Features of varieties of cucumbers with the letter B
For growing cucumbers in the open field and in greenhouse conditions, f1 hybrids are best suited. If you live in areas with a cool climate, pay attention to cold-hardy and shade-tolerant varieties. These include hybrid varieties of cucumbers with the letter B.
Features of varieties of cucumbers with the letter B
Vocals
Vocal cucumbers grow equally well both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. The variety is classified as an early maturing variety. The technical ripening of the fruit begins after 40 days, earlier in a warm climate. Pollination type is parthenocarpic.
Description of the variety:
- flowers are formed abundantly on the bushes;
- the plant is high-yielding, bears fruit for a long time, almost until the very frost;
- the bushes are high, almost 2 m;
- the pulp is sweet, bitterness is completely absent;
- the fruits in use are universal;
- cucumbers are well preserved, resistant to mechanical damage.
The advantage of the hybrid is resistance to temperature extremes, shade tolerance. The cultivar is not susceptible to powdery mildew, the tobacco mosaic virus. The plant does not form unnecessary stepchildren. The seeds are sold immediately treated with the fungicide Thiram, therefore they do not require additional soaking before planting. Can be grown by direct sowing or seedling. Sowing is carried out when the soil is warmed up to 10-15 ℃
The length of the dark green fruit is 10-12 cm. The structure of the cucumbers is dense. Productivity in greenhouses is 15-20kg / m2.
Vodogray
Hybrid Vodograi f1 is a bee-pollinated variety of early maturity. Begins to bear fruit in 50 days, from the moment the first shoots appear. Plants are compact, stress-resistant. They are distinguished by a high degree of productivity, even when placed in small areas.
Fruit length is 11-12 cm, weight 120 g. The structure is large-lumpy. The fruits ripen together. The pulp on the cut is light green, juicy, sweetish in taste, without bitterness.
Vasilisa
Vasilisa cucumbers are suitable for growing in open soil and unheated film shelters. An early maturing bee-pollinated hybrid begins to bear fruit 40-50 days after germination, depending on climatic conditions. The bushes are indeterminate, of medium height, about 1-1.5 m. Branching is weak. The flowers are formed predominantly of the female type.
The foliage is dark green, medium in size. The cucumbers are in the shape of a short cylinder. The structure of the peel is lumpy, with a black down. The weight of one fruit is about 100 g. The yield in greenhouses is 7 kg / m2.
Vortex
The fruit tastes great
Vortex belongs to the parthenocarpic varieties, that is, they do not require pollination. The plant is resistant to the main diseases of cucumber crops. The bushes are high, up to 2 m in height. The vortex grows well in conditions of high humidity, loves warmth.
The structure of the zelents is medium bumpy. The length is about 9-10 cm. The taste is at the highest level. The variety has a long fruiting period.
Valdai
Early maturing, bee-pollinated variety. Valday is suitable for fresh use and pickling. The bushes are indeterminate, of medium height, weakly branching. The flowering type is mixed. Leaves are medium in size, dark green.
Zelentsy gherkin type. The mass is 60-80 g. The yield per hectare is, on average, 250 centners. The vortex is included in the State Register for the central regions for breeding in open areas.
Voyage
Parthenocarpic variety Voyage f1 reaches technical maturity 48-68 days after germination. Bushes indeterminate, tall, with medium branching. The ovaries are formed in bunches. The foliage is medium sized, smooth, green.
The fruits are oval in shape. Their length is 10-12 cm. The structure of the peel is lumpy, pubescence is white. Ripe fruit weight 90-100 g. The variety is resistant to fungal diseases. Suitable for growing in the spring-summer and winter-spring seasons.
Waterfall
Bee-pollinated early hybrid Waterfall is excellent for fresh consumption and is actively used in harvesting for the winter. Plants are indeterminate with medium branching. The inflorescences are dominated by female flowers. Leaves are medium sized, green.
Short oval cucumbers are covered with small tubercles with white fluff. The density of the fruits is average. The weight is 70-90 g.
The variety is recommended to grow on light chernozem soils. Zoned in the central region. The yield on fertile soils is 600 centners / ha, on poor soils - 215 centners.
Valaam
Valaam cucumber is highly resistant to many diseases and unfavorable climatic conditions. Pollination type is parthenocarpic. Refers to mid-late varieties.
Fruits of the gherkin type, 6 cm long. The tubercles on the surface of the cucumbers are rare with black thorns at the tips. The fruits are of high density, crispy, sweet, without bitterness. This unique variety is great for growing in all regions. When breeding in the northern regions, the seedling planting method is used.
