Description of varieties of cucumbers with the letter G
Experts are convinced that almost all varieties of cucumbers with the letter G belong to hybrid varieties. Consider first-class hybrids, which are more resistant to negative environmental influences and are characterized by higher yields.
Seven gnomes
Cucumber Seven Dwarfs of f1 category ripens in a minimum amount of time. Studies have shown that the growing season for this variety of cucumbers is only 30 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Vigorous plant, 2.5 m high. Moderate foliage, dark green tint.
The length of high-quality green fruits is 15 cm. The weight of an individual green leaf is 180 g. The excellent sweet taste of crispy fruits makes this kind of versatile use.
Crocodile Gena
Gena Crocodile is a first generation hybrid. The growing season of this variety of cucumbers, after the appearance of the first shoots, is 40 days. The height of the bush is 200 cm. The plant is powerful and very spreading. About 15 lateral shoots are formed on each bush. The female type of flowering predominates. Up to 3 ovaries can form in 1 node. Large leaves have a rich green color and a matte surface.
Large fruits are characterized by the following indicators:
- fruit color - light green;
- cylindrical shape;
- the length of the zelents is about 14 cm;
- weight is 160-170 g;
- the taste is sweet, without bitterness;
- the pulp is juicy, crispy.
Fresh products are to be eaten fresh or for making salads. Greens are also used for pickles or preservation.
Gravina
Cucumber variety Gravina, category f1, belongs to the early varieties. The fruits ripen in just 40 days, from the moment the first shoots appear. The bushes are powerful and reach a height of 3 m. The number of side shoots can be different, depending on the principle of care. As a rule, about 10 shoots are formed on one plant. The leaves are medium-sized and green in color.
Fruits are dark green in color with a matte surface. A small number of light-colored bumps are observed on the fruits. Fruit length 10 cm, weight - 120 g. The taste is pleasant, sweet. It can be used in any form, even as a conservation.
Darling
The F1 hybrid Blues is characterized by excellent external characteristics. Despite the small growth of the bush, only 1.5 m, it is quite spreading. Lateral shoots are formed in large numbers. The leafiness is of a moderate type and of a green hue. The leaves are characterized by a glossy surface and curled edges.
Fruits of a uniform green color reach 150 g in weight. The average length of ripe greens is about 11 cm. The pulp is juicy and crispy. The taste is sweet, without bitterness. The fruits can be used for making salads or pickles for the winter season.
Hero
Gherkin variety of cucumbers.Thanks to the high bush (2 m) and a large number of side shoots, the cucumber variety Hero of the f1 category gives high yields. The growing season is 40 days from the moment the first shoots form. The leaves are large and light green in color.
Cylindrical fruits have a green tint. Their surface is completely matte, with small lumpy areas.
The description of the variety indicates that rare light stripes are observed on the surface of zelents, which give an unusual appearance. The fruits are sweet and crunchy. They can be used to make fresh vegetable salads or canned for the winter.
Gerda
The hybrid variety of the first generation Gerda belongs to the early cultures. Vegetation lasts for 40 days, from the moment of emergence. The F1 category hybrid does not need pollination, so it can be grown even in greenhouse conditions. The bushes are powerful, up to 3 m high. The leaves are large, green in color. The female type of flowering predominates. Up to 3 ovaries are formed in each node.
Fruits are small in size, up to 10 cm long. On their surface there are a large number of large tubercles, which are covered with white pollen. The weight of the fruit is 70 g. Also, the fruits of this variety of cucumbers are characterized by the presence of white stripes. Quite often, salted preservation is prepared from this variety for the winter.
Cheetah
Hybrid cucumber variety Cheetah does not need pollination. Vegetation lasts for 40 days from the moment the first shoots form. The bushes are small, up to 2 m high. The foliage is powerful. On each bush, about 12 green lateral shoots are formed. Flowering type - combined.
Green fruits are characterized by a large number of tubercles. On their surface, there is a large number of white stripes that reach the central part of the greenery. The length of the zelents is 11 cm, and the weight is about 100 grams. Fresh produce has a universal purpose.
Harmony
The Harmony hybrid was developed in Holland. Therefore, it belongs to frost-resistant early crops that ripen for 30-40 days from the moment the first shoots appear.
- The bushes are powerful, 2 m high and have a large number of developed lateral shoots.
- The foliage is characterized by a matte surface and a light green tint.
- The female type of flowering is more common, although a combined type is observed.
- Up to 5 ovaries are formed in each node.
The fruits are of the gherkin type. Their length does not exceed 7 cm, and their weight is no more than 100 grams. Small bumps of a light shade are located throughout the green plant. The taste is pleasant, the flesh is sweet and crunchy. The fruits are eaten fresh, as well as used for the preparation of pickles.
Hercules
The growing season for this variety is about 45 days. The variety is self-pollinating, so it is possible to grow a crop even in greenhouse conditions. In each node, 2 ovaries are formed, which has a positive effect on the yield of the variety. The foliage is medium in size, rich green hue.
The fruits are large, 12 cm long and weighing 140 grams. The surface of the whole greenery is covered with frequent large bumps of a light shade. Most often, freshly picked fruits are used for making salads. Also, the cucumber Hercules is canned.
Geisha
The Geisha hybrid belongs to the first generation of the cucumber culture. The growing season is 40-50 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The height of the bush is about 2-2.5 m. A distinctive feature of this species is the glossy surface of the green leaves of the bush. Combined flowering type. In 1 node, about 4 ovaries are formed at once, which has a positive effect on the final yield.
- The fruits are large, 14 cm long and 180 g in weight.
- Almost the entire surface of zelents is covered with light bumps.
- There are infrequent white stripes located in the central part of the fruit.
- The taste is pleasant, sweet.
- The pulp is crispy and firm.
Products are used not only fresh. Pickles are prepared from the fruits of the Geisha variety.
Hotel
The Gostinets variety is self-pollinated, therefore it can give high yields when grown in greenhouse conditions. The growing season is 48-50 days from the moment of the first shoots. Lateral shoots are rare, there are only about 8 of them. In 1 node, 8 ovaries can be formed at once. Leaves with a matte structure, rich green hue.
Green fruits are characterized by a length of 15 cm and a weight of 130 g. The entire surface of zelents is covered with white thorns and small rare stripes of a light shade. There are bumps of medium size, which are evenly spaced around the entire perimeter of the fetus. Due to the crunchy characteristics of the pulp and pleasant sweet taste, the products have a universal purpose.
Greenland
Hybrid Greenland F1 category is characterized by short ripening times. The growing season is only 40-45 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The bushes are powerful, 2 m high. Lateral shoots, in the amount of 14 pieces, are evenly distributed along the entire perimeter of the bush. The female type of flowering predominates. In each node, up to 8 ovaries are formed at once, which significantly increases the yield indicators. Leaves are green in color, completely matte structure.
Fruits of a green saturated shade are characterized by a length of 10 cm and a weight of 90 g. The entire surface of zelents is covered with white thorns and overall knobs. The surface of the fruit is glossy. The taste is sweet. There is no bitterness in these fruits at the genetic level. Products of this type can be consumed fresh or used for conservation.