Varieties of beam cucumbers for greenhouses

Today, a huge number of gardeners are engaged in growing cucumbers. The number of greenhouses on our plots has also increased several times. These vegetables are extremely popular due to their wide use in food and use in winter. In addition, the cucumber consists of a large amount of water, it is not only useful, but also perfectly digested, does not overload the stomach. Let’s talk about bunch cucumbers, which many have definitely heard of.

What cucumbers are called bunch

There are no special differences between varieties of bunch cucumbers from ordinary ones. According to the name, they can form several ovaries in one bundle at the same time. Even if there are not one, but two ovaries in the bundle, the cucumber variety will be considered a bundle.

Beam varieties of cucumbers are just beginning their journey of popularity. Previously, it was difficult to meet them on store shelves, but now their number is growing every year. Some gardeners are purposefully looking for a new variety of cucumber to sample, which they plant along with their favorite hybrids and varietal cucumbers.

Beam-type varieties are hybrids. What does this mean? The fact is that each hybrid is grown from seeds only once, it does not give offspring. That is, from a cucumber harvested in the garden, you will not be able to grow a new crop, unless it is a varietal type. For those who are going to select the seeds, calibrate them and plant them again, you can immediately give advice – do not waste time.

Seed Selection Standards

At the heart of selecting the right seeds for growing cucumber in greenhouse conditions is the ability to get a rich harvest without excessive effort. To do this, it is important to understand not only the difference between hybrids and varietal cucumbers, but also the process of pollination.

All cucumbers are divided according to the method of pollination into three types:

• parthenocarpic;
• bee-pollinated (pollinated by insects);
• self-pollinated.

All three types can be grown in a greenhouse, but in the case of bee-pollinated varieties, you will have to work hard:

• attract bees to the greenhouse;
• do your own pollination.

Cucumber flowering and the ability to pollinate it occurs in an extremely short time. If at this time the weather is cold and rainy, the bees will not be able to wait. What to do in this case?

Self-pollination of a cucumber is also possible; for this, male pollen must be transferred to the pistil of a female flower, which has an ovary in the form of a small cucumber at the base. Only in this case will the fruit of the cucumber develop from it.

With self-pollinated and parthenocarpic varieties, this problem will not occur in the greenhouse. This process in these cucumbers occurs without the participation of external forces. However, let us return to the question of choosing a variety of bunch cucumbers for growing in a greenhouse. Having picked up several positions, we will offer both self-pollinated and bee-pollinated types. Although it is not recommended for beginners to use the latter.

Varieties with high yield (table)

Here is a list of the most popular varieties of bunch-type cucumbers today. All of them are perfectly grown in a greenhouse.

• hybrid “Acorn”;
• gherkins “Mother-in-law”;
• hybrid “Ajax”;
• cucumber “Levina”;
• very beautiful-looking hybrid “Vyuga”;
• “King of the garden”;
• cucumber “Gavrosh”;
• cucumber “Boy with a finger.”

All of them are collected in a comparative table for review.

Thus, beam-type hybrids are distinguished by the following qualities:

• precocity
• high yield;
• small size greens;
• the use of fruits is universal;
• cucumber resistance to many diseases.

This contributes to an increase in demand among gardeners and use for both open ground and greenhouses. The bunch-type cucumber is usually tall, but medium-sized varieties are also found, for example, the Robin Hood parthenocarpic. Proper cultivation is the key to abundant fruiting.

A brief and interesting overview of bunch-type cucumbers is presented in the video. The described varieties can be safely added to the presented list for growing in greenhouse conditions.

Growing in greenhouses

Gardeners use two types of greenhouses:

• heated;
• unheated.

Based on this, there are two approaches to growing different varieties of cucumbers in them, depending on the type of shelter. The general requirements for greenhouses are as follows:

• they must be high enough;
• it is believed that one of the best coatings is glass, but the most common is film;
• next to the greenhouse, it is imperative to install a source of water.

Remember that cucumber loves warmth, moist air and abundant watering. At the same time, the dependence of irrigation quality on air temperature is as follows: the lower the temperature, the less abundant irrigation should be. If outside the window the weather completely deteriorates, it is necessary to stop shower procedures in the form of spraying.

Watering is carried out only with warm water. It should be the same as the air temperature, regardless of the variety of cucumbers. Greenhouses are characterized by high humidity. This is a plus of growing cucumbers in such conditions. It is necessary to ensure that water does not stagnate in the beds under the plants in the root zones. This is harmful to the root system. Cucumber does not tolerate this.

Varieties of beam cucumbers in greenhouse conditions do not need to be planted too densely. For them, certain conditions must be met for ventilation and sunlight. Be sure to make root dressing. It is produced in one of the most convenient ways:

• mineral fertilizers;
• organic fertilizers.

All varieties of cucumbers need it. Feeding is done at least three times:

• two weeks after planting;
• during the flowering period;
• during the period of intensive fruiting.

For film-type greenhouses, additional heating can be provided. To do this, peat and processed sawdust are introduced into the soil.

Conclusion

Bundle-type cucumbers are ideal for greenhouses, especially self-pollinating varieties. They are easy to grow and a pleasure to harvest. High yield will please any gardener.