What varieties of cucumbers are best for planting in a greenhouse

Recently, the weather has become more and more unpredictable and therefore it is possible to get a high yield of cucumbers if only they are planted in a greenhouse.

At the moment, there are a huge number of varieties and hybrids on the seed market intended for cultivation in greenhouses. It is quite difficult for a person who is ignorant of this matter to navigate this diversity. So, below are the best varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses and requirements for them.

Requirements for greenhouse varieties of cucumbers

Agrotechnics for growing cucumbers in a closed field is somewhat different from open agricultural technology. Therefore, the requirements for varieties will be different. For growing in a greenhouse, preference should be given to hybrids that do not require additional formation, that is, their lateral lashes have limited growth and do not have to be pinched. In the future, this will avoid unnecessary thickening, which can lead to outbreaks of diseases such as powdery mildew and stem rot.

The next thing to look out for is the type of pollination. Parthenocarpic and self-pollinated hybrids give the best results for greenhouse cultivation.

Advice! In order for self-pollinated varieties to give higher yields, the trellis with them must be shaken periodically.

Also varieties for greenhouses must be resistant to most diseases, because the microclimate of the greenhouse strongly contributes to their occurrence. They also have to put up with high humidity, low light and temperature extremes.

Classification of greenhouse cucumbers

All varieties and hybrids intended for indoor use by Zelentsy can be divided into 3 large groups:

  1. Salad, with a dense skin and sweetish pulp.
  2. For conservation, with a thin skin, through which saline or marinade easily passes. A distinctive feature of this type is dark thorn and strong tuberosity.
  3. Universal, are suitable for fresh consumption and blanks.

Therefore, before choosing seeds, you first need to decide on the purpose of the future harvest. If you mostly just eat fresh cucumbers, then you should choose salad varieties. If you need greens for pickling or pickling, then preference should be given to canned food, and if you plan to use fresh products and preservation, then you need universal ones.

It is possible to classify zelents by ripening terms for:

  • Early, which, in turn, are divided into super-early and mid-early. The first fruits from them can be obtained in a month from the moment of germination. They need to be sown in several terms, since after 1.5 months they practically cease to bear fruit.
  • Mid-season. This group enters fruiting after the early one.
  • Late ripening.
Advice! By sowing cucumbers with different ripening periods in a greenhouse, you can continuously get fresh greens.

According to the type of pollination, this vegetable can be divided into parthenocarpic varieties and self-pollinated ones. Many vegetable growers mistakenly classify them as one group, which is absolutely not true. They differ from each other in that the former do not need a pollination process for the formation of zelents, they have no seeds at all, and the latter have both a pistil and a stamen in one flower, so they can pollinate themselves. What they have in common is that they do not need insect pollinators to set greens.

Parthenocarpic varieties

New varieties appear on the seed market every year parthenocarpic cucumbers... Below, according to the reviews of vegetable growers, are the best of them.

NameRipening periodAppointmentFruit size in cmDisease resistanceOvary location
Cupid F1Early ripeUniversal15AverageBouquet
Emelya F1Early ripeSalting13-15HighBouquet
Herman F1Ultra-ripeUniversal8-10HighBouquet
Hercules F1Early ripeUniversal12-14AverageBouquet
Mother-in-law F1Early ripeCannery11-13HighBouquet
Zyatek F1Early ripeCannery9-11HighBouquet
Cheetah F1Early ripeUniversal11-13HighBouquet
Mazay F1Ultra-ripeUniversal10-15HighBouquet
Trump F1Early maturingUniversal10-12HighBouquet
Grasshopper F1Ultra-ripeUniversal10-12HighBouquet
Marinda F1Early ripeUniversal8-10HighBouquet
Courage F1Early ripeUniversal8-10HighBouquet

All the varieties of parthenocapic cucumbers presented above are suitable for growing in a greenhouse.

Self-pollinated varieties

It is very difficult to navigate among the large number of self-pollinated varieties; the most popular of them are presented in the form of a table below.

NameRipening periodAppointmentFruit size in cmDisease resistanceOvary location
Zozulya F1Early ripeUniversal25AverageSingle
Matilda F1Early ripeUniversal10-12AverageBouquet
Gerda F1Early ripeUniversal8-10HighBouquet
Friendly family F1Early ripeCanning10-12HighBouquet
Ant F1Early ripeUniversal8-10HighBouquet

Self-pollinated hybrids are less productive than parthenocapic hybrids, but nevertheless, with appropriate care, they are able to give a bountiful harvest.

Advice! Information on the type of pollination and the purpose of the cucumbers is indicated on the seed package. If it is not there, then it can be found in the Register of varieties registered on the territory of Russia.

Tips for choosing seeds

The harvest of cucumbers directly depends on the quality of the seeds. In order not to be mistaken in the selection and acquisition process, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

  1. Growing cucumbers in the greenhouse very different from their cultivation in the open field. Therefore, preference should be given to varieties and hybrids intended for indoor use.
  2. First of all, when buying seeds, you should choose hybrids. They are indicated on the packaging as F1. Under the same growing conditions, they will show better results compared to varieties.
  3. Don't dwell on just one variety. You can buy several with similar requirements and plant them in the same greenhouse. Then you will definitely not be left without a crop.
  4. Varieties with mild branching have an advantage over those with strong tillering. They do not need additional formation.
  5. It is advisable to buy the seed that is zoned in your region.

Regardless of the variety, in order to obtain a good harvest, it is required to observe the agricultural technology of cultivating this crop.

The following video will help with the choice of a specific variety:

Reviews of gardeners

Nina Semyonovna, 47 years old, Samara.
This year, on the recommendation of a neighbor, I planted it in a greenhouse cucumbers Courage... The harvest pleased us, there was an abundance of small cucumbers on the bushes. We made various preparations from them, and also ate plenty of fresh greens. Next year we will definitely plant again.
Elena Sergeevna, 40 years old, Perm.
This year we bought a greenhouse, and we doubted for a very long time when choosing a variety of cucumbers. On the advice of a consultant, Kozyrnaya Karta and German cucumbers were chosen in the store. They did not let us down, all season they were provided with delicious and crispy cucumbers.
Olga Nikolaevna, 52 years old, Ryazan.
Out of habit, she planted Zozulya's cucumbers in the greenhouse. This year, my daughter brought two new varieties of Grasshopper and Marinda. During the season they gave a very bountiful harvest.But their main advantage is that they did not outgrow as quickly as Zozulya and retained excellent taste for a long time.
Sergey Alekseevich, 60 years old, Rostov.
He retired this year, bought a greenhouse and decided to grow his own vegetables. When choosing a greenhouse variety of cucumbers, a problem arose, it is very difficult for a person who is not experienced in this matter to navigate in their variety. In the store, I had to resort to the help of a sales assistant who advised me to buy German seeds. I was pleased with the result, but next year I will definitely try something else new.
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