Characteristics of the best varieties of cucumbers for 2019

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Growing cucumbers is an interesting and exciting activity. For vegetable growers doing this professionally, on an industrial scale, it is also profitable. In order to choose the variety of vegetables that meets your requirements, you need to familiarize yourself with the information about the best varieties of cucumbers in 2019 offered by manufacturers.

Characteristics of the best varieties of cucumbers for 2019

For greenhouses

Self-pollinated cucumbers are cultivated in greenhouses. Otherwise, you need to take care of the free access of insects to this room, using special baits for this.

Goosebump F1

A novelty among Murashka cucumbers has the following characteristics:

early ripe species, the first fruiting occurs 35-40 days after the emergence of shoots;
the fruits of the hybrid do not outgrow even with an untimely harvest;
long fruiting period, high yield level;
fruits do not have a bitter aftertaste, crispy, aromatic;
the culture is resistant to diseases characteristic of cucumbers.

Alekseich F1

The hybrid culture Alekseich is classified as early: the first fruits are removed 30-35 days after the appearance of the loops. Fruits are medium-sized: they do not grow more than 9 cm in length. The use of fruits is universal.

The main disadvantage of the variety is its vulnerability to fungal diseases. Additional treatments are required for prophylaxis.

Sashkina (Sankina) love F1

From one bush, under favorable conditions for the plant, up to 40 kg of selected fruits are harvested. The length of cucumbers is no more than 10 cm, they are not prone to overgrowth. The fruiting period of the Sankina love variety ends before the very autumn frosts.

For open ground

Cultivation of cucumbers in open areas is possible under appropriate climatic conditions. Also, for such cultivation, varieties bred exclusively for greenhouses are not used. There are new varieties of cucumbers for 2019, adapted for cultivation in the open field.

Heroic strength

The Bogatyrskaya power variety was created artificially, it is classified as self-pollinated. Female flowers are capable of forming ovaries even without the participation of insects.

Harvesting is long, the fruiting rates are high: 15-20 kg of cucumbers can be harvested from one bush per season.

A characteristic feature of the culture is the limited size of the lashes. The plant spends energy not on their growth and branching, but on the formation and maturation of cucumbers.

Prestige

Medium-ripening Prestige cucumbers are recommended for growing in temperate climates. The timing of the first harvest is 43-45 days after sprouting.

The fruiting period is quite long.20-27 kg of vegetables are removed from 1 m². The cucumbers are medium-sized, the peel has a deep green color. The pulp is fragrant, crispy, without bitter aftertaste. The use of fruits is universal.

Frost-resistant varieties

Frost-resistant varieties are not afraid of frosts

The main feature of frost-resistant cucumbers is the ability to cultivate them in the northern regions, where climatic conditions are harsh and unpredictable. Such crops are not afraid of sudden changes in temperature - this does not affect their productivity.

Breeders are constantly creating new varieties that are best suited for growing in areas with cold climates.

Lord

The mid-ripening species Lord is a hybrid of the first generation, self-pollinating. A feature of the variety is the active growth of lashes and side shoots. The peak of fruiting occurs in August, when most crops have already ceased to bear fruit.

With proper agricultural technology, the yield is above average. Fruits of regular shape, small, versatile in use. The taste is pleasant, the aroma is well felt.

Flagship

Cold-resistant hybrid Flagman has high yield rates. The culture is self-pollinating, medium early, the ripening period of the first fruits is 45 days from the moment of germination. The variety is resistant to diseases.

Medium-sized cucumbers with excellent taste characteristics. They lend themselves well to transportation. The area of application is wide: they are used fresh or for home preservation.

High-yielding species

If a gardener has a small plot, he always wants to place the most productive crops on it, which can give a decent harvest on a modest area. The compact size of the bushes allows them to be planted more densely.

Sparta

A bee-pollinated hybrid intended for cultivation in open spaces. Resistant to diseases such as cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew. Decently endures stressful conditions.

Cucumbers are 6-11 cm long, with a delicate skin, therefore they cannot be transported. The taste is pleasant, there is no bitterness even when overripe, the aroma is pronounced. Vegetables are consumed fresh, but they are also suitable for canning.

