List of the best cucumber varieties for different areas
Choosing a cucumber variety is not an easy task, as there are many factors to consider, for example, such as growing conditions, further use of the vegetable, as well as the climate in which it will grow. Today we will talk about what are the best varieties of cucumbers for different regions, namely, we will talk about the Moscow region, Siberia and other regions of Russia, such as Rostov, Krasnodar and so on.
List of the best cucumber varieties for different areas
Varieties for the Center of Russia
In order to clearly understand which cucumber seeds are considered the most suitable for the Moscow region, a kind of rating of the types of this vegetable was compiled.
- The first place is taken by the seeds of cucumbers called Masha, which are most often grown by residents of the Moscow region. Such vegetables ripen quickly enough, in just 35 days, that is, it can be safely attributed to the early varieties. At the same time, the fruit grows not too large, the shape of the fruit is cylindrical, bitterness is not often present.
- Goosebump takes an honorable second place. This species is widespread not only in the Moscow region, but also in Belarus, namely in the Vitebsk region. Vegetables ripen in just 45 days, often used for pickling. A characteristic feature of the vegetable is the black thorns, which are noticeable when eating cucumbers.
- The third place goes to two types of seeds at once - German and Zyatek. The first of them has large thorns, while the size of the cucumbers themselves is not too large - they grow in length up to 7-10 cm. As for the Zyatek variety, it is not recommended to use it for canning, the fact is that its thorns are not so hard.
- In fourth place is the widespread variety of cucumbers Local Spring, it is called universal, since it can be used both for making salad and for canning.
- The fifth place is occupied by Libelle, who arrived in Russia from Germany. Fruits sprout 45-50 days after planting, so Libella is classified as a medium-ripe species. Feels great both outdoors and in a greenhouse.
Also in this rating it is worth mentioning such varieties as Competitor, Nezhinsky, Monastyrsky and Graceful. They also grow remarkably in the weather conditions of the Moscow region, where summers are usually warm with high humidity. All of the above species are recommended to be planted in May - early June.
Varieties for the North
Probably the best variety for cultivation in the North is the Siberian Dvorik, bred back in 1976 and not losing its popularity in 2018. A characteristic feature is that the fruits are formed quickly enough, which allows you to collect a good and, most importantly, early harvest. This vegetable can be called versatile, it is tasty, both fresh and canned.
It is also worth mentioning such a variety as the Murom F1 cucumber, it can be grown both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field even in Siberia. You will not have to wait for the harvest for a long time, the first fruits will appear in 40-45 days.
In general, for the Siberian region it is worth choosing such types of cucumbers that have passed the state analysis, that is, it has been clinically proven that this or that species is prepared specifically for this climatic zone. We list the rest of the popular Siberian varieties:
- Firefly F1. This vegetable requires pollination by bees. Under the right conditions, it is capable of producing about 250 quintals per hectare of land. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting excessive soreness, often affected by powdery mildew and bacteriosis.
- Chestplate F1. In the described region, one should expect a yield of the order of 350-450 centners per hectare. This hybrid also belongs to bee-pollinated, the fruits can be called universal, they can be used for various purposes.
- Rani subspecies Smack. Here, the yield can range from 250 to 450 centners per hectare, as for the application - cucumbers can be eaten fresh or canned.
- Champion Sedek F1. It is recommended to be planted in the Central and Western parts of Siberia, you can count on a yield of 300-400 centners per hectare of land. This hybrid does not need pollination, the variety is classified as self-pollinated.
Varieties for the South of Russia
There are many varieties
For the south of Russia, the list of varieties is very diverse, this includes both hybrid types and pure ones, with an early ripening period and with a late one. We will list those varieties that are most common among local gardeners and summer residents, this information will be especially useful because it is just starting to grow vegetables, and is just actively engaged in the choice of the variety that they plan to plant.
Variety Rodnichok F1
The species is usually referred to as early maturing, since the harvest will have to wait about 50 days, bees will be needed to pollinate the flowers. Among the advantages, it is worth noting the natural resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, peronosporosis, cladosporiosis, and so on. Suitable for growing, both in greenhouse conditions and in open beds. The fruit of this species has a small size, about 10 cm in length, while the fruit yield is considered to be quite high.
