The best self-pollinated cucumber varieties
To get a harvest of vegetables, it is important to choose a hybrid that is suitable for the climatic characteristics of the region. In the conditions of the Moscow region and the Leningrad region, it is difficult to find resistant plants. What self-pollinated cucumber varieties are? Let's analyze the most popular and undemanding varieties.
The best self-pollinated cucumber varieties
Natural features of the area
The Moscow Region and the Leningrad Region are located in Central Russia. Like most of the regions included in this climatic zone, they are referred to the belt of risky farming. When growing thermophilic crops, farmers often face common problems.
- Lack of heat. For cucumbers to ripen, it takes at least 40 days with a comfortable temperature (20 ° C and above).
- Lack of natural light. In temperate climates, there are rarely long sunny periods. The middle lane is characterized by a prolonged spring and cold summer, which always negatively affects the yield of vegetables.
- Freezing. Growing thermophilic crops outdoors faces challenges such as recurring cold weather.
In rainy and cold weather, bees are very reluctant to move, which causes a serious decrease in yield in dependent varieties.
In conditions of risky farming, you should not choose varieties that mature for a long time or that require pollination by insects. In order to secure crops and minimize losses, it is necessary to transfer the seedlings to greenhouses. Modern breeders have developed unique plants that meet all the requirements of the climatic zone.
Greenhouse options
Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers grow well both under the film and on balconies and loggias. Parthenocarpic hybrids do not require insects and an abundance of sunny days, so they will be relevant in the Moscow region and Leningrad region. To get a rich harvest, it will not be superfluous to combine several types of vegetable vines in the garden.
Alekseich
An early ripe variety with a female flowering type. A medium-sized plant enters into active fruiting 35 days after the seeds have sprouted. A strong hybrid resistant to all known diseases: true and downy mildew.
On one knot, 3 medium greens weighing up to 80 g and a length of 7 cm are formed. Firm, crunchy pulp with a pleasant aroma, without bitterness. The vegetable is suitable for use both in the form of salads and for canning and pickling.
Benefit
An early self-pollinating gherkin with a female flowering type. Designed exclusively for greenhouses and film shelters. From the appearance of the first shoots to the beginning of active fruiting, no more than 7 weeks pass. Large cucumbers reach 120 g with a length of 13 centimeters. The surface is covered with fine leather with tiny dots.
Hybrid Benefis F1 has maximum immunity to powdery mildew and all root rot, excellent taste characteristics without specific cucumber bitterness. A versatile vegetable is relevant both fresh and as pickles and marinades.
Goosebump
The plant belongs to self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers, ripening 45 days after sowing. A variety of bunch type is distinguished by friendly flowering and fruit setting. It has a medium-sized liana with a small number of side lashes.
Excellent taste allows you to use the vegetable in any form. Cucumbers with large tubercles and tiny thorns grow up to 12 cm. When grown in greenhouses, there are no problems with powdery mildew and rot.
Artist
Variety Artist is resistant to diseases
An early Dutch hybrid suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The first fruits ripen by 40 days after germination. During the entire vegetative period, an increased yield is observed. Powerful plants of the parthenocarpic type do not require shoulder pollination and have a strong root system. High resistance to common cultural diseases:
- cucumber mosaic;
- cladosporium disease;
- powdery mildew (true and false).
The variety Artist F1 has smooth, cylindrical cucumbers with a white edge on the surface. The thick skin is covered with small, frequent thorns and mild spots. Crispy pulp with good taste does not taste bitter, therefore it is relevant in any form.
Anyuta
An early maturing bud plant of a versatile type suitable for both greenhouses and hydroponics. A light-loving culture with excellent branching forms 3 to 6 ovaries at the nodes.
Neat cucumbers of bright color are covered with small tubercles and thorns. High taste characteristics allow using raw and as marinades. Thanks to successful selection, the Anyuta variety has excellent resistance to all fungal diseases.
Outdoor options
Self-pollinating cucumbers grow well outside greenhouses and apartments. Plants have early maturity, which is relevant not only for the Moscow region and the Leningrad region, but also for the regions of Siberia. Adapted hybrids mature in at least 5 weeks, therefore they are recommended for growing in short summer conditions.
Zozulya
An undemanding variety from Ukraine, which has been enjoying well-deserved popularity among farmers for several years. Despite the fact that the plant was created for greenhouse cultivation, domestic farmers plant it in open ground without any problems. Early ripening fruits are distinguished by excellent taste characteristics and will delight the owners with a bountiful harvest: from 10 kg per 1 sq. m.
The Zozul hybrid is resistant to all species ailments, so caring for it is not difficult. Short-leaved vines take up little space on the site and do not shade neighbors. The versatile focus makes the vegetable a great fresh or pickled dish.
Masha
Early ripe cucumbers of bunch type of flowering with an increased yield period. No more than 35 days pass from hatching of the seed to the first fruits. Lumpy beautiful gherkins with crispy, fragrant pulp. Thanks to the efforts of geneticists, the variety does not have an unpleasant bitterness, which makes it a desirable product for fresh and canned consumption.
A strong and unpretentious plant suitable for growing by beginners. The vegetable has an increased immunity to all diseases. Quickly adapts to unfavorable conditions without harming the crop.
Ant
The variety can be grown at home on the balcony
Among low-growing plants, it is recommended to pay attention to a hybrid of domestic selection. An early cucumber perfectly tolerates both greenhouse conditions and open ground. A compact bush is often grown in an apartment on a windowsill. The first results appear 38 days after the seeds are hatched.The female-type flowering does not require insects.
Oval lumpy fruits reach a weight of 100 g and grow to almost 10 cm in length. Tender crispy, bitterless pulp is covered with a thin green skin with stripes. With a reasonable planting, you can get up to 12 kg from 1 sq. m. The ant brings the first crop a week earlier than other similar species.
Lilliputian
An early domestic hybrid, ideal for growing in regions with short summers. The plant enters the fruiting period after 40 days, differing in its simultaneous ripening. Delicious cucumbers do not taste bitter, therefore they are used raw and canned.
An undemanding culture is a great option for newbies. The self-pollinating bush has an increased resistance to diseases, especially to peronosporosis. With minimal care from 1 sq. m it is possible to get at least 10 kg of zelents.
Orpheus
Self-pollinated cucumbers of domestic selection enjoy increased attention among farmers. The first crop ripens 40 days after the seeds are hatched. It does not matter, the number of sunny days: the fruits are formed under any conditions.
Thanks to the work of geneticists, there is no bitterness in the Orpheus hybrid and there are no male, "empty" flowers. The plant shows equally good results in both greenhouse and soil cultivation.
Options for shady areas
Cucumbers are sun-loving plants, but the land plot does not always boast the same illumination from all sides. To get a harvest of vegetables, it is better to choose shade-tolerant varieties. Adapted vines bear fruit well in conditions of limited radiation.
Moscow Nights
A mid-season hybrid ripens 42 days after the seeds have sprouted. The name perfectly characterizes the features of the variety. It develops well in areas with little sun and is cultivated without problems in Central Russia. On a sprawling plant with an abundance of lashes, fruits form together.
Self-pollinated cucumbers of the female type of flowering are resistant to all species of diseases. With proper care, the vine will delight you with delicious products without specific bitterness. Zelentsy are suitable for both canning and raw consumption.
Company's secret
A strong, vigorous variety with enhanced shade tolerance. Shows good results both under film and outdoors. The plant is immune to all diseases.
In the axils of the lashes, 2 ovaries are formed, from which the greens are then formed. Lumpy large fruits reach a mass of 120 g, are distinguished by dense crispy pulp without bitterness. The universal orientation allows you to use the crop in fresh and canned form.
Forward
The original Russian selection is suitable for glazed greenhouses and balcony cultivation. The high-yielding plant will surprise you with its “smooth-skinned” cucumbers reaching 25 cm in length. Large greens (up to 250 g) has a rich aroma, crispy pulp without bitterness. Suitable exclusively for fresh consumption.
A medium-sized liana of the female type of flowering forms 2 ovaries in the axils.
The species is resistant to diseases, but extremely picky about the quality of the soil. Before planting in the greenhouse, it is recommended to reduce the acidity of the soil.
Window-balcony F1
A sought-after hybrid that easily adapts to adverse conditions. It is grown without problems in poor lighting and temperatures below the recommended norm. Suitable for both beginners for indoor cultivation and professionals for greenhouse cultivation.
The vegetable liana belongs to the mid-ripening species, so ripening occurs 2 months after the seeds have sprung up. Dark green glossy fruits grow 15 cm in length. The aromatic crunchy pulp without bitterness is suitable for preparing salads. With normal thickening of plantings from 1 sq.m it turns out to remove at least 12 kg of greens.
The climatic features of the region do not always allow growing vegetables during the summer. To solve the problem, it is worth choosing hybrids suitable for the Moscow Region and the Leningrad Region.