A selection of the best varieties of cucumbers for open ground in the Moscow region and tips for their selection

In 2018, Russia ranked 4th in the world in terms of the number of cucumbers grown. Almost any domestic gardener allocates part of the site for planting this vegetable crop. The plant is unpretentious in care, gives a quick harvest.

Consider the best varieties of cucumbers for open ground in the Moscow region.

Variety selection

Cucumbers require average light, humidity, no sudden changes in temperature. The moderately continental summer of the Moscow Region meets these criteria. Plants are planted in the ground no earlier than May, since they do not tolerate frost. The first fruits ripen at the beginning of summer, they finish harvesting before the onset of cold weather.

The best varieties and hybrids

The most reasonable choice for planting will be varieties and hybrids of cucumbers, which quickly give a large harvest and bear fruit for a long time.

Hector

Early ripe hybridbred by Dutch breeders. Ripens quickly: about 30 days after transplanting seedlings into the ground. Yields up to 5-6 kg of vegetables from 1 m2. The fruits are small, about 10 cm long, cylindrical in shape. The taste is rich herbaceous, the pulp is juicy.

The hybrid is resistant to ascochitosis, bacteriosis, powdery mildew, aphid and whitefly attacks, and bad weather.

The disadvantages of Hector include a short period of fruiting: only the first 3 weeks.

Darling

Blu is an early hybrid with a yield of 1.2–2.8 kg / m2. The fruits grow fusiform, covered with large tubercles. Crispy vegetables are versatile: they are recommended for consumption both fresh and canned.

The culture is bee-pollinated - it is planted in places where a sufficient number of bees fly. The garden is watered regularly: with a moisture deficit, the setting decreases.

Fruits are well transported, stored, have high marketable properties.

Reference! A hybrid is the result of artificial selection, carried out by crossing two varieties, with the best characteristics of both parents. The seed material of hybrids is not suitable for planting, so it does not retain the necessary properties of the culture.

The plant is resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, downy mildew and powdery mildew.

April

The hybrid is early ripening: the first fruits ripen 45-50 days after germination. Fruiting is long and abundant, the yield for the first month is 7-13 kg / m2, and about 25 kg of cucumbers grow in just one season.

The hybrid is parthenocarpic - it does not require pollination, but its presence increases productivity by 30%.

Fruits are shade-tolerant and relatively cold-hardy, resistant to cladosporia (olive spot), indifferent to root rot.

Alex

Early maturing self-pollinated hybrid Dutch origin. Productivity - 2.8–5.7 kg / m2. The plant produces short-fruited gherkins without bitterness, which are well suited for whole preservation.

The culture bears fruit until October - November. Loamy and breathable soils are preferred for cultivation.

Bushes need to be formed periodically by removing stepchildren.

Important! Refusal of pinching leads to the fact that the lateral processes take away food from the main stem, as a result, the number of female-type inflorescences decreases and the yield decreases. Timely removal of excess shoots contributes to an earlier and more abundant harvest.

Plants are resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew and olive spot.

Aquarius

Variety Aquarius was bred in Russia in 1984 by cross-pollination. It is advisable to plant a crop on the eastern or western side of the site: plants do not like northern winds.

Fruiting period - from July to August... The yield is 8–12 kg / m2. Fruits are oblong-oval, 12-14 cm long, the surface is covered with tubercles, smooth at the base. Upon reaching biological maturity, vegetables acquire a rich taste without bitterness and acidity, and retain their gastronomic characteristics for a long time.

Masha

Hybrid seeds Masha should not be soaked before planting, as they are treated with a pesticide compound that protects against the formation of fungal spores.

Cucumbers ripen quickly: about 35 days after the first shoots. High yield: 10-11 kg / m2... Small dark green cylindrical gherkins with large tubercles and white fluff grow.

Advice! During the fruiting period, ripe vegetables are removed from the bushes daily to stimulate the growth of new ovaries.

Plants form limited shoots, are resistant to cladosporium disease, cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew.

Angelina

This hybrid of Dutch selection is planted at the end of April, and in July the first crop is harvested. The crop produces up to 122–220 c / ha.

The soil before sowing is treated with mineral or organic fertilizers. Angelina grows with bushes of medium height, in one bunch 3 cucumbers up to 12 cm in size are formed. Plants are resistant to cold weather, insufficient lighting, cladosporium, bacteriosis.

Vir 505

This is one of the favorites of summer residents of the Moscow region, as it endures temperature jumps.

Vir 505 is an early ripening self-pollinated hybrid: it takes 32–38 days from germination to the first harvest. Marketable yield - 3 kg / m2. Vegetables are large-lumpy, elongated-ovoid. The pulp is juicy, suitable for salads and pickles.

Bush

The variety does not grow into thickets, but forms small compact bushes that do not take up much space and are convenient for small areas. Plants do not require constant shaping and pruning of shoots.

Kustovoy is planted from mid-May to mid-June. The crop is frost-resistant, so the soil temperature should not fall below + 8 ° C. The variety is bee-pollinated, capable of producing new seeds for subsequent cultivation.

Productivity - 5-6 kg / m2. Short-fruited vegetables are suitable for processing or fresh consumption.

State farm

Cucumbers of this hybrid have a dense structure and do not break when harvested by machine, therefore, the culture is appreciated by the owners of farms.

The fruits ripen within 45-50 days. The shape of the vegetables is oval-cylindrical, the length is 8–11 cm, the pulp is juicy with small seeds, the peel is without bitterness. Productivity - up to 6 kg / m2.

The hybrid is resistant to angular spotting and tobacco mosaic - the most common diseases of cucumbers in the Moscow region.

How to choose a variety

Since summer in the Moscow region is unpredictable, when intending to grow cucumbers on the site, they are guided by the characteristics of the variety:

• ripening terms;
• duration of fruiting;
• pollination type;
• fruit size.

Early ripe

Such plants give the first harvest 38–45 days after the seedlings are planted in open ground. Early ripe varieties and hybrids (for example, Angelina, Vir 505, Masha) are popular among gardeners in the Moscow region because of the short summer season.

Mid-season

These plants bear fruit in 46–55 days after planting, have greater immunity to various diseases and pests, but they do not tolerate temperature drops and frosts. TO mid-season include April, Golubchik, Nezhinsky, Competitor.

Late ripening

Late varieties and hybrids ripen for more than 56 days, are designed to harvest and harvest for the winter. These are the most frost-resistant crops, they are often frozen for future use. Popular among representatives Phoenix, Winner, Sapphire.

Short-fruited

Cucumbers are called short-fruited, the length of which does not exceed 12 cm.Summer residents prefer these small, even vegetables because of their high yield, excellent taste and convenience in canning. Options: Rhythm, Millionaire, Aramis, Commander.

With a long fruiting period

In varieties and hybrids that tend to form lateral layers, a new one grows in place of each removed fruit, and this happens several times per season. The more fruiting cycles there are, the more the crop is valued, especially if the vegetables are sold. Among the varieties are popular Mother-in-law, Ajax, Heroic Power, Piccolo.

Attention! The term of fruiting depends not only on the variety, but also on a number of other factors: timely watering, sufficient sunlight, top dressing, the correct garter of the bush.

Self-pollinated

It is difficult to breed natural plant pollinators - bees and bumblebees - in a summer cottage, therefore most summer residents choose self-pollinated or parthenocarpic crops. Examples: April, Emelya, Zozulya, Courage.

Reviews

Gardeners of the Moscow Region, who have already tried the seeds of cucumbers for open ground, share their impressions.

Alevtina, Istra: “By trial and error, I have selected for myself several types of cucumbers, which I plant now every year: Vir 505, Masha and Golubchik. The latter is my favorite. In May, before planting, I first soak the seeds, then plant them in open ground, without a greenhouse. The culture is easy to care for: there is no need to build trellises and additional devices - just regular watering and feeding. The fruits ripen about 40 days after planting, eat them fresh and preserve them. Vegetables do not soften in brine, they retain crispness and elasticity. "

Nikolay, Volokolamsk district: “I like very much to plant cucumbers in my summer cottage. I often experiment and try different options. The last time the choice fell on the seeds Angelina: bribed the promised yield. Seeds are not cheap - 50 rubles per package. The plant turned out to be unpretentious in planting and care. The smell and taste of fresh cucumber of our own production is difficult to convey in words! The seeds have justified expectations. "

Sasha, Vidnoe: "The first time I was advised the seeds of Hector, I reacted to it with skepticism: I don't trust Dutch hybrids. I decided to try because of self-pollination: there are fewer bees on the site every year. The vegetables were planted and sprouted, and then the fruits. We were pleased with the small size of the cucumbers. The bushes on which they grow came out neat and compact, they do not require molding, vegetables are easy to pick. The yield is average, but I like the sweetish taste of gherkins. I plan to plant this crop again next year. "

Conclusion

There are dozens of varieties and hybrids of cucumbers suitable for the climate of the Moscow region. To determine the optimal crop, it is worth trying different varieties over one or more seasons. Early and mid-season varieties and hybrids that bear fruit for a long time, do not require pollination and give small cucumbers are suitable for the climate near Moscow.