10 best varieties of gherkins

It is always pleasant to reap the fruits of your labor. Horticulture people began many millennia ago. One of the most famous plants among gardeners today is gherkins. Most often they are planted to produce fruits that are perfectly suited for salting. However, the fresh taste of such cucumbers is often even superior to the usual varieties.

Gherkins appeared in France for the first time and became famous for their miniature and neat forms. They instantly spread throughout the world and delighted residents with their taste. Modern technology has stepped far forward and today breeders created thousands of varieties of gherkins. The best of them will be represented in our ranking.

Top 10 best varieties of gherkins

10 Son of the regiment

The famous variety is the best among novice gardeners. Due to the simplicity in the cultivation of it like almost everyone. The son of the regiment is an indeterminate, middle-early plant. Its bushes are small, and the fruits have a length of only 6-9 centimeters. The weight of cucumbers reaches 100 grams. The variety grows well in the open field. When ripe, gherkins acquire a presentable appearance, so they are profitable for sale.

The son of the regiment steadily resists various diseases. It is not prone to scab and tolerant to powdery mildew. Pollinating plants occurs with the help of bees. Fruits are successfully used for salads, as well as for processing - salting and marinade. The yield of a variety per square meter with proper care is 10 kilograms. Cucumbers ripen in the period of 40 - 45 days after the start of seed growth. Some requirements that must be met for a decent harvest, not always like gardeners. The plant should be fed, pinned and watered.

9 Parisian

Juicy and crispy variety has long been loved by many gardeners. Neat little fruits are used for various purposes. They marinate, pickle, make salads and use fresh. After planting seeds in open ground or greenhouse, about 45 days should pass in order for the cucumbers to ripen. Outwardly, they are very beautiful and have the "correct" shape. They are often grown for sale. The yield is about 3.5 kilograms per square meter. Ripe gherkins are delicious and rich in beneficial trace elements.

Universal variety is one of the most popular in central Russia. However, it can be grown in quite harsh conditions. Bright green fruits flaunt and in the territory of Ukraine - the Paris Gherkin there came to taste to many. Judging by the positive reviews of people, the variety is good and not capricious. The flesh of each gherkin is dense and juicy. At the end of the fruiting period, cucumbers may slightly bitter at the base.

8 Patty

Variety bred Moscow breeders. Not capricious - it is grown even on the balcony. Ripening occurs 45 days after the seeds are ready. Ovaries are formed by bunches. Fruit weight is 70-80 grams, and the length is about 10 centimeters. When ripe, they have a dark green tint. The gherkin pulp is crispy and has a sweet aftertaste.Variety will perfectly take long journeys and will not spoil. Its transportable functions are at a high level.

Patty can be planted in the open field and in the greenhouse. It is self-pollinated with a female type of flowering. Variety steadfastly resists almost all diseases that are characteristic of cucumbers. Excellent taste note gardeners. The fruits of the correct form will attract the attention of buyers in the market, if you put these gherkins for sale. With proper care of the plant, the vegetable will grow quality. The disadvantages include poor keeping quality of fruits, so they need to be used in a short time.

7 Madam

The most suitable variety for planting seeds in open ground. It will be possible to harvest the crop one and a half months after disembarkation. It is pollinated by a hybrid of various insects. Inflorescences belong to the female mind. On one bunch of plants grow 3-6 fruits. They have a cylindrical shape and small size, as well as fairly light in weight - 70 - 80 grams. The skin of cucumbers is thin, almost imperceptible in taste. Therefore, this variety is suitable for pickling.

Madame are not afraid of most diseases. You can not worry that gherkins turn yellow or rot - the plant is resistant to various ailments. With banal care and standard algorithms of action, the variety will give a rich harvest and tasty dense fruits. Their taste will allow you to enjoy fresh cucumbers immediately after harvest. Customer reviews state that such gherkins are a real find for gardeners. The only thing that regular care for the plant may not please everyone.

6 Kuzya F1

The variety that is not required pollination, fell in love with many gardeners. It is an ultra-fast-growing and high-yielding hybrid. Ripe fruits are used in cooking salads, and also canned with success. Miniature cucumbers with a length of only 3-5 centimeters look great on any table. Gherkins ripen within 40-45 days. With proper care, a generous harvest every summer is guaranteed by experienced gardeners. On open ground it grows up to 7 kilograms of cucumbers.

In the greenhouses you can safely gather about 15 kilograms of fruit in one season. Excellent taste is noted by all customers in their reviews. Crispy and juicy gherkins will appeal to all households and guests. Increased resistance to a whole bunch of diseases distinguishes the variety among the rest. He is not afraid of the virus of cucumber mosaic, which is able to destroy the plant, and significantly reduce the amount of the crop. There are no obvious shortcomings in Kuzi.

5 Ekol F1

Ekol is called the most versatile variety - it is grown in various conditions: both in the open field and in greenhouses. Also, cucumbers are great for dishes and salting. This early ripe hybrid has high fructification. The vegetation period is 40-50 days. The first gherkins will delight within six weeks after germination. From May to the end of the summer season, the variety will bear fruit continuously.

From one square meter about 20 kilograms of ripe and tasty fruits are harvested. Their length varies from 10 to 12 centimeters, and weight ranges from 50 to 80 grams. Bouquet type of flowering gives the plant a neat and interesting look. On each bundle you can find 4-5 gherkins. In general, gardeners are pleased to care for the variety, and then enjoy the fruits. By cons include demanding plants to the light mode. You should choose a suitable place for cultivation.

4 Micron F1

The bee pollinating hybrid is recommended to be planted both in open ground and in greenhouses. He is guaranteed to bring a generous harvest. Small-sized cucumbers have a nice presentation and reach 8 centimeters in length. The fruits are tasty and juicy than almost all gardeners like. The bushes of the plant will not take up much space - they are medium strong, with small leaves.From the moment of seedling, Micron begins to actively bear fruit after 40 days. Hillocks on the surface of the gherkin located close to each other. They protect the vegetable from damage.

For conservation micron is suitable for its dense flesh and miniature size. Variety fructifies all three months of summer. He is not afraid of many diseases, so the plant does not require special care. With one square meter yield will be about 15 kilograms. Micron fruits will not outgrow, if they are not collected for a long time. Gardeners in a review write mainly about the advantages of the variety, but they do not notice any obvious shortcomings.

3 Champion

The variety, which was created mainly for the changeable climate of Russia. Resistance to damage and significant fecundity allowed the plant to be called a champion, indicating its leading positions among similar ones. It is adapted to growing in the northern regions of the country. The early term ripening fruits like all gardeners. The grade will become ideal option for a salting. Small cucumbers are perfectly placed in banks, leaving no empty space. Over time, the gherkins will not taste bitter.

According to experts, the taste of the vegetable is many times superior to other varieties. In bad weather the champion will bear fruit without significant losses - its fruits will not spoil. Buyers say the plant is highly resistant to harsh climatic conditions. It can be successfully grown in Siberia - in frosty temperatures. The champion’s drawbacks are the following: the thorniness of the fruit is better to collect with gloves, and it is unsustainable against pests — careful control and care is needed.

2 Mels F1

One of the most famous hybrids among modern gardeners. It is distinguished by quick ripening and high fecundity. Mels is suitable for planting in open ground and in greenhouses. On the 35th after germination, the variety will ripen. Caring for a plant is simplified by the fact that it is self-pollinated. Ovaries have a bouquet type. From the bush, on average, it is possible to collect up to 200 fruits per season. To do this, you need to follow the variety - water, loosen the ground and feed it, which will not bring any inconvenience.

The elongated cucumbers have an average length of 9 centimeters. Pimples that cover the surface of the vegetable have a light down. The best quality of this variety is that its fruit is never bitter. In addition, Mels is resistant to temperature extremes, which is beneficial for cold regions of the country. The plant is not subject to many diseases. All these characteristics give the full right to call Mels the best among these. Moreover, in the reviews of gardeners you can find only positive comments.

1 True perfection

The speaking name of the variety is fully justified. For 40 days he gives a generous and high-quality harvest. 9 cm fruits are painted in a pale green shade when ripe. Their pulp is fragrant and juicy, it never tastes bitter. Therefore, gherkins are suitable for making fresh salads and marinade. Immature fruits - pickles - have the same high-quality taste properties. They can be successfully used in cooking.

High and stable yield distinguishes the variety from the rest. With one square meter there is an opportunity to collect about 30 kilograms of ripe cucumbers. Gardeners note the resistance of the plant to sudden changes in weather conditions. Almost all reviews are positive. Unpretentiousness in the care suits most buyers. Despite all the advantages, perfection itself, as paradoxical as it is, has disadvantages - the fruits can re-sleep if they are not collected on time.

Popular vote - what kind of gherkins do you think is best?
We vote!

True perfection

Mels F1

Champion

Micron F1

Ekol F1

Kuzya F1

Madam

Patty

Parisian

Son of the regiment

Moravian

Gavrish

Filippok

Lukhovitsky

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