There is probably no person who would remain indifferent to such a vegetable as a cucumber. In early spring, when the body lacks vitamins, green cucumbers are especially attractive. At first glance, growing them is not difficult. You just need to have a piece of land where you can do this exciting activity. But gardeners are often disappointed. To prevent this from happening, you need to choose the right variety of cucumbers.
The best varieties of self-pollinating cucumbers for the greenhouse
Self-pollinating cucumbers are able to form fruits without insects. However, there are no seeds inside the vegetable itself. The plant is ideal for greenhouses. The following varieties are considered the best: Matilda F1, Zozulya F1, Adam F1, Alex F1, Aprelsky F1, Zyatek F1, Emelya F1, Orpheus F1, Artist F1.
Matilda F1
Early ripening variant of the crop. The bush is strong, the leaves are medium sized. On one ovary there are up to 7 vegetables about 10 centimeters long. The harvest period is 50 days.
Zozulya F1
The best variety of cucumbers for greenhouses. The maximum weight of the fruit is 300 grams, length is 25 centimeters. The first vegetables can be tasted 40 days after planting. They are very suitable for preservation.
Adam F1
An early ripening hybrid that produces fruits about 10 centimeters long. The average weight of one is 95 grams. The taste of vegetables is very pleasant and is highly appreciated by tasters. The purpose is universal.
Alex F1
An early hybrid that bears fruit 50 days after sowing. The fruits are short, weighing up to 90 grams. The yield is not bad - up to 6 kilograms per square meter. The purpose is universal.
April F1
Early ripening. For better fruiting in the first month of fruit production, the plant requires pollination (optional). Also suitable for a balcony. Productivity is up to 24 kilograms per square meter. The taste of vegetables is pleasant, their purpose is universal. The variety is resistant to many diseases.
Zyatek F1
The gherkin-type cucumber is distinguished by its juiciness and crispy structure. Up to 12 greens are formed on one ovary. You can get up to 7 kilograms of harvest from a bush.
Emelya F1
A very popular variety that is highly valued by summer residents. The average weight of one vegetable is 120 grams, length is 15 centimeters. The variety's resistance to diseases is high. Cucumbers are suitable for consumption in any form.
Orpheus F1
An early variety, you can harvest it 42 days after sowing. It is quite possible to get 7 kilograms of fruit per square meter. Moreover, in one ovary there are up to 8 vegetables weighing 80-110 grams.
Artist F1
Early ripening variety. The bush is powerful and has a well-developed root system. The weight of one fruit is 95 grams. The yield is about 8.5 kilograms per square meter. The purpose is universal. Cucumbers can be used both for salads and for pickling.
Bush cucumbers
Varieties from this category are distinguished by a very short (30–70 cm) main shoot and weak branching. The side canes are also short, but densely leafy. As a rule, they are characterized by mass fruiting, early ripening and the formation of a large number of ovaries.
Table: popular varieties of bush cucumbers
| Variety name | Most suitable region for cultivation | Ripening time | Self-pollinating | Appearance of the bush | Type of ovary | Presence of immunity | Dangerous diseases | Appearance and taste of fruits | Productivity, fruiting | Other characteristic features |
| Baby F1 | No limits | Early (40 days or less) | No | The length of the main stem does not exceed 30–40 cm | Bundle (up to 6 fruits) | Downy mildew, mosaic virus | Powdery mildew, cladosporiosis | Zelentsy grow up to 9 cm in length, gain a weight of 80–90 g. The surface of the fruit is large-tubercular, the spines are whitish. The pulp is not bitter at all | 2–2.5 kg per bush | The fruits must be collected daily, otherwise the skin becomes rough and the pulp loses its juiciness and taste. |
| Ant F1 | Cultivated mainly in the European part of Russia | Early (37–38 days) | Yes | The length of the main stem is 45–50 cm. | Bundle (3–7 fruits) | Mosaic virus, cladosporiosis, true and downy mildew | Rust, all types of rot | Zelentsy grow up to 8–11 cm and gain a weight of 100–110 g, slightly ribbed. The tubercles are few, clearly defined, the edges are whitish. The pulp is completely without bitterness, devoid of voids | 10–12 kg/m² | Not to be confused with Murashka cucumbers. Flowers are exclusively female. Fruits regularly even in less than optimal weather conditions |
| Mikrosha F1 | No limits | Early (38–40 days) | No | Main stem length - 40–45 cm | Bundle (4–6 fruits) | Any pathogenic fungi | Mosaic virus | Zelentsy reach a length of 12 cm, gain weight of about 110 g. The shape is elongated-ovoid. The skin is almost smooth, the spines are few, black | 9–11 kg/m² | The hybrid is ok with the vagaries of the weather. Does not change color to yellow when overripe |
Photo gallery: common varieties of bush cucumbers
The hybrid Malysh F1 has a very short stem, even for bush cucumbers.
Ant F1 cucumbers are among the first to bear fruit
Mikrosha F1 cucumbers do not lose their presentability and taste when overripe
The most productive varieties of cucumbers
Any summer resident wants to get as much harvest as possible from his plantings. Of these cucumbers, the following options deserve special attention: Zozulya F1, German F1, Courage F1, Masha F1, Tumi, Sigurd, Dynamite F1, Swallow, Zubrenok.
Zozulya F1
The description of this variety is presented above.
Herman F1
A popular option that is resistant to the most common diseases. The fruit is crispy and tasty, weighing up to 180 grams. The purpose is universal.
Courage F1
Professionals highly rate this variety. Up to seven ovaries appear on one node. An adult fruit has a length of up to 16 centimeters and a weight of up to 170 grams. The taste of the vegetable is very pleasant, it is not prone to over-ripening. Productivity is up to 25 kilograms with proper care and organization of conditions in the heifer. It is resistant to most diseases.
Matilda F1
This variety has been described previously.
Tumi
With proper care, it is quite possible to get up to 12 kilograms of fruit from a bush. The taste is very pleasant. The crop tolerates temperature changes well, and the crop can be safely transported over long distances. Technical ripeness occurs in approximately 50 days.
Sigurd
Ideal not only for greenhouses, but also for open ground. Planted in late spring or summer. The roots are strong and strong. You can get up to 15 kilograms of cucumbers from one bush. The fruits range from 9 to 13 centimeters in length.
Dynamite F1
It is highly resistant to sudden changes in environmental conditions. Can be planted at the end of April. The growing season is long, stretching throughout the summer.
Martin
The variety was released in 2008. Since then it has enjoyed enormous popularity. The length of the fruit is 12 centimeters, the taste is pleasant, the pulp is juicy. There is no bitterness.
Jagged
A variety that is best suited for salads and pickling. Fruiting occurs after 45 days. Productivity is about 30 kilograms per square meter. Therefore, the plant can be used for commercial purposes.
Early varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse
Early varieties allow you to get a harvest of cucumbers in a short time. Experts highly appreciate the following varieties: Amur, Kurazh, Izyashny, Muromsky 36, Competitor.
Amur
The first cucumbers can be obtained 37 days after germination. The purpose of the vegetable is mainly salad. Productivity is more than 14 kilograms per square meter. One of the advantages is resistance to cucumber mosaic.
Courage
Description of the variety is presented above.
Elegant
A variety that can be used as a pollinator for others. The fruits are 9 to 12 centimeters long. The taste of cucumbers is pleasant, without bitterness, sweetish. The yield is not very high: about 5 kilograms per square meter. You can use the fruits for salads or canning.
Muromsky 36
An ancient variety that is very popular. The shape of the fruit is oval-elongated or ovoid, almost round. Their maximum weight is 70 grams. The more often you harvest, the more new fruits will grow. The yield is small - about 3 kilograms per square meter.
Competitor
Another long-known variety that appeared on the state register in the eighties. Vegetables have a maximum length of up to 12 centimeters and a weight of about 100 grams. The yield is approximately 3-5 kilograms per square meter. Vegetables are well suited for canning; they are very tasty and crispy.
