The earliest varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses and open field

Early ripe varieties and hybrids of cucumbers ripen 30-40 days after planting. They are cold-resistant and unpretentious to care for. Some crops are more suitable for growing in a greenhouse, others for outdoor use. Early cucumbers are planted in a seedling way - this increases productivity and strengthens the plant's immunity, protects against pests. They are not inferior to mid- and late-ripening in taste, they are universal in use.

In the article, we will consider the popular early maturing varieties, we will find out the secrets of their cultivation.

Characteristics and features of early cucumbers

Early cucumbers are planted with seedlings: 3-4 weeks before planting in the ground, disinfect the seeds and sow them in prepared containers with soil. The seedling method increases germination, accelerates adaptation to external climatic conditions and ripening times.

Early varieties need special care - due to the short ripening time, top dressing is applied every week. It is not recommended to overexpose ripe cucumbers on the plant, the fruits will become lethargic and crack, and the yield will decrease.

For which regions are they suitable

Choose early maturing varieties for regions with short and cool summers - Urals and Siberia. During the ripening period, the cucumbers do not have time to get sick, the gardeners harvest in 1.5 months. Early varieties for greenhouses are also planted in the middle lane - vegetables are susceptible to high humidity and stuffiness, rarely get sick, and are resistant to insect pests.

Important! When buying, gardeners pay attention to the packaging - the manufacturer indicates the ripening dates 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 pickles... Cucumbers are distinguished by presentation, shelf life, 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. Such cucumbers are unpretentious to care for, 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 appeared. They are planted by seedlings or seeds in open ground. Differs in resistance to external climatic conditions, attractive commercial qualities.

The fruit is elongated, about 10 cm long. Weight varies from 20 to 40 g. Color is classic green, surface with small pimples. The pulp is light green, juicy, few seeds.

The variety is universal in application - suitable for salting, preparing fresh vegetable salads, sandwiches, snacks.

Borovichok F1

The hybrid is immune to common diseases cucumbers - tobacco mosaic and powdery mildew. Ripens in 35-40 days, the fruits are tied together, the harvest period is extended. Length - 12 cm, weight - 80-100 g.

The color is green with white veins, the peel is dense, the cucumbers are suitable for long-distance transportation. The surface is slightly ribbed, covered with small dark spines. Pulp with a sweet taste, not bitter, crispy.

Borovichok consumed fresh and processed.

Zozulya F1

A common hybrid of the first generation, it is characterized by crispy, juicy fruits and versatility in use. The crop ripens in 45 days.

The shape is cylindrical, the length of the fruit 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 diet food... They are 90% water, 100 g contains only 15 kcal. With regular use, they help to get rid of excess weight, 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 feeding, on which the quality and quantity of the crop 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: wipe the cucumbers with a dry napkin, put them in wooden boxes and cover with a newspaper. The crop is stored in a cool basement for up to three weeks.

Competitor

Salting variety Competitor suitable for growing in any region of the country... Fruits are slightly rounded, weight - 120 g, length - 10 cm. Color is bright green, rind of medium thickness. Recommended to be planted in open ground, in spacious and loose beds.

Harvest for preparation of pickled, pickled and dried dishes for the winter.

Early cultivars 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 checker, doors and walls are wiped with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Herman F1

An early ripening hybrid ripens 35 days after planting... The diameter of the cucumber is 3 cm, the length is 10 cm. The fruits are of the same even shape with a tuberous surface. The taste is rich, not bitter.

Harvest suitable for fresh consumption and for thermal processing. Herman F1 looks appetizing in jars in the form of winter blanks.

Masha F1

Dutch hybrid Masha F1 planted in greenhouses and polycarbonate greenhouses... Ripening period - 35-45 days, does not require special agrotechnical knowledge and skills in care. 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 period - 35-40 days... Fruit weight - 120 g, length - 12-15 cm. To obtain an earlier harvest, Vyaznikovsky 37 is planted in seedlings.

The vegetable retains its juiciness both fresh and as part of side dishes and salads. The peel is thin, the flesh is crispy. Average immunity, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures.

Aquarius

From the moment of germination of the first shoots to harvest, it takes 40-45 days... The fruits are formed amicably, the variety is unpretentious in care. Aquarius has resistance to viral and bacterial diseases. Fruits are cylindrical, length - 14 cm, weight - 120 g. The color is green, with white-yellow stripes. The pulp is firm and juicy.

The commercial qualities are excellent, over time, cucumbers do not dry out, remain elastic, retain their taste.

Pet

Early ripe Pet ripens in 40-42 days from the moment of planting... They are planted in seedlings. Fruit weight - 70 g, length - 11 cm, diameter - 3 cm. Suitable for conservation and fresh consumption.

