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Each greenhouse owner has his own idea of the yield of cucumbers. It is difficult to meet the same opinions of experts on the same variety, so it is difficult for a novice gardener to decide on the choice of seed material. Having collected a huge amount of information, advice, feedback, we will try to identify the fruitful varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses, and we hope that this information will help many gardeners.
Classification of greenhouse varieties
Just like other greenhouse crops, cucumbers have their own classification for ripening and harvesting. All varieties are classified into three main groups:
- winter and spring;
- spring and summer;
- summer and autumn.
In turn, each of the groups is divided into subgroups according to the time of fruit ripening:
- early;
- medium;
- late.
But that's not all. According to the method of pollination, varieties are classified as self-pollinating and pollinated by insects. The first species has another name - parthenocarpic.
Some greenhouse owners, growing cucumbers for sale, try to keep up with the high yield, without paying special attention to another classification - the purpose of the vegetable. This is extremely wrong, since depending on why a person buys cucumbers, demand depends on them.
Cucumbers are classified by purpose:
- for conservation:
- universal;
- for salads.
Considering each species, we must conclude that cucumbers for conservation are distinguished by a thin skin and the presence of a sweet aftertaste. In turn, salad cucumbers have a thick top shell, which is unacceptable for pickling.
Optimal greenhouse variety for many gardeners it is considered universal. Such cucumbers are suitable for pickling, preparing any dishes and just for eating fresh. The early ripening variety "Marta" belongs to this species. It is high-yielding, and the appearance of the first fruits occurs 37 days after planting in the ground.
Rating of high-yielding varieties
To find out what the highest-yielding greenhouse varieties of cucumbers exist today, we turned to experienced gardeners for help and made a rating based on their recommendations.
"Zozulya F1"
Hybrid Zozulya F1 Refers to the partnerocarpic species. Differs in early maturity, since the first ovaries begin on the forty-second day after planting in the ground. Weakly climbing bushes are distinguished by pentagonal bright green leaves of small size. The corners of the leaf are slightly rounded. The bushes give flowers of the female type. The cylindrical fruit ovary has a smooth surface with a slight protrusion of tubercles. The finished vegetable has a glossy bright green color, a weakly pronounced white edge and a rare manifestation of pimples.
According to professionals, the hybrid is considered the most productive among this subgroup. The fruit is characterized by good taste and weighs on average 250-320 g. If we talk about the purpose, the hybrid is universal. The cucumber is suitable for both pickling and salads.
Dignity consists in abundant and amicable fruiting. The plant is resistant to white and root rot, spotting, fungal diseases.
"Herman F1"
The next in the ranking is the early hybrid of the parthenocarpic species "Herman". After planting in the ground, fruiting begins around the forty-fifth day. Tall bushes are characterized by weak weaving. During flowering, one knot forms up to six ovaries. The plant is resistant to downy mildew, cladosporium and mosaic virus.
Ripe dark green fruits with a white edge are no more than 12 cm long and weigh from 120 to 180 g. The cucumber does not accumulate bitterness in the hot period, has a dense structure with crunchy qualities. The fruit is covered with a large number of spiny bumps.
The variety "Herman" can be called universal. Due to the lack of bitterness, the cucumber goes well in salting, for cooking, or just for salad.
"Courage F1"
The self-pollinating variety is distinguished by the predominance of female flowers and high yield. This allowed him to take third place in the rating, according to professionals, among greenhouse cucumbers. Tall plants are distinguished by an average weaving rate. It tolerates major fungal diseases well.
The first ovary after planting in the ground and shoots appears on the fifty-fifth day. During flowering, one knot forms up to seven ovaries. The adult fruit is elongated with light green stripes and white thorns. With a maximum length of up to 16 cm, it can weigh from 130 to 170 g.
The cucumber stands out for its excellent taste without bitterness, does not tend to overripe and has small seeds.
"Masha F1"
The early parthenocapic hybrid belongs to the gherkin species. An adult plant is covered only with female flowers, from which tuft ovaries appear. The plant is distinguished by an average index of weaving and is resistant to cladospirosis disease, powdery mildew and mosaic virus.
The variety stands out for its high yield of small fruits. Maximum size gherkin reaches 11 cm. The dense fruit has crunchy qualities and has a sweetish taste without bitterness. "Masha" is considered the best for preservation and salting.
Finding out which greenhouse cucumbers are the highest-yielding, it should be noted a number of varieties of Dutch producers. Most of them are self-pollinating species. Tasty fruits without bitterness are suitable for conservation and fresh consumption. Dutch varieties are distinguished by good yield and resistance to parasites and common diseases.
According to experts, the best varieties for greenhouses are Pasedena F1, Santana F1, Ceres F1. Their advantage is abundant fruiting over a long period. The fruit is characterized by good taste and is perfectly preserved for a long time without losing its presentation.
Lovers of exotic cucumbers can be advised Chinese varieties for greenhouses. The most popular of them are: "Chinese Miracle", "Chinese White", and "Chinese Snakes". Plants very rarely succumb to diseases, are easy to care for and very productive. In terms of taste, they will delight even avid gourmets.
The opinion of amateur gardeners
Considering the rating of the most productive greenhouse varieties of cucumbers, one cannot bypass amateur gardeners. It is from their reviews that most opinions about this or that variety are formed. Let's find out which high-yielding varieties appeal to ordinary summer residents who have small greenhouses.
The most fruiting varieties
In this category, amateurs distinguish three varieties:
- The Tumi variety is distinguished by its hardiness and thin fruit skin. From a bush gives 12 kg of yield.
- The variety "Courage F1" considered earlier is the most popular among amateurs for cultivation. Up to 25 kg of crop can be removed from the bush.
- The third place is occupied by the early hybrid "Cupid F1". Depending on the departure from the bush, they collect from 30 to 50 kg.
The earliest high-yielding
Fans of early harvests distinguish Zozulya F1 and Masha F1 varieties.From the bushes, the first crop can already be harvested in 48-50 days. The Dutch hybrid "Hector F1" is not inferior in popularity. Its fruits are suitable for preservation and cooking.
The most delicious among the high-yielding
In terms of taste, among the high-yielding greenhouse varieties, gardeners prefer the hybrids "German F1", "Prestige F1" and "Ekol F1". The varieties yield up to 25 kg of yield per bush. Cucumbers are characterized as tender, crunchy and do not need to be soaked before pickling.
In the video, you can see an overview of high-yielding varieties:
