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The desire of every amateur gardener is to see the result of his work, and for gardeners this result is productivity. When withdrawing new varieties of cucumbers, breeders pay special attention to two indicators - the resistance of new varieties to characteristic diseases and the number of fruits during the growing season. However, among the whole variety of hybrids, there are those that occupy leading positions in quality and yield.
The best productive hybrids
When choosing seeds to obtain powerful seedlings, and then a high yield of hybrids, be sure to pay attention to the presence of the F1 symbol on the packaging. It means that these seeds are the best in terms of performance and are obtained by crossing two different varieties.
In addition, be sure to take into account that the hybrid must belong to the “early ripening” group and have a long growing season. Also pay attention to the ripening period of cucumbers - its choice depends on the purpose of using the fruit.For example, if you want to get early fruits for salads, then you need to focus on high-yielding varieties of the spring-summer period. If the purpose of cultivation is to preserve vegetables, choose hybrids with a ripening period of “summer-autumn”.
Seeds of productive cucumbers, highly appreciated by experienced gardeners:
Pickle F1
Shows good resistance to fungal and viral diseases, tolerates dim lighting in film greenhouses and greenhouses.
This early hybrid has proven itself to be the best when grown in film greenhouses and for open ground. The fruit ripening period is 1-1.5 months. Average size – 10-12cm. The fruits are dark green in color and have a thick skin.
Sparta F1
An insect-pollinated hybrid intended for cultivation in open ground conditions and in polycarbonate greenhouses with opening top. Dense, juicy fruits reach sizes up to 15cm, perfect for salads, pickling and canning.
Zozulya F1
Long periods of growing season are maintained in greenhouses, and during the period of full ripening, up to 15-20 kg are removed from one bush.
Despite the fact that the variety is self-pollinating, the best early harvests can only be obtained when growing the plant in open ground conditions. Resistant to cucumber mosaic and olive blotch diseases.
Yield varieties of cucumbers
Seedlings of these varieties are intended for both open ground and greenhouses. The only thing that needs to be taken into account during the growing process is that almost every species presented is insect-pollinated.
Bush
The fruits are small (the weight of one fruit is from 80 to 100 g), but with proper care and feeding, up to 20 kg of cucumbers can be harvested from one bush during the growing season.
An early ripening variety with an average fruit ripening period of 1.5 months. The main feature is the bush method of cultivation. The variety is universal, therefore it is used for preparing salads and canning, and is grown in open ground conditions, greenhouses and greenhouses equipped with opening walls or a roof.
Voronezh
The variety is universal, suitable for canning, pickling and fresh consumption.
The variety belongs to the group of summer-autumn varieties, with a late ripening period. The seeds are grown in greenhouses, and then the seedlings are transferred to open ground conditions. The plant is insect-pollinated, but feels equally good both in beds and under a greenhouse film. During the ripening period, the cucumber reaches a size of 15cm and weighs 100-120g.
Pinocchio
High-yielding variety, tolerates sudden temperature changes well. The fruit ripening period is 1.5 months. The plant is insect-pollinated, so it is planted in open ground conditions. Early seedlings can be covered with film for some time. Buratino is one of the varieties that have proven themselves well during transportation and long-term storage. That is why it is preferable for those gardeners who sell vegetables. On average, the weight of a mature fruit reaches 100-120g, with a length of 10 to 15cm.
Fruiting varieties for growing in greenhouses
To obtain high yields in greenhouse conditions, it is necessary to choose seeds of early self-pollinating varieties. In addition, plants must be resistant to low temperatures and diseases, tolerate low light levels and long growing seasons.
Among all the diversity, the following can be distinguished:
Meringue F1
An early hybrid with a rapid ripening period. From transplanting seedlings into greenhouse soil to full maturation, it takes 35 to 40 days. A distinctive feature of Meringue is that cucumbers are large-lumpy, richly dark in color, and have medium sizes - the weight of one fruit is from 80 to 100g. The variety is resistant to cladosporiosis, powdery mildew, and root rot, characteristic of greenhouse plants.
Alekseich F1
The hybrid is not susceptible to infection by powdery and downy mildew, or fungal infections.
A universal early-ripening variety, specially bred for greenhouse and greenhouse cultivation. Fruit ripening period is 35-40 days. The fruits are small in size (8-10cm) and weigh up to 100g, so they are used mainly for canning.
Benefit F1
An early hybrid with high yield. Full ripening occurs within 40-45 days after transplanting the seedlings into greenhouse soil conditions. The average weight of the fruit is 100g, and the length does not exceed 12-14cm. The variety is resistant to fungal and viral diseases and retains commercial quality for a long time under long-term storage conditions.
Murashka F1
An unusual early hybrid, distinguished by its tufted ovaries. This creates comfortable conditions for gardeners with abundant harvests and long growing seasons.
The fruits have a coarse, dark green skin with small spines, and excellent taste. The hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew and powdery mildew diseases. The ripening period is 40 days, the fruit size is up to 100g.
Leaders of sells
Tumi
A high-yielding variety that allows you to get fruit from one sq.m. during the ripening period.2 up to 12-15 kg of cucumbers. Tumi is characterized by high endurance, unpretentious to lighting and regular watering.
The skin of the fruit is dark green, dense and lumpy. An interesting feature of the variety is that when tying the ovaries to a long stake, the crown of the bush can grow to an area of 2-2.5 m2. The ripening period is 45-50 days, the average length of the fruit is 10 cm.
Courage, Sigurd
The most productive varieties of cucumbers, which are the undoubted sales leaders in Russian agricultural markets. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 1.5-2 m, since the varieties belong to the group bushes. Seeds are planted in late spring or summer, the growing season is 40-45 days. During the harvest period, up to 15 kg of cucumbers can be harvested from one bush. Both one and the second variety require a large amount of organic fertilizers, since the powerful and rapid growth of the plant quickly depletes even the most fertile soil.
Conclusion
In order to get a high-quality and large harvest, take into account the growing conditions, regularity of watering and fertilizing the plant with organic fertilizers. When choosing seeds, consider which variety or hybrid can best satisfy your wishes - the time of year and the amount of harvest, the purpose of its use. Pay close attention to the instructions for planting seeds and growing seedlings; most likely, the seedlings will require separately prepared soil with components such as soil or humus.