According to ripening time
Harvest timing is one of the important criteria in determining the variety for planting. Early hybrids produce a harvest already in June, but do not have a long-term yield. Late varieties ripen just in time for the harvesting season.
The list of early cucumbers is huge, but the following stand out among them:
- “shorty” is an ultra-early cucumber, and is distinguished by a long period of yield of greens. Parthenocarpic hybrid, productive, with excellent taste characteristics. Gherkins up to 8-10 cm, smooth, coarsely tuberculate, with white pubescence. When outgrown, they do not become “barrels”;
- “pro” is an unpretentious parthenocarpic. Bouquet type of ovary formation. The first greens appear after 35-37 days. Crispy, tasty, they are used in salads, for slicing, and also for early preparations;
- “debut” is a bee-pollinated and early cucumber. Resistant to downy mildew and various types of rot. The gherkins are dense, medium-tubercular, with white pubescence.
Mid-season:
- "Libelle" is a hybrid cucumber of German selection. Bee-pollinated, universal type. Known to many Russian summer residents since the 90s, it has a classic taste and pleasant aroma;
- “competitor” is a non-hybrid, time-tested cucumber. A reliable variety that bears fruit in any season, for which gardeners from different regions of the country like it. Compared to productive new hybrids, its yield is not so impressive (5-6 kg/m2), but it is stable. Cucumbers are thick, large, up to 11-13 cm, light green in color with stripes;
- The hybrid is easy to care for and differs from domestic breeders under the original name “mama’s favorite.” Suitable for any region, the first harvest is produced in 45-47 days. The cucumbers are short, up to 8 cm, black-thorned and tuberculate.
- “baby mini” - lettuce, parthenocarpic. Grows well in garden beds and greenhouses. Knits fruits in bunches (up to three pieces in a knot). Gherkins are 8-10 cm long, weighing 100-120 g.
Among the later varieties, there are “Phoenix 640”, the first generation F1 hybrid “Asker”, the universal “Domovenok” and “Khrust”.
Varieties of cucumbers for the Moscow region for greenhouses
Many summer residents in the Moscow region prefer to grow cucumbers in greenhouses. The following varieties are best suited for these purposes: Bobrik, Adam, Advance, Summer Resident's Dream, Kuzya, Lukhovitsky, 5 Stars, German, Miracle Karapuz.
Bobrik
Suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. The first fruits can be collected 40 days after the formation of seedlings. The bushes are small, but give a good harvest. The length of one vegetable is 10 centimeters, there are white spines on the surface.
Adam
The features of this variety can be found above.
Prepaid expense
A popular variety that bears fruit after 40 days. The fruits are very tasty and smell pleasant. They don't taste bitter. Medium sized bush. Productivity is high.
A summer resident's dream
A hybrid that quickly earned the love of amateurs and specialists. It produces fruits about a month after germination. The disadvantage is that the skin is rather rough, but this is not too noticeable.
Kuzya
A bouquet-type hybrid that can be suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. It produces 3-4 fruits per internode, which is quite good. The bush can be up to a meter in height.
Lukhovitsky
The bush is compact and takes about 40 days to ripen. The culture is highly resistant to rot and other diseases. The fruits are up to 10 centimeters long, used for salads and canned food, and are also good fresh. Not prone to overgrowth.
5 stars
Beam type option. It does not require constant care, as it already produces a normal harvest. The variety is resistant to diseases. The length of cucumbers is up to 12 centimeters. They have a pleasant taste and aroma.
Hermann
This variety is described above.
Miracle toddler
A good hybrid that has earned many positive reviews. Not prone to overripe. To increase productivity, it is recommended to collect fruits every two days. The bushes are compact. Cucumbers are highly valued by canning enthusiasts because they are ideal for winter preparations.
Proper feeding of cucumbers for a large harvest
Feeding cucumbers begins from the moment two full leaves appear at the seedling stage and can continue until autumn, depending on the quality of the soil. This procedure is necessary in order for: cucumbers to grow faster and begin to bear fruit earlier; the number of fruits increased; the fruiting period was extended; the taste of the fruits improved.
In addition, fertilizers allow plants to strengthen their immunity and protect them from diseases, and for cucumbers, as fastidious plants, this is extremely important. Standard feeding occurs in two stages: at the seedling stage, and then every two weeks after planting in the ground.
Three common types of fertilizing are considered safe and economical: The container for preparing fertilizer is filled one-third with cow manure and two-thirds topped up with water, leaving it for about a week and a half for fermentation. Before use, the finished fertilizer is diluted with two parts of water.
The second method is identical to the first, but in this case, chicken manure is used instead of manure, and the finished fertilizer is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 3. 10 grams of ammonium nitrate, superphosphate and potassium salt are added per ten liters. This amount is enough to process one square meter of soil (about 4-5 plants).
For the Urals and Siberia
In the Urals and Siberia, it is best to grow cucumbers in greenhouses, since it is easier to organize suitable conditions there. The best varieties are considered to be: Break F1, Patti F1, Rozboinik F1, Amur F1, Arina F1, Voyage F1, Moscow Evenings F1, White Sugar F1, Altai.
Break F1
The bush can reach a height of 1.8 meters. It is highly resistant to common diseases. Does not require special care or bush formation. The average length of the fruit is 11 centimeters, weight is 95 grams. Productivity – up to 7.5 kilograms per bush.
Patty F1
A popular hybrid that requires proper watering and fertilization. You can get up to 24 kilograms of cucumbers per square meter. The average weight of one vegetable is 85 grams. The variety is excellent for commercial cultivation.
Rogue F1
The hybrid bears fruit for a long period, almost until frost. There are up to 4 ovaries in each sinus. The cucumbers themselves are of the gherkin type. The variety is resistant to most diseases.
Cupid F1
This variety is described above.
Arina F1
One of the best mid-early hybrids for Siberia and the Urals. Characterized by high disease resistance. It is recommended to use vegetables only fresh.
Voyage F1
A fairly productive hybrid that gardeners like. Does not require pollination. The harvest is usually used fresh.
Moscow evenings F1
An excellent option for greenhouses. It is characterized by early fruit ripening and high resistance to diseases typical for the crop.
White sugar F1
A mid-season variety, which is a new version of cucumbers for the Urals. The fruits have an interesting creamy white hue. Ideal for salads and pickling, as well as pickling.
Altai
An early variety that does well in greenhouse conditions. Gives a good harvest. Cucumbers are tasty and crunchy. Suitable for fresh consumption and pickling.
We differentiate by purpose
Pickling cucumbers
. Pickling cucumbers are characterized by the presence of thin skin and dense pulp. In brine, such cucumbers do not lose their elasticity. It is also important that there are no voids.
Next, we see a list of classic old and time-tested varieties. By the way, many of these varieties served as models for subsequent improvements and for the creation of new hybrids.
| Nezhinsky | Average late 48 - 55 days, indeterminate up to 2 m, large tuberculate, black spines, bee pollinated, length 10 cm - 12 cm, weight 90 g - 120 g. |
| Muromsky | Early ripening 35 - 45 days, weakly climbing plant 1 m - 1.6 m, finely tuberculate with black spines, bee pollinated, fruit length 6 cm - 8 cm, weight 50 g - 70 g. |
| Far Eastern | Medium late 43 - 53 days, indeterminate, vigorous, with large tubercles and black spines, bee pollinated, fruit length 10 cm - 15 cm, weight 110 g - 200 g. |
| Parisian gherkin | Medium-early 40 - 50 days, Indeterminate, medium-sized, large-tubercular with black spines, bee-pollinated, fruit length 5 cm - 8 cm, weight 70 g - 80 g. |
| Vyaznikovsky | Ultra-early 35 - 40 days, vigorous up to 2 m, finely tuberculate with black spines, bee-pollinated bunched, fruit length 9 cm - 13 cm, weight 120 g - 140 g. |
| Coastal | Mid-early 47 - 50 days, Indeterminate, vigorous, up to 2.3 m, large-tubercular with black spines, bee-pollinated, fruit length 11 cm - 13 cm, weight 85 g - 95 g. |
For canning cucumbers
The best varieties of cucumbers for canning
. Here, thin skin, dense pulp and, of course, the small size of the fruit are the main components. It is important here that cucumbers do not lose their properties after heat treatment. Gherkins will be good for this purpose. Which are only 5 - 8 centimeters in size.
