Cucumber seeds: the best varieties for greenhouses

The best way to get an early harvest of cucumbers is to grow them in greenhouse. But in order to collect smooth and tasty cucumbers in early spring, it is very important to choose the right variety. Most often, for growing in a greenhouse Parthenocarpic and self-pollinating breeding species are selected. Let's consider the main selection criteria and advantages of planting certain varieties.

Which varieties to choose for a greenhouse

Gardeners who have been growing vegetables in greenhouses for a long time will immediately say that the best cucumber varieties for early ripening - these are self-pollinating hybrids. This breeding species perfectly adapts to environmental conditions, shows high productivity and resistance to many diseases characteristic of greenhouse cultivation. In order for a plant to be pollinated in a greenhouse, the presence of bees is not necessary, as happens in open garden beds.

Before you start buying seeds, decide what exactly you will use the resulting harvest for. This is also a criterion that allows you to make the right choice.

Possible options for using the cucumber harvest

For preservation

We choose first generation hybrids. The fruits are smooth, small in size, with thin skin, and the content of pectic acid and sugar is slightly higher. These varieties include: Ira (F1), Naf Fanto (F1), Marinda (F1) and others.

For fresh consumption and salads

Fruits that have a dense skin tolerate transportation well and have light thorns (some types are without thorns). Such cucumbers cannot be canned, since the fruits do not absorb salt and vinegar solutions well.

Universal varieties

Small fruits, barely reaching 7-8 cm in length. Equally good for canning, pickling and fresh consumption. The skin of the fruit is medium thick with black or brown spines.

Advice! When purchasing seeds for planting, be sure to consult with specialists or read the instructions. The wrong choice can cause a sick and poor harvest.

The main thing is that the instructions for the seeds reflect the following characteristics:

Self-pollinating;
Ripening period – early and middle;
Method of use – universal;
Hybrid;
The fruit is short or medium sized.

In addition, seeds are divided according to the harvest period - spring-summer, summer-autumn, winter-spring. Therefore, it is necessary to determine which varieties you will need.

Which varieties are the most productive?

To obtain an early, high-quality harvest, breeders have developed new varieties of cucumbers, the seeds of which are suitable for planting in greenhouses.They are highly resistant to diseases and are universal in use due to their small size and thin skin.

Today, the best F1 hybrids are very popular among gardeners growing vegetables in greenhouses:

"Ginga"

Self-pollinating, early-ripening varieties, the fruits of which have a dense structure and even shape. The harvest can be obtained already 1.5-2 months after the first germination of the seedling. Cucumbers are universal in use, and according to their type they are classified as gherkins.

"Pinocchio"

Seeds of this variety are planted in small greenhouses of small areas. The fruits are dense and small (do not exceed 7-8 cm). The flowers are self-pollinating, and early harvests yield an average of 10 to 12 kg per square meter.

"Quadrille"

Parthenocarpic universal variety with small fruits of medium density. The seeds are resistant to changes and sudden drops in temperature; cucumbers can be grown even in light film greenhouses, which are built exclusively for collecting seasonal vegetables.

"Tumi"

Cucumbers are incredibly hardy, and, unlike other varieties, they are not at all fussy about regular watering. From one bush during the harvest period you can collect up to 15 kg of fruit. The fruits are universal, do not exceed 10-12 cm in length.

"Cupid F1"

This variety belongs to the ultra-early and productive hybrids. “Amur” is unpretentious in care; during the harvest period, from 25 to 30 kg of cucumbers can be collected per square meter.

"Courage"

Another variety worthy of the attention of gardeners who want to get a quick and rich harvest. On average, up to 22-25 kg of fruits are harvested from a bush. The variety is resistant to many greenhouse diseases, frost-resistant, and dense small fruits are convenient for long-term transportation.

The best early ripening varieties

Breeders, who put a lot of effort into breeding new types of cucumbers, also made sure that the harvest in the greenhouse could be harvested as early as possible. Here is just a small list of names of early ripening species:

"Zozulya"

Seeds are planted for growing in special containers, and then placed in greenhouse conditions. The fruits ripen one and a half months after the first seedlings emerge. The size of a cucumber when fully ripe can reach 20-23 cm, so the variety is designated for fresh consumption.

"Masha"

A universal variety with medium-sized fruits. The flowers of the hybrid are self-pollinating. The harvest is harvested 40-45 days after the appearance of the first ovary.

Dutch cucumber seeds for greenhouses

By purchasing varieties brought to us from Holland, you can be sure that the hybrids will be completely protected from pests and diseases during growth, and the fruits will not taste bitter. Besides, everything varieties of Dutch cucumbers self-pollinating, and the seeds have high germination rates (almost 95% of all planted in the ground quickly produce seedlings).

Attention! When purchasing these varieties of cucumbers for growing in greenhouses, remember that the methods of planting and moving seedlings are somewhat different from the usual ones.

Caring for Dutch cucumbers is carried out according to the scheme specified in the instructions.

Seeds of varieties from Holland are planted in the ground as follows:

In the middle or end of March, the required number of seeds is sown in ordinary planting containers (the distance between the grains should not exceed 2 cm);
The soil in the planting container should consist of a mixture of fertile soil, sand, peat and manure in a ratio of 3:1:1:1 (respectively);
As soon as the seedlings are ready for planting, they are moved to pre-prepared greenhouse beds (trench depth - 40 cm);
The distance between beds with Dutch cucumbers should be at least 80 cm;
Dutch varieties are planted and grown using the "square" method;
You can start feeding the plant only after pinching the first growing “antennae”.

If you follow all the listed rules for planting and caring for seedlings, you can get rapid maturation and high yields.

Which varieties from Dutch breeders are better?

The best seeds of varieties brought from Holland, according to gardeners, are the following:

"Bettina F1"

Early gherkin cucumbers. The peculiarity of the variety is its adaptation to any lighting in the greenhouse, which can significantly reduce energy costs. The fruits are not bitter, are universal, and therefore are used both for preservation and for preparing salads.

"Angelina"

Self-pollinating early cucumbers with small (up to 15 cm long) and dense fruits. The hybrid has gained popularity due to its high yield and excellent taste.

"Hector F1"

The best cucumbers for canning and pickling. The fruits are dense, the length does not exceed 10 cm. In addition, this variety is famous for its resistance to long-term storage.

These and other varieties of Dutch cucumbers are self-pollinating, resistant to diseases that affect vegetables in the regions of central Russia, and belong to early and early ripening hybrids. All varieties and subspecies produce an abundant and tasty all-purpose harvest.

The most delicious cucumbers in greenhouses

Summer residents, who spend only a few months a year on their plots, set up small, lightweight greenhouses in order to get the seasonal harvest for the table and do some preservation for the winter. For this, early ripening seeds of the most delicious varieties, according to gardeners, are selected.

"Hermann"

A variety bred specifically for greenhouse use. The advantage of planting a hybrid is its high yield (up to 25 kg per 1 m²). Seeds are planted both in greenhouses and in open ground.

"Prestige"

An early variety, the fruits of which ripen on the 35-40th day after the seedlings appear. Cucumbers have proven themselves to be the best for canning and pickling.

"Ekol"

An excellent option for pickling hybrids. High yield and resistance to low temperatures allows you to harvest from the beginning of May to October inclusive.

Conclusion

Choosing a cucumber variety to grow in a greenhouse today is not difficult. The variety of hybrids is so great that it can easily satisfy the needs of the most demanding gardener.