Pet resistant to insect pests, however, often suffers from fungal diseases.

Early open field cucumbers

Early cucumbers are planted in the open field in central Russia. They use a seedling method so that the crop is less sick and quickly adapts to external climatic conditions.

Spring F1

Slightly lumpy green cucumbers ripen in 40-45 days from the moment of landing. They are planted in sunny and fertile lands.

Hybrid Spring F1 resistant to disease, but picky about the amount of water and fertilizer applied.Zelentsy are cylindrical, 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 is distinguished by attractive commercial qualities. The cucumbers are firm and neat. Length - 10 cm, weight - 120-150 g.

Grow the harvest for fresh consumption and preparation of summer salads.

Robinson

The Robinson salad variety gives the first harvest in 45-50 days... Cucumbers ripen gradually, fruiting is long. Fruits are elongated, rounded, green, with small thorns. The pulp is of medium density, the seeds are small and white.

The taste is classic, slightly watery. Cucumbers weigh 100-120 g, length 10 cm, diameter 3 cm. Part of the crop is used immediately, part is harvested for long-term storage.

Serpentine

Harvest ripens in 42-25 days... The shape of the fruits is oblong, length - 12 cm, diameter - 2-4 cm. Weight - 95 g, flesh is crispy and juicy, without bitterness. The vegetables are fragrant, the skin is thin.

Gardeners planting a variety for canning or pickling... The harvested fruits are stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well. Resistant to major diseases and crop pests.

Elegant

The fruits are suitable for preservation, do not turn yellow for a long time and retain their taste. Elegant ripens in 40-50 days from the moment of planting. They are unpretentious in care, they quickly adapt to external climatic conditions. Cucumber length - 15 cm, weight - about 200 g.

Classic taste, not bitter... The rind is of medium thickness with small thorns.

Important! To increase the yield of cucumbers in the open field, they are planted in a new garden every year. The best predecessors are onions, herbs, legumes.

Parthenocarpic hybrids

Such cucumbers need artificial pollination or pollinate on their own. Parthenocarpic seed hybrids do not form; they are grown both in open ground and in greenhouses.

F1 White Angel

The hybrid ripens in 45-50 days from the moment of planting, it has a stable yield. The fruits are first white in color, by the time of harvest they acquire a pale green hue. They look delicious and are often grown for sale. Cylindrical shape, length - 10 cm, weight - 80 g.

Cucumber F1 White Angel fits for fresh consumption and for salting.

Miranda F1

Parthenocarpic cucumbers Miranda grown mainly in greenhouses... The fruits grow firm and crispy. Weight - 160 g, length - 15 cm. The peel is thin, rich green.

Hybrid resistant to high temperatures and high humidity... The taste is juicy, has a pronounced cucumber aroma.

Emelya F1

Hybrid Emelya bred for growing in greenhouses and hotbeds. Ripening period - 40-45 days... It is immune to viruses and shows a stable yield. Weight - 150 g, length - 5-7 cm.

The shape is cylindrical, the surface is lumpy with thorns. 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 crispy texture, suitable for preparing barreled salty blanks... The length of the greenery is up to 10 cm, the surface is lumpy with white small thorns. The crop ripens in 43-28 days from the moment of planting.

Are planted in a seedling or non-seedling way, cucumbers do not require special skills in leaving.

Alliance F1

Early ripe hybrid ripens 45-50 days after planting... Weight - 130 g, length - 15 cm. Germinate seeds with seedlings to ensure high yields. After processing, the cucumbers retain their sweet taste and crisp elastic structure.

Alliance has average immunity to common diseases pumpkin. The hybrid is planted in open ground.

Planting and growing recommendations

In order for the harvest to ripen on time and differ in quantity and quality, experienced gardeners recommend observing the following agrotechnical rules:

1. Disinfect the seeds with aloe juice or Bordeaux liquid. Disinfection protects against diseases and strengthens the plant's immunity.
2. Before planting, the beds are dug up, cleaned of debris and weeds, and organic fertilizers are applied. To reduce the acidity of the soil, a mixture of dry lime and wood ash is used.
3. Water the plants with water at room temperature every 5-7 days, as the soil dries out.
4. For a balanced diet, gardeners alternate organic and mineral fertilizing. Cucumbers react favorably to bird droppings, manure, ash, superphosphate, urea, ammonium nitrate.
5. They regularly carry out preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests: they are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid, a solution of herbs, aloe juice, and 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 moisture 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, the green color and the stalk. In application, cucumbers are universal - pickles are prepared from them for the winter, summer salads and consumed fresh.