High-yielding self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for open ground

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Not so long ago, only varieties of cucumbers were grown in open ground, which were pollinated by bees. Such cucumbers are distinguished by amazing taste, they can be s alted and pickled. But gradually they began to be replaced by self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers for open ground (parthenocarpics), or self-fertile F1 hybrids. Their fruits can be tied without pollination by bees. Initially, these varieties were invented for indoor greenhouses, but as it turned out, they give high yields, growing on open land.

Parthenocarpics - varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers for open ground

These cucumbers have undeniable benefits. Self-fertile hybrids are characterized by extremely high yield and quality of greens. Their fruits have a great taste, without bitterness. Fruiting occurs continuously, and the plant itself is resistant to the most harmful diseases andunfavorable climatic conditions. Given the fact that bee populations are getting smaller every year, self-pollinating cucumber varieties for open ground have become a real find for all gardeners and field growers. In addition, during the period of mass flowering of cucumbers, the weather is often cool, and then gardeners are faced with a problem: there are plenty of flowers, but there is no ovary. Therefore, self-pollinating high-yielding varieties of cucumbers for open ground are currently the most in demand in modern vegetable growing.

Hybrid F1 Enthusiasm

Not so long ago, domestic breeders bred a parthenocarpic hybrid, which not only has excellent taste, but is also perfect for pickling and s alting. F1 Zador belongs to a hybrid of the gherkin type, to the group "early varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers for open ground." This species is characterized by high productivity. Cucumber fruits are tasty, without bitterness, dark green in color, with large tubercles and whitish pubescence. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, up to 10 cm long. It is these cucumbers that are considered the most successful option for pickling. Their skin is quite thin, which contributes to good penetration of s alt. There are no seeds in these hybrid cucumbers, so there is no void inside when s alted.

Early varieties of self-pollinating cucumbers for open ground Zador are grown both by direct sowing in open ground and through seedlings. The plant is extremely resistant to disease, rot andbad weather. The stem branches well. Cucumber lashes are semi-open, the leaves are medium in size, making it easy to pick the fruit.

Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for open ground F1 Picas

These vegetables are mid-season varieties: it takes about 55 days from germination to fruit. Plants are very powerful, with a long main shoot. The hybrid has an average shoot-forming ability. These cucumbers can be grown in greenhouses or open ground, after holding the plants for some time under the film. In early May, you can sow seedlings. When two or three true leaves appear, the plant is planted in the ground. This usually happens in May-June. When landing, it is better to use a 40 x 40 pattern.

The fruits are dark green, cylindrical in shape and reach 20 cm with a weight of 180-220 grams. Up to three ovaries are formed at each node of the plant. The hybrid is quite resistant to rot and powdery mildew. This variety has a high yield. The taste qualities are excellent. Not suitable for s alting.

Hybrid Rafael F1

Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for open ground F1 Rafael are mid-season hybrid species with a period of 50 days from germination to fruiting. The length of the main shoot can reach 3-3.5 meters, while the shoot formation is average.

The hybrid is more suitable for greenhouses, but planting seedlings in the ground is also practiced. Sowing for seedlings can be done in early May, anddirect landing in the ground - at the end of the month. The length of the greenery reaches 20 cm. At the same time, the fruits have a dark green color. Taste is high. Up to two ovaries can form in one node. The fruits are not suitable for pickling. The plant is resistant to root rot and various diseases.

White Angel F1

Hybrid White Angel F1 refers to mid-season varieties with a very high degree of parthenocarpy (self-pollination). Flowering type - mixed. The variety is intended both for cultivation in greenhouses and in open ground (subject to the temporary use of a protective film).

The plant has a high degree of shoot formation. Up to two ovaries can form in the axils of each leaf. The color of the cucumber is unusual - green-whitish. Fruits reach 8 cm in length and have infrequent tubercles. Fruits can be consumed both fresh and pickled or canned. Productivity from one bush - up to 4 kg.

Care for self-pollinating hybrid cucumbers

To obtain high germination of seeds, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of at least 13 degrees Celsius. The ideal temperature for seed germination is 18 degrees at night and 24 degrees during the day.

Therefore, it is necessary to sow high-yielding varieties of self-pollinated cucumbers for open ground (Rodnichok and other bee-pollinated varieties similarly) when the soil warms up well. The bed should be located onsunny side and be protected from the wind. Sowing is mulched a little with humus, and then covered with film protection to protect the soil from drying out.

In the case of planting seedlings, you can expect a harvest 2-3 weeks earlier than when sowing seeds. When breeding seedlings, it is better to use a special substrate containing high-moor peat in large quantities.

Feeding cucumbers should be done carefully, at the root, using water-soluble mineral fertilizers of low concentration once a week. Water for irrigation should be at room temperature.