Zozulya

Zozulya is a self-pollinating variety with high yield rates: from 1 m² you can get 15-20 kg of cucumbers. Fruiting is amicable. The plant is resistant to diseases, responds well to feeding.

The fruits reach 15-25 cm in length, the weight of one specimen is 150-300 g. The flesh of the vegetable is dense, juicy, with a sweet aftertaste and distinct aroma. Cucumbers are able to maintain their presentation for a long time.

Shade-loving varieties

In many areas there are places that are poorly lit by the sun. It is necessary to plant crops on them that can grow in such conditions. Among thermophilic cucumbers, there are also fruitful species that easily tolerate a lack of light without reducing yield indicators.

Muromsky 36

The fruits of the Muromsky variety are delicious and crispy

An ultra-early variety, the ripening period of vegetables is 32-40 days after the first shoots appear. The bee-pollinated species is used mainly for cultivation in open areas. The culture easily tolerates a lack of lighting, is resistant to temperature changes and typical diseases of cucumbers.

Fruiting ends in mid-August. Average yield - 2-3 kg of fruits per 1 m². Cucumbers 6-8 cm long, weight of one fruit - 60-70 g. The flesh is crispy, juicy, without voids. The aroma is distinct.

Moscow Nights

A shade-tolerant hybrid variety of cucumbers belongs to the category of mid-season: 42-45 days pass from the moment sprouts appear to fruiting. The culture is self-pollinated, indeterminate.

The fruiting period is long, the yield is 15 kg per 1 m². Cucumber length - 12-15 cm, weight - 80-100 g. There may be voids in the pulp, the juiciness is low. The fruits are mainly used fresh after harvesting.

Company's secret

The species is hybrid, self-pollinating, vigorous, with medium branching. The culture is highly resistant to fungal and infectious diseases. A shade-tolerant plant is characterized as a medium-yielding plant.

Fruit weight is 110-120 g, average length is 12-14 cm. Taste characteristics are high, cucumbers are used for pickling and pickling. When cooked, vegetables do not cease to be crispy, their taste becomes brighter and more intense.

By region

It is necessary to choose a variety of cucumbers for cultivation depending on the climatic conditions of a particular region. For colder areas, scientists are creating frost-resistant crops that can withstand fairly low temperatures. In temperate climates, a wider range of vegetables can be cultivated.

For Moscow region

This is a region with a temperate climate, which provides for the cultivation of varieties with medium ripening times. The seasonality in this area is clearly expressed, however, in recent years, there has been a gradual warming, which makes it possible to grow many types of cucumbers in the open field.

State farm

Belongs to the best varieties of cucumbers for the Moscow region. A hardy, high-yielding crop has an average ripening period: the first crop is harvested 50-60 days after germination. The maximum fruit weight is 150-160 g.

Fruits with a hard skin, average length - 11-12 cm. Taste quality is at a fairly high level. Vegetables are used for conservation and fresh.

The culture is pollinated, it resists the spread of fungal infections well.

For Siberia

Siberia is known for harsh winters and unpredictable weather changes: sharp cold snaps, sudden short-term warming. Therefore, for this region it is better to purchase varieties that were bred specifically for such conditions.

Serpentine

An early ripening cucumber popular in Siberia. The first fruits are harvested 35-37 days after seedling formation. High-yielding species: 4-6 kg of fruits are removed from one bush.

The culture tolerates late frosts well and is resistant to most diseases. The fruits reach no more than 10 cm in length, do not have bitterness, and are able to maintain freshness for a long time.

For the Urals

Frost-resistant varieties are suitable for the Urals

Both for Siberia and for the Urals, varieties of Siberian selection are often used, which are designed to be grown in harsh climatic conditions.

This region is very changeable both in weather conditions and in soil composition. Therefore, most vegetables are grown there in greenhouse conditions. This makes it possible not to injure the crop with an unstable climate and get an early bountiful harvest.

