Spring is coming and it's time to plant cucumbers. In my opinion the f1 is an excellent choice. Cucumber has a high level of productivity and marketability, and is invariably liked by consumers in fresh and canned form.
| Landing location | Ripening time | Mode of application | Fruit length | Group | Fruit smoothness | Pollination method |
| Universal | Mid-season (56-65 days) | Universal | Short (gherkins) - less than 10 cm | Hybrid | Highly lumpy | Parthenocarpic |
Description and characteristics of the variety
In my opinion, f1 is included in the group of mid-season hybrids that do not require pollination. The highlight is the ability of the cucumber to form new fruits in the same nodes after removing the greens.
Fruiting begins 42-44 days after germination.
Hybrid features:
- bunch fruiting;
- 1 node contains 3-4 fruits;
- self-pollination;
- tall bushes;
- shortened side branches.
The fruits are harvested at the pickle or gherkin stage. The collection is carried out at least once every 2 days.
What are the signs of greenies:
- length 7-8 cm;
- weight 70-85 g;
- diameter up to 2.5 cm;
- emerald coloring with marbling;
- cylindrical shape;
- single tubercles;
- pubescence is white;
- The taste is sweetish without acid or bitterness.
What are cold-resistant cucumbers?
Not all varieties of cucumbers intended for open ground are able to withstand cold precipitation and low temperatures. In regions where such weather conditions are often observed, it is recommended to plant cold-resistant varieties in the beds. Such cucumbers are represented by triple hybrids, into which parental forms of varieties from cold regions are grafted during the selection process. Plants are adapted to cold winds and low humidity. An example of such varieties is the hybrids “F1 First Class”, “F1 Balalaika”, “F1 Cheetah”.
Before growing such varieties, it is important to properly understand what cold hardiness is. First of all, you need to firmly know that frost resistance and cold resistance are two different concepts. For example, if a variety of cold-resistant tomato is able to withstand short-term negative temperatures, then a plant of any variety of cucumber will not survive in similar conditions. There are no frost-resistant cucumbers, and such descriptions often found on packets of seeds are just an advertising gimmick. The maximum that the plant is capable of is lowering the temperature to +2°C. Cold-resistant varieties of cucumbers, having adapted to this temperature, give a good harvest in early spring and can bear fruit until constant frost sets in outside.
In the video you can see Chinese cold-resistant cucumbers:
Review of cold-resistant cucumber varieties
To make it easier for the gardener to navigate the choice of suitable varieties for open ground, a rating of the best cold-resistant cucumbers has been compiled.
Lapland F1
The hybrid has good resistance to cold. Moreover, the plant does not stop its growth, which often happens in early spring on cold nights. And with the onset of autumn cold, intensive ovary continues until frost. Cucumber is resistant to bacterial diseases. Pollination of flowers does not require the participation of bees. The first ovary appears after 45 days. A plant with intensive growth produces medium-sized vines with bunched ovaries at the nodes.
The vegetable is rich green in color with light stripes and grows up to 9 cm long. The peel is rarely covered with large pimples. Ripe cucumbers are good for barrel pickling. In open ground conditions in cold regions, it is better to plant the vegetable as seedlings.
Petersburg Express F1
The plant is resistant to bacterial diseases and root rot. The cucumber continues to develop intensively in the cold in early spring and bears fruit steadily in late autumn. The hybrid belongs to the self-pollinating type. Early fruits can be obtained 38 days after sowing the seeds. The peculiarity of the plant is its short side branches, which require rare pinching. The tufted ovary is formed inside the node.
The fruit is dark green with clearly defined light stripes. The peel of the cucumber is rarely covered with large pimples with dark spines. The purpose of the vegetable is universal, although it is more suitable for barrel pickling. In open beds in cold regions, planting seedlings is desirable.
Blizzard F1
The peculiarity of the variety lies in the compact size of the plant, which is capable of producing a bountiful harvest of cucumbers. The parthenocarpic hybrid can be called a new generation cucumber. Under any weather conditions, 100% self-pollination occurs with the formation of up to 15 identical fruits on the bush. The first bunched ovary of 5 fruits appears after 37 days.
The size of the cucumber is small, only about 8 cm. A dark green vegetable with light stripes weighs 60 g. The peel is covered with large pimples with brown thorns. A ripe cucumber has a universal purpose. For open ground in cold regions, planting seedlings is optimal.
Metelitsa F1
A self-pollinating hybrid with short lateral shoots produces an early harvest in 37 days. A plant in a bunched ovary produces up to 4 fruits, bearing up to 15 cucumbers on the bush at once.
A small dark green vegetable with pronounced light stripes and a length of 8 cm weighs 70 g. The peel is covered with large pimples. Seedlings are planted in an open bed in cold regions.
By Pike's Command F1
The peculiarity of the variety is long fruiting until the first frost. The self-pollinating plant weakly forms side shoots, which saves the gardener from the process of pinching when forming a bush. Up to 6 cucumber bushes can be planted per 1 m2 of open ground, which is 2 times more than another variety.
50 days after planting the seedlings, you can harvest the first harvest of cucumbers. The 9 cm long dark vegetable with light stripes is rarely covered with large pimples.
Important! The variety has a cultivation secret that allows you to get a second harvest. To do this, the plant is fed with minerals from August. Moreover, fertilizing is carried out by spraying the above-ground part. From this, the plant produces side shoots, where 3 cucumbers are formed.
According to My Want F1
The self-pollinating hybrid forms short lateral shoots on the stem. Cucumber belongs to the cold-resistant and shade-tolerant type. The peculiarity of the variety is its ability to form new ovaries inside old nodes after harvesting. Fruiting occurs on the 44th day.
The peel with light stripes is rarely covered with brown pimples. Crispy cucumber is considered universal. For cold regions, planting seedlings is optimal.
Cucumber Eskimo F1
The peculiarity of the variety is a small amount of foliage and lateral vines, which simplifies the collection of fruits. Withstanding constant night temperatures up to +5°C, cucumber thrives in the northern regions.
Important! Low temperatures do not prevent this variety from developing its root system well.
The appearance of the ovary is observed after 43 days. An attractive-looking cucumber 10 cm long with white stripes, rarely covered with large pimples with dark spines. The purpose of the vegetable is universal. For cold regions, planting seedlings is optimal.
Zhivchik F1
The self-pollinating cucumber variety produces very tasty fruits with a universal purpose. Bundle ovaries are formed on shoots of 5 pieces. The plant produces an early harvest in 38 days. The fruits are not prone to overripe.
The 6 cm long, dark green cucumber with fuzzy white stripes is often covered with large pimples and dark spines.
Tundra F1
Self-pollinating cucumber produces its first harvest in 43 days. The plant forms bunched ovaries with 3 fruits. A mature vegetable grows 8 cm long. The dark peel with faintly visible light stripes is rarely covered with pimples with white spines.
Important! The variety was bred for areas of difficult agriculture. The plant develops well in limited light. At low temperatures in spring and damp summer, fruit set does not deteriorate.
Long-term fruiting of the cucumber continues until the first frost. The fruits are crispy, juicy, but with a hard skin. The vegetable is considered universal.
Valaam F1
Breeders managed to endow this variety with immunity to all diseases and resistance to bad weather conditions. Taking the abundant fruiting from greenhouse self-pollinating varieties, and the taste qualities from open-ground cucumbers, the result is an ideal hybrid for universal use, which begins to bear fruit on the 38th day.
A fruit up to 6 cm long does not tend to overripe. The peel with faintly visible stripes is rarely covered with pimples with dark spikes. Despite its hardiness, it is better to plant seedlings in open beds.
Suomi F1
The characteristics of this hybrid are similar to the “Valaam” cucumber. Breeders worked on it in the same way, combining the best qualities of greenhouse and open-ground varieties in one plant. A strong plant with small side vines begins to bear fruit on the 38th day.
An oval vegetable 6 cm long with indistinct light stripes, often covered with pimples and dark spines. Cucumber has a universal purpose. For regions with cold climates, it is preferable to plant cucumbers in seedlings.
Growing and care
The hybrid from the originator “Biotechnika” is unpretentious and requires standard care. Rules of agricultural technology:
- Moderate watering 4-5 times a week . Use of settled water at the rate of 6-12 liters per 1 m2 (taking into account humidity and temperature conditions).
- Feeding with solutions of mullein and manure diluted 1 to 12 . Adding superphosphate and potassium salts.
- Tie to nets or support structures . Formation leaving 1 central trunk.
Description of Kanaglia F1 cucumbers
Cucumber Kanalya F1 is recommended for cultivation in open ground throughout the European part of Russia, including the northern regions. However, the shade-tolerant and weather-resistant variety has found fans in Siberia and the Urals.
Attention! Cucumber Kanaglia F1 is a parthenocarpic hybrid. From 96 to 100 percent of female inflorescences are formed on the bushes. They do not require pollination by insects, which makes the variety suitable for growing in greenhouses. Including in the winter-spring period if there is heating.
The variety is positioned as medium-growing, determinate. However, in favorable conditions, the shoots reach a height of 2.0-2.5 m. According to descriptions and reviews, the climbing ability of the Kanaglia F1 cucumber is above average. The stems are powerful, pubescent, light green in color, well leafy. The leaves are large, five-fingered with slightly jagged edges. They also have slight pubescence.
