The success of the cucumber crop depends in particular on the choice of seed. The wide assortment on the shelves confuses thoughts rather than allows you to make the right decision. Novice gardeners are advised to first familiarize themselves with the varieties, their names, cultivation and care features.
Depending on climatic conditions, different varieties can be planted in Ukraine, Belarus, Chernozem, Bashkiria and the middle lane - these can be parthenocarpic, early ripening, with a long ripening period, or delicious cucumbers for growing in a greenhouse. More information is structured in the article in the form of a kind of list-rating.
Varietal variety of cucumbers
A large number of varieties allows you to choose the best options that have disease and weather resistance of the region where the green plant is planned to be grown.
A common mistake is the use of certain 2-3 varieties, the cultivation of which has been practiced for several decades.
Domestic and foreign breeders have developed many hybrids that have no less affordable agricultural technology and excellent taste than the once beloved cucumbers.
Among the top tips for growing vegetables, experts point to the need to plant several varieties at once... This makes it possible to assess the yield of different species under the same ripening conditions, to get at least some yield during drought or prolonged rains.
Collect the necessary and useful information about the varietal diversity, the characteristics of the characteristics of zelents can be found below.
The most popular varieties with names
For the convenience of perception and application of the text in practice, plants are divided into separate groups, united by a common feature.
The best self-pollinating for open ground
Self-pollinating cucumbers have a number of advantages, among which excellent immunity and resistance to an abundance of moisture are noted.
- Booth - ripening period is only 40 days. In length, the green plant reaches 9 cm. One bush yields up to 3.5 kg. The strong immunity of the plant resists various diseases (olive spot, mosaic, powdery mildew).
- Courage - harvesting of the Kurazh variety begins 40-47 days after the shoots break through from the soil. The weight of one cucumber reaches 170-180 gr., Up to 10 zelents are formed on one shoot. The plant practically does not suffer from rot, powdery mildew.
- Connie - harvesting of fruits begins 50 days after sowing. The culture is universal both in the way of cultivation and in the use of cucumbers. The length of the greenery is 10 cm, the yield from 1 m2 is about 9 kg.
- Berendey - fruits (12-15 cm) ripen 42 days after sprouting. You can harvest up to 3.5 kg from one bush. Zelentsy have excellent characteristics and have a long shelf life.
- Gerda - fruits 10 cm long appear 1.5 months after sowing. 2.8-3 kg are removed from the bush. The plant is rarely affected by diseases; it is especially resistant to fungal infections.
The best early ripe cucumbers
Early ripening varieties have a feature that every gardener should be familiar with.
The ovaries of male flowers are the first to form, they must be removed, since they interfere with the development of the plant.
- April - from the moment of planting, the fruits of April ripen on the 50th day, reaching a length of 20-22 cm. The plant itself regulates the growth of shoots, so the need for cutting is eliminated. Productivity from 1 m2 on average 22 kg. Cucumbers do not overripe if they miss the assembly date. The culture is resistant to almost all diseases, with the exception of root rot.
- Hermann - sprouts at 39-41 days after sprouting. The length of Herman's greenery reaches 10 cm, 23-26 kg are harvested from 1 m2. The hybrid is characterized by a long fruiting period, self-pollination and immunity to fungi.
- Orlik - begins to bear fruit on the 47-50 day after sowing. The length of the greenery reaches 14-16 cm, with a diameter of 3.5-4 cm. 6-8 kg are removed from the bush. The culture has a strong immune system, resists powdery mildew, root rot, olive spot and TMV.
- Valdai - the bush begins to bear fruit on the 45th day after the emergence of shoots. Flowers are formed predominantly by women, therefore pollination by bees is required. The length of the greenery is about 10-11 cm, up to 4.5 kg of the crop are removed from the bush. The hybrid was developed for preservation, but due to its delicate taste it is also used for salad.
Mid-season
Medium ripening varieties begin to bear fruit on the 45-55 day after sowing the seeds into the soil. All plants of this group differ in the method of cultivation (greenhouse, soil), purpose (fresh or for salting) and the type of pollination.
- Competitor - characterized as a plant that loves life and is resistant to diseases. The length of the greenery reaches 9-12 cm with an average weight of 100 grams. Up to 3.8 kg of the crop is harvested from each m2. The variety has good immunity and is resistant to powdery mildew.
- Nezhinsky - a variety pollinated by bees, characterized by a powerful stem, medium-sized fruits (length 10-12 cm, weight 90 g) and high yield (8 kg per 1 m2). Nezhinsky tolerates low temperatures and is resistant to many diseases. Cucumbers have a high taste.
- Libella - a universal hybrid with a long fruiting period. With proper care, you can harvest until the very cold. The length of the Libelle greenery reaches 14 cm, weight - 140 grams. From a square meter, up to 10-12 kg are removed. When salted, the pulp remains crispy and firm. In agricultural technology, there are rarely cases of damage to crops by common diseases.
- Table - has an excellent taste without bitterness, ideal for salting. The bush is formed long with a strong whip, the length of the fruit reaches 12 cm and weighs 80-90 grams. Productivity from 1 m2 about 8 kg.
