Common varieties of cucumbers for pickling
For canning, it is recommended to choose varieties that are specially formulated for pickling. Pickling varieties of cucumbers differ from standard fruits in their characteristics. It is optimal to use miniature cucumbers with a thin skin and a minimum of seeds.
Common varieties of cucumbers for pickling
Universal varieties
The length of the fruits is from 8 to 15 cm, they have a thin skin and a neutral taste. The versatile cucumber is more commonly used in salads. During the canning process, the fruits will be soft compared to pickled cucumbers.
Universal varieties of cucumbers for pickling and canning:
- The fontanelle F1. Ripening occurs on 50-60 days, cucumbers are 8-10 cm long, weighing 90-100 grams, the number in a node is 2-3 pieces.
- Phoenix. Ripening after planting in a greenhouse or open ground in 50-65 days, cucumbers are 12-15 cm long, weighing 155-190 grams, the number in a node is 1-2 pieces.
- Crisp. You can harvest the first crop in 56-65 days after planting, cucumbers are 10-15 cm long, weighing 100-120 grams, the number in a node is 1-3 pieces.
Salting varieties
This is the most ideal option for pickling. The length of the pickled cucumber is on average 8 cm. Such cucumbers have a strongly lumpy surface with black thorns, thin skin and elastic flesh.
Varieties:
- Classic
- Hybrid
Classic varieties
The advantage of classic varieties is that their seeds can be used for future planting.
They have good yields. Classic cucumbers have a thin skin and firm flesh. When growing them, it must be borne in mind that the crop must be harvested on time, since the fruits are actively turning yellow.
Varieties
Nezhinsky. A favorite type of cucumber for many gardeners, thanks to the abundant harvest and unpretentious care. The first fruits can be harvested in 47-67 days. The length of the cucumber is from 10 to 12 cm and weighing 95 grams.
Debut. An early type of cucumber, picking is possible in 33-39 days. Fruits are 12-13 cm long and weigh 68-70 grams.
Muromsky. Suitable for growing in the central part of Russia. You can harvest the fruits in 37-40 days, the cucumber is only 6-8 cm long and weighs 50-70 grams.
Coastal. The first harvest can be harvested in 47-51 days. The fruits are 10-12 cm long, weighing 107-126 grams.
Parker. Early appearance, full ripening occurs in 36-45 days, the fruit is 10-12 cm long, weighing 90-110 grams.
Hybrid varieties
Hybrids are the crossing of two different types of cucumbers. For example, one species produces a large yield, while the other tastes good. There are a lot of crossing options. Hybrid varieties of cucumbers for pickling differ from ordinary ones in that they have good immunity to various diseases, bear fruit well, grow quickly and are picky about different weather conditions.
Hybrid are suitable for planting and harvesting at one time. If you collect their seeds for growing next year and plant, the result may be unsatisfactory: the shape, appearance and taste of the hybrid species may differ or nothing may grow at all.
Varieties
There are many varieties
Parisian gherkin F1. After planting, ready-made fruits can be harvested after 50 days, fruits are 6-10 cm long and weighing up to 60-80 grams.
Goosebump F1.Self-pollinated, black-thorn fruits, after planting, ready-made fruits can be harvested after 43-46 days. The fruit is 6-10 cm long and weighs up to 60-80 grams.
Competitor. Collection of ready-made fruits is possible in 40-50 days, fruits are 8-12 cm long and weighing 100-130 grams.
Courage F1. A fairly common type of cucumber. The first harvest is possible in 45-50 days. Fruits are up to 12-15 cm long and weigh 120-130 grams.
Advance payment F1. An unpretentious variety, the collection of the first fruits is possible in 40-45 days. The fruit is up to 10-12 cm long, weighing up to 115-120 grams.
Lilliputian F1. Self-pollinated fruits, picking cucumbers after planting in 40-45 days. Fruits are up to 7-9 cm long and weigh up to 80-90 grams.
Garland F1. An early variety, picking the first fruits is possible 35-40 days after planting. Fruits are up to 12-14 cm long and weigh 120-130 grams.
Selection criteria for cucumbers
It is recommended to choose types of cucumbers for pickling with fruits of a dark green color. Yellow and old fruits are not suitable for canning, the skin and seeds in them are hard, rough.
For canning, you can choose cucumbers with thorns of any color, but brine penetrates better into black thorns. Black bumps appear due to the fact that moisture penetrates through them during growing. For salad, it is advisable to take with light thorns. And when canned, they will be soft and crunch-free.
It is necessary to choose cucumbers no longer than 10 cm. Vegetables with bitterness do not need to be taken for preservation, as well as those with a lot of seeds and spoiled peel. The tail of the fruit should be firm.
Conclusion
There are many varieties of fruits and, of course, the choice is yours. Each of them has its own unique taste and zest.
Much depends on the recipe you use for canning and where you buy your vegetables. If the cucumbers are purchased, then you need to ask the seller for the main characteristics of the purchased species. If you grow vegetables yourself, then you need to decide which varieties to plant - classic or hybrid.