The best self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers for open ground

Cucumber is a popular vegetable at any time of the year. Which variety to choose for cultivation is not an easy question. The article will discuss the best self-pollinating varieties and hybrids of cucumbers for open ground and greenhouses: what are their features, advantages, what are the characteristic features, taste and nuances of cultivation.

What are self-pollinating cucumber varieties?

According to the type of pollination, cucumbers are divided into:

• bee-pollinated – the ovary is formed by pollination by insects (bees);
• parthenocarpic – self-fertile, self-pollinating species, without the participation of insects (fruiting is possible without pollination).

Their advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of self-pollinating cucumbers is their versatility; they are suitable for both closed planting (balcony, greenhouse, window sill) and open ground.

Other advantages of self-pollinating cucumbers:

• almost 100% seed germination;
• insects are not needed for fruiting;
• the fruits ripen evenly, identical in shape and color;
• better resist infections and pests;
• easy to care for and not picky;
• The harvest retains its presentation for a long time after harvesting; cucumbers do not wrinkle, turn yellow or wither.

The only negative is that the seeds do not ripen in the fruits, since fertilization does not occur. It will not be possible to obtain seed for next year at home.

The best self-pollinating cucumber hybrids for open ground

Among the huge number of new and proven crops, breeders and experienced vegetable growers identify the most popular and versatile in terms of growing conditions and taste.

Herman f1

New universal hybrid, bred in Holland. It occupies a leading place among early ripening plants in terms of productivity - up to 9-10 kg per 1 m².

Ripening time is up to 45 days from the moment the seeds germinate. The fruit is smooth, rich green in color, pleasant to the taste, no bitterness. Medium size, cylindrical, large, white tubercles. Grows up to 10-12 cm in length, weighing 70-100 g, up to 3 cm in diameter. The ovary is rich - from 6 fruits per node. The leaves are standard, medium in size. The shoots are powerful and do not break off under the weight of the harvest.

Peculiarity – the hybrid is not prone to infection with mosaic virus, cladosporiosis (brown spot), late blight, and powdery mildew. But at the same time it is susceptible to rust, attacks by aphids and spider mites.

The hybrid can be grown in a greenhouse and in open ground, provided it is temporarily covered with film.

Suitable for fresh salads, pickling and pickling.

Important! German f1 cucumbers are gherkin type, do not outgrow, do not turn yellow, and are stored for a long time.

Emerald earrings f1

Domestic hybrid from Moscow breeders of the agricultural company "Gavrish". It is characterized by early ripening, ripening in 42-45 days. Productivity is high - from 12 kg per 1 m².

The variety is tall, medium branched. The leaves are medium-sized, the arrangement of the ovary is bouquet-shaped, and is formed from 8-9 fruits per node. The fruit is cylindrical, dark green in color, with medium tubercles. Cucumbers taste sweetish, without bitterness, crispy.

Length – 8-9 cm, diameter – from 3 cm, weight – 100-110 g. The skin is covered with short whitish stripes and spots. The thorns are white, dense, prickly.Relatively resistant to root rot, bacteriosis, and powdery mildew.

It is grown by seedlings and sowing in open ground when the soil is completely warmed up.

Universal purpose - salad, canning hybrid.

Important! The hybrid is suitable for collecting gherkins and pickles.

Emelya f1

Popular early ripening hybrid, bred in Mytishchi by specialists of the Manul agricultural company. It is characterized by high yield (up to 16 kg per 1 m²). It begins to bear fruit on the 39th day from the moment the seeds germinate.

Vigorous with medium branching. Internodes are shortened, ovary initiation is fascicular. The leaves are medium-sized, slightly wavy along the edges. The fruits are oblong, oval, spindle-shaped or cylindrical, from 13 cm in length to 4 cm in diameter. The weight of a mature cucumber is 130-140 g. The skin is thin, dark green, the tubercles are large, the pubescence is medium, the spines are white.

