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Each greenhouse owner has his own idea about the yield of cucumbers. It is difficult to find the same opinions from specialists on the same variety, so it is difficult for a novice gardener to decide on the choice of seed material. Having collected a huge amount of information, advice, reviews, we will try to identify productive cucumber varieties for greenhouses, and we hope that this information will help many gardeners.
Classification of greenhouse varieties
Just like other greenhouse crops, cucumbers They have their own classification based on ripening and harvesting. All varieties are divided into three main groups:
- winter-spring;
- spring-summer;
- summer-autumn.
In turn, each of the groups is divided into subgroups according to the time of fruit ripening:
- early;
- average;
- late.
But that's not all. According to the method of pollination, varieties are classified into self-pollinating and insect-pollinated. The first species has another name - parthenocarpic.
Some greenhouse owners, when growing cucumbers for sale, try to keep up with the high yield, without paying much attention to another classification - the purpose of the vegetable.This is extremely wrong, since the demand for them depends on why a person buys cucumbers.
Cucumbers are classified according to their purpose:
- for preservation:
- universal;
- for salads.
Considering each type, we must conclude that cucumbers for preservation are distinguished by their thin skin and the presence of a sweet taste. In turn, salad cucumbers have a thick outer shell, which is unacceptable for pickling.
Optimal greenhouse variety For many gardeners it is considered universal. These cucumbers are suitable for pickling, preparing any dishes and simply for eating fresh. This species includes the early ripening variety “Martha”. It is high-yielding, and the appearance of the first fruits occurs on the 37th day after planting in the ground.
Rating of high-yielding varieties
To find out what the highest-yielding greenhouse varieties of cucumbers exist today, we turned to experienced gardeners for help and compiled a rating based on their recommendations.
"Zozulya F1"
Hybrid Zozulya F1 Refers to a partner-carpic species. It is distinguished by its early maturity, since the first ovaries begin on the forty-second day after planting in the ground. The weakly weaving bushes are distinguished by small pentagonal bright green leaves. The corners of the sheet are slightly rounded. The bushes produce female flowers. The cylindrical ovary of the fruit has a smooth surface with a slight protrusion of the tubercles.The finished vegetable has a glossy bright green color, a faint white edge and a rare appearance of pimples.
According to professionals, the hybrid is considered the most productive among this subgroup. The fruit is characterized by good taste and weighs on average 250–320 g. If we talk about its purpose, the hybrid is universal. Cucumber is suitable for both pickling and salads.
The advantage lies in abundant and friendly fruiting. The plant is resistant to white and root rot, spotting, and fungal diseases.
"Herman F1"
Next in the ranking is the early hybrid of the parthenocarpic species “Herman”. After planting in the ground, fruiting begins approximately on the forty-fifth day. Tall bushes are distinguished by weak weaving. During flowering, one node forms up to six ovaries. The plant is resistant to downy mildew, cladosporiosis and mosaic virus.
Ripe dark green fruits with white edges are no more than 12 cm long and weigh from 120 to 180 g. Cucumber does not accumulate bitterness during hot periods and has a dense structure with crunchy qualities. The fruit is covered with a large number of prickly pimples.
The variety "Herman" can be called universal. Due to the lack of bitterness, cucumber goes well in pickling, for cooking, or just in a salad.
"Courage F1"
The self-pollinating variety is distinguished by the predominance of female flowers and high yield. This allowed him to take third place in the ranking, according to professionals, among greenhouse cucumbers. Tall plants have an average weaving index. Tolerates major fungal diseases well.
The first ovary after planting in the ground and germination appears on the fifty-fifth day. During flowering, one node forms up to seven ovaries.The adult fruit has an elongated shape with light green stripes and white spines. With a maximum length of up to 16 cm, it can weigh from 130 to 170 g.
Cucumber has excellent taste without bitterness, is not prone to overripening and has small seeds.
"Masha F1"
The early parthenocapic hybrid belongs to the gherkin species. An adult plant is covered only with female flowers, from which bunched ovaries appear. The plant has an average weaving index and is resistant to cladospirosis, powdery mildew and mosaic virus.
The variety is distinguished by its high yield of small fruits. Maximum size gherkin reaches 11 cm. The dense fruit has crunchy qualities and has a sweetish taste without bitterness. “Masha” is considered the best for canning and pickling.
When figuring out which greenhouse cucumbers have the highest yields, we should note a number of varieties from Dutch producers. Most of them are self-pollinating species. Tasty, without bitterness, the fruits are suitable for canning and fresh consumption. Dutch varieties They are characterized by good yield and resistance to parasites and common diseases.
According to experts, the varieties “Pasedena F1”, “Santana F1”, “Ceres F1” are considered the best for greenhouses. Their advantage lies in their abundant fruiting over a long period. The fruit is characterized by good taste and is perfectly preserved for a long time without losing its presentation.
For lovers of exotic cucumbers, we can recommend Chinese varieties for greenhouses.The most popular of them are: “Chinese miracle”, “Chinese white”, and “Chinese snakes”. Plants very rarely succumb to diseases, are easy to care for and very productive. The taste will please even avid gourmets.
Opinion of amateur gardeners
When considering the rating of the most productive greenhouse varieties of cucumbers, one cannot ignore amateur gardeners. It is based on their reviews that most opinions about a particular variety are formed. Let's find out which high-yielding varieties appeal to simple summer residents with small greenhouses.
The most fruitful varieties
In this category, lovers distinguish three varieties:
- The Tumi variety is distinguished by its hardiness and thin skin of the fruit. The bush produces 12 kg of harvest.
- The previously discussed variety “Courage F1” is the most popular among amateurs for cultivation. You can remove up to 25 kg of crop from a bush.
- In third place is the early hybrid “Amur F1”. Depending on the care, from 30 to 50 kg are collected from the bush.
The earliest of the high-yielding
Fans of early harvests distinguish the varieties “Zozulya F1” and “Masha F1”. The first harvest from the bushes can be harvested after 48–50 days. The Dutch hybrid “Hector F1” is not inferior in popularity. Its fruits are suitable for canning and cooking.
The most delicious among high-yielding
In terms of taste, among high-yielding greenhouse varieties, gardeners prefer the hybrids “Herman F1”, “Prestige F1” and “Ekol F1”. Varieties produce up to 25 kg of yield per bush. Cucumbers are characterized as tender, crispy and do not need to be soaked before pickling.
In the video you can see an overview of high-yielding varieties:
