Content
In the Rostov region, which is considered a favorable region in our country, not only cucumbers are grown, but also many other vegetables. Considering the convenient location of the Rostov region (in the south of the Russian Federation), this region has excellent natural conditions and fertile soil. Cabbage, as well as zucchini, various cucumbers, and other crops are planted in open ground here. Vegetables ripen in the Rostov region several months earlier than in other regions of the Russian Federation. Let's talk about which cucumbers to choose for planting in open ground in the Rostov region.
Given the favorable climatic conditions of the area, cucumbers are planted here mainly in open ground.
Specifics of growing cucumbers in the Rostov region
Cucumbers are unpretentious and fast-growing vegetables, which in this region ripen by early June. What varieties of cucumbers are best to plant in the ground in spring? Local gardeners give preference to bee-pollinated hybrid varieties.
Varieties for planting
When selecting cucumbers for this southern region, it is necessary to pay special attention to those seeds that are chosen by agro-industrial experts in the area.
Cucumbers of these varieties gave a yield of almost 40 tons per hectare!
In addition, these cucumbers have excellent resistance to changes in air temperature and do not require constant feeding. Such materials are ready for planting, both in open ground and in polycarbonate greenhouses.
Among the best varieties for this area are “Chinese” cucumbers, as well as gherkin cucumbers. The correct solution would be to plant the following varieties in the ground:
- Chinese cold-resistant F1;
- Alligator F1;
- Emerald stream F1.
The fruits have a thin skin, excellent taste, and an amazing aroma. Representatives of the gherkin species are especially popular among local farmers; they prefer to plant the following seeds in the ground:
- Beethoven F1;
- Richter F1;
- Mendelssohn F1.
The thick skin of these cucumbers is ideal for transportation to other regions, as well as for harvesting for the winter.
Optimal types of cucumber seeds for the southern region
Professional farmers believe that for planting in open ground in the Rostov region it is best to use the following varieties:
- Donskoy;
- Local Nezhinsky;
- Harvest;
- Success;
- First satellite.
We cannot ignore the early varieties of cucumbers, specially created for planting in soil that is not covered with film.
Farmers who have tested all the characteristics of the above varieties in practice claim that they do not require special conditions for cultivation, are resistant to various diseases, are distinguished by early fruiting, and have excellent taste characteristics.
Early ripe cucumbers
"Delicacy"
Rostov gardeners consider this variety to be an interesting find. It is quite possible to immediately plant it in open ground.
Main characteristics:
- Cylindrical appearance of the fruit;
- the presence of small tubercles over the entire surface;
- delicate skin of rich green color;
- unique taste characteristics.
This variety has dense pulp; the fruits contain a significant amount of glucose. The insignificant size of such cucumbers made them in demand and popular among consumers.
Such characteristics indicate that this variety is ideal for pickling, and it can be planted in soil that is not covered with film.
Since the variety has a fairly long period of abundant fruiting, cucumbers can be harvested throughout the summer. The planted seedlings are distributed during planting so that there are no more than four bushes per square meter of land.
This variety is distinguished by its increased resistance to short-term spring frosts. Since the main period of fruit formation in this species is quite significant, an excellent harvest can be harvested over a long period of time.
Variety "Son of the Regiment"
Among the advantages, we note their inability to yellow or outgrow.Such characteristics made it possible to make “Son of the Regiment” a popular garden crop. Plants are characterized by increased resistance to various diseases; for example, they are not susceptible to cucumber mosaic.
Representatives of this variety are considered mini-gherkins. Such plants are a mid-season variety. The duration from planting to harvesting the fruits is just over a month. The plant has a predominant female type of flowering, which has a positive effect on its productivity.
Main characteristics of the variety:
- oval shape of the fruit, the presence of large tubercles;
- the presence of white thorns on the cucumber;
- average length 6-8 centimeters.
The excellent taste of “Son of the Polk” is appreciated by customers. These fruits can be collected in the form of pickles.
Gherkins "Madame"
The fruits are dense and not prone to yellowing during storage. This hybrid is resistant to root rot and downy mildew. The plant produces intensive fruits, resulting in an excellent harvest.
Farmers consider “Madame” gherkins to be the ideal choice for planting in the ground in the southern region. The variety is considered mid-season; the plant begins to bear fruit approximately a month and a half after planting. This hybrid is bee pollinated. The ovaries of Madame cucumbers have a bunched arrangement. One bunch can contain up to six full fruits.
Characteristics:
- small cylindrical fruits;
- presence of tubercles on the surface;
- dark color with longitudinal white stripes;
- the presence of white spines;
- delicate and thin skin;
- fetal weight in the range of 65-85 grams.
The fruits can be consumed both fresh and canned.The video clip provides useful information about growing cucumbers in the Rostov region.
Cucumber "Alligator"
This is a bee-pollinated hybrid characterized by excellent fruiting. Such cucumbers can be planted both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The plant is tall and tall, its fruits have a cylindrical elongated appearance. Cucumbers are dark green in color and have bumps on the surface. The fruits are consumed fresh or canned.
Main characteristics:
- shiny surface, thin and delicate skin;
- pleasant aroma;
- sweet taste;
- high resistance to classic cucumber diseases
"April" and "Erofey"
“Erofey” and “Aprelsky” are loved by almost all summer residents of the southern region. They belong to the category of hybrids that quickly produce the first harvest. After the seedlings are planted in the soil, a little more than a month passes before the first young cucumbers appear. If desired, the plant is placed in portable boxes designed for balconies. The fruits are characterized by an average length of up to 25 centimeters, and the weight of such a cucumber does not exceed 250 grams. “April” cucumbers do not have bitterness, they are unpretentious in care, so you can grow them in all types of open ground. Planting in open soil is carried out in April, when there are still frosts. Due to the fact that this variety is resistant to minor frosts, this does not interfere with obtaining unique harvests.
Conclusion
The fertile lands of the Rostov region are suitable for growing any vegetable crops or fruits. With the correct selection of cucumber varieties, you can influence the increase in yield.For unprotected soil, it is advisable to select hybrid materials that are pollinated by bees that have already proven their resistance to various diseases, as well as to sudden temperature changes. All varieties listed above are developed for unprotected soil. When selecting a specific variety, you need to take into account the quality of the soil, and also take into account the early maturity of the variety.
Please tell me where to buy these varieties of cucumbers for the Rostov region