The end of the summer season - the debriefing and planning of garden work for the next year. Should think about replacing some cultures, if they did not meet your expectations. As for the cucumber, then the choice is so great varieties that you can experiment all the time. What sort of cucumber plant next spring, you can discuss with your neighbors to testify or to consider the recommendations in the literature.
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Which varieties are suitable for growing in the open field
First of all, decide which of cucumbers ripening time you would like to receive. Each group has its own characteristics:
- early will enjoy the first fruits of the end of June and early July, but they are susceptible to various diseases, they have a short period of fruiting;
- The mid not tolerate extreme temperatures, but resistant to pests and diseases;
- late-harvest produce long-term, they are best suited for preparation for the future.
Early ripening April F1 hybrid is considered universal. The plant is distinguished by the ability to self-regulation of the branch, which makes it possible to obtain a compact bush. It is grown even in boxes on the balconies. The fruits without bitterness, large - up to 25 cm long with a weight of 230-250 g
For ultra-fast varieties include Ant F1, Masha F1. This parthenocarpic (not requiring pollination) varieties that are resistant to powdery mildew, mosaic virus and bacterial spot.
Popular pcheloopyljaemogo grade Fontanelle belongs to the middle-F1. It gives fruits after 50-55 days after sowing. Cucumbers cylindrical shape weigh 80-100 g, not taste bitter.
In the open field without any problems, you can grow cucumbers Erofei. This strong branching plant with small (6-7 cm), fruits, and suitable for fresh food, and pet preforms.
Late cucumbers Phoenix and Winner abundantly bear fruit until the first frost. They are resistant to drought, low temperature and fungal diseases.
Class Tested time pcheloopyljaemogo Nezhinskii less prone to disease and to fluctuations in air temperature. Bushes are well branched, abundantly blossom and bear fruit for a long time.
To cucumbers were on the table all season, the best planting and the early and mid-season and late varieties. Experienced gardeners are advised to plant a bush 2-3 early maturing and medium varieties, and the remaining space to give later.
Cucumber varieties for cultivation in the greenhouse
In hotbeds or greenhouses often grown unsprayed varieties of cucumbers. They have several advantages, which include:
- rapid growth and high productivity;
- fruition without interruption;
- resistance to pests and diseases;
- palatability (no bitterness).
One of the most popular - Altai early 166. He begins to bear fruit after 36-38 days after emergence. Resistant to fungal infection. Zelentsy fusiform covered with white spines. a medium-sized piece weighs 70-80 g
Partenokarpik April F1 has a female type of flowering. The fruits appear in 50-52 day. Cucumbers cylindrical shape reach 25 cm in length.
Maturing hybrids Warriors Makar strength and yield up to 12 kg from 1 m.
Middle-grade Agnes fruits length of 10 to 18 cm gives up to 10 kg.
Yields Hector modest (4-5 kg), but crunchy cucumber have good taste and wonderful fresh aroma.
Hybrid Libella with fruits elliptical shape kept up to 46-52 days. Peel covered whitish fluff. Mature Zelentsy grow up to 14 cm at a weight of 140 g
Good option for home canning - Merry Company F1. Small gherkins are suitable for pickling or salting.
Good for pickling cucumber-dinner. Small dark green fruit covered with a thin wax coating.
helpful hints
Agronomists and seasoned gardeners recommend to buy seeds only from trusted manufacturers.
Germination of fresh seeds have extremely low. Better use of seed, aged 2-3 years.
In the areas where the summer comes late, it is not recommended to plant in the ground early-maturing varieties. It is better to plant mid-season and get a later, but a guaranteed yield.
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