Bundle varieties of cucumbers are an opportunity to significantly (about 20 times) increase the yield per meter of sown area. Hybrids produce not one ovary in each internode, but up to 10 pieces at a time.
The article presents the best varieties of bunched cucumbers for 2022, which will allow you to get decent results even in risky farming areas. It is important to follow the principles of agricultural technology given in the article. Here experienced gardeners shared their experience of growing and planting. Many of them, at the initial stage of growing bunched cucumbers, were faced with the problem of the lack of parameters declared by the manufacturer. For example, on a bag of bunch cucumber seeds it is written that they produce 5 ovaries in one internode. But in reality the maximum is 2-3. What is the problem and how to solve it? You can read about this in the section devoted to agricultural technology issues.
The main bunch hybrids of cucumbers are zoned, i.e. To grow in the Urals or Siberia, you should purchase seeds produced in this territory. They tolerate various climatic disasters more easily and are guaranteed to produce a larger yield than non-registered varieties. Try to choose parthenocarpic bunched cucumbers, as they give the highest yield even in cold and cloudy weather. This is due to one simple fact.
For bee-pollinated varieties, windless, sunny weather with a temperature range of +20 to +25° and no rain is extremely important for the appearance of ovaries. It is in this weather that pollinating insects actively fly. If they are not there, then the ovary does not appear on cucumbers. After flowering, small cucumbers turn yellow and fall off. The bunched gherkin cucumber of the paternocarpic type is perfect for both pickling and pickling. They are not inferior in taste to pollinated varieties. But his harvest is always guaranteed.
Look at what a bunched cucumber looks like in the photo and let’s continue to understand the variety of varieties of this plant for the garden plot:
This is what bouquet type cucumbers look like in the photo, forming ovaries
Bunch varieties for open ground
For the first time, bunched cucumbers for open ground began to be used approximately 20 - 25 years ago. But these were the first experiments. It was possible to get 2 ovaries in one internode. And even this increased the yield by 70%. At that time, such varieties as “Shchedry 118”, “Altaisky Early”, “Rodnichok F1” and “Dolzhik” gained popularity. These were short-fruited hybrids of mixed flowering type and partially requiring pollination. They still have high resistance to fungal and bacterial infections and various rots. Due to their early ripening, they can produce crops before the period of lower night temperatures sets in, i.e. until the end of August.
Modern varieties of bunched cucumbers of 2022 for open ground produce up to 8 ovaries per node. 6-7 of them mature with properly organized care. We advise you to try growing in open ground such varieties of bunched cucumbers as “Three Tankmen F1”, “Tom Thumb F1”, “Buyan F1”, “Junior Lieutenant F1”, “Maryina Roshcha F1”, “Chistye Prudy F1” and others.
When planted in a timely manner in soil well fertilized with organic matter, each bush will grow up to 300 small cucumbers. This is a profitable crop that is worth trying to grow in your garden. We’ll talk about other varieties of bunch cucumbers later in the article.
For now, we suggest looking at the varieties of bunched cucumbers in the photo, which illustrates healthy, well-groomed plants:
Self-pollinating bunch cucumbers for the greenhouse
When buying seeds, choose the best self-pollinating bunched cucumbers with long fruiting, which have limited branching, but they are dominated by female internodes. Parthenocarpic hybrids F1 “Bouquet”, “Cheetah Ant”, “Alphabet”, “Kozyrnaya Karta”, “Balalaika” and “Grasshopper” have weak lateral branching. This saves the gardener from additional agrotechnical measures for pruning and shaping the bush. The yield per plant reaches 250 greens.
Bunched self-pollinating cucumbers with an average degree of branching give a slightly larger yield, but they quickly create conditions in which gray rot and brown spot develop. These diseases can destroy the plant and prevent it from bearing fruit within the period allotted by nature.
Self-pollinating varieties of bunched cucumbers with a strong degree of branching are the most productive. One such plant can produce up to 500 – 600 gherkins during the fruiting season. The problem is the weekly trimming of the branches. You can leave only two female internodes on each side branch. Otherwise, an impenetrable jungle will quickly form in the greenhouse. They have extremely low lighting and air ventilation. Therefore, the yield drops sharply, the ovaries begin to fall off en masse or develop into gnarled and bitter cucumbers.
Each gardener chooses the best varieties of bunched self-pollinating cucumbers independently. So, for summer residents who do not have the opportunity to go to their plot more than once a week, it is extremely important that the cucumbers do not overgrow. And for this purpose, bunched cucumbers for the greenhouse with slow growth were bred. These are gherkins that take about 5-7 days to grow. Therefore, by next weekend, the summer resident will already be expecting a new harvest of crispy greens.