Feature - this hardy hybrid is not susceptible to cold and temperature changes, is resistant to the cucumber mosaic virus, and is not susceptible to root rot.

It is grown in all regions of Russia in different ways (in heated greenhouses, under film, in open ground), depending on climatic conditions.

The fruits are juicy and suitable for fresh consumption and canning. Even an overgrown crop does not lose its taste and presentation.

Real Colonel f1

Similar to the previous hybrid Emelya f1, bred by breeders of the Manul seed company.

Adapts well to any climatic conditions, even at low temperatures it produces a good harvest (up to 12 kg per 1 m²). It bears fruit 40-45 days after germination.

The bush is strong, powerful, average branching. The leaves are small, smooth along the edges. Up to 3 flowers are formed in the leaf axil.The fruits are cylindrical, slightly ribbed. They grow up to 14 cm in length, 3.5-4 cm in diameter, weighing up to 120 g. The color is green, the skin has short whitish stripes. The pubescence is of medium density, the spines themselves are white. The pulp is juicy, sweetish in taste, no bitterness.

Resistant to spotting, root rot and powdery mildew. But it has a tendency to hollow fruits with insufficient care.

Hybrid Suitable for pickling and salting, suitable for preparing fresh salads and okroshka.

Zozulya f1

Early hybrid cucumbers were bred by breeders of the experimental station named after. IN AND. Edelstein more than 40 years ago. Has established itself as one of the unpretentious and hardy hybrids. It is characterized by high productivity - above 15-17 kg per 1 m².

The bush is weakly climbing, lateral branching is limited (pinching is not required). The hybrid adapts well to all regions of the country. Cucumbers are cylindrical in shape, with a slight bend. The length of the fruit reaches 20-22 cm, weight - 200-300 g. The tubercles are large, sparse, the spines are white. The skin is thin, dark green, streaked with longitudinal stripes. The pulp is dense, sweetish in taste. They retain their presentation for a long time after harvest.

The culture tolerates temperature changes well and is cold-resistant. The hybrid is not susceptible to infection by fungal and viral infections (spotting, rust, cucumber mosaic). Predisposed to damage by fusarium and powdery mildew.

Recommended for pickling, preparation of lightly salted product and for fresh use.

Important! When canned, Zozulya f1 cucumbers retain their quality for 10-12 months; in the second year the fruits become soft.

Artist f1

Dutch hybrid early ripe cucumbers. Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.The hybrid is noted for good productivity (up to 8-9 kg per 1 m²). 1-2 fruits are formed in one node.

The root system is strong, the bush is formed powerful, the branching is average. The leaves are green, large or medium in size. The fruits are smooth, small (average weight - 85-90 g). Suitable for collecting gherkins. The surface of cucumbers is bright green with whitish spots, covered with frequent, small thorns. The pulp is juicy, crispy, without bitterness, medium density.

The hybrid is not afraid of mosaic virus and olive spot, but is not weakly resistant to powdery mildew and requires timely preventive treatment.

Differs in versatility in consumption in fresh and canned form.

Zyatek f1

Hybrid Moscow seed-growing company "Gavrish" is characterized by early ripening, the fruits ripen in 43-45 days. Suitable for growing indoors and in open beds.

The bush is medium branched, strong. The ovary anlage is bunched (4-8 fruits per node). From one bush you can collect up to 6 kg. The fruits are oblong, cylindrical in shape, up to 11 cm long, with a diameter of no more than 3.5 cm. Weight - up to 100 g. The skin is tender, densely pubescent. The pulp is dense and not bitter.

The fruits ripen until mid-September. The culture is cold-resistant and not susceptible to temperature changes.

The hybrid is classified as a gherkin type, but can be grown until fully ripe, the taste does not change. Suitable for salads and canning.

Claudia f1

New mid-season hybrid. Fruits well on the balcony, in the greenhouse and in open ground. It tolerates heat and cool temperatures well and ripens even in a shaded place.

