The earliest varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses and open ground
Early ripening varieties and hybrids of cucumbers ripen within 30-40 days from planting. They are cold-resistant and easy to care for. Some crops are more suitable for growing in a greenhouse, others - for open ground. Early cucumbers are planted in seedlings - this increases the yield and strengthens the plant’s immunity and protects against pests. They are not inferior in taste to mid- and late-ripening ones, and are universal in use.
In this article we will look at popular early ripening varieties and learn the secrets of their cultivation.
Characteristics and features of early cucumbers
Early cucumbers are planted as seedlings: 3-4 weeks before planting in the ground, the seeds are disinfected and sown in prepared containers with soil. The seedling method increases germination, accelerates adaptation to external climatic conditions and ripening time.
Early varieties require special care - due to the short ripening period, fertilizing is applied every week. It is not recommended to overcook ripened cucumbers on the plant; the fruits will become limp and crack, and the yield will decrease.
What regions are they suitable for?
Select early ripening varieties for regions with short and cool summers - Urals and Siberia. During the ripening period, cucumbers do not have time to get sick; gardeners harvest the crop within 1.5 months. Early varieties for greenhouses are also planted in the middle zone - the vegetables are susceptible to high humidity and stuffiness, rarely get sick, and are resistant to insect pests.
Important! When purchasing, gardeners pay attention to the packaging - the manufacturer indicates the ripening time and recommendations for the growing region.
The earliest varieties and hybrids of cucumbers
Some varieties are suitable for fresh consumption, others are used for canning And pickling. Cucumbers are distinguished by presentation, shelf life, and taste.
The best early varieties and hybrids
The best early varieties are universal in use, can be stored for a long time and are suitable for transportation over long distances. These cucumbers are easy to care for and have strong immunity to diseases and pests. They are grown in greenhouse and greenhouse conditions and in the open air.
Muromsky 36
Super early variety included to the State Register back in 1943, ripens in 30-38 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Planted by seedlings or seeds in open ground. It is resistant to external climatic conditions and has attractive commercial qualities.
The shape of the fruit is elongated, about 10 cm long. Weight varies from 20 to 40 g. The color is classic green, the surface has small pimples. The pulp is light green, juicy, there are few seeds.
The variety is universal in use - Suitable for pickling, preparing fresh vegetable salads, sandwiches, snacks.
Boletus F1
The hybrid is immune to common diseases cucumbers - tobacco mosaic and powdery mildew. It ripens in 35-40 days, the fruits set together, and the harvest period is extended. Length - 12 cm, weight - 80-100 g.
The color is green with white veins, the peel is thick, the cucumbers are suitable for long-distance transportation. The surface is slightly ribbed and covered with small dark spines. The pulp has a sweet taste, is not bitter, and is crispy.
Borovichok consumed fresh and processed.
Zozulya F1
The widespread first-generation hybrid is distinguished by crisp, juicy fruits and versatility in use. The harvest ripens in 45 days.
The shape is cylindrical, the length of the fruits reaches 20-22 cm, the average weight is 250 g. The hybrid is resistant to root rot and olive spot.
cucumbers Zozulya F1 suitable for dietary nutrition. They consist of 90% water; 100 g contains only 15 kcal. With regular use, they help get rid of excess weight and remove toxins from the body.
Cascade
The ultra-early ripening variety is grown for personal use and for sale.. Vegetables ripen in 35 days, the plant needs regular watering and fertilizing, on which the quality and quantity of the harvest depends. Length - 15 cm, diameter - 5 cm, weight - 120-150 g. The flesh is crispy, the surface is lumpy.
Cascade suitable for long-term storage: The cucumbers are wiped with a dry cloth, placed in wooden boxes and covered with newspaper. The harvest is stored in a cool basement for up to three weeks.
Competitor
Pickling variety Competitor suitable for cultivation in any region of the country. The fruits are slightly round, weight - 120 g, length - 10 cm. The color is bright green, the peel is of medium thickness. It is recommended to plant in open ground, in spacious and loose beds.
The harvest is used for preparing pickled, pickled and dried dishes for the winter.
Early varieties and hybrids for greenhouses
Varieties and hybrids that are resistant to high humidity and heat are planted in greenhouses. Before planting, the greenhouse is disinfected with a sulfur bomb, the doors and walls are wiped with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Herman F1
An early ripening hybrid ripens within 35 days from planting. The diameter of the cucumber is 3 cm, length is 10 cm.The fruits are of the same even shape with a tuberculate surface. The taste is rich and not bitter.
Harvest Suitable for fresh consumption and thermal processing. Herman F1 looks delicious in jars as winter preparations.
Masha F1
Dutch hybrid Masha F1 planted in greenhouses and polycarbonate greenhouses. Ripening period is 35-45 days; care does not require special agrotechnical knowledge and skills. The skin is thick, dark green in color. The pulp is light, with a pronounced cucumber taste. Length - 12 cm, weight - about 140 g.
The hybrid is resistant to pests, it is rarely affected by aphids, whiteflies and wireworms.
Vyaznikovsky 37
Ripening time - 35-40 days. Fruit weight - 120 g, length - 12-15 cm. To obtain an earlier harvest, Vyaznikovsky 37 is planted using seedlings.
The vegetable retains its juiciness both fresh and as part of side dishes and salads. The peel is thin, the flesh is crisp. Average immunity, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures.
Aquarius
From the moment of germination of the first shoots to harvest, 40-45 days pass. The fruits form uniformly, and the variety is unpretentious in care. Aquarius is resistant to viral and bacterial diseases. The fruits are cylindrical, length - 14 cm, weight - 120 g. Color green, with white and yellow stripes. The pulp is dense and juicy.
Product quality is excellent, over time, cucumbers do not dry out, remain elastic, and retain their taste.
Pet
Early ripening Pet ripens in 40-42 days from planting. Planted by seedlings. Fruit weight - 70 g, length - 11 cm, diameter - 3 cm. Suitable for preservation and fresh consumption.
Pet resistant to insect pestsHowever, he often suffers from fungal diseases.
Early cucumbers for open ground
Early cucumbers are planted in open ground in central Russia. They use the seedling method so that the crop suffers less and quickly adapts to external climatic conditions.
Fontana F1
Slightly lumpy green cucumbers ripen in 40-45 days from the moment of landing. They are planted on sunny and fertile lands.
Hybrid Fontana F1 resistant to diseases, but demanding amount of water and fertilizers applied. Zelentsy are cylindrical in shape, length 15 cm, weight 200 g. They are universal in use.
Cupid F1
Gardeners Harvest in 38-40 days. The hybrid is planted with seeds in open ground or seedlings. Dutch Amur has attractive product qualities. The cucumbers are elastic and neat. Length - 10 cm, weight - 120-150 g.
Growing crops for fresh consumption and summer salads.
Robinson
The salad variety Robinson gives the first harvest in 45-50 days. Cucumbers ripen gradually and bear fruit for a long time. The fruits are elongated, round, green, with small spines. The pulp is medium dense, the seeds are small and white.
The taste is classic, slightly watery. The weight of cucumbers is 100-120 g, length is 10 cm, diameter is 3 cm. Part of the harvest is used immediately, part is harvested for long-term storage.
Serpentine
The crop ripens in 42-25 days. The shape of the fruit is oblong, length - 12 cm, diameter - 2-4 cm. Weight - 95 g, the flesh is crispy and juicy, without bitterness. The vegetables are aromatic, the skin is thin.
Gardeners a variety is planted for canning or pickling. The collected fruits are stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well. Resistant to major diseases and crop pests.
Elegant
The fruits are suitable for canning, do not turn yellow for a long time and retain their taste. Elegant ripens in 40-50 days from planting. They are unpretentious in care and quickly adapt to external climatic conditions. The length of the cucumber is 15 cm, weight is about 200 g.
The taste is classic, not bitter. The peel is medium thick with small spines.
Important! To increase the yield of cucumbers in open ground, they are planted in a new bed every year. The best predecessors are onions, greens, legumes.
Parthenocarpic hybrids
Such cucumbers require artificial pollination or pollinate on their own. Parthenocarpic hybrids do not form seeds; they are grown both in open ground and in greenhouses.
White Angel F1
The hybrid ripens in 45-50 days from the moment of planting, it has a stable yield. The fruits are initially white in color, but by the time of harvest they acquire a soft light green hue. They look delicious and are often grown for sale. Cylindrical shape, length - 10 cm, weight - 80 g.
Cucumber White Angel F1 fits for fresh consumption and for pickling.
Miranda F1
Parthenocarpic Miranda cucumbers grown mainly in greenhouses. The fruits grow firm and crispy. Weight - 160 g, length - 15 cm. The peel is thin, rich green.
Hybrid is resistant to high temperatures and high humidity. The taste is juicy and has a pronounced cucumber aroma.
Emelya F1
Hybrid Emelya bred for cultivation in greenhouses and greenhouses. Ripening time - 40-45 days. It is immune to viruses and shows stable yield. Weight - 150 g, length - 5-7 cm.
The shape is cylindrical, the surface is tuberculate with spines. The color is rich green with short light stripes. The skin is thin and soft, the taste is sweetish.
Zyatek F1
Early ripening gherkins Zyatek F1 have a crunchy texture suitable for preparing barrel salted preparations. The length of the greens is up to 10 cm, the surface is tuberculate with small white spines. The crop ripens in 43-28 days from planting.
Planted by seedlings or without seedlings, cucumbers do not require special skills to care for.
Alliance F1
Early maturing hybrid ripens in 45-50 days from planting. Weight - 130 g, length - 15 cm. Seeds are germinated with seedlings to ensure high yield. After processing, cucumbers retain their sweet taste and crunchy, elastic structure.
Alliance has average immunity to common diseases pumpkin The hybrid is planted in open ground.
Recommendations for planting and growing
In order for the harvest to ripen on time and differ in quantity and quality, experienced gardeners recommend following the following agrotechnical rules:
- Disinfect the seeds with aloe juice or Bordeaux mixture. Disinfection protects against diseases and strengthens the plant’s immunity.
- Before planting, the beds are dug up, cleared of debris and weeds, and organic fertilizers are applied. To reduce soil acidity, use a mixture of dry lime and wood ash.
- Water the plants with water at room temperature every 5-7 days, as the soil dries.
- For a balanced diet, gardeners alternate organic and mineral fertilizers. Cucumbers react favorably to bird droppings, manure, ash, superphosphate, urea, and ammonium nitrate.
- Regularly carry out preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests: spray with Bordeaux mixture, herbal solution, aloe juice, whey.
Conclusion
Early ripening cucumbers for greenhouses and open ground are grown throughout the country.Vegetables ripen in 30-50 days. For greenhouses, varieties and hybrids are chosen that are resistant to humidity and heat, and cold-resistant and unpretentious crops are planted in open ground.
The ripeness of vegetables is determined by the elasticity of the fruit, green color and stalk. Cucumbers are universal in use - they are used to prepare pickles for the winter, summer salads and are eaten fresh.