefore it is better not to save on seeds, but to buy them in a store. And the variety, again, whether you prefer large-fruited or small-fruited. But I think it’s better to plant both such and such, then you will always have a harvest. Large-fruited ones are Zozulya F1, Libelle F1. And the small-fruited Herman, Mother-in-law, Zyatek, At the behest of a pike, Cheerful guys, Friendly family, Marinda, Mashenka. There are also non-self-pollinating but also fruitful ones: Parisian gherkin, Serpentine, Zasolochny. Self-pollinating varieties bear fruit in any weather and are always strewn with cucumbers

Ekaterina Sorokina

We like the varieties “Herman”, “Adam”, Profi” - they are self-pollinating, small, tasty, productive))) You can eat them from the garden and use them for pickling)) You can’t take seeds from them, because they are hybrids. That's why we buy them in the store every year))

Andrew Stone

Well, my grandfather takes his own, he once bought 3-4 packs... and they were all his own, it’s just that half of them didn’t produce a harvest

Natalie Katidi

We planted our own - “Phoenix”, and purchased hybrid Masha - made in the Netherlands, we also liked them. They also liked them for pickling and eating, a big harvest..

KHALIL

which are growing))

Rukhshod Dadomatov

No. 1 I think MASHA F1 (Masha)

A super popular hybrid in Russia for processing (especially salting) and fresh consumption. The fruits are large tuberculate.). . for pickling and Varieties German, Masha, Zozulya. ) Market Favorite Masha and also produced by the company Aelita, buy seeds only from well-known Companies Sadek Aelita Gavrish...

Olga

Yours germinate better after a year, but try so many varieties. There is a picture on the bag and a description of what it is for. I buy different ones every year.

Lyudmila Volkova

No matter how much I tried to diversify the range of cucumber varieties, on my land “Libella” turned out to be the most productive. For a long time I could not understand why. Then I found out that they are characterized by a long period of fruiting. That is, when cold weather sets in, all other varieties shrink and stop blooming. And “Libella” bears fruit beautifully. “Prestige” has the same properties. I’ll try it today. I also recommend varieties: Masha, German, Claudia. Lisa.

Galina Voyush

They were collected from their own, if not from hybrids.

Tatyana Pavlova

I mainly buy hybrids of the gherkin type Herman, Murashka, Mila, Ant, etc. - they are more productive and stable. I took a salad variety, not a hybrid; it bloomed for a long time, but I saw almost no cucumbers from it.

orange

Leave yours for next year; fresh cucumber seeds should not be sown, they must mature for 2-3 years, then there will be no barren flowers. This applies to all pumpkins. Last season I planted cucumbers “Krasavchik”, “Princess” and “Prestige”, mainly with female flowering, there were a lot of cucumbers, I picked them small for pickling, they were very tasty, crunchy.

Natalia Chernysheva

Herman is definitely the best!