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Cucumber is one of the most popular and favorite crops for gardeners. It can be grown both in greenhouses and in the garden, outdoors. And those who are not afraid of experiments can harvest a good harvest even on the balcony. This crispy vegetable is ideal for winter harvesting. Cucumbers keep well raw and are indispensable for home canning.
There are special varieties of cucumbers for picklingas well as their hybrids. They have a thicker and crisper flesh. The peel of these cucumbers absorbs salt well. Most pickled varieties can be identified by their appearance - cucumbers from one bush are almost the same size and shape, their rich green skin is covered with tubercles. To grow pickling cucumbers on your site, you need to choose the right seeds.
Pickling cucumber seeds - selection criteria
Homemade pickles from your garden start with the seeds. Their choice is determined by the climatic features of the area and growing conditions.
Today, there are the most diverse and versatile varieties in terms of cultivation, which grow well not only in greenhouse conditions, but also outdoors. But the degree of yield and the quality of the fruit will differ in different cases. For a greenhouse, it is better to choose varieties with not very long lashes, which are grown on trellises. This saves space in the greenhouse and makes harvesting easier. An example of the correct location is shown in the photo:
The best varieties for pickling
It is best to start growing pickled cucumbers with quality seeds purchased from a trusted manufacturer. They indicate on the packaging all the information necessary for the gardener - the name of the variety, growing rules, shelf life and purpose (salad, pickling, universal). The seeds available for sale are completely ready for planting and do not require pre-treatment. You can get more information about seeds by watching this video:
Pickling varieties of cucumbers for growing in a greenhouse
Suitable for cultivation in a greenhouse or with a film method self-pollinated or parthenocarptic cucumber varieties for pickling. The lack of direct sunlight does not affect the yield in any way.
Adam F1
A versatile hybrid suitable for pickling and canning. The first harvest is obtained 40-45 days (depending on conditions) after sowing the seeds.
Grown on trellises, ideal for greenhouses. Differs in resistance to diseases and high yield. The fruits have a flat cylindrical shape. They grow up to 10 cm in length and 3-4 cm in diameter. The skin is thin, dark green, covered with frequent small tubercles.
Buran F1
Fruiting in 46-50 days after germination. Plant with long branches, powerful, branched. Fruits are oval, short (up to 12 cm). On the surface of the dark green peel, there are often large tubercles.
Blessed F1
Differs in high yield, disease resistance and beautiful appearance. Zelentsy have a regular oblong shape, with large tubercles. The color is green, with light spots and stripes. Ideal for pickling and preserving. After a delay in harvest, the fruits do not grow in length, but turn yellow and take a barrel-shaped shape.
Moscow dude F1
Fruiting in 45-50 days after the first shoots appear. Fruits are elongated - 9-12 cm long and 3-3.2 cm in diameter. The color is saturated green with light stripes, on the surface of the peel there are large tubercles. Can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
Tips for growing pickled cucumbers in a greenhouse
Cucumber is a rather whimsical plant. Even in greenhouse conditions, in order to increase yields, it is necessary to follow some rules.
- When grown in greenhouse conditions, plants lack the carbon dioxide required for their growth. By placing containers with mullein in several places, you can achieve the optimal concentration of this substance. The same effect is obtained by mulching the soil with cow dung.
- It is better to apply mineral fertilizers to the soil for cucumbers 10-12 days before planting. After the formation of the bush, to increase the yield, it is recommended to water the plants with a mixture of water and milk once a week.
- Cucumbers are watered only in the morning. The water should be lukewarm, as its low temperature can provoke the appearance of powdery mildew. For this, a barrel of water is placed in the greenhouse for irrigation.
The plant needs light for good growth. In greenhouse conditions, optimal illumination is achieved with additional lamps.
Salting varieties for open ground
For growing outdoors, bee-pollinated varieties of pickling cucumbers with long lashes, which are located directly on the ground, are suitable. This allows the plant to maintain the required moisture level in the soil. They are distinguished by high resistance to diseases and temperature drops.
Nezhinsky
This variety is considered the leader among pickled cucumbers in terms of its taste. Recommended for growing in wide beds, as this cucumber has very long (more than 2 m) lashes. Zelentsy have an even shape and beautiful color. The peel is covered with sparse tubercles.
Spring F1
The crop can be harvested 45-52 days after the seeds are sown. Medium-sized fruits are covered with tubercles, the pulp is fragrant, dense.
Competitor
Mid-season variety with high yield. Differs in good seed germination and high resistance to powdery mildew. Fruits of bright green color with often located small tubercles grow up to 12 cm.
Muromsky
This variety is suitable for growing in shady areas. Fruits of light green color, even beautiful shape with crispy pulp are suitable for pickling.
Barrel pickling
This hybrid has a fragrant and crispy flesh. Salted or canned, it does not lose its taste. The variety is considered mid-season - 45 days after sowing, the first harvest can already be taken.
Lovers of delicacies will appreciate the variety Parisian gherkin... Due to their small size (up to 5 cm in length), the cucumbers quickly pickle and crunch pleasantly. Small plants with medium branching can even be grown on the balcony. With proper care, they have good yields.
Useful tips for growing cucumbers
In open field conditions, plants are more susceptible to external influences that can affect their growth. A lower temperature regime, wind, pests - all these factors negatively affect not only the appearance of plants, but also their productivity. Knowing some secrets, you can achieve a guaranteed good result.
In order to protect the cucumbers from the wind, plants can be planted in the neighborhood that will function as a curtain - corn, sunflower. Tall plants create a comfortable microclimate and can be used as a support for climbing varieties.The photo shows that corn and cucumbers do not interfere with each other at all.
- To attract bees, some gardeners spray the plants with a sugar solution. This can be avoided by planting calendula next to a cucumber garden. It blooms at the same time as the cucumber and will help attract these insects for pollination.
- Cucumbers are not planted next to nightshade crops (tomato, potato). They require different growing conditions. Also, the yield can be negatively affected by herbs and aromatic herbs.
- It is useful to plant legumes between the cucumbers (undersized beans, beans, peas). The roots of these plants retain nitrogen in the soil. Therefore, after harvesting, it is recommended not to pull out the plants, but to cut them off.
- Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold weather. When growing outdoors, always keep on hand material that can protect the plants in the event of a sudden cold snap. Even in the process of forming the beds, you need to set up special props for the covering material.
Cucumbers intended for pickling require regular monitoring of soil moisture during fruiting. With an insufficient amount of moisture, bitterness forms in the fruits, which makes the cucumbers unsuitable for canning and pickling.