| Hermann | Early 38 - 41 days, Determinate, medium tuberculate with light spines, Parthenocarpic bunched 4 - 6 flowers, fruit length 10 cm, weight up to 100 g. |
| Hector F1 | Super early 35 - 40 days, Determinate up to 0.8 m, large tuberculate with light spines, Bee pollinated with a predominance of female flowers, fruit length 10 cm - 12 cm, weight up to 100 g. |
| Courage F1 | Ultra-early 35 - 40 days, Medium-sized, medium-tubercular with white spines, Parthenocarpic, bunched from 2 to 10 ovaries, fruit length 13 cm - 14 cm, weight up to 130 g. |
| Phoenix | Late 50 - 60 days, Indeterminate, vigorous, white spines, medium tubercles, Bee pollinated, fruit length up to 14 cm, weight up to 150 g. |
| Aquarius | Mid-early 45 - 50 days, Determinate up to 1 m, large-tubercular with light spines, Bee-pollinated, fruit up to 14 cm, weight up to 110 g. |
| Moscow Nights | Mid-early 40 - 45 days, Vigorous, sparse large tubercles with white spines, Parthenocarpic bunched 1 - 3 flowers per node, fruits 12 cm - 14 cm, weighing 90 g - 100 g. |
| Marinda F1 | Mid-early 40 - 45 days, medium-sized, with sparse large tubercles and white spines, Parthenocarpic bunched 5 - 7 flowers per node, fruit length 8 cm - 10 cm, weight 60 g - 70 g. |
Hybrids for pickling and canning
| Lilliputian F1 | Medium late 48 - 54 days, Indeterminate up to 2 meters, large tuberculate with black spines, Bee pollinated, fruit 10 cm - 12 cm, weight 90 g - 120 g. |
| Zyatek F1 | Early 35 - 45 days, weakly climbing 1 - 1.6 m, with small tubercles, black thorns, Bee pollinated, fruits 6 cm - 8 cm, weighing 50 g - 70 g. |
| Siberian salting F1 | Medium late 43 - 53 days, Indeterminate, vigorous, large tubercles, black thorns, Bee pollinated, fruit length 10 cm - 15 cm, weight 110 g - 200 g. |
| Maryina Roshcha F1 | Medium-early 40 - 50 days, Indeterminate medium-sized, Bee-pollinated, fruit 5 cm - 8 cm, weight 70 g - 80 g, large-tubercular with black spines. |
| Hit of the F1 season | Super early 35 - 40 days, vigorous up to 2 m, fruits 9 - 13 cm, weighing 120 g - 140 g, bee pollinated, bunched, finely tuberculate, black thorn. |
| White sugar F1 | Mid-early 47 - 50 days, Indeterminate, vigorous, up to 2.3 m, large-tubercular with black spines, Bee-pollinated, fruit length 11 cm - 13 cm, weight 85 g - 95 g. |
Salad cucumbers
The best varieties of cucumbers for salads
. Typically, salad cucumbers are larger in size. Also, they have a rich taste. And this is due to the presence of sugars in the fruits. During culinary processing, sugar is fermented, and therefore the elasticity of the fruit is lost. These cucumbers are only suitable for fresh consumption.
On a note!
The thick skin of salad cucumbers does not allow brine to pass through well, but it facilitates long-term storage.
Next, we see the best varieties of salad cucumbers:
| Agate | Early ripening 38 - 40 days, Determinate, Parthenocarpic bunched 4 - 6 flowers, medium light tubercles, fruits up to 10 cm, weighing up to 100 g. |
| Adam | Ultra-early 35 - 40 days, Determinate up to 0.8 m, Bee-pollinated with a predominance of female flowers, large-tubercular with light spines, fruit length 10 cm - 12 cm, weight up to 100 g. |
| Aelita | Early 35 - 40 days, Medium height, with medium tubercles, white spines, Parthenocarpic, bunched from 2 to 10 ovaries, fruit 13 cm - 14 cm, weight up to 130 g. |
| Biryusa | Late-ripening 50 - 60 days, Indeterminate, vigorous, medium-tubercular with white spines, Bee-pollinated, weighing up to 150 g, length up to 14 cm. |
| Elegant | Medium late 45 - 50 days, Bee pollinated, with large tubercles, light thorns, Determinate up to 1 m, fruits up to 14 cm, weighing up to 110 g. |
| Movir 1 | Mid-early 40 - 45 days, Vigorous, sparse large tubercles with white spines, Parthenocarpic bunched 1 - 3 flowers per node, 12 cm - 14 cm long, weighing 90 g - 100 g. |
| Saltan | Medium early 40 - 45 days, Medium height, large tuberculate sparse, white thorns, Parthenocarpic bunched 5 - 7 flowers per node, length 8 cm - 10 cm, weight 60 g - 70 g. |
Long-fruited cucumbers
| Mill F1 | Parthenocarpic hybrid with a ripening period of 35 - 40 days. The plant is indeterminate and powerful. There are 3 - 6 ovaries in a node. Coarsely tuberculate with white spines. Sizes from 15 cm to 18 cm. At the same time, it weighs from 70 g to 100 g. |
| Makar F1 | Medium late hybrid 48 - 53 days. Parthenocarpic. Female flowers predominate. The middle tubercles are without spines. Weighs around 90 g, and reaches a length from 14 cm to 19 cm. |
| Marta F1 | Mid-early hybrid with a growing season of 42 - 45 days. Parthenocarpic. Indeterminate medium height. Sizes from 15 cm to 19 cm. Weight 160 g - 190 g. |
| Emelya F1 | An early ripening (40 - 45 days) hybrid of parthenocarpic with a tall bush of indeterminate type. The fruits here measure 13 cm - 15 cm, and weigh 130 g - 145 g. Coarsely tuberous with white spines. |
| Real Colonel F1 | Ripening time 40 - 42 days (early). They have powerful, vigorous bushes. Bundle type, here 3-4 ovaries are tied in one knot. The fruit size is 11 cm - 15 cm, while they weigh from 100 g to 120 g. |
Gherkins:
| Be healthy F1 | Parthenocarpic hybrid of indeterminate type with a ripening period of 42 days. The skin has large bumps and white spines. One node can have from 1 - 3 to 4 - 6 ovaries (beam). At the same time, the dimensions of the fruit here are 6 cm - 9 cm. These are gherkins weighing 70 g - 90 g. |
| Karapuz F1 | Mid-early hybrid 42 - 45 days. Parthenocarpic with bunched fruit set, where 4 - 5 ovaries are formed in a node. Indeterminate medium height. Gherkin, where greens are only 6 cm - 7 cm, with an average weight of 50 g. |
All purpose cucumbers
The best varieties of universal cucumbers
. I hope everything is clear here. These cucumbers are used everywhere.