The bush is strong and climbing. The arrangement of the ovary is bouquet; 3-4 fruits are formed in one axil. Cucumbers are smooth, slightly ribbed, densely pubescent. The tubercles are small and dense.They grow up to 11-2 cm in length, up to 3.5-4 cm in diameter, weighing 70-90 g. The skin is a rich green color with whitish spots and stripes. The spines are soft and white. The pulp is aromatic, dense, the seeds are small.

Productivity is high, up to 18-20 kg per 1 m². With good care and favorable weather, the harvest can be harvested until mid-autumn (in the southern regions). In the northern regions it is recommended to grow in a greenhouse.

Due to their small size, cucumbers are suitable for pickling and canning.

Connie f1

An early-ripening hybrid bred in St. Petersburg by the agricultural company “Biotechnika”. Suitable for growing in open ground. The first harvest brings up to 9 kg per 1 m². Later the yield increases to 14-16 kg.

The bushes are tall, the weaving is average. The leaves are wrinkled and small. The ovary is bundled; 2-3 ovaries are formed in one node. The fruits are oval, oblong, up to 9 cm long. The weight of the cucumber is no more than 70-80 g. The tubercles are small and dense. The spines are soft and white. The pulp is juicy, tight, without bitterness to the taste.

The hybrid tolerates temperature fluctuations well and is resistant to root rot.

Feature - Connie f1 cucumbers do not outgrow, do not turn yellow, and do not change taste.

No voids are formed during marinating and salting.

Ant f1

Domestic hybrid bred by breeders of the Manul agricultural company. It is distinguished by early fruiting and high yield (from 12 kg per 1 m²). It can be grown at home (on a window sill, insulated balcony, veranda), in greenhouses, or on personal plots.

The bush is of medium height, does not branch, the side branches are short. It begins to bear fruit on the 38th day from the moment of germination. The ovary is bundled, 4-6 fruits are formed in the node. The leaves are medium. The fruits are oval-shaped, slightly ribbed, grow no more than 10-11 cm in length, up to 3 cm in diameter, weighing 100 g.The surface is bright green, densely pubescent, and streaked with faint white stripes up to the middle of the fruit. The pulp is not too dense, without bitterness, and has a sweetish taste.

Complex resistance to diseases of vegetable crops is noted.

Most often used for home preparations for the winter.

Choosing a self-pollinating hybrid for open ground

In order not to make a mistake when choosing seeds for planting cucumbers in your country house or garden plot, it is worth taking into account important nuances in the classification of self-pollinating hybrids.

Early ripening, mid ripening, late ripening

Based on the timing of ovary formation and ripening time, three types are distinguished:

Early self-pollinating hybrids have a delicate juicy structure, later ones are tougher and drier, mid-ripening ones have medium-density pulp and a tight peel.

For the Moscow region, the Urals and Siberia

Self-pollinating hybrids are suitable for the Moscow region:

• Zozulya F1;
• Cheetah F1;
• Enthusiasm F1.

The Urals have a special, unpredictable climate, frosts are frequent, and summers are short. To reap a good harvest of cucumbers, experienced gardeners advise growing hybrids:

• Cupid F1;
• Moscow evenings F1;
• Zozulya F1;
• Herman F1;
• Masha F1.

For the regions of Siberia, hybrids are chosen - they are more hardy and cold-resistant, bear fruit better and do not need pollination by insects.

Recommended for greenhouses and open ground:

• North Pole F1;
• Siberian F1;
• Claudia F1;
• Herman F1;
• Zozulya F1.

The most productive

In terms of yield, the leaders among self-pollinating hybrids are:

• Zozulya F1;
• Emelya F1.

Conclusion

Experts in the field of breeding have come to the conclusion that self-pollinating cucumber hybrids are guaranteed to provide a good harvest. Even a novice gardener will not be disappointed in the results: if the rules of care and soil preparation are followed, a rich harvest is ensured even in unfavorable climatic conditions.