The most productive varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses
Cucumbers are one of the dietary products that practically does not cause allergic reactions, therefore, they are an integral part of the diet of every person. Clever breeders have long ago brought out fruitful varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses, the taste and quality indicators of which are no worse than those grown in the open field.
The most productive varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses
In essence, the cucumber crop is one of the first to be planted indoors. Cucumbers do not like drafts; they grow well in conditions of high humidity and heat. Planting indoors ensures harvest all year round, especially from remontant varieties.
How to choose a culture
First, you need to figure out which cucumbers are the most productive for greenhouses. The most optimal choice for a greenhouse are self-pollinated and parthenocapic varieties. F1 hybrids are obtained in the first generation from crossing two parent plants. With subsequent cultivation from self-harvested seeds, hybrids do not give such a yield and lose all their qualities.
What are the most productive cucumbers to choose for a greenhouse? Among the most popular varieties are: Masha F1, Zozulya F1, Emelya, Connie, Zarya, Gunnar, Tumi, Courage, Amur, German.
Variety Masha F1
One of the most popular types of Dutch breeding. Refers to self-pollinated universal hybrids. Fruits of this type are suitable for making excellent preservation and fresh consumption. If you grow cucumbers taking into account all agrotechnical rules, from 1 m2 you can get about 20 kg of excellent greens with excellent taste. Early cucumbers ripen 36 days after the first shoots appear.
The bushes are determinate, the growth of the main stem limits the inflorescence. Shoot formation is weak. Up to 7 cucumbers can form in 1 node. The zelents themselves are distinguished by their cylindrical shape. Fruit length 11 cm, weight up to 90 g. The pulp is light green in color, has a pleasant aroma and excellent sweetish taste, without bitterness. After heat treatment during canning, the fruits do not lose their elasticity, but remain crispy.
Zozulya F1 variety
A quality vegetable product with excellent taste characteristics. Cucumbers are not hot, they ripen quite quickly. Designed for cultivation in greenhouses, balconies. High-yielding early cucumbers give about 20 kg of fruit per 1 m2. Ripen 40 days after sprouting.
Medium sized bushes with large foliage. The ovaries form bunches, which allows harvesting at the same time. Bushes must be tied up and formed a crown, pinching the growth point.
Cucumbers are cylindrical. The bumps are not very pronounced. The peel is thin, the pulp is light green, has a pleasant taste and aroma. The length of 1 greenery can be up to 20 cm, and the weight up to 200 g.The main advantage of the variety is its good keeping quality, which allows transporting the product over long distances and using it not only for personal consumption, but also for commercial purposes.
Emelya variety
Early cucumbers ripen as early as 30 days after the first shoots appear. The variety gives the best yields indoors. The variety is completely unpretentious to growing conditions.
The plant will delight with an early harvest
The fruits are dense and crunchy. The taste indicators are beyond praise. Fast ripening allows you to plant cucumbers in the greenhouse several times a year.
Not a demanding hybrid, has good resistance to all kinds of cucumber diseases. When growing in the second circle, you need to take care of applying a sufficient amount of fertilizer to ensure optimal growth and development of the plants. The culture responds well to frequent loosening and good ventilation of the room.
Variety Konya F1
Fruits appear at 47-50 days. The growth of the main stem is unlimited, so you need to pinch the growing point to allow the lateral processes to develop. In 1 ovary, about 9 cucumbers can form. The fruits are in the shape of a cylinder, are small in size: their weight reaches 80 g, and the length is only 7-9 cm.
One of the advantages of the species is the preservation of the qualities of the greens even with an untimely harvest. The texture of the fruit is small-knobby, the thorns are covered with white fluff. The plant is not susceptible to powdery mildew, have a reduced sensitivity to temperature extremes.
Zarya F1 grade
The hybrid has gained wide popularity due to its commercial qualities and high yield. The plant is weakly branched, the growth can reach 2.5 m or more. Zelentsy are cylindrical. The structure is slightly hilly, the mass of 1 fruit reaches 170 g.