| fontanel | A mid-late variety that ripens in 52 - 55 days. The plant is indeterminate, up to 3 m in length. Bee pollinated. Rare tubercles with black spines. Cucumbers measure 9 cm - 12 cm, and weigh 100 g - 110 g. |
| Bush | Mid-season variety 45 - 50 days. Determinate type with lashes up to 70 cm. Bee-pollinated with fruits up to 12 cm long and weighing up to 120 g. Coarsely tuberous with black spines. |
| Baby | The variety is early ripening with ripening in 37 - 42 days. Determinate, where the lashes reach a length of 30 cm - 50 cm. Pollinated by bees. Bundle, where up to 6 ovaries are formed on one node. The weight is from 60 g to 90 g, and the length is 8 cm - 10 cm. On average, 42 - 47 cucumbers come out of a bush. |
| Zozulya F1 | A mid-early hybrid with a ripening period of 40 to 45 days. Medium-braided. Parthenocarpic. Fruit size is from 16 cm to 23 cm. Weight is from 160 g to 190 g. Medium tuberous with black spines. |
| Boy with Thumb F1 | An early parthenocarpic hybrid with a growing season of 35 - 40 days. Powerful medium-climbing plant. The size of greens is 8 cm - 10 cm. Weight is 60 g - 70 g. Bundle, where there are 3 - 4 ovaries on one node. |
| Masha F1 | The mid-early hybrid matures in 40 - 45 days. Determinate type of bush (medium height). Parthenocarpic with bunched fruit set, where up to 7 cucumbers are formed in one node. The size of the fruit is 9 cm - 11 cm, while the weight can be up to 100 g. Coarsely tuberous with white pubescence. |
| Competitor | The variety is mid-early with a period of 45 - 50 days. Indeterminate, medium height up to 2 m. Bee pollinated. Length up to 13 cm. Weight up to 120 g. They have large tubercles and black spines. |
For the southern regions of Russia
To get a good harvest in the southern regions of Russia, some summer residents prefer to grow cucumbers in greenhouses. The recommended varieties are the following: Fast and Furious, Christina, Athlete, Real Colonel F1, Hercules, Emelya, Acorn, King of the Garden, Gavroche, White Angel.
Fast and Furious
An unpretentious variety that does not even need nutritional supplements. Produces excellent ovary even in poor beds.
Christina
An excellent early ripening variety. It is often planted in February for a harvest in March. Within three weeks you can get up to 10 kilograms of vegetables from one bush. Suitable for commercial cultivation.
Athlete
It takes 2 months for cucumbers of this variety to ripen. The vegetable is wonderful both fresh and in salads. Requires pollinators. Productivity is up to 27 kilograms per square meter. By the way, the weight of one fruit is 180 grams.
Real Colonel F1
A popular hybrid, ideal for greenhouses. But you can plant it in open ground. The variety is resistant to the most common diseases. The taste of vegetables is incredibly pleasant.
Hercules
Salad hybrid. Fruit weight is about 170 grams. Productivity is high - up to 30 kilograms per square meter with proper care.
Emelya
A variety beloved by many, which produces a harvest 41 days after germination. The length of cucumbers is up to 15 centimeters, weight – up to 150 grams. The yield is impressive - 16 kilograms per square meter.
Acorn
Bunch variety for universal use. Up to 12 ovaries can be formed in nodes. Cucumbers are not very long, weighing up to 110 grams. Productivity – 9 kilograms per square meter.
King of the bed
Bunch variety, the number of ovaries in a bunch is approximately 6. The maximum weight of one vegetable is 125 grams. The yield is good - up to 11 kilograms per square meter. The variety is resistant to many diseases.
Gavroche
Up to 5 cucumbers are collected in a bunch. The weight of one fruit is up to 85 grams, the taste is very pleasant. The pulp is juicy and crispy. Productivity per square meter is up to 11 kilograms. The plant is resistant to cladosporiosis.
White angel
The variety is good for both salads and canning. The maximum weight of one vegetable is approximately 90 grams. The taste is excellent. The yield per square meter is approximately 16 kilograms. The variety is highly valued due to its productivity, short fruits and versatility.
How to make the right choice
Before you start growing cucumbers, you need to study which varieties are suitable for the climatic conditions of a particular area.
The choice depends on a number of factors:
- Where will the cucumbers be grown? Vegetables are grown in open ground and in greenhouses.
- When is the harvest expected? Many people try to get an early harvest. Late varieties are used for preservation.
- For what purposes (cucumbers are salad, pickling or universal). Salad cucumbers have white spines and are sometimes completely smooth. They have thin skin and small seeds. Pickling varieties have black thorns. Their skin is thicker. When they outgrow, they become rough and tasteless and have large seeds.