Sight

An early hybrid, insects are needed for pollination. Harvesting seeds at home is not possible, like all other hybrid vegetables. The period from germination to first fruiting is 42-47 days. The plant is resistant to diseases, medium vigor.

The average weight of fruits is 80-90 g, the length of a cucumber is 7-9 cm. The yield is high - 10-11 kg per 1 m². Fruiting is amicable, long-lasting.

The taste characteristics are high, the aroma is distinct, the pulp is juicy. Use vegetables for salads and canning.

Bush

The popular variety Kustovoy has proven itself excellently when cultivated in the Ural region. Differs in an increased level of resistance to cold, resistance to pathogens of various cucumber diseases. Ripening dates are early. A peculiarity of the species is a small bush.

The yield is mediocre - 5-6 kg of fruits are removed from 1 m². Cucumbers up to 12 cm long, average weight - 70 g. The scope is wide.

By ripening period

One of the main properties that gardeners pay attention to when choosing a crop is the timing of its ripening.Waiting for the first harvest is always very exciting, because a vegetable grower makes a lot of efforts to get a decent result.

Early ripe

The early ripening period allows you to get the first harvest faster than other varieties. Thanks to the work of breeders, there are more and more early-ripening vegetables with excellent taste and marketability every year.

On average, the ripening time of fruits is 30-45 days from the moment the sprouts hatch. The fruits ripen almost simultaneously. A significant disadvantage of such crops: the period for which the harvest is carried out is short-lived.

Popular varieties: Rodnichok, Finger, Moscow dude F1, April F1, Dutch Pasalimo F1, etc.

Medium ripening

The ripening period for these varieties is 45-55 days. Thanks to this, fruiting is more extended. This allows you to enjoy fresh fruits for a long time.

The taste characteristics of mid-season fruits are higher; cucumbers rarely have the bitterness characteristic of other types. Their taste is more intense, even. The downside is the susceptibility of these vegetables to diseases characteristic of this period, especially late blight.

Mid-season varieties include the varieties Nezhinsky, Tescha f1, Competitor, Zastolny, Libella f1, etc.

Late

The ripening period of late cucumbers is 55 or more days after sowing. They are practically not affected by viral and bacterial diseases, they can easily adapt to almost any climatic conditions. They manage to harvest the harvest from late crops before the onset of cold weather.

Late varieties will allow you to harvest before the onset of cold weather

The taste of vegetables is expressive, rich, the storage period is longer. The fruits have different areas of application, depending on the variety.

Among the late cucumbers, the popular varieties are Courage, Platina, Brownie f1, Phoenix, Solnechny, etc.

Beam species

The peculiarities of this type of cucumber are their compactness and growth method. By using the minimum area for planting them, you can get a bountiful harvest. In addition to those described below, the varieties of Miracle Bouquet, Sheaf Charm, etc. are also popular.

Magdalena

Self-pollinating crop species. The fruit ripening period is 34-36 days from the moment the sprouts hatch from the seeds. The variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses.

Fruiting indicators are high: 10 kg of fruits (and more) are harvested from 1 m². The vegetables are tasty, crispy, the pulp is juicy, the aroma is pronounced. The culture easily tolerates the vagaries of the weather, is immune to fungal diseases.

Quadrille

The yield indicators of this hardy hybrid are 7-9 kg of fruits from one bush. Properly treated seeds will promote disease resistance. The culture easily tolerates low temperatures.

The fruits ripen together and have excellent taste. The length of the greenery does not exceed 13 cm. On the peel, tubercles are clearly visible, the vegetable is pubescent.

For salting

Pickling cucumbers can be identified by their appearance:

their peel is denser, dark green;
tuberosity is noticeable;
the pulp of pickled greens is denser, crisp.

For salting (depending on preference), large or small fruits are used. Of the most common varieties, the varieties Voronezh, Nezhinsky, Beregovoy, Muromsky, German, etc. are most often chosen for these purposes.

The crop yield depends on the correct choice of vegetable. Therefore, when purchasing seeds, you should pay attention not only to a beautiful picture on the package, but also to a detailed description provided by a bona fide manufacturer.