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Cucumbers are the favorite product on the table of every Russian family, and those cucumbers that are grown in your own garden are especially good: the fresh taste evokes an excellent appetite and brings great pleasure.
There are many cucumber varieties on the market now, and for a good harvest, the gardener needs to make the right choice. In this article the reader will learn about the most popular hybrid varieties of cucumbers, the most productive in open ground conditions of the Russian climate.
The need for careful approach when choosing a resistant variety
Experienced gardeners know that when growing cucumber crops, you need to pay attention to some features: a lot depends on what variety is planted, with what characteristics, etc. Any mistake at this stage will lead to the fact that the crop simply will not sprout, and a comfortable time will be missed.
What to consider when choosing seeds:
- conditions for growth: open-air soil, greenhouse or other place;
- time to collect fruits: early, middle or late summer;
- duration of fruiting;
- purposes of further use.
Scientists and breeders have begun to create hybrid varieties with high levels of stability and productivity in Russian weather conditions. Cucumbers are conventionally divided into early, middle and late. Plants are affected by diseases if they sprout at the wrong time, therefore, wise choice provides better protection for the plant from harmful bacteria.
There are two main groups of cucumbers that are used in open ground:
- Self-pollinating.
- Bee pollinated.
The first group of varieties is resistant to various weather conditions, is high-yielding - the participation of pollinators is not necessary: self-pollination occurs in the flower.
Insects are required to pollinate plants from the second group. The fruits have a beautiful appearance, appetizing aroma and good taste. This variety bears fruit effectively in partial shade.
Self-pollinating varieties
The most popular hybrids of this group of varieties are listed below, listing the main germination characteristics.
Ant F1
These are high-yielding gherkins that ripen quickly. Resistant to olive blight and powdery mildew varieties. The plant grows moderately and has average branching. The surface of the cucumbers is covered with large green tubercles, 7-11 cm. The cucumber ripens in approximately 37-39 days, weighing about 100 grams. 3-7 fruits appear in one node. There is no bitterness in the taste.
Masha F1
This hybrid variety is very fruitful: 6-7 cucumbers appear in a node. It resists powdery mildew well and has fairly strong protection against other diseases. The cucumber is about 10 cm long, weighs 90-100 g. Dark green in color, ripens in approximately 40 days.
Connie F1
It matures longer and weighs less. The fruits are ready for consumption after 48-50 days, up to 9 cm long, lighter than 85 g. The yield of the hybrid is average - from 2 to 5 cucumbers per node. This variety is immune to powdery mildew and root rot. The taste of cucumber is pleasant and not bitter. Green in color, the surface is covered with small tubercles. The Connie F1 is also versatile in use.
Zozulya F1
The variety is distinguished by its rapid ripening (in about 35-37 days) and long fruits (reaches 22 cm, fairly heavy weight - up to 300 g). Due to the severity and size, no more than 3 fruits appear in a node. These cucumbers are used for various purposes due to their wonderful taste.
Claudia F1
It ripens for quite a long time - about 50 days, is small in size - just over 10 cm long, weighing up to 90 grams. The yield of this hybrid is good; 4-6 cucumbers appear in a node. Characteristic pleasant taste, no bitterness, due to which it has universal use. The plant will bear fruit in open ground and greenhouses.
Bee-pollinated varieties
The hybrids listed below are widely used among gardeners due to their properties: taste, productivity, and ability to grow successfully in open ground.
Lord F1
It successfully resists many diseases, except root rot. Ripens in 42-44 days, cucumbers are medium in size - 10-11 cm long, weighing 90-100 grams.Up to 3 cucumbers ripen in one node. They are used more like pickling.
True friends F1
The variety is resistant to cold temperatures, cucumbers ripen quickly - within 40 days. In size it is slightly longer than 8 cm, weighing about 100 grams, but up to 7 cucumbers ripen in a node. This variety is immune to powdery mildew and effectively resists other diseases. Cucumbers are green with light stripes.
Alphabet F1
This gherkin has strong immunity. Ripens in 40 days: weight up to 115 grams, length up to 11 cm. From 4 to 10 cucumbers appear in a node. The hybrid variety is valued for its very good taste without bitterness.
Farmer F1
These cucumbers ripen for quite a long time - 55-60 days; they can bear fruit for a long time, which is ensured by their cold resistance. It resists well almost all cucumber diseases. Characteristics of the fruit: weight – 90-100 g, length – 11-12 cm. Only 1-2 fruits appear in a node.
Nezhinsky 12
This hybrid variety resists most diseases and is intended for pickling. The fruits ripen in 50-60 days, 10-12 cm in length, about 100 grams. in weight. The variety is considered high-yielding; a node produces 6-7 cucumbers with a sweet taste.
Compass F1
These cucumbers are ready to use in 40-45 days. The variety successfully resists many diseases. The length of the cucumber is 10-12 cm, weight – 100-120 g. Cucumbers are large-lumpy with black spines on the surface. Compass F1 is a high-yielding hybrid with 3-9 fruits per node. Used primarily for pickling.
Other popular hybrid varieties for planting in open ground
Erofey F1
This is a low-growing and highly branched variety that effectively resists downy mildew.The fruit is only 6-7 cm long, with tubercles - this is a good option for pickling, salads, and eating fresh. Ready for use after approximately 50 days. Tastes good.
Fontana F1
The variety is resistant to many diseases. Cucumbers ripen in 50-55 days, grow up to 12 cm in length, weighing no more than 100 grams. The shape is similar to a tuberous cylinder, with sparse spines protruding. The taste is very good, there is no bitterness, cucumbers are universal, suitable for different purposes.
April F1
It is possible to grow this plant even on the balcony of your apartment - it is quite compact. The fruits are ready in 50-55 days. Cucumbers are large: up to 25 cm long, weighing 220-250 grams. This is a very convenient variety in many respects:
- cold-resistant, promoting ripening in open ground;
- good taste without bitterness;
- easy care;
- disease resistance.
Competitor F1
These hybrid cucumbers ripen in 40-55 days. They have good resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and spotting. The elongated large-lumpy fruits reach 12-15 cm in length and weigh 120 grams. This variety has excellent taste and is used for pickling.
Growing cucumbers in partial shade
Since plants need sun for active growth, gardeners try to choose plots of land that are well lit throughout the day. In a situation where all the planting places are occupied by other crops, some hybrid varieties of cucumbers can be planted in partial shade; they are designed specifically for such conditions. This will free up space for planting cucumbers, eggplants and other plants that grow exclusively in bright sun.
F1 company secret
Medium branching variety, self-pollinating, fruits ripen in 45-60 days.The plant is resistant to many diseases: spotting, mosaic, rot, etc. Valued for its good taste, cucumbers are universal in use. No more than 2 fruits appear in a node, with an average length of 13 cm and a weight of 110-120 grams. Grows in open ground and greenhouses.
Moscow evenings F1
A universal hybrid, the fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and pickling. It is highly resistant to common cucumber diseases. The hybrid matures in 40-45 days, the fruit grows up to 14 cm long and gains weight up to 110 grams. It has a great taste with no bitterness.
Muromsky 36
This variety ripens quickly - in less than 45 days, the fruits can be lumpy or smooth, and are small in size: from 6 to 10 cm.
The most productive hybrid varieties of cucumbers
Delicious
This is one of the best varieties suitable for pickling. It can easily withstand cold snaps (but only short-term ones). These are early cucumbers, and due to the fact that they bear fruit a lot and for a long time, the harvest is abundant. The plant has little branching, so it can be planted quite close to each other.
Cucumbers grow medium in size, up to 10 cm, cylindrical in shape, the surface is covered with small tubercles.
These cucumbers have an excellent taste and a dense consistency. This delicious variety grows well in open ground and greenhouses, even unheated ones.
Madam
This is a variety of gherkins that grows well in open ground. The first cucumbers appear after 40-45 days. The plant also has excellent productivity, with 3-6 fruits appearing per node.The fruit is about 10 cm long and weighs up to 90 grams. It is characterized by a thin peel, which increases its value. Madame perfectly resists the most common diseases such as root rot and powdery mildew (downy mildew).
This variety has good quality in taste and is used universally: for salads and pickles.
Corinna
The hybrid is highly productive because it ripens quickly - in 40-45 days. The plant is medium-sized: in the garden the seeds can be planted quite close to each other.
This is also a gherkin, grows less than 10 cm in length. It has an excellent taste without bitterness, a dense consistency, which is why it is used in pickles. Characteristically, the fruit has small white thorns. The plant is resistant to many cucumber diseases.
To ensure the best harvest, it is recommended to plant seeds before the beginning of summer, at the end of May. To ripen, the plant requires regular watering. It is also recommended to feed with useful substances.
Son of the regiment
This is a mini gherkin that ripens in 40-45 days. The fruits are small (6-8 cm) and dense. The taste of cucumbers is excellent, suitable for pickling or fresh consumption.
The ability not to overgrow along with the thin skin makes Son of the Regiment a very valuable vegetable both on the table and for pickling for the winter. With proper care and watering with fertilizing, cucumber diseases are not scary for him, since the internal resistance is very good.
Conclusion
Growing cucumbers in open ground cannot be called a complicated process. The most important thing is care, the plant is a living organism, and in order to get maximum benefit from it, maximum care should be given.
For better growth and protection of cucumbers from diseases, it is recommended to regularly feed the plant with vitamins - this strengthens it and helps produce the highest possible harvest.
With the advent of various cucumber hybrids, initially unpretentious and stable, care has become quite simple - you just need to water it on time and check the condition. And, of course, manage to collect the fruits on time! The varieties of cucumbers described in the article will allow you to harvest a large harvest for yourself, your family, relatives and friends.
