Cucumbers are considered one of the most common vegetables in Russia. This culture is thermophilic. Therefore, when growing cucumbers, you should adhere to the basic rules for growing vegetables using varieties suitable for a specific region of the Russian Federation. Today we will consider what are the best self-pollinated cucumbers for growing in the Leningrad region.
The best self-pollinated cucumber varieties for the Leningrad region
The climate in the Leningrad region is Atlantic-continental, cold and humid. It is especially cold in the east of the region. In July, the average temperature in the region warms up to 18 degrees. For this reason, cucumbers in this area are grown mainly in greenhouses.
Planting is always carried out by seedlings.
If you grow cucumbers in open areas, then they must be planted at the end of May, not earlier... For a rich harvest, it is recommended enrich the soil with nitrogen.
A solution from chicken manure is excellent as a fertilizer:
- Dilute 1 kg of dry manure in 5-7 liters of water.
- Leave to infuse for 3-5 days.
- Then dilute the settled mixture with 10-15 liters of water.
The resulting fertilizer should be fed to cucumbers once every 2-3 weeks.
An important aspect in the cultivation of cucumbers in the Leningrad region is the choice of the variety. It is recommended for planting to choose seeds of domestic rather than imported producers, since such seeds tested in our climatic conditions... In addition, it is recommended to buy already proven brands of seeds in specialized stores and not from individuals.
Should be given preference hybrid species, since the latter are more resistant to various diseases, as well as to cold climates.
Next, we will consider the most common self-pollinated, recommended for cultivation in greenhouses and in open areas in the Leningrad region.
Greenhouse varieties
It is possible to plant cucumbers in the Leningrad region both in capital polycarbonate, film greenhouses and in greenhouses.
Let us further consider which varieties of cucumbers are considered the best for growing in greenhouse conditions in the Leningrad region.
Erika
This mid-early hybrid is usually used for cultivation in film greenhouses on private household plots. This variety disease resistant.
Main characteristics of the species:
- Fruits are cylindrical in shape with wide tubercles, tender skin and covered with black thorns.
- Zelentsy reach up to 12 cm in length.
- The cucumber usually weighs 110-120 g.
- The pulp is not bitter, dense.
- The bushes of the plant are vigorous. In length they can reach up to 3.5 m.
Cucumbers are perfectly preserved and transported. Planting is carried out in May... If the soil is well warmed up, this species brings a stable rich harvest.
Juventa
A mid-season hybrid with good taste. Used for growing in winter and spring.
Characteristic features of the culture:
- the main stem grows up to 1.5 m long, not very branched;
- cylindrical cucumbers, up to 27cm long;
- the weight of greens is usually 220-280g.
This variety resistant to root or root rot.
Our Dasha
The mid-season species is used for breeding in the spring-summer period in greenhouses with a film coating without heating.
Main characteristics:
- greens are long, cylindrical, covered with large tubercles;
- pulp of medium density, crispy, not bitter;
- fetal weight approximately 90 grams;
- bushes are weakly branched, vigorous.
This variety resistant to short-term temperature dropas well as many diseases.
Emelya
This early ripening hybrid is highly productive and disease resistant.
It is used for growing in greenhouses with heating, and in film. The fruits are distinguished by their high taste. Zelentsy reach up to 15 cm in length and weigh on average 130-170g.
Zozulya
Quite a popular hybrid, characterized by good yield and disease resistant... Zelentsy Zozuli are medium or large. The mass of a cucumber is usually 280 grams. Medium-branched bushes. The fruits are well preserved.
Tchaikovsky
An early hybrid. Zelentsy are covered with black thorns and small pimples. This culture is grown in both film and glazed greenhouses.
In addition to the above cucumbers on the territory of the Leningrad Region, the following varieties are perfect for growing in greenhouses: Lapland, Valaam, Karelian, Hercules, White Angel, Amur, etc.
For open ground
The Leningrad Region is a very large region. Gardening rules differ in different parts of the region, for example in the south and north.
Cultivation of cucumbers in open areas in the northeastern part of the region is considered ineffective.
In the southern and central parts of the region, this type of vegetable growing is possible. Consider the most common varieties of cucumbers that are used by gardeners for growing outdoors in the Leningrad Region.
Madagascar
It is an early-maturing hybrid with good taste. A significant part of zelents is formed on the main whip, which allows you to harvest fruits strictly on weekends... This is considered an important advantage for a large number of summer residents and gardeners.
Main characteristics:
- The fruits are cylindrical, not long.
- The weight of a cucumber is usually 90 g.
Zelentsy is widely used in canning, pickles, and also raw.
The fast and the furious
It is considered one of the earliest ripening hybrid varieties. The plant will delight the harvest later 38 days.
Characteristics:
- fruits of a dark green color of a cylindrical shape;
- greens are not large in size, up to 12 cm in length.
Openwork
This hybrid is characterized by a long fruiting period. About after 40 days the plant gives the first harvest.
The variety is highly resistant to many diseases. Medium-branched bush. Zelentsy are small in size, up to 11 cm long.
Athos
This mid-season, high-yielding the hybrid is grown both in greenhouse conditions and in open areas.
Main characteristics:
- Zelentsy are dark green in color, with small tubercles.
- The variety bears fruit in small cucumbers up to 9 cm in length.
Crispy cucumbers. They are widely used both fresh and in canning.
Claudius
This plant fast growingas well as resistance to most diseases. The fruits of the culture are cylindrical, outwardly covered with black thorns up to 10 cm in length.
For growing cucumbers in open ground, in addition to the above varieties in the Leningrad Region, the following varieties are also used: Graceful, Cascade, Hector, Nugget and others.
Because of the climatic features in the Leningrad Region, it is not very easy to grow cucumbers. To harvest a rich harvest, it is very important to select the varieties recommended for this region. On the territory of the Leningrad region, cucumbers are grown mainly in greenhouse conditions, and not in open areas.