It is recommended to grow spring cucumbers in Krasnodar, Crimea, as well as in Western and Eastern Russia, part of the Volga-Vyatka region, namely in the Leningrad region, Rostov region.
Zozulya F1 variety
From the name it is clear that Zozulya is a representative of hybrids, while the species is characterized by early maturation. With the organization of proper care, it can take about 40 days from the moment the ovary is formed to the fact of harvesting. At the same time, the yield is quite high, this applies to both quantitative characteristics and the duration of the harvest, usually the period lasts about 2 months.
The appearance of the fruits is characterized as smooth, with a dark green color, grows in length up to 25 cm.With regard to consumption, such cucumbers are considered to be universal, that is, they will sound equally good in a salad, and will also be tasty and crispy when canned.
In addition to these, this includes Competitor, Zhuravlenok, Unity, Puccini, Maria and others.
Varieties for Northwest Russia
The list of recommended varieties for that region, taking into account climatic features, will look like this.
Grade Graceful
The subspecies is early maturing and needs pollination by bees. Harvesting will not be long in coming, it will take about 35-40 days to ripen. It needs warmth and sunlight, so when growing it is worth giving preference to greenhouses or beds in sunny places. However, despite this, the plant can easily withstand changes in temperature indicators, even if they are noticeable.Among other advantages, it is worth noting that the plant resists well such a disease as powdery mildew, which indicates good immunity. The fruits grow up to a maximum of 14 centimeters, and are most often used for making salads.
Variety Erofey
This cucumber is grown in open ground and needs bees for pollination. It takes about 60 days on average until the harvest, that is, the variety can be classified as late. It is worth saying that Erofei cucumbers are a versatile species that will be equally good both for canning and for salads. Outwardly, vegetables are rather short, have characteristic white stripes. Other benefits of markings include genetic resistance to many diseases, including powdery mildew and brown spot. As for the geographical distribution, the variety is allowed for cultivation throughout Russia.
Varieties for Eastern Russia
Choose the right variety
For the Eastern region of Russia, such varieties of cucumbers are recommended.
Phoenix variety
This subspecies is characterized as late ripening, since it is possible to get fruits in 55-70 days. Cucumbers grow up to 10-16 cm, have a bright green color, do not taste bitter. The yield increases depending on how you feed the crop. The plant is able to withstand low temperatures, does not die with slight frosts, although it does not differ in particular resistance to diseases.
It is recommended to grow the crop also in the Chernozem Central, Nizhnevolzhsky, as well as in the Middle South region, in particular in the Krasnodar Territory.
Spring
This type of cucumber is usually grown in greenhouse conditions. The fruits are considered versatile, as they will be good both in salad and when preserved. It should be said that the Rodnik variety has natural protection against many diseases, which is extremely important when growing a vegetable. A characteristic feature of the Spring is that the cucumbers are quite small, grow up to a maximum of 6 cm, and weigh about 60 grams.
Such cucumbers can be grown in the Central, Western, Mid-Western and Volga regions, in the Yaroslavl region, with the exception of Siberia.
Brownie variety
This variety is suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. It is considered universal, for reproduction it needs pollination by insects. It is customary to refer to it as late ripening, since the fruits will have to wait at least 50 days. The cucumber itself is not long, about 9 centimeters long. The yield is very high, and it does not really depend on care, since the plant is considered unpretentious.
Universal grade
April variety
The subspecies is usually referred to as mid-season, since the fruits are shown 45-55 days from the moment of planting the seedlings, cultivation can be carried out both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The April species is classified as parthenocarpic, but the best results can be achieved with the help of pollinated insects.
Among the advantages, we note that the presence of bitterness in the taste is unlikely, while the yield is quite high. It is worth saying that during the cultivation of this species, you will not have to create special conditions, because these seeds are undemanding species.
Cultivation is recommended in the following regions: Central, Middle East, North-East, West.
This is a mid-season species, which is usually referred to as bee-pollinated. It is grown in a greenhouse or in the open field, while the yield does not change. It is worth saying that the yield of the Nizhyn cucumber is impressive in its duration, as it lasts longer than the others. At the same time, the fruits tolerate cold enough and possible frost on the soil. Suitable for growing in all regions of Russia, with the exception of Siberia, including the crop is quite fruitful in the Donetsk region.