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Each owner of the greenhouse has his own idea of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe 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 productive varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses, and we hope that this information will help many gardeners.
Classification of greenhouse varieties
Like other greenhouse crops, cucumbers have their own classification by ripening and harvesting. All varieties are divided 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
- average;
- later.
But that’s not all. According to the method of pollination, varieties are classified into self-pollinated and pollinated by insects. The first species has another name – parthenocarpic.
Some owners of greenhouses, growing cucumbers for sale, try to keep up with the high yield, without paying much attention to another classification – the purpose of the vegetable. This is extremely wrong, because depending on why a person buys cucumbers, the demand for them depends.
By appointment, cucumbers are classified:
- for preservation:
- universal;
- for salads.
Considering each species, it must be concluded that cucumbers for preservation are distinguished by a thin skin and the presence of a sweet aftertaste. In turn, salad cucumbers have a thick upper shell, which is unacceptable for pickling.
The optimal greenhouse variety for many gardeners is considered universal. Such cucumbers are suitable for pickling, cooking any dishes and just for eating fresh. This species includes the early ripe variety “Martha”. It is high-yielding, and the appearance of the first fruits occurs on the 37th day after planting in the ground.
Rating of high-yielding varieties
To find out what are the most high-yielding greenhouse varieties of cucumbers that exist today, we turned to experienced gardeners for help and, according to their recommendations, made a rating.
“Cuckoo F1”
Hybrid Zozulya F1 Refers to a partner carpic species. Differs in precocity, since the first ovaries begin on the forty-second day after planting in the ground. Weakly weaving bushes are distinguished by small pentagonal bright green leaves. The corners of the sheet are slightly rounded. Bushes produce female-type flowers. The cylindrical ovary of the fruit has a smooth surface with a slight protrusion of tubercles. The finished vegetable has a glossy bright green color, a slight 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 on average weighs 250-320 g. If we talk about the destination, then the hybrid is universal. Cucumber is suitable for both pickling and salads.
Dignity consists in abundant and friendly fruiting. The plant is resistant to white and root rot, spotting, fungal diseases.
“German F1”
The next in the ranking is the early hybrid of the parthenocarpic species “German”. After planting in the ground, fruiting begins on about the forty-fifth day. Tall bushes are distinguished by weak weaving. During flowering, one node forms up to six ovaries. The plant is resistant to downy mildew, cladosporiosis and mosaic virus.
Mature dark green fruits with a white edge have a length of no more than 12 cm and a weight of 120 to 180 g. Cucumber does not accumulate bitterness in the hot period, has a dense structure with crispy qualities. The fruit is covered with a large number of prickly pimples.
Variety “German” can be called universal. Due to the lack of bitterness, the cucumber goes well in pickling, for cooking or just in a salad.
«Courage F1»
The self-pollinating variety is distinguished by the predominance of female flowers and high yields. This allowed him to take third place in the ranking, according to professionals, among greenhouse cucumbers. Tall plants are distinguished by an average weaving index. It tolerates major fungal diseases well.
The first ovary after planting in the ground and germination appears on the fifty-fifth day. During flowering, one node forms up to seven ovaries. The adult fruit has an elongated shape with light green stripes and white spikes. With a maximum length of up to 16 cm, it can weigh from 130 to 170 g.
Cucumber stands out for its excellent taste without bitterness, is not prone to overripe and has small seeds.
“Masha F1”
An early parthenocapic hybrid belongs to the gherkin species. An adult plant is covered only with female flowers, from which bundle ovaries appear. The plant has an average weaving rate and is resistant to cladospirosis, powdery mildew and mosaic virus.
The variety is distinguished by a high yield of small fruits. The maximum size of the gherkin reaches 11 cm. The dense fruit has crunchy qualities and has a sweetish aftertaste without bitterness. “Masha” is considered the best for conservation and salting.
Finding out which greenhouse cucumbers are the most high-yielding, it should be noted a number of varieties of Dutch producers. Most of them are self-pollinating species. Delicious without bitterness, the fruits are suitable for preservation and fresh consumption. Dutch varieties have good yields and are resistant to parasites and common diseases.
According to experts, the varieties Pasedena F1, Santana F1, Ceres F1 are considered the best for greenhouses. Their dignity is in abundant fruiting over a long period. The fruit is characterized by good taste and perfectly preserved for a long time without loss of presentation.
Fans of exotic cucumbers can be advised Chinese varieties for greenhouses. The most popular of them are: “Chinese miracle”, “Chinese white”, and “Chinese snakes”. Plants are very rarely susceptible to diseases, easy to care for and very productive. The taste will please even the most avid gourmets.
Opinion of amateur gardeners
Considering the rating of the most productive greenhouse varieties of cucumbers, it is impossible to bypass amateur gardeners. It is according to their reviews that the majority of opinions about a particular variety are formed. Let’s find out which high-yielding varieties appeal to ordinary summer residents with small greenhouses.
The most fruitful varieties
In this category, lovers distinguish three varieties:
- The variety “Tumi” is distinguished by its endurance and thin skin of the fruit. From a bush gives 12 kg of a crop.
- The Courage F1 variety considered earlier among amateurs is the most popular for cultivation. Up to 25 kg of crop can be removed from a bush.
- In third place is the early hybrid Amur F1. Depending on the care from the bush, they collect from 30 to 50 kg.
The earliest high-yielding
Lovers of early harvests distinguish the Zozulya F1 and Masha F1 varieties. From the bushes, the first crop can already be harvested in 48–50 days. Not inferior in popularity to the Dutch hybrid “Hector F1”. Its fruits are suitable for preservation and cooking.
The most delicious among high-yielding
In terms of taste, among high-yielding greenhouse varieties, gardeners prefer the German F1, Prestige F1 and Ecole F1 hybrids. Varieties give up to 25 kg of yield per bush. Cucumbers are characterized as tender, crispy and do not need to be soaked before salting.
In the video you can see an overview of high-yielding varieties:
