Description of varieties of cucumbers with the letter E
There are more than 2,000 cucumber varieties in the State Register of Vegetable Growing. One-thirtieth of them are cucumber varieties with the letter E. Many of them are early ripening. They are intended for cultivation and sale in all regions of the country.
Description of varieties of cucumbers with the letter E
Features of early varieties
Early maturing varieties are considered versatile. They can be used not only for fresh consumption, but also for fermentation, pickles. They are planted at the same time. The best time to plant early cucumbers is mid-May. By this time, the soil has time to warm up to a temperature of 10-12 ° C.
A month later, the first flowers appear on the bushes. Cucumbers usually bear fruit 14 days after the start of flowering. The only drawback of early species is that they are less resistant to diseases and pests.
The price of such varieties, due to their early ripening, is slightly higher than that of late ones: on average, about 20 rubles. per packing.
Evita
Evita is characterized by early maturation and belongs to parthenocarpic cultures. Its growing season is only 45 days from the moment of planting in a permanent place. The plant is tall, about 100 cm. The leaves are green. The vine and ovaries are medium. The plant is resistant to tobacco mosaic and cladosporium disease.
Green cucumbers of this type are large. Their length is 12 cm, and their weight is about 150 g. The shape is cylindrical, the surface is characterized by a large number of large and frequent tubercles. The taste is rich and pleasant. There are notes of sweetness, no bitterness. The yield is high: about 600 kg of products are harvested from 1 hectare.
Planting the variety is carried out using seeds and only in open ground. You can sow seeds at the end of March. The planting pattern is 30 x 50 cm, and the depth is about 4 cm. Harvesting is carried out from May to September.
Russian express
This variety belongs to the hybrid varieties of the first generation and is considered to be early. The growing season lasts 40 days from the moment the seeds are planted. Russian express category F1 refers to bee-pollinated crops. The plant is large, about 1.2 m in height. The vine is moderate, the ovaries are characterized by the female type of flowering. Leaves are green with a matte surface. The bushes are characterized by their resistance to olive spot.
The cultivation of this culture can be carried out both in the greenhouse and in the open field. Sowing seeds is carried out in early April. The distance between the rows is kept 50 cm, and between the bushes - 60 cm.The depth of sowing seeds is about 3 cm.
Fruits are medium in size. The length of the cucumber is 12 cm, and the weight is about 80 g. The shape is cylindrical, the surface is smooth, without roughness and bumps. The taste is pleasant. There is no bitterness at the genetic level. The variety is considered versatile in use.
Electron
The f1 Electron category hybrid belongs to early parthenocarpic cultures. Vegetation lasts only 35 days from the moment of planting the seed. Bushes are strong and tall, about 120 cm.The leaves are characterized by a green color and a matte, rough surface. The variety is resistant to tobacco mosaic and root rot.
Fruits are medium in size. Their length is only 10 cm, and their weight is about 60 g. The surface of green cucumbers is covered with small and frequent bumps. Their shape is cylindrical. In section, the diameter of a cucumber is 3 cm. The taste is high. There is no bitterness. The yield is high. From 1 sq. m collect about 15 kg.
You can plant the seeds of the Electron hybrid both in open ground and in a greenhouse. Sowing is carried out in late April or early May. By this time, the soil has time to warm up, move away from winter frosts. Planting is carried out according to the scheme 50 x 50 cm.The sowing depth is about 3 cm.
Crew
The variety is resistant to diseases
Crew is a hybrid self-pollinated variety of the first generation, characterized by early ripening. Fruiting occurs on the 40th day from the moment of planting the seed in the soil. On the bushes, the height of which is 1.5 m, there are flowers of the female type. Leaves are green, medium-sized, covered with medium pubescence. The immune system protects the shrub from tobacco mosaic, root rot, and olive stain.
The fruits are not large. The length of 1 greenery is 7-9 cm. The weight of such a fruit is 120-130 g. The surface of the cucumbers is covered with small and frequent bumps. Spikes are black. The taste is pleasant, with notes of sweetness. There is no bitterness. The yield is high: from 1 sq. m collect about 12 kg of selected products.
It is recommended to plant seeds in early May. Cultivation is possible both indoors and outdoors. The sowing pattern is 30 x 50 cm. The seeds should be deepened at a distance of 4 cm from the surface. Harvesting is carried out in mid-June.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a first generation self-pollinated hybrid. The growing season is 60-65 days from the moment the seeds are planted. The bushes of this variety are compact, up to 1.5 m high. The leaves are medium in size, deep green in color. The plant is resistant to root rot, tobacco mosaic and brown spot.
A few more main characteristics should be noted:
- greens grow about 10 cm long;
- their average weight is 100-120 g;
- the surface of the fruit is completely covered with small bumps;
- there are small light stripes on the peel, reaching only the middle of the cucumber;
- the pulp of such products is juicy and crunchy, there is no bitterness at the genetic level.