The hybrid is mid-season. Fruit ripening occurs 40-60 days after the first sprouts are hatched. Productivity from 1 m2 25-30 kg. The plant is subject to a disease such as root rot.
Gunnar variety
The earliest cucumbers for growing in greenhouses. Early and total yields are at the highest level, 30-33 kg per m2. Zelentsy can be harvested as early as 35 days.
The length of the fruit varies between 10-15 cm. The structure of the skin is lumpy, dense. When outgrowing, the fruits do not barrel, unlike many cucumber crops. They are excellently stored and well transported over fairly long distances.
Another clear advantage is the high resistance to cladosporium disease, powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic, and vascular yellowing. The culture is not demanding in terms of care and conditions. It responds well to the application of mineral fertilizers throughout the growing season.
Tumi variety
The variety has a good yield.
An early parthenocapic cultivar. Its main feature is the high yield of fruits in the early period. Subject to all agrotechnical features, the yield from 1 m2 reaches 25 kg.
Description of the variety:
- compact internodes;
- active formation of side shoots;
- never sheds ovaries, even when experiencing severe stress;
- in the greenhouse bears fruit all year round;
- the first zelents appear on the 38th day.
The fruits are rich in dark green color. The tuberosity is poorly expressed. They resemble gherkins in shape. The mass of 1 fruit, on average, is 100 g. They are used for the manufacture of all kinds of pickles and are consumed fresh.
Variety Courage
A vigorous plant, its height can reach 3.5 m. The rhizome is highly developed. Weak branching. Does not require insect pollination. Cucumbers reach 16 cm in length and weigh on average 140 g. Fruit color is dark green with lighter longitudinal stripes.
The structure of the skin is lumpy. Fruits perfectly tolerate transportation, retain their presentation for a long time. The plant begins to bear fruit in 48-50 days.To be able to get a good harvest of this variety, you need to approach the formation of a bush with all responsibility.
Amur variety
Early variety. The fruiting period starts from 37 days. Bushes are vigorous, tall with weak branching. The branches are well developed, they do not break even under the weight of heavy fruits. 8 cucumbers can form in 1 node. Productivity from 1 m2 is about 28-30 kg.
The length of the fruit is 15 cm, and the average weight reaches 110 g. The quality indicators are high. The pulp is very juicy, with a pleasant taste and aroma, does not taste bitter. Even after being on the bushes for a long time, the fruits do not overripe and do not change their qualities.
Among the advantages of the variety, farmers note:
- attractive appearance;
- disease resistance to the most common cucumber ailments;
- good preservation;
- early maturity;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- versatility.
Variety German
Self-pollinated high-yielding variety. Up to 6 ovaries can form in 1 inflorescence. Fruits of the gherkin type, their maximum length reaches 10 cm, and the weight barely reaches 100 g. From 1 m2, you can get 25-30 kg of cucumbers. The shape of the zelents is cylindrical. Great for light salads and looks great in jars.
During storage, vegetables do not turn yellow, retain their presentation for a long time, and tolerate transportation well. The plant gives the largest yields on fertile soils. The culture must have plenty of room for growth. Bushes should not be planted closer than 30 cm from each other. Ideally, the distance should be 40 cm, then the yield will be much higher.
Conclusion
Any kind of cucumber is perfect for growing in greenhouse conditions. However, it is best to give preference to parthenocapic and self-pollinated varieties. Pollinated varieties are best left for planting outdoors. In the greenhouse, in any case, such a number of insects will not fall as in the garden of an open area.
In addition to choosing a fruitful species, you need to take care of the appropriate microclimate in the greenhouse, as well as study the descriptions of the manufacturers. Many high-yielding varieties will only bear fruit if certain rules are followed. In the greenhouse, it is imperative to equip a ventilation system, and drip irrigation, if desired.