Cucumber seeds - the best self-pollinated, bunch, long-term fruiting

Today there is a huge variety of cucumber seeds, among which the most popular self-pollinated varieties bunch crops of long fruiting, because they are considered the best for growing both in greenhouses and in open ground. Thanks to selection work, these varieties form much more ovaries than non-hybrid cucumbers.

In modern vegetable growing, hybrids have gained considerable popularity, because their superiority over simple varieties has been proven by both experts and amateurs. Some gardeners bypass the seeds of hybrids, suspecting that they contain GMOs. In turn, breeders claim that hybrid seeds are obtained using only traditional selection methods.

General characteristics of self-pollinated bunch cucumber species

Tufted (bunch) hybrids were bred by crossing several varieties of cucumbers that have a female type of ovary. Their distinctive feature is the ability to simultaneously tie a bunch of 4-9 fruits, which are collected in a lush bouquet. Beam hybrids can be strong, medium and weakly branched. The more branches on a plant, the higher the fruiting level.

Breeders have created bouquet varieties specifically for growing in small greenhouses, because you can collect about 10 kg of vegetables from one bush. For pickles and pickles, summer residents use cucumbers with black spikes - these are gherkin bunch varieties that can form up to 12 ovaries at a time. Gherkin self-pollinated cucumbers are especially popular among summer residents, because these varieties can be grown even by those who can take care of them only on weekends.

Bundle varieties differ from simple varieties in disease resistance and the formation of more ovaries. Under favorable conditions, after 40-50 days after sowing, you can already get the first crop.

The best self-pollinated varieties of long-term fruiting

The disadvantages of self-pollinated cucumbers include a high cost, but 5 bushes grow from one package (5 seeds), which can give about 50 kg of fruit for the entire growing season. On the label of such seeds, there is always a note “F1”, which indicates that this hybrid cannot be propagated at home, because it will not retain varietal characteristics.

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Prestige F1

The domestic hybrid was created by SeDeK breeders for cultivation in the middle of our country. It belongs to the middle-branched self-pollinated cucumbers, which form up to 4 ovaries in a knot. Productivity is 25 kg per 1 m2.

The surface of green coarse tuberous vegetables has whitish stripes and is covered with spikes. Juicy pulp tastes good and has a small amount of seeds. Cucumbers are used to make salads, but they can also be harvested for the winter.

Ginga F1

Ging F1 seeds were bred in Germany. This is a self-pollinating variety that belongs to mid-season hybrids. Fruits of about 10 cm in length are formed on its medium-branched bushes, and green leaves are smaller than average size. The mass of one fruit varies between 80-90 g.The color of the finely tuberous surface is saturated green with light stripes. The surface is covered with frequent pubescence. The pulp has no bitter taste and has a small seed chamber. There are no voids inside the cucumber.

The yield of the German variety is up to 6 kg per 1 m2. A distinctive feature is good resistance to such diseases: powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic, brown spotting.

Beam splendor F1

The early ripe Ural hybrid is resistant to sudden changes in temperature, pests and diseases. It is successfully cultivated in the northern regions of Russia. In one node there are 3-7 ovaries. With good care from one bush, you can collect about 400 fruits during the growing season.

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Cucumber has a smooth, cylindrical shape. The light green surface is covered with small tubercles and white spikes. Zelentsy have narrowed tips and bright stripes on the surface of the fruiting body.

The variety has gained considerable popularity due to its excellent taste. Vegetables do not have bitterness, and their delicate flesh has a pronounced aroma and sweet taste. Cucumbers of this hybrid are universal - they retain their crunch and elasticity even after heat treatment or salting.

Okhotny Ryad F1

The Okhotny Ryad belongs to early ripe cucumbers. From 3 to 6 ovaries form on the midbranch bush. The tuberous fruits with white spikes reach 8-11 cm. The self-pollinated plant can be grown both in open ground and in small greenhouses. Fruits retain excellent taste even after heat treatment. The disadvantages of this variety include instability to downy mildew, so it is better to take preventive measures.

How to choose the right cucumber seeds

Before choosing seeds of a certain variety, it is necessary to adequately assