15 best varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse

With the onset of cold weather, more and more amateur gardeners are thinking about buying seeds and planting seedlings. Following the popular wisdom “prepare a sleigh in the summer and a cart in the winter,” it is during the frosty months that agricultural stores buy more types and varieties of vegetables and fruits in order to provide everyone with the necessary goods. Of course, most gardeners pay attention to unpretentious and affordable garden crops, for example, cucumbers.

It is known that the plant takes root best on a warm and moist earth, which is why amateurs prefer to plant it in the area of ​​a polycarbonate greenhouse. Despite this, not all types produce good yields in warm greenhouse conditions. In our ranking, we have collected 15 of the best varieties of cucumbers, which are ideal for a greenhouse. Top was created based on the advice of professional gardeners.

The best varieties of cucumber for the greenhouse

Salad fruit peel will be more dense and tough. That is why the species are not very suitable for pickling and pickling - the pickle will not be able to saturate them completely because of this feature. Such cucumbers are best eaten fresh, straight from the garden - in salads and as a snack. It is in this state that they will retain all the useful properties, and also will please the home with a fresh and pleasant taste.

5 Hercules F1

Another bee-pollinating hybrid of medium degree of ripeness. For breeding Hercules, it is worth using a high greenhouse to allow it to grow freely - the variety stands out for its tallness. Vegetables are characterized by medium size - up to 18 cm. These are classic cucumbers. The color of ready-to-eat products will be rich green, the skin is decorated with stripes. The roughness and pricklyness is moderate. Differs in high tolerance to shadow areas, respectively, will well fructify in the conditions of cloudy summer.

Despite the wide popularity of the species, an obvious disadvantage may be the instability to the dews and some types of the most dangerous viruses. For breeding, you need to stock up on certain fertilizer-protectors of the crop from enemies. Also, according to reviews, it would be more convenient to have a self-polled "version".

4 F1 crystal

Yield gives the usual form of cucumbers oval-cylinder. Reaches a length of up to 25 cm, the skin is not completely nodular and with spines. It stands out with decent classical taste. A plus for impatient gardeners will be early ripening of the sample. The type of seed is usually bee-pollinating rather than self-pollinating. Highly protected from viruses and diseases of the external environment, but can die from root rot. Agronomists advise to plant the type exclusively under protection - in greenhouses or greenhouses.

The goods are quickly bought up by connoisseurs of classical gardening, especially by those who have been involved in the garden since the times of the USSR - the seeds were released in 1982 in the Moscow region.Despite the high praise and positive reviews, many people know that the original product has a slight bitterness, which has to be cut off, which means, to some extent, reduce the amount of the produced crop.

3 White angel F1

Amazingly beautiful fruits are obtained from this hybrid sample. Derived by scientists from the Moscow region at the beginning of the XIX century. Since the bushes are stunted, they can easily be planted in the ground without much support and leash. The plant is characterized by a large amount of dark green side shoots and white-skinned cucumbers. The hillocks are light, there are practically no thorns on them, or they are distinguished by low barbs. The sweet flesh sometimes has a little spicy bitterness. Despite the interesting appearance, the taste of the finished product is standard, the smell of cucumber. It will be an excellent choice for unusual salads or light canapes.

It is best to use the products obtained fresh, because their skin still does not allow brine to soak up the pulp, and you can make a composition of ordinary greenhouse cucumbers and White Angel in a pickling bank - then guests will be surprised by the most interesting combination of products. However, it is not necessary, in this case, to expect maximum readiness from the variety. Despite the majority of positive reviews, the goods still have disadvantages. One of the main ones - the fruits grow and outgrow quickly. As a result - a bitter taste and rough skin.

2 F1 athlete

The fruits of medium ripening were removed at the end of the twentieth century by agronomists from the Moscow region. This type is one of the most popular among the samples intended for greenhouse cultivation. The predominance of female flowers and large leaves make the vegetable not only fruitful enough, but also aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Greenhouse cucumbers grow large enough. So, overgrown vegetables can reach 35 cm. The fruits have a dense skin, crisp flesh, which is ideal for use in salads.

The sample is characterized by good resistance to viruses, microbes, sudden changes in weather conditions. Reviews get good fruit, many consider them the best. The downside can be the fact that they grow and outgrow fairly quickly, and in strong heat the crop acquires some bitter taste that spreads over the whole skin.

1 Annie F1

One of the best examples in our ranking is an early hybrid, more like a gherkin. Such seeds are suitable for mixed type of cultivation. If the gardener is comfortable, he can plant them on the air. Richer, however, the plant bears fruit in a polycarbonate greenhouse. The variety provides a high level of light-loving and branching - do not forget about supporting sticks and ropes for growth. Fruits are quite tasty, they are distinguished by a large tuberosity and white thorns. The maximum length of a cucumber is close to 12 cm.

Gardeners appreciate the sample for its availability and prevalence. A pleasant advantage will be the resistance of shrubs to viruses, pests, dews and spotting without additional fertilizers. The landing area can be a possible disadvantage - only two plants can be placed per square meter. It is necessary to establish a wide greenhouse.

The best pickling varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse

Usually, cucumbers of such varieties are better amenable to salt, which is used in the preparation of popular Russian snacks and canned goods. Their skin is much thinner than that of lettuce, more porous. Therefore, a saturated liquid will easily pass into the pulp and make the product juicy. In addition, the surface of the greenhouse varieties is darker, with sharp and marked spikes. After a certain period of brine exposure, they will preserve the crunch of fresh cucumbers and will be saturated with spicy notes of seasonings and spices.

5 Pickling F1

Breed the variety of domestic breeders. The vegetable grows successfully on the territory of Ukraine, as well as on the Central Black Soil Region. From the moment of emergence, cucumbers ripen on the 45th day. Abundant fructification - about 5 kg per square meter. Growing up for pickling as a vertical method, and horizontal. Monoecious cucumbers, usually of medium size, have an elongated cylinder shape. The leaves are large and wrinkled.

Variety stands out among the rest for its taste. The flesh is juicy and crunchy, there is no bitterness in it. The dense skin protects the appearance of the vegetable, so it tolerates transportation well. Unpretentiousness in the care and endurance of the plant is noted by gardeners. The name of the variety hints to customers that it is intended for salting. Judging by the reviews of hostesses, canned cucumbers have excellent taste and appetizing appearance. The disadvantages of this type include poor vegetable longevity. Storing them for a long time in torn form is not recommended.

4 Moscow F1 dude

The variety of greenhouse cucumbers with an interesting name is attributed to the bee-pollinating, rather than self-pollinating. It is believed that it is mid-season. Some, however, attribute it to early maturing specimens - fruits appear only 40 days after the first shoots. Determined by female type of flowering. You can grow without overloading support - shoots are characterized by low growth and landing. Small vegetables, more like gherkins. Fruiting is quite rich and long, all cucumbers have a rather pleasant taste.

The fruitful Moscow dude is designed for growing both in the air and under shelter - films or in polycarbonate greenhouses. The sample is highly resistant to spotting, bacteria, but it easily misses some other viruses and dews. Therefore, amateur gardeners need to pay close attention to the protective chemicals they are going to use when growing.

3 Hector F1

Incredibly productive sample of Dutch origin. The term of ripening is ranked as fast, respectively, the harvest is expected after a month from the moment of planting. It is noted that the sample is suitable for breeding on an open surface, but greenhouses and other shelters can protect and improve the growth of bushes. Shrubs are quite compact. The plant is dominated by female type of flowering. The leaves are characterized as mid-size, green tint. Hector bears fruit long and long, right up to the first cold weather. Cucumbers are sweet and pleasant to the taste, without possible bitterness in some parts.

Seeds are characterized not only by high qualities, a combination of taste and convenience in breeding, but also by a fairly quick purchase, especially in the Moscow region (one of the highest among the whole species). Finding the right bag is difficult enough during the season preparation season.

2 Buran F1

Domestic producer of cucumber seeds from St. Petersburg. Agronomists recommend growing them in the summer in film shelters or greenhouses. In future bushes large smooth green leaves are expected. The vegetables themselves will be small in size - 12 cm, with frequent dense mounds. Peel deep green color. It is characterized by richness of taste, dense flesh and moderately hard skin. Many recommend it for universal use, but it is worth noting that the best sample will behave in salting.

Hybrid Petersburg view collects positive feedback about themselves. Nevertheless, many notice that he is not able to keep the spread of powdery mildew at a high level. Some protective chemicals should be used when diluted.

1 Adam F1

Dutch seeds are recognized as universal.It is recommended to use both on the open soil, and in polycarbonate greenhouses and hotbeds from a film. In many cases, excretion will be successful. Female flowering and slight bushiness prevail. It is recommended to grow plants with small leaves using a support. Finished products have white and thorny thorns. Fruits look like gherkins, reach a maximum - 10 cm long. They have small seeds and juicy, rich pulp. Cucumbers have a neat little shape. The sample bears fruit long enough, which makes it indispensable for the industrial pickling of cucumbers.

The look is appreciated by gardeners for the highest early ripeness and productivity. However, the disadvantage may be its poor security in front of the dews. Despite this, the plant has excellent internal immunity for other diseases and viruses.

The best universal varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse

Versatility is proved by the breadth of their use. It can be said that the fruits are ideal for both salting and eating raw. Excellent varieties of vegetables for lovers who at the same time would like to please themselves and fresh cucumbers, and pickled. In addition, in any garden there is a place for shoots of this type, because, depending on weather conditions, the crop can vary from the minimum - suitable for fresh use, to the maximum - when it is worth saving vegetables until winter.

5 Lance Corporal F1

The early universal variety is distinguished by a large number of Zelentsa on one plant. Pour quickly, and a similar process occurs in the open air, and in greenhouses or shelters. In any weather conditions, the plant will be rich in fruit and delight gardener. Cucumber gives a small size - the length reaches a maximum of 13 cm. The probability of similarity with the cornish seeds is high due to strong tuberosity and rich color. It has white spikes.

It is characterized by a fairly pleasant taste, but the plants themselves can not boast of resistance to viruses, diseases and root rot. The correct selection of fertilizer is necessary for successful fruiting. On the territory of the Moscow region usually bears good fruit and gives a decent harvest.

4 F1 sunrise

Mid-season sample. It is characterized by high bushiness, big growth, predominance of female flowering. The leaves give a smooth, solid, saturated with green pigment. It is advised to use it for breeding in roof cages, polycarbonate greenhouses. Chances of improving the process of growth and fruiting in such conditions. Cucumber gives a standard size with stripes and sparse mounds. The taste is dominated by a pleasant, there is no possible bitterness. It is believed that Sunrise is quite strongly protected from possible diseases and ailments.

A popular type of versatile vegetable collects positive feedback from buyers and amateur gardeners. However, not such a high level of fruiting, as compared with other more prolific varieties, can be considered as a minus.

3 F1 trump card

The hybrid will be suitable for use both on the open areas, and in the conditions of the polycarbonate greenhouse. Female bloom predominates. Differs in precocity and rich yield of the crop, it is considered not self-pollinating. Strong growth is expected with moderate branching. Vegetables gives intense color, with large frequent mounds and bright active spines. The size is standard. It is distinguished by highly appreciated taste, lack of bitterness, which makes it ideal for both pickling and use directly from the garden.

The popularity and rarity of the species will force amateur gardeners to hunt for a sample. This can be considered his only drawback. It is sufficiently resistant to cold, viruses, microbes and root rot without auxiliary agents.

2 F1 minion

An excellent example of the combination of versatility and precocity.It will be an excellent choice for growing in all parts of the country. Fruits long, gives small oval vegetables with spikes of black color, highlighted with hillocks and rich shade. They are distinguished by the best taste and aroma inherent only in this type of product. Bitterness in the pulp is not observed, it is characterized by a high level of crunch. The fruits themselves are recognized as an excellent product for pickles and use in salads.

In shelter conditions, fruits more productive than outdoors. A curious type of cucumber is quite difficult to find in stores, which may be the only drawback. The rest of the seeds are considered ideal for gardeners. They are characterized by high yields, which is also excellent for breeding and vegetable stocks.

1 Annushka F1

Annushka vegetables are characterized by the fact that they are suitable for fairly long storage. So, under competent conditions, fresh cucumbers will be able to lie in the house until frost. The plants themselves belong to the bee-pollinated harvest samples of the female type. In the conditions of shelter and greenhouses give a fairly good amount of fruit. It is considered mid-season - the vegetables are ready to eat in 45 days. Bushes are powerful, moderately large. The leaves have a beautiful green color and saturation. Fruits reach a length of 12 cm and have juicy pulp.

The finished product does not taste bitter, ideal for pickling, salads and other snacks. The downside can be a poorly developed root system. It does not go deep into the soil, which makes it vulnerable to a large number of plant diseases. In addition, many would like to have in the arsenal of a self-pollinated version of the seeds.

Popular vote - what kind of cucumbers for the greenhouse do you think is best?
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Lance Corporal F1

F1 sunrise

F1 trump card

F1 minion

Annushka F1

Moscow F1 dude

Hector F1

Buran F1

Adam F1

Hercules F1

F1 crystal

White angel F1

Pickling F1

F1 athlete

Annie F1

Shosh

Reliable

Courage

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