Bee-pollinated varieties of bunched cucumbers for greenhouses - “Acorn” and “Captain” - are suitable for shelters with a pre-installed ventilation system due to the automatic opening of the windows. If the greenhouse is always closed, then you won’t have to wait for the harvest. In this case, it is advisable to plant parthenocarpic hybrids, for example, bunched cucumbers of the “Karapuz”, “Balcony” and “Bud Zdorov” varieties for greenhouses are suitable.
Bee-pollinated bunch varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses have one interesting feature - they allow you to grow greens up to 5-6 cm in size. These pickles are perfect for canning. Therefore, having 2-3 bushes of such varieties will be good. But don’t forget to add one pollinator plant to them. This could be a cucumber of the “German”, “Masha”, “Rodnichok” variety, etc.
Description of the variety “Beam splendor F1”
Cucumbers “Beam Splendor F1” are a parthenocarpic hybrid that does not require pollination to begin the growth of numerous ovaries. The cost of 5 seeds is 85 - 105 rubles (depending on the manufacturer). Two productive hybrids took part in the selection. Judging by the description of the “Beam Splendor” cucumbers provided by the manufacturer, you can count on a yield of up to 50 kg per m2.
In the female internode, 5-7 ovaries are formed simultaneously. Minimum quantity – 3 pieces. The cucumber variety “Beam Splendor” has no male internodes and weakly branches. Therefore, it does not need pinching and pruning in order to form an unthickened vine. Zoned for risky farming zones in the Urals and most of Siberia. Suitable for growing in film and polycarbonate greenhouses, greenhouses and tunnels. In open ground conditions it often reduces yield by up to 20 kg per m2.
In the description of the “Beam Splendor” cucumber variety, the manufacturer indicates the need for almost daily abundant watering with warm water. Large amounts of organic and mineral fertilizers are also required weekly. Without fertilizing, this variety will not give the expected yield and will completely disappoint the gardener. When loosening, do not go deeper than 5 cm. The root system is located very close to the surface of the soil.
General information about this variety of bunch cucumbers:
- fruit type – gherkin;
- the minimum length of greens is 5 cm, the maximum is 11 cm;
- The shape of the cucumber is cylindrical, without ribs, smooth;
- spines sparse, white;
- the color of the fruit is light green with faint white stripes;
- taste qualities are excellent;
- Suitable for salads, canning by salting and pickling.
In a greenhouse, it can yield crops due to the growth of new shoots before frost. Resistant to powdery rose, fusarium, brown spot, gray rot. Tolerates temporary drops in ambient temperature to +5°.
The cucumber “Puchkovoe splendor F1” in the photo is not much different from gherkins of other varieties, but its taste is excellent.
Mid-early species
Unlike early cucumbers, these varieties are distinguished by their high taste characteristics and good keeping quality. Domestic retail chains offer a huge number of hybrids, but it is better to choose proven varieties.
Cannon
If you are looking for seeds for industrial cultivation, we recommend paying attention to a plant with a mixed flowering type. The mid-season vine will delight gardeners 8.5 weeks after the seedlings hatch. The bee-pollinated bush develops without problems in low light conditions and is not afraid of rot, mosaic and ascochyta. If pollinating varieties are planted nearby, the hybrid can be cultivated in a greenhouse.
In terms of taste and external characteristics, Karambol F1 resembles the Karina variety, beloved by domestic farmers. Large, elongated fruits reach a weight of 200 grams. Delicious greens are intended for salad use. The product retains its commercial characteristics for a long time and is transported without problems.
Karelian plus
The plant will delight you with its productivity
The self-pollinating variety Karelsky Plus is not afraid of low temperatures and has good resistance to cucumber diseases. It enters the harvest period in the sixth week after emergence and can develop without problems on poor soils. Fruits simultaneously and abundantly until the first frost.
Usually at least 10 kg are harvested from one plant. Externally, greens resemble a spindle, the length of which reaches 9 cm. Due to their pleasant aroma and lack of bitterness, the product is most often used for processing.
Cadet
The shade-tolerant variety thrives both outdoors and in a greenhouse. Tall bushes with a powerful root system are resistant to cucumber diseases. The mid-season variety begins to bear fruit in the eighth week after the seedlings hatch.
The Cadet hybrid has tasty, large greens, reaching a length of 21 cm. Small tubercles tightly cover the bright skin. Thanks to its pleasant aroma and long-term storage, the products are popular among domestic gardeners.
Cruise
A plant of Russian selection will delight you with a harvest 50 days after hatching from seeds. Grows well in open ground and greenhouse conditions. The bush is resistant to common diseases and is not afraid of heat.
Cucumbers Cruise F1, like the varieties Kolyan and Karapuz, are classified as gherkin-type hybrids. Small greens are covered with a peel with large tubercles. Neat and aromatic fruits are suitable for pickling and pickling.
Cucumbers “Beam landing F1”
Another variety worthy of attention is the “Beam landing F1” cucumbers; their brief description is presented below. These are gherkins of slow growth, which is very convenient for summer residents who are not able to come to their plots during the working week. It is enough to harvest once a week. And at the same time, the cucumbers will not outgrow.
Basic information about “Beam landing” cucumbers:
- the minimum length of the fetus is 6 cm, the maximum is 10 cm;
- hybrid type – parthenocarpic (does not require pollination);
- male internodes – absent;
- the fruiting period begins 40 days after emergence;
- number of ovaries in one internode – 7 – 9;
- yield per plant – 22 – 24 kg;
- fruit color – rich green with black dots;
- fruits without bitterness, sweetish taste;
- Suitable for salting and pickling, and eating fresh.
Diseases and pests
The Tufted Cucumber is endowed with strong immunity to diseases typical for the family. Since the variety is early ripening, this prevents the development of such dangerous diseases as powdery or downy mildew. However, in order to harvest two crops per season, experienced gardeners recommend treating them with antifungal compounds.
Among the pests, the Tufted cucumber can be attacked by aphids, whiteflies and spider mites. However, when the basic requirements of agricultural technology are met, dangerous proximity is extremely rare. So, as a preventative measure, it would be useful to regularly inspect the bushes for the presence of pests.
Cucumber with bunched ovary “Garland F1”
Cucumber varieties with bunched ovaries of domestic selection are more promising for growing on a personal plot than seeds from Dutch producers. Bunch cucumber “Garland F1” is characterized by increased resistance to unfavorable growing conditions. It is suitable for both film shelters and open ground. Bouquet formation of ovaries occurs in each internode.
The parthenocarpic hybrid is characterized by a prolonged fruiting period. In a greenhouse it can produce a harvest until the end of September. In open ground, the formation of ovaries stops at the moment when night temperatures go beyond +10 °.
It belongs to early-ripening varieties with a bunched ovary - the first cucumbers can be harvested 50 days after emergence. Grown through seedlings. Sowing at home is done at the end of April. Planting in the ground - at the end of May. During this period, 3-4 true leaves are formed.
"Garland F1" are bunch-type cucumbers that are resistant to most common infections. Productivity is up to 18 kg per m2. Suitable for canning by pickling and salting. Can be eaten fresh. No pollination required.
Import selection
Foreign hybrids Corinna and Kozyrnaya Karta have long been favorites among our farmers. But the price is not always affordable, so you have to look for more budget options. Let's look at the most suitable types for domestic farmers.
Corentyne
The plant of Dutch selection will delight you with the first harvest 6 weeks after emergence. The low-maintenance variety is grown in any type of soil. The bush is not afraid of common ailments, so it will grow without problems for novice farmers.
The beautiful, uniform fruits of the Corentin hybrid are very similar to the domestic Quadrille and Carolina cucumbers. The products have excellent product and taste qualities and last for a long time without noticeable loss in appearance. Universal use of greens, which perfectly reveal the flavor in salads and pickles.
Capricorn
The Turkish variety will please you with its early fruiting. It can be grown without problems in any type of soil. To obtain a bountiful harvest, bees and pollinating plants are not needed. All positive characteristics appear only in warmth, so it is not recommended to lower the temperature of the earth below 15 degrees.
The Capricorn hybrid has beautiful neat fruits, reaching a length of 14 cm. It is universal in use, although the rich pulp will best show its characteristics when fresh. The main crop is harvested after the first ripening.
The popular cucumber of Polish selection belongs to a bee-pollinated variety of vegetables; its characteristics are a bit reminiscent of the domestic Krepysh. A mid-early plant will produce its first harvest 8 weeks after the mass emergence of seedlings. The crop is very demanding on soil fertility, heat and moisture, but will forgive gardeners for mistakes in growing technology.
- Author: Maria Sukhorukikh
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Cucumber “Beam Charm”
Another interesting variety with bouquet flowering is the “Beam Charm F1” cucumber, used both for greenhouses and open ground. This is a parthenocarpic hybrid that does not require pollination for ovary growth. It is recommended to plant no more than 4 plants per m2 in open ground, and 3 in a greenhouse.
The fruit is a dark green gherkin with numerous black dots. The shape is cylindrical, without ribs, with spikes. The taste is pleasant, sweetish. Suitable for pickling, salting and preparing fresh salads.