Green wave
Gherkin variety Green Wave belongs to parthenocarpic hybrids that do not require pollination. Formation of bundle-type ovaries. Due to the difficult conditions of hybridization, it was possible to achieve high resistance to climate conditions and diseases.
Plants are classified as type 2 branching self-regulation. In the nodes, from 2 to 7 ovaries are formed. The fruits are bright green. The length is 9-12 cm. The structure is medium tuberous. The pulp is dense, crispy, genetically free from bitterness.
East
The Vostok variety will delight you with its yield
It has been used in the Far East region since 1996. East is a strongly plaited bee-pollinated plant. The main stem grows up to 1 m in height. The leaves are slightly dissected, with a wrinkled structure.
Fusiform fruits. Their length is 9-10 cm. Weight 55-65 g. Large tubercles are located along the entire perimeter of the fruit. Productivity from 1 sq.m. the average is 3 kg.
Funny boys
The thermophilic variety Veselyiye Oboi belongs to the parthenocarpic varieties. An early ripe hybrid ripens within 35-40 days. Differs in high resistance to cucumber mosaic, olive spot, downy mildew. To increase resistance to other diseases, additional fungicidal treatments are required during cultivation.
Fruit characteristics:
- color green;
- oblong-oval shape;
- weight 95 g;
- length 10 cm;
- genetically free from bitterness.
Vernissage
The hybrid is resistant to all diseases typical for cucumber crops. Vernissage perfectly adapts to environmental conditions. Well tolerates nighttime temperature drop, shade-tolerant. The peak of fruiting occurs in July and lasts almost until the end of August.
Cucumbers are attractive in appearance. Their length is 10 cm. The structure of the peel is lumpy.Excellent taste allows you to use the variety fresh and as preparations for the winter. The fruits are well stored, they tolerate long-term transportation well.
Cheerful family
Cucumbers of the Veselaya Semeyka variety are characterized by the bouquet-forming of ovaries. The second name is Merry Company. The variety belongs to the parthenocarpic species.
Plants begin to bear fruit after 38 days from the moment of emergence. More than 5 ovaries are formed in each node. Cucumbers of gherkin type, cylindrical. The length is 10-12 cm, the structure of the peel is large tuberous. The weight of the cucumbers is 120 g. Perfect for pickling.
Vanka-vstanka
Another parthenocarpic variety, Vanka-Vstanka, is capable of causing envy among neighbors. It is distinguished by high yield and disease resistance. Plants are indeterminate, medium-growing.
The ovaries are formed in bunches. The yield per m2 is 6 kg. The surface of the fruit is lumpy. The shape is cylindrical. The pulp is genetically free from bitterness.
Grandfather's granddaughter
The variety is resistant to fungal diseases
The early ripening hybrid of Grandfather's granddaughter ripens for 40 days. Refers to parthenocarpic species. It is intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. Cucumbers are resistant to fungal diseases. The yield is very high: 12 kg / m2.
The arrangement of the ovaries is bouquet, 2-3 fruits each. Zelentsy are cylindrical, weighing 150 g, 14 cm long. By type of use, they are referred to as universal varieties.
Virenta
Virenta variety begins to bear fruit 40 days after germination. Indeterminate, vigorous bushes bear fruit for a long time. Resistant to fungal diseases. The laying of bundle-type ovaries. Leaves are medium in size, slightly wrinkled.
The yield per m2 is 16 kg. The mass of one green leaf can be up to 170 g. The average length is 14 cm. They are distinguished by high taste indicators.
Spring
Variety Vesna is intended for fresh consumption and canning. Pollination type is parthenocapic. Bushes are indeterminate with medium-sized foliage. Productivity from 1 hectare 176 c. Differs in a long fruiting period.
Zelentsy are short, oval in shape. Their weight is 80 g. The structure of the peel is lumpy. Pubescence is brown, rare.
Aquarius
The early maturing, bee-pollinated variety Aquarius belongs to one of the highest-yielding varieties. Grown in open ground. Medium-growing bushes, form 2-4 first-order lashes. The flowering type is mixed.
The ovaries are solitary. The fruits ripen together. Even in arid climates, the fruit does not acquire bitterness.
Final part
Parthenocarpic cucumber varieties are distinguished by high resistance to diseases, long fruiting period and high yield. Plants perfectly adapt to any climatic conditions, and most of them are completely unpretentious in terms of choosing a place for planting. The only drawback of such varieties is the lack of seeds, which does not allow you to breed them yourself.