Review of the best varieties of self-pollinating cucumbers

The history of the development of this vegetable culture has more than 6000 years. Someone calls this plant a vegetable, someone “false berry”. The ancients knew its medicinal properties and used the pulp of this plant as a means to cleanse the body. Indeed, it contains more than 70% water. Its "fruits" are traditionally eaten unripe when they are green. They improve the body's metabolism, promote good appetite, and improve the functioning of the heart and kidneys. Cucumbers are loved by many - fresh, canned, pickled, in salads and just like that.

Varieties of self-pollinated cucumber varieties

For such a long time of existence of cucumbers, a huge number of varieties of this culture have been bred - hybrid, non-hybrid, medium, large-fruited, gherkins and many others.

Within the boundaries of each variety, there is a division into male, female and mixed individuals of this culture. This division is very important for the gardener - which variety to give preference to. Most of the random seed that the gardener receives from seed cucumbers contains preparations in which male or female traits will prevail. Accordingly, bees will be required in the pollination stage.

Self-pollinated cucumbers are considered more productive. They contain both male and female reproductive organs on flowers. Therefore, the probability of germination and the appearance of fruits in such plants is much higher. Greenhouse cucumber seeds it is better to take with the expectation that they are self-pollinated, that is, that the plant has both male and female features. This way you can save on the next landing.

Different cucumbers differ in their taste, some are better to eat fresh and are good in salads, other varieties are bred specifically for canning. This is largely determined by the type of variety. Early self-pollinated cucumbers are more tender than later ones. Most often they are consumed fresh. Middle and late are more versatile.

Self-pollinated cucumbers for open ground

Grow self-pollinated open field cucumbers easily! Planting seeds in open ground is a traditional form of cultivation of this crop. Most varieties of self-pollinating cucumbers can be grown this way. Self-pollinated open field cucumbers do not require as much maintenance as greenhouse ones. On the other hand, the amount of harvest is several times less. These cucumbers need a lot of heat and enough water.

Most varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers are universal, but there are those that are intended for growing in open and protected ground. These are such varieties as Gerda, Friendly family, Connie and others.

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  Variety "Gerda" refers to the so-called medium early varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers.
  Designed for growing in open and protected ground. Its ripening period is about 40 days. It gives high germination, the number of ovaries per node is from 3 to 5. "Gerda" is a gherkin variety. The zelents themselves grow up to 10 centimeters long. This variety is resistant to powdery mildew and other diseases... This variety is versatile, cucumbers can be eaten both fresh and canned.
• "Friendly family" is no less interesting variety of self-pollinated medium early cucumbers. When ripe, the fruits reach a length of 12 centimeters.
  Fruiting is achieved in 45-46 days from the moment the greenery appears. Differs in disease resistance, greens are dense, non-bitter. This variety is recommended for canning and pickling.

Self-pollinated cucumbers for the greenhouse

Many people think that greenhouse cucumbers are less useful than those grown outdoors. However, with the correct introduction fertilizers and observance of all conditions, greenhouse vegetables retain both taste properties and do not harm human health.
In addition, self-pollinated cucumbers grown in a greenhouse produce a much higher yield than their counterparts cultivated in open or protected ground.

So, in an ordinary winter greenhouse, the yield of cucumbers is on average 32-34 kg / m2, while on the open ground in the season - up to 3 kg per 1 square meter.

On the other hand, equip a greenhouse much more expensive than preparing a plot of land, but the overall benefit of growing greenhouse cucumbers is greater.

The most acceptable varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers for the greenhouse include such varieties as "Emelya", "Zozulya", "Zyatek" and many others.

• "Emelya" is an early-ripening early middle variety intended primarily for greenhouses and greenhouses... Differs in good yield - 13-15 kg / m2. The first cucumbers can be harvested after 30-40 days. The culture is distinguished by its rich green color and high taste. This self-pollinating hybrid is disease-resistant and cold-resistant.
• "Zozulya" is one of the most popular greenhouse hybrids on the territory of our country. Due to the predominance of female flowers, it is highly productive. The yield of self-pollinating cucumbers of this variety reaches 24-26 kg / m2. The fruits are medium and large, reaching a maximum weight of 280 grams. Differs in an average degree of branching. New seed samples are resistant to diseases - olive spot, cucumber mosaic virus and others. Canned well.

Universal self-pollinated cucumbers

Most modern varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers are universal, they can be planted both in open ground and in a greenhouse. It should be borne in mind that sometimes parthenocarpic ones are sometimes referred to as universal self-pollinated varieties. These are "false" self-pollinated varieties. There are no male flowers in them, but there are female ones. This helps the formation of greens without pollination. These plants have no seeds.

The universal varieties of cucumbers suitable for planting both in the ground and in a greenhouse include such as: "Spring", "Herman", "Claudia", "Crispina", "Ant", etc.

• The name of the variety "Vesna" speaks for itself. It is an early universal parthenocarpic hybrid. The zelents of this variety are short - up to 8 cm, the plant is medium-branched, the average yield of the variety is 15-17 kg / m2. Cucumbers have a sweetish taste, the fruits are resistant to diseases.
• The Dutch variety "Herman" has incorporated all the achievements of European breeders. Like "Spring", it is early maturing. However, it belongs to the universal truly self-pollinated species. Fruits are small in length - up to 12 centimeters, rich dark green color. During the harvest season, you can collect both gherkins and larger greens. In addition, the seeds of this variety are resistant to pests and diseases. The seeds of these cucumbers for the greenhouse are treated with special compositions harmless to humans, but fatal to pests. The main advantages of the "Dutchman" are high yield and early ripening time.

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