Content
- 1 Winter-spring greenhouse varieties
- 2 Spring-summer greenhouse varieties
- 3 Summer-autumn greenhouse varieties
- 4 Which cucumbers are preferred and where does the bitterness come from?
- 5 Exotic cucumbers in a polycarbonate greenhouse
- 6 Review of the best varieties of cucumbers for polycarbonate greenhouses
- 7 Conclusion
A crop as simple as a cucumber at first glance requires difficult care in order to get a good harvest. And if you still want to have early fresh vegetables or late ones out of season, you will generally have to tinker with the greenhouse. Polycarbonate is best suited for glazing this design. However, in addition to a good greenhouse, you need to select high-quality seeds. To achieve success in a difficult task, let's look at which ones are suitable varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse made of polycarbonate, and find out their varieties.
Winter-spring greenhouse varieties
If you want to get early fresh vegetables in the spring, you will have to sow the seeds in February. Naturally, this will require winter-spring varieties. Numerous reviews from gardeners about this group tend to be positive. Which varieties are the best will have to be selected empirically, but first you can try sowing the following hybrids:
- The hybrid "Blagovest 1" is distinguished by its large bush shape due to the many constantly growing vines.The plant is a self-pollinating variety and is not afraid of powdery mildew and other traditional diseases. The peel of the cylindrical vegetable is covered with small pimples. One cucumber weighs no more than 85 g. Early fruits are suitable for consumption both raw and for pickling.
- Early fruits can be obtained from the Moscow Greenhouse F1 hybrid. The plant belongs to the parthenocarpic species. The long, tasty fruits, about 40 cm in size, are not suitable for preservation; they are eaten raw.
- The medium-ripening hybrid “Relay F1” belongs to a pollinated species, so its planting is calculated so that by the time of flowering bees will appear on the street. The weight of one vegetable reaches 200 g. Cucumber is often used as a salad, although in rare cases it is pickled.
- Another medium-ripening hybrid, “Manual F1,” is pollinated only by bees. The plant is not afraid of many diseases, however, when planted early, it is often affected by necrosis. As a fresh vegetable, it is only suitable for salads.
For the first time, you can plant several different hybrids in a polycarbonate greenhouse to experimentally determine which ones are the best. They do not cross-pollinate, the main thing is not to forget to mark the varieties for yourself.
Spring-summer greenhouse varieties
Now let's look at the best greenhouse varieties suitable for growing in summer. Two hybrids are popular among experienced gardeners:
- The most popular hybrid is Zozulya F1. The plant is covered with flowers of only the female type, forming a friendly ovary.The weight of the finished fruit varies from 150 to 200 g.
- Many gardeners claim that the hybrid “April F1” has the most delicious fruits, of course, when compared with other varieties of this ripening period. The weight of a cucumber can be from 160 to 300 g.
Plants of these varieties are considered high-yielding, plus they are not susceptible to many diseases.
Summer-autumn greenhouse varieties
When considering which are the best hybrids for growing in a greenhouse, from July to November, you should pay attention to the following varieties:
- If you can’t wait to get a quick harvest, the best option is to purchase seeds of the Maryina Roshcha F1 hybrid. The early ripening parthenocarpic cucumber is unpretentious and adapts to different growing conditions. Fruit with large pimples goes well in pickling.
- Gherkin lovers will, of course, enjoy the fruits of the Anyuta F1 hybrid. The plant quickly develops lashes under conditions of abundant light, which is typical for greenhouses with glazed polycarbonate. Small pimply fruits are most often used for pickling.
The considered varieties of autumn ripening periods are considered the best because of their unpretentiousness and good taste. This does not mean that you should choose only them, because there are many other hybrids.
Which cucumbers are preferred and where does the bitterness come from?
Studying the demand for vegetables, an interesting fact was revealed that domestic consumers prefer cucumbers with pimples, considering them a national vegetable. European consumers, on the contrary, love cucumbers with smooth skin. However, which one is the best does not matter, it all depends on the preference of the person.
But I wonder where the bitterness comes from in the fruit? The fact is that at high temperatures and insufficient watering, the alkaloid cucurbitacin is produced in the peel. This substance gives a very bitter and unpleasant taste. This may also be affected by the composition of the soil, but in order not to get a bitter harvest in your greenhouse, you need to purchase new varieties. Thanks to the work of breeders, new hybrids practically do not accumulate bitterness in any growing conditions.
Exotic cucumbers in a polycarbonate greenhouse
Those who love experiments and want to surprise their family and neighbors with exotic vegetables can plant hybrids of unusual shapes and colors in the greenhouse. The best of the unusual varieties are considered to be the white fruits of the “Bride” variety. A tender and tasty cucumber with an excellent aroma is even suitable for pickling.
Lovers Chinese cucumbers They can also grow them in a polycarbonate greenhouse. However, the presentation is not very good. The fruits are often uneven, but the taste remains consistently excellent. The Peking variety is optimal for growing. It bears fruit until the first frost even in an unheated greenhouse.
However, lovers of exotics should take into account that even for a polycarbonate greenhouse it is better to select varieties designed for the weather conditions of a certain region.
Other interesting varieties for the greenhouse include the following exotic cucumbers:
- The “Lemon” variety, when ripened on the vines, forms round yellow fruits. From one bush you can harvest 8 kg of crop.
- The Armenian cucumber looks like a zucchini with pumpkin leaves, and the crispy flesh has a melon aroma. Cucumber has a predominantly sweet taste.
- A plant with small fruits called “Melotria rough” is famous for its decorative value. However, the unusual cucumber is very tasty and resembles a small watermelon.
- The Chinese vegetable “Golden Dragon Egg” is popular among gardeners. The high-yielding plant bears yellow fruits with a fruity taste.
But this is all exotic, and now it’s better to return to traditional green cucumbers and choose the best varieties for the greenhouse.
Review of the best varieties of cucumbers for polycarbonate greenhouses
There are about sixty varieties of cucumbers for greenhouse cultivation. We will consider the most popular ones in terms of taste and yield.
Annushka F1
The best early ripening hybrid for a polycarbonate greenhouse is considered universal, as it can grow even in an open garden bed. Suitable for preservation and fresh consumption.
Bouquet
An early ripening gherkin ripens 30 days after planting in the ground. The plant has weak branching and is not afraid of many diseases.
Gladiator
The mid-season hybrid has high yield. The plant is easy to care for and adapts to aggressive conditions, which has made it popular among greenhouse owners.
ABC
The gherkin-type hybrid forms bunched ovaries and is a high-yielding variety. Small cucumbers ripen quickly, acquiring a sweetish taste. The fruits are excellent for canning.
green wave
Another early-ripening variety of a universal type is suitable for planting in open and closed ground. The plant produces stable yields even under unfavorable conditions.
Murashka F1
An early ripening variety is characterized by the formation of bunched ovaries. Suitable for pickling and fresh consumption. The vegetable genetically cannot accumulate bitterness.
Thumb Boy
The early ripening variety is ideal for polycarbonate greenhouses. The plant can withstand many diseases, and after 40 days the first harvest can be harvested.
Benefit F1
An early ripening hybrid does not accumulate bitterness in the fruits. Cucumber is good pickled and fresh. The plant is resistant to many traditional diseases.
Minion F1
An early ripening variety of cucumbers has crunchy fruits that are unable to accumulate bitterness. During flowering, the plant forms bunched ovaries.
Siberian garland F1
This hybrid can be given first place when grown in polycarbonate greenhouses. Small sweetish fruits can be collected before the first frost.
This video shows recommendations for choosing varieties:
Conclusion
Choosing the best varieties for greenhouses, you need to buy seeds only in branded packaging, and in no case packaged in transparent bags. This increases the chance of avoiding counterfeiting.