The cucumber blooms with large bell-shaped flowers of bright yellow color. They are collected in inflorescences located in the axils of the leaves. Each one produces from 3 to 5 ovaries. Zelentsy are uniform in size, regular cylindrical in shape. Their length is 7-10 cm, and their weight is 60-80 grams. The skin is dense with sparse but large tubercles. The color is uniform, rich emerald color.
The Kanaglia F1 cucumber is famous for its taste and commercial qualities. The gherkins are strong, with juicy and crispy flesh. The taste is sweetish, with a pronounced refreshing cucumber aftertaste. Fragrant. Thanks to the dense skin and the absence of internal voids, the fruits are stored for a long time even in dry years. Can be transported over long distances.
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Planting and caring for Kanaglia cucumbers
In the middle zone, it is permissible to grow the Kanaglia F1 cucumber both by seedlings and by sowing directly into the ground. To obtain an early harvest, seeds are sown in cups in the first ten days of April. At the beginning of May, seedlings are planted in a greenhouse, and with the establishment of positive night temperatures, in open ridges. Seeds are sown in the ground in the second half of May.
The site is first dug up, compost or humus and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are added. They form wide ridges. For open ground, the sowing pattern is 50 by 50 cm; in greenhouses, the distance between cucumbers is increased to 60 cm.
Attention! Kanaglia F1 cucumber seeds have good germination. They can be safely planted dry, without pre-treatment. In a dry spring, ridges watered after sowing are covered with plastic film to speed up the emergence of seedlings.
During the season, Canaglia F1 cucumbers need:
- Water with warm, settled water 2-3 times a week.
- Feeding with organic fertilizers at the beginning of the growing season, and applying potassium fertilizers during the period of active fruiting.
- In the formation of bushes. Kanaglia F1 cucumbers are grown mainly vertically, growing the crop in 2-3 stems.
Variety selection
It is difficult to definitely select the best species, since the results vary depending on the region and compliance with the rules of agricultural technology.
Cultivation centers regularly introduce new products. However, gardeners have been familiar with some cucumbers for a long time and can give them feedback based on the volume of the crop and its properties. Among the variety of cold-resistant species, hybrids are distinguished, which are distinguished by a long fruiting period, evenness of the fruits and their large size. These properties have:
The cold-resistant cucumber variety “At the behest of the pike F1” received excellent reviews. The fruits are distinguished by a high concentration of sugary substances and a bright taste. Growth type: bush. One central shoot practically does not produce lateral shoots, so it does not take up much space and does not need shaping. Cucumbers of the Saltan and Cheetah F1 varieties can withstand sudden cold spells down to +2 degrees.
"Suomi" has smaller fruits, on average about 7 centimeters long, as in the photo, they are smooth and finely pimpled. The Finnish novelty does not even require shelter in the cold; it is suitable for preservation, since it produces many fruits at a time. The “Cheboksarets” variety cucumber produces a harvest later, after about 50-55 days. The fruits ripen gradually and evenly throughout the entire period until the end of summer and beginning of autumn, which may be inconvenient for harvesting. Like the “Flagman F1” cucumber, it is universal, that is, it is good both fresh and for short-term storage.
Shade-tolerant species are no less diverse. Cucumbers “Zadavaka F1”, “Arbat”, “Zabiyaka F1” have a good level of productivity. The fruits correspond to the photos provided by the seed manufacturer. Size – from 8 to 10 centimeters. These are hybrids with large tubercles and thin skin. They grow together and are considered mid-season. Their foliage is not too dense, the number of side shoots does not exceed 4 units. This makes it possible to optimize the illumination of the entire plant even when there is a lack of sunlight. Cucumbers of the varieties “Balalaika F1”, “Lord F1” and “Pallas hybrid F1” will be slightly larger. They reach a length of 12-13 centimeters and are best suited for fresh consumption.
Shade-tolerant varieties of cucumbers from Manul or TSH are good for open ground, hotbeds, and greenhouses. This crop often produces smaller yields due to lack of light in the shelter. By planting special varieties, you can significantly extend the growing season by installing additional shelter in early autumn. Care will help increase productivity. For example, cucumbers of the “Danila” species, like TLC, develop better if bushes and vines are tied up in time. Fast growth is one of the features of the hybrid. But tangling of stems and shoots further reduces illumination. All these species are sensitive to watering and lack of nutrients, but are not afraid of fungal and mold diseases.
Among the particularly successful hybrids, gardeners name the varieties “Maryina Roshcha”, “Berendey”, “Topolek”. They produce a harvest even in stable shade, for example, in dense plantings. The latter is distinguished by the smallest fruits, which are good for unusual preparations. The period of continuous ripening is 100-110 days, and the first harvest can be harvested after 45 days.