Late ripening
A feature of late-ripening cucumbers is that the seeds germinate well only in the 3rd year.
Therefore, the purchased material is worth before planting check for germination... Also, when choosing varieties of this group, you need to take into account the climate of the region and the ripening period of zelents in order to have time to collect most of the harvest before the onset of cold weather.
- Phoenix - the harvest period begins 64 days after seed germination. Cucumbers reach a length of 16 cm, with an average weight of 230 g. Phoenix bushes form a branched whip that withstands the vagaries of the weather well.
- Winner - differs in long spreading lashes that easily tolerate drought and coolness. The plant is resistant to various types of fungi. The length of the fruits reaches 14 cm with an average weight of 110 grams. The yield from 1 m2 is 7-8 kg.
- Solar - the variety is mid-season, but most gardeners plant it as late. The bush produces many twigs, forming a massive whip, which implies planting in a large area. The peel of the greenery is covered with a few tubercles and greenish stripes. The length of a cucumber reaches 12 cm with an average weight of 140 grams.
- Brownie - the harvest period starts 65 days after germination. The length of the cucumbers is small (9 cm), but the taste is high. The culture has good immunity, showing resistance to almost all common diseases. Productivity - 6-8 kg per 1 m2.
- Chinese - a disease-resistant variety with a mild taste and lack of bitterness. A feature of the fruit of the Chinese cucumber is considered a short shelf life after harvest. Original elongated cucumbers (30-35 cm) look like snakes. The plant tolerates low temperatures and poor lighting well.
Which are the highest yielding for greenhouses
Without exception, all gardeners are attracted by high-yielding varieties. In your greenhouse, you can try to grow the most popular ones.
- Parisian gherkin - fruits ripen 50-60 days after sowing. The length of the Parisian gherkin variety reaches 12 cm with an average weight of 85 grams. A large number of ovaries are formed on the lash, which guarantees a high yield - over 30 kg per 1 m2. Low seed germination provides for planting beds through seedlings.
- Fontanelle - a popular cucumber among gardeners in our country. It is grown in almost every area. The dimensions of the Spring greens reach 22-24 cm with an average weight of 150 grams. More than 10 kg are removed from the bush. In terms of taste and rules of agricultural technology, the variety remains competitive in front of the best European developments of breeders.
- Zozulya - the harvest period begins on the 45th day after sprouting. The formation of the lash is carried out in such a way that the bush does not need pruning. Zelentsy reaches 24 cm in length with an average weight of 280-300 grams. From a square meter, you can collect up to 30 kg of Zozulya cucumber. The plant practically does not get sick with olive spot and cucumber mosaic.
For planting in the open field
- Suzanne - a versatile crop that can be grown not only in the open field, but in a greenhouse and even on a balcony. The length of the lash reaches 3-4 m, forming a large number of ovaries. Picking 3-4 centimeters fruit or wait until they become larger, this does not affect the taste. Suzanne has good disease and pest resistance.
- Sparta - the hybrid is bee-pollinated with stable fruiting. The length of the greenery is 6-12 cm, the taste is pleasant without bitterness. The culture has a strong immunity, especially against powdery mildew and fungi. The yield per bush is 2.8-3.1 kg.
- Pickle - the fruiting period begins 55 days after the emergence of the shoots. The length of the green leaf is 9-11 cm with an average weight of 100-110 grams. More than 4 kg are removed from one bush. The pickle has a delicate taste with a sweetish note, without bitterness.
- Buratino Is a self-pollinated hybrid that begins to ripen 48 days after germination. The length of the greenery is about 8-9 cm with a weight of 85 grams. The yield per bush is 3.4 kg.
- Sturdy - by the rate of ripening, the cucumber is considered a sprinter, just 38 days after the sprouts appear. The length of the greenery is about 9 cm with a weight of 80 g. The fruiting period is fleeting, all ovaries are formed and ripen together. Unfavorable weather does not have a negative effect on the growing season.
For growing in Siberia
Growing cucumbers in a harsh climate has its own characteristics. It is better to plant cucumbers in Siberia in polycarbonate greenhouses or choose fruitful early maturing varieties.
When choosing seeds, preference should be given to varieties with stress resistance.
- Altaic - has a short ripening period, the harvest begins 36-40 days after germination. The length of the greenery is 9-12 cm with a weight of 100 g. The plant is cold-resistant, easily tolerates the vagaries of the weather. After harvesting, the fruits retain their presentation and taste for a long time.
- Serpentine - gherkin type cucumber, ripens 39-42 days after germination. The fruiting period is intense, already in the first 10 days most of the crop is harvested - over 1.7 kg per 1 m2. Serpentine is known for its taste, which lacks bitterness.
- Bush - a compact plant that needs pollination. The length of the greenery reaches 8 cm with a weight of 90 grams. Productivity is stable with proper care (3 kg per bush). The peculiarity of the variety is its endurance and strong immunity. Cucumbers are versatile.
Each variety of cucumbers has a range of impressive benefits. The main thing when choosing is to take into account the climatic features of the region and the correspondence to them of the characteristics of the varieties you like. Then the main stage of laying the future harvest will be performed correctly.