Cucumbers are an indispensable crop in any garden. But not all varieties produce a stable harvest, remain crisp after harvest and do not become bitter even with temperature changes. To achieve both quantity and quality, it is important to choose proven varieties that combine yield, disease resistance and true summer flavor.
Here are seven reliable options that are suitable for both open ground and greenhouses.
Herman F1
A hybrid with short fruits 10–12 cm long. The skin is thin, the tubercles are small, there are almost no seeds. It does not taste bitter even in drought, and is excellent for whole pickling. Productivity is high: up to 8 kg per bush. Does not require pollination, ideal for beginners.
Ant F1
Super-yielding gherkin variety. The fruits are 8–10 cm long, dense, with large tubercles. They hold their crunch perfectly even after a month in the jar. You can harvest 40 days after germination. Resistant to powdery mildew and olive spot.
Zozulya F1
A classic among salad cucumbers. Fruits up to 22–25 cm, dark green, with white spines. The pulp is juicy, without voids, the taste is sweet, without bitterness. Ideal for fresh salads and okroshka. Gives a harvest until frost.
Courage F1
A universal hybrid with fruits 12–14 cm. It is distinguished by its even shape and dense pulp. Does not turn yellow when overripe, does not crack. Suitable for salads and pickling. The yield is stable even in rainy summers.
Emelya F1
An early variety with fruits up to 15 cm. Up to 10 kg of yield per square meter. Cucumbers are crispy, aromatic, with thin skin. They are not bitter due to the absence of cucurbitacin. Ideal for family preparations and daily use.
Ladoga F1
Bundle hybrid – ovaries are formed 3-5 pieces per node. The fruits are short, dense, with small tubercles. Great for small jars and baby food. Resistant to a range of diseases, including mosaic virus.
Shchedrik
A variety that can be collected from seeds. The fruits are 12–16 cm long, dark green, with white stripes at the base. The taste is rich. Tolerates cool weather well, suitable for northern regions.
To prevent cucumbers from becoming bitter, water them regularly with warm water, preferably in the morning or evening. Avoid drying out the soil: sudden changes in humidity provoke the production of cucurbitacin. To prevent diseases, mulch the beds with straw or grass. This will retain moisture and protect the roots.
Question and answer:
Is it possible to plant these varieties of cucumbers in open ground?
Yes, all of the listed varieties are adapted to different conditions.
Which variety of cucumbers is best for small jars?
“Ant” and “Ladoga” are short, dense, and do not burst.
