Varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers for the greenhouse
Planting cucumbers in greenhouses allows you to harvest at the earliest possible date in the climatic conditions of any region: Siberia, St. Petersburg, Moscow region. Planting plants in winter has its own characteristics in terms of the choice of varieties. Most often, experienced farmers choose self-pollinated cucumbers for the greenhouse.
Varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers for the greenhouse
Features of cultures
Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse have male and female flowers, therefore they do not require bees to form ovaries. In addition to self-pollinated varieties, there are also parthenocapic varieties.
They also do not need insect pollination. The difference between them is that parthenocapic ones do not produce seeds, while self-pollinated ones do. However, both those and other varieties are completely unsuitable for independent reproduction, so every year you will have to buy new seeds.
Variety selection
The choice of self-pollinating varieties will largely depend on the weather conditions in the region. For example, the Siberian climate makes it possible to grow early and mid-early varieties. For warm regions, medium early and late varieties are suitable. In addition, you need to take into account the area of \ u200b \ u200bthe greenhouse room, if it is not so large, then it is better to choose bush cucumbers, not vines.
Here is a list with the names of the most popular self-pollinated varieties for growing in greenhouses in 2018:
- Zozulya,
- Masha,
- Ekol,
- Gerda,
- April,
- Spring,
- Emelya,
- City gherkin.
Zozulya variety
Universal hybrid of Dutch selection. Specially designed for growing in greenhouses, film shelters, on balconies and even on windowsills. Refers to medium early varieties. The ripening period of the fruit is 42 days after sprouting. From 1 m2, you can collect up to 20 kg of excellent greens with excellent taste characteristics.
Bushes of medium height. Needs a binding garter. The ovaries are formed in bunches, which ensures the simultaneous appearance of a large number of greens. Has a long fruiting period.
In shape, the zelents resemble pimpled cylinders. The thorns are not very pronounced. Thin skin and crunchy structure with aromatic, sweet pulp without bitterness have attracted farmers for many years. Fruits are excellent for making canning, as well as eating raw.
Variety Masha
The manufacturer supplies Masha f1 seeds immediately disinfected and treated with growth accelerators, therefore they do not require pre-treatment before planting. This is another creation of Dutch breeders, which quickly gained popularity in our country. The plant begins to bear fruit as early as 36 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
The fruits can be consumed in any form
If all the rules of agricultural technology are followed, 5-6 fruits can be collected from 1 branch. The growth of the main shoot is limited to the inflorescence. Lateral shoots are poorly formed. This greatly facilitates the work of forming the bushes.Up to 7 ovaries can form in 1 node. The fruits are in the shape of a cylinder. The skin is dense, covered with pimples.
The mass of 1 fruit is 100 g. The length reaches 11 cm. Fruits are considered universal, they are used in the preparation of various pickles and are used in fresh salads.
Ekol variety
The list of the best yielding varieties also includes the Dutch hybrid Ekol. It is zoned in almost all corners of our country. Created specifically for growing in film shelters and greenhouses. Refers to parthenocapic varieties. The ripening period is 42-45 days.
The bushes are medium in size, their height can reach 3 m. The internodes are poorly developed, therefore, the main stem mainly bears fruit. The inflorescences are mostly female flowers. 4-5 fruits are formed in 1 node. The cucumbers are small, gherkin type, their sizes vary from 4-10 cm and weigh about 95 g.
The peel has a fine structure and is colored dark green. The pulp of the fruit is very tender, with a pleasant aroma and excellent taste. The fruits are considered universal in terms of use. Plants are highly resistant to typical diseases of cucumber crops.
Gerda variety
Gherkin variety of cucumbers. The plant is designed for cultivation in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. Fruit ripening occurs in 40 days. Bushes are powerful, with active shoots. In the inflorescences, the flowers are mostly female, which provides a high yield of 9 kg per 1 m2.
Cucumbers are small in size, their length barely reaches 10 cm, and their weight ranges from 80-90 g. The species belongs to the universal varieties. Great for making pickles. During heat treatment, the taste is not disturbed, and an empty space does not form inside the fruit.
The plant is unpretentious in care and growing conditions. Shade-resistant culture is practically not affected by diseases.
Variety April
Mid-season vegetable. The ripening period is 1.5-2 months. Plants can self-restrict shoots in growth. The zelents are large, up to 22 cm in length, and their weight reaches 250 g. The surface of the zelents is smooth with weakly pronounced tubercles. The skin is dark green.
The taste indicators are beyond praise. The species copes well with temperature extremes. The only disease that the plant is afraid of is root rot. He has strong immunity to the rest. The yield of the species, subject to all the rules of care and agricultural technology, exceeds all expectations and is 30 kg per 1 m2.
The species is intended for cultivation in closed ground. Planting can be carried out by seedling and non-seedling methods. It belongs to the most unpretentious cucumber crops.
Variety Spring
Early maturing view. Fruit ripening period is 37-40 days. The bushes are medium-sized. Grasshopper is weak, mostly with feminine flowers. The ovaries are arranged in bunches.
This variety is resistant to diseases.
The fruits are very small. The largest greens are 8 cm long and weigh 65-80 g. Their main difference is color. The root of the fruit is brown, the middle part is dark green, the tip is light green. Zelentsy do not acquire a bitter taste even if they were not removed from the branch in time.
The vegetable is a high-yielding variety. From 1 m2, you can collect about 17 kg of greens. One of the advantages of the species is its resistance to many types of diseases.
Emelya variety
From the above list, this species is the earliest. The hybrid begins to bear fruit as early as 30 days after the first shoots appear. Suitable for growing in all conditions, however, the highest yields are observed in greenhouses.
Cucumbers are oblong in shape with a dense skin. The structure of the skin is smooth, with sparse thorns. The pulp is light green, has an excellent taste and aroma.
The species is unpretentious to growing conditions.Rapid ripening of the fruit makes it possible to harvest several times per season and enjoy the excellent taste of cucumbers throughout the year. These are probably the best early greenhouse cucumbers.
Variety City cucumber
Early types of cucumbers also include such species as the City Cucumber. Ripens in 39 days from the moment the sprouts appear. A large number of cucumbers are formed on lateral shoots that branch well, so it is better to pinch the growing point to enable them to develop better.
Zelentsy are small in size, about 12 cm with a weight of 90 g. One of the features of the variety is a very long peduncle and a slender shape, for which the species was nicknamed finger. This variety can bear fruit for a very long time. Each node can form a whole garland of 9 fruits.
The plant is adapted for growing in greenhouse conditions. Doesn't need additional lighting even on the most cloudy days. It has good immunity to many cucumber diseases.
Final part
The best types of cucumber for growing in a greenhouse are parthenocapic and self-pollinated hybrids. They are mostly adapted specifically for indoor cultivation and yield large yields with minimal maintenance.
The main thing in growing cucumbers in a greenhouse is to establish an irrigation system and organize basic ventilation. When buying seeds from a store, read the manufacturer's description carefully. It is important to remember that the selection of a variety must be carried out in accordance with a certain list of criteria and climatic characteristics of the growing area.