The best varieties of cucumbers for growing in Siberia in a greenhouse and open ground

Cold-resistant varieties of cucumbers are chosen for cultivation in Siberia. They tolerate sudden climate changes without consequences, bear fruit in frosts and low temperatures, and rarely get sick. These cucumbers taste no different from those from the south, are universal in use, suitable for fresh consumption and for preparing winter snacks and salads.

In the article we will consider in detail the best varieties with photos and descriptions.

Features of seeds for Siberia

Early or mid-ripening varieties and hybrids are chosen for cultivation — they ripen quickly and do not have time to get sick. Cucumbers are resistant to prolonged rains and fogs and can withstand cold temperatures. They are distinguished by their immunity to diseases, resistance to pests, and ripen together.

Seeds for cultivation are large and heavy. Before planting, they must be disinfected with a solution of boric acid or potassium permanganate. To obtain the best yield, the material is germinated - placed in damp gauze and put in a warm place for several days. To accelerate development, the growth stimulator “Kornevin” is added.

Siberian varieties and hybrids for greenhouses and open ground

Before purchasing cucumber seeds, it is recommended to study the information on the packaging: the manufacturer indicates the shelf life of the seed, care recommendations, and a favorable growing region.

Alligator cucumbers

This is the name got pimply cucumbers that ripen quickly and are great for preparing healthy vegetable salads.They are characterized by high productivity, so it is not recommended to plant more than two bushes.

Gardeners cucumbers secrete disease-resistant Chinese, Ekaterina, Chinese farm, Chinese heat-resistant. The vegetables are long, rich green in color, crispy and flavorful. They are called “alligators” because the pimply green vegetables are somewhat similar in appearance to crocodiles. In Siberia, alligator cucumbers are planted in greenhouses or greenhouses.

Interesting. This variety of cucumbers came to Russia from China and Korea. Residents of eastern countries use such vegetables to prepare national dishes - soba with fried cucumbers, green salad with shiso sauce, tacos with Peking duck.

Gherkin cucumbers

Gherkins used for preparing juicy and crispy preparations for the winter. The length of one cucumber is 5-8 cm, the surface has pimples. Gherkins are planted in open ground and in greenhouses; Siberian varieties and hybrids are cold-resistant and show stable yields. Up to 50 fruits are harvested from one plant.

Gardeners select varieties:

• Garland;
• red mullet;
• Lilliputian;
• Parisian gherkin;
• Funny company;
• Diva (see photo)

Fruit cucumbers

Vegetables with smooth skin and pleasant taste. Gardeners prepare light salads and snacks from them - sandwiches, canapés, rolls, vegetable smoothies. The fruits reach 15 cm in length, the peel is dark green, the flesh is juicy.

For cultivation in Siberia, the varieties chosen are Sasha, April, and Fruktovy. They have an average ripening period, the plants bear fruit at the same time. The crop is not suitable for long-term storage and transportation.

Firefly

Powerful plants with long vines are planted in a greenhouse. The ripening period for cucumbers is 40-45 days from the moment the first shoots appear.The fruits are dark green with light stripes, cylindrical in shape, about 15 cm long. Fruit weight is up to 120 g, the peel is dense, with tubercles. It is resistant to viruses and has a long shelf life. It is universal in use, suitable for preparations and salads.

Brigantine f1

The hybrid is suitable for growing in small private plots and farm fields. The plant is powerful and tall, the fruits are cylindrical, have a pronounced taste and cucumber aroma. Length about 15 cm, diameter 5 cm. The hybrid has an attractive presentation and transportability, suitable for sale. It is unpretentious in care, stable yield is 10 kg per 1 m².

Gusto

An early ripening variety ripens in 38-43 days from planting. Gardeners recommend planting seedlings after first disinfecting the seeds and soil. Smak is resistant to tobacco mosaic and bacteriosis. The fruits are lumpy, weigh up to 100 g, length about 18 cm. They are universal in use, yield is 4 kg per 1 m². Suitable for growing outdoors and in greenhouses.

Champion Sedek f1

The hybrid matures in 50-55 days, yield up to 30 kg per 1 m². The fruits are large, pimply, and the flesh is crisp. Weight about 150 g, length 13 cm. The peel is dense, so the fruits are stored for a long time. The hybrid is resistant to cladosporiosis and viruses, is rarely attacked by insect pests, and does not require special knowledge or agrotechnical skills to care for. The crop is universal in application.

Serpentine

Medium-sized bee-pollinated Serpentine bears fruit 35-40 days after the first shoots appear. Cucumbers are small, oval-cylindrical in shape. The peel is covered with large tubercles with spikes, the color is dark green, sometimes light.

Length up to 10 cm, weight of one about 80-90 g, in some cases 120 g. The taste is pleasant, slightly sweet. The crop is characterized by keeping quality and transportability, suitable for cultivation on an industrial scale. From 1 m², gardeners harvest up to 5 kg of crop.

Apogee f1

The hybrid is grown in the West Siberian region in greenhouses and open ground. The plant is tall with long vines.

The fruits are small, one weighs about 100 g, length 10 cm. Vegetables are suitable for whole canning and look appetizing in a jar. The taste is delicate, without bitterness, the flesh is light green.

Apogee is resistant to pests, has immunity to fungal and viral diseases. About 4 kg of crop is harvested from 1 m².

Altai

The plants are compact and suitable for growing in a small area. Ripening time is 40-45 days, cucumbers set together. The shape is oval, with curves and irregularities. Fruit weight 80 g, length 10 cm. Peel with small spines, thin.

The pulp is crispy and tasty, the fruit is universal in use. Altai is resistant to fog, frost and prolonged rain.

Altai early 166

Finely tuberous cucumber has a sweetish, fresh taste and pleasant pulp.. Weight is about 90 g, length 8 cm, diameter 4 cm. The color of the vegetable is light green, there are small white stripes. From the moment the seeds are planted until the harvest, 48-55 days pass.

Gardeners recommend growing Altai Early 166 in open ground. The harvest is suitable for fresh consumption; the vegetables contain vitamins A and E.

Cascade

The harvest ripens in 40-50 days, it is recommended to plant the seeds in open ground. The plant is semi-spreading, the roots are powerful.

Cucumbers are long, cylindrical-oval in shape. Length 16 cm, weight about 130 g, diameter 3-4 cm. The tubercles are large, the peel is emerald green.

The taste is classic, not bitter or sour. Cascade is valued for its stable yield - about 3 kg of beautiful and appetizing fruits are collected from 1 m². Vegetables are used for preparations and salads.

Claudia f1

Hybrid Claudia forms an ovary without pollination, therefore suitable for growing in greenhouse and greenhouse conditions. The shoots are of medium length, the stem is powerful. The fruits ripen smoothly and are resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and powdery mildew.

Cucumber weight about 100 g, length up to 15 cm. The surface is slightly tuberous, with a small light fluff. The aroma is rich, the flesh is sweet and tender. With proper care, gardeners harvest about 25 beautiful and juicy cucumbers from 1 m² per season.

Important! Hybrids are frost-resistant and unpretentious in care; they are better suited than many varieties for growing in the unpredictable and cold Siberian climate. They are obtained by crossing several varieties, combining the strengths of each.

Herman f1

Gardeners Harvest on 43-47 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Seeds are planted in seedlings or without seedlings. Cucumber grows on acidic and hard soils and is unpretentious in care. Hermann It bears fruit during rains and frosts, and rarely gets sick.

Cucumber weight 90 g, length 80 cm, diameter about 3 cm. The color is classic green, the flesh is light. The taste is pleasant, there is no bitterness. Up to 15 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 m². In winter, the hybrid is grown in heated greenhouses, the cucumbers are healthy and tasty, and are suitable for sale.

Zozulya f1

Popular and loved by everyone cucumber Zozulya famous for its juicy taste and sweet pulp. The first fruits are harvested 40-45 days after planting. Length up to 25 cm, weight up to 300 g. The peel is dark green, with spikes, dense.

The pulp is aromatic, the seeds are small. Vegetables retain their attractive appearance for a long time, do not turn yellow or outgrow. During the season, gardeners harvest up to 20 kg per 1 m². Used fresh and for preparing salads, snacks and sandwiches.

Courage f1

Self-pollinating hybrid Courage Suitable for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses. The plants are medium-sized, the vines are powerful and spreading. The weight of a cucumber is about 120 g, length is 10 cm. Its purpose is salad, but the vegetable is also suitable for canning. About 12 kg of crop is harvested from 1 m².

What varieties and hybrids are considered the best for Siberia

Cucumbers are chosen for early harvesting and preparation of vegetable salads. Cascade, Altai, Graceful. They have a juicy sweetish taste. German, Apogee, Serpentine are suitable for preservation and pickling. During cooking, vegetables retain their elastic and crispy flesh.

They are grown for long-term storage and long-distance transportation. Zozulya, Champion Zedek and Brigantine. All of the above cucumbers have early ripening periods, are easy to care for and are immune to major diseases.

Most productive

Over the summer, gardeners harvest up to 30 kg of Champion Sedek cucumbers. Hybrid Herman gives about 15 kg per 1 m², Zozulya - about 20 kg. These are record holders for the number of harvests and are suitable for cultivation on an industrial scale and for sale.

Attention! The varieties and hybrids Bouquet, For Everyone's Joy, Beam Charm, Green Stream, Emerald City, and Green Garland are also distinguished by their high productivity.

Caring for cucumbers in Siberia

To get a rich and tasty harvest, gardeners follow a number of agrotechnical rules. They ensure healthy plant growth, fruit production and protection from diseases.

Recommendations:

1. Water the beds with warm water as the soil dries. About 2 liters of water are consumed per plant. If the summer is rainy, then the amount of water is reduced. Water in the morning or evening, directing the stream of water to the base of the stem, this helps to avoid sunburn. To protect the plant from diseases, use a nettle-based infusion once a week instead of water.
2. Before each watering, loosen the soil and remove weeds, this ensures oxygen access to the roots and protects them from pests. Loosening makes the soil lighter and more nutritious and supports healthy microflora in the beds.
3. Cucumbers are fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers - ash, liquid manure, ammonium nitrate, urea, vermicompost, and nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Add nutrient mixtures every 15 days before watering.
4. Use foliar feeding - spraying with a solution of Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate. They strengthen the immune system and protect against diseases.
5. After planting in the soil, the sprouts are covered with a plastic cap for 5 days: it protects young and fragile seedlings from frost, wind and rain.

What experienced gardeners say about growing cucumbers in Siberia

Experienced gardeners and farmers share the secrets of growing Siberian cucumbers, give advice and recommendations.

Alexander, Novosibirsk: “I’ve been growing the Cascade cucumber for three years now, and I’m getting an excellent harvest, up to 5 kg per 1 m². The greens are beautiful and tasty, do not taste bitter, and the skin is thin. I advise you to grow seedlings and plant them in a greenhouse with nutritious soil. Cucumbers are good both fresh and processed.”

Elena, Tyumen region: “I advise you to grow Altai cucumber.This is the best cucumber variety for Siberia in a greenhouse. It does not require much effort - just water and fertilize the beds. The harvest is stable, the taste is good. But I didn’t like the Serpentine cucumber - half the harvest was bitter.”

Olga, Angarsk: “I grow Zozulya and German cucumbers. I love hybrids for their immunity and unpretentiousness. I make salads and preparations for the winter.”

Conclusion

To choose the appropriate variety of cucumbers for growing in Siberia, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with care tips and yield indicators. Cucumbers must have strong immunity to diseases and be frost-resistant.

Particular attention is paid to hybrids - they require less effort in care and show consistently high yields.