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Cucumbers are a favorite product on the table of every Russian family, and those cucumbers that are grown in their own garden are especially good: the fresh taste evokes an excellent appetite and brings great pleasure.
There are many cucumber varieties on the market today, 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 the open ground of the Russian climate.
The need for a 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 which variety is planted, with what characteristics, etc. Any mistake at this stage will lead to the fact that the crop simply does not rise, and a comfortable time will be missed.
Things to consider when choosing seeds:
- conditions for growth: open-air soil, greenhouse or other place;
- time for fruit picking: early summer, middle or late;
- duration of fruiting;
- purposes of further use.
Breeders began to create hybrid varieties with high resistance and productivity in the conditions of Russian weather. Cucumbers are conventionally subdivided into early, middle and late. Plants are affected by diseases if they do not germinate at the right time, respectively, a competent choice provides the best protection of the plant from harmful bacteria.
There are two main groups of cucumbers that are used outdoors:
- Self-pollinated.
- 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 for pollination of plants from the second group. The fruits have a wonderful appearance, mouth-watering aroma and good taste. This variety bears fruit effectively in partial shade conditions.
Self-pollinated varieties
The most popular hybrids of this group of varieties are listed below, listing the main characteristics of germination.
Ant F1
These are high-yield gherkins that ripen quickly. Resistant to olive spot and powdery mildew varieties. The plant grows moderately, has medium branching. The surface of the cucumbers is covered with large green tubercles, 7-11 cm. The cucumber ripens for about 37-39 days, weighing about 100 grams. In one node, 3-7 fruits appear. There is no bitterness in the taste.
Masha F1
This hybrid variety is very fruitful: 6-7 cucumbers appear in the node. It resists powdery mildew well, has a fairly strong protection against other diseases. The cucumber is about 10 cm long, weight 90-100 g. Dark green in color, ripens for about 40 days.
Connie F1
It matures longer and weighs less. Fruits are ready for consumption after 48-50 days, up to 9 cm long, lighter than 85 grams.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 the cucumber is pleasant, does not give off bitterness. Green in color, the surface is covered with small tubercles. Connie F1 is also versatile in use.
Zozulya F1
The variety is characterized by fast ripening (in about 35-37 days) and long fruits (up to 22 cm, sufficient heavy weight - up to 300 g). Due to the severity and size, no more than 3 fruits appear in the node. These cucumbers are used for many different purposes due to their great taste.
Claudia F1
It matures for a long time - about 50 days, 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 the node. It has a characteristic pleasant taste, no bitterness, which makes it universally applicable. The plant will bear fruit outdoors and in greenhouses.
Bee-pollinated varieties
The hybrids listed below are widespread among gardeners due to their properties: taste, yield, ability to grow successfully in the open field.
Lord F1
It successfully resists many diseases besides 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 as salted.
Loyal 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 species is immune to powdery mildew, effectively resists other diseases. Cucumbers are green with light stripes.
Alphabet F1
This gherkin has strong immunity. Ripens for 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 prized for its very good taste without bitterness.
Farmer F1
These cucumbers ripen for a long time - 55-60 days, they can bear fruit for a long time, which is ensured by its cold resistance. It resists well to almost all cucumber diseases. Fruit characteristics: weight - 90-100 gr., Length - 11-12 cm. Only 1-2 fruits appear in a node.
Nezhinsky 12
This hybrid variety resists most diseases and is designed for salting. Fruits ripen in 50-60 days, 10-12 cm in length, about 100 gr. in weight. The variety is considered a high-yielding variety, 6-7 sweet cucumbers appear in the node.
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 grams. Cucumbers are lumpy with black spines on the surface. Compass F1 is a high-yielding hybrid with 3-9 fruits in a node. They are used mainly for salting.
Other popular outdoor hybrid varieties
Erofey F1
It is a stunted 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, fresh eating. Ready to use after about 50 days. Tastes good.
Spring F1
The variety is resistant to many diseases. Cucumbers ripen for 50-55 days, grow up to 12 cm in length, weighing no more than 100 grams. The shape is similar to a bumpy cylinder, rare spikes protrude. 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. It is a very convenient variety in many ways:
- cold-resistant, promoting maturation in the open field;
- good taste without bitterness;
- easy care;
- disease resistance.
F1 competitor
These hybrid cucumbers take 40-55 days to mature. They have good resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and spot.Elongated large-knobby fruits reach 12-15 cm long, weighing 120 grams. This variety has excellent taste and is used for pickling.
Growing cucumbers in partial shade
Since plants need sun to grow vigorously, gardeners try to choose plots of land that are well lit throughout the day. In a situation where all the planting sites are occupied by other crops, some hybrid cucumber varieties can be planted in partial shade, they are specially designed for such conditions. This will free up space for planting cucumbers, eggplants and other plants that grow exclusively in bright sunlight.
F1's secret
Variety of medium branching, self-pollinated, fruits ripen for 45-60 days. The plant is resistant to many diseases: spot, mosaic, rot, etc. Valued for good taste, cucumbers are universal in use. In the node, no more than 2 fruits appear, on average 13 cm long, weighing 110-120 grams. Grows in open ground and greenhouses.
Moscow evenings F1
A versatile hybrid, fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and pickling. Possesses high resistance to common cucumber diseases. The hybrid matures for 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 bumpy or smooth, small in size: from 6 to 10 cm.
The most productive hybrid cucumber varieties
Gourmet
This is one of the best varieties for pickling. He is able to easily endure cold snaps (but only short-term). 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 tightly 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 excellent taste and a dense texture. The delicacy variety grows well in open ground and greenhouses, even unheated ones.
Madam
This is a variety of gherkins that grows well in the open field. The first cucumbers appear after 40-45 days. The plant also has excellent yields, with 3-6 fruits per node. The fruit is about 10 cm long, small weight - up to 90 grams. It has a thin skin for added value. Madame perfectly resists the most common diseases such as root rot, powdery mildew (false).
This variety is of good quality to taste, it is used universally: for salads and pickles.
Corinna
The hybrid is high-yielding, since it ripens quickly - in 40-45 days. The plant is medium-sized: in the garden, the seeds can be planted quite tightly to each other.
It 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. For ripening, the plant needs to be watered regularly. It is also recommended to feed with nutrients.
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 with a thin skin makes the Son of the Shelf a very valuable vegetable both on the table and for pickling for the winter. With proper care and watering with feeding, cucumber diseases are not terrible for him, since the internal resistance is very good.
Conclusion
Growing cucumbers outdoors is not a complicated process.The most important thing is care, the plant is a living organism, and in order to get the maximum benefit from it, you should give maximum care.
For better growth and protection of the cucumber from diseases, it is recommended to regularly feed the plant with vitamins - this strengthens it, helps to bring the maximum possible yield.
With the advent of various cucumber hybrids, initially unpretentious and stable, care has become quite a simple matter - you just need to water and check the condition on time. And, of course, be in time to harvest the fruits! The varieties of cucumbers described in the article will allow you to harvest a large harvest for yourself, your family, relatives and friends.