It is allowed to grow this variety both outdoors and in greenhouses. Seeds are recommended to be planted at the end of April. The distance between the bushes should be about 60 cm, and between the rows - about 50 cm. The sowing depth is 4-5 cm. You can harvest at the beginning of July.
Eskimo
The first generation Eskimo hybrid matures relatively early. The growing season lasts only 40-45 days from the moment the seeds are planted. The variety does not need bee pollination. The bushes are compact, 1.2 m high and with moderate weaving characteristics. Leaves are medium in size, green. Their surface is covered with slight pubescence. Resistance to diseases such as tobacco mosaic and root rot is noted.
According to the description, the fruits are small. Their length is about 9 cm, diameter - 3 cm, and weight - 90 g. The color of the green is rich green. The surface of such cucumbers is completely covered with small dark thorns and thin light stripes, reaching only the middle. The pulp is juicy, the taste is pleasant, sweet, without bitterness.
It is recommended to plant seeds in early May. Planting pattern - 60 x 60 cm. Sowing depth - 3 cm. You can grow a crop both in open ground and in greenhouses. The crop is harvested in mid-June.
Erika
The hybrid variety Erica of category f1 is characterized by short ripening times. Its growing season is only 45 days from the moment the seed is planted in the soil. The plant is large, up to 3 m high. The leaves of a vigorous bush are green and medium in size. In one node, 4 ovaries can form at once.The hybrid variety is characterized by resistance to root rot, olive spot and powdery mildew.
The fruit is large, cylindrical in shape. Its length is 15 cm and weight is 120 g. The surface of the green cucumber is covered with small, but frequent bumps. Spikes are black. When cut, the diameter is 4 cm. The pulp is tasty, juicy, sweet. There is no bitterness.
The seeds are planted at the end of April. Sowing seeds is carried out according to the scheme 60 x 60 cm. The depth of planting in the soil is 2.5 cm. Harvesting is carried out in July.
Esthete
The Estet variety will delight you with an early harvest
The esthete matures in a short time. The growing season lasts only 50 days from the time of planting in a permanent place. The plant is compact. The bush grows up to 1.5 m high. The green leaves are covered with slight pubescence. Several ovaries are formed in 1 node, their number reaches 5-7 pcs. The flowering type is female. The variety is resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and olive spot.
Fruit characteristics:
- fruits are medium-sized, 9 cm long;
- the weight of an individual fruit is 70-90 g;
- when cut, zelenets is characterized by a diameter of 2 cm;
- the pulp is juicy, but not watery;
- the taste is pleasant, with notes of sweetness, the bitterness is absent at the genetic level.
Growing plants of this variety of cucumbers is allowed only in open soil. The culture needs an abundant amount of sunlight, so the planting of seeds, which is carried out in early May, should be carried out in sunny areas of the garden. The distance between the bushes should be 40 cm, and between the rows - 50 cm. The depth of sowing seeds is about 5 cm. The harvest begins in early July.
Advance
The hybrid of the first generation Advance belongs to the early varieties. Its growing season lasts only 50 days from the moment of planting. The plant is large, up to 2 m high. The leaves are medium-sized, rich green. The ovary is of a bouquet type, but the flowering is predominantly female.
Zelenets grows up to 15 cm long. Its weight is 100 g. The surface of the cucumber is completely covered with small and frequent tubercles. Spikes are dark in color. The taste is pleasant, sweet. The pulp is juicy, but not watery. There is no bitterness at the genetic level. Productivity is high: about 1.5 kg of high quality products are harvested from 1 bush
Seed planting is carried out in early May. It is possible to grow a culture not only in the open field, but also in greenhouse conditions. Planting scheme - 50 x 40 cm. The sowing depth of planting material is 2-4 cm. You can harvest in early July.
Eliza
A hybrid variety of category f1 Eliza is characterized by high yields (about 12 kg per 1 sq. M), early ripening (60 days from the moment of planting) and self-pollination. The plant is large, up to 3 m high. The climbing is moderate. In 1 node, 3-4 ovaries are formed at once, which significantly increases the number of zelents. Leaves are green with a matte surface. The variety is highly resistant to olive spot and downy mildew.
Zelenets grows up to 13 cm long. Its weight is 100 g. The surface of green cucumbers is covered with small bumps and thin white stripes reaching only the middle. The shape of the zelents is cylindrical. The pulp is juicy, without a watery structure. The taste is rich, sweet. There is no bitterness.
You can grow a culture both in open and closed ground. Seeds are planted in early May according to the 50 x 50 cm scheme. The seeds are planted at a depth of 4 cm. The harvest is carried out at the end of summer.
Conclusion
Most of the early varieties with the letter E are characterized by excellent disease resistance and high taste. Often they are grown for the purpose of further sale by industrial enterprises. By choosing the appropriate option, you can provide yourself with a large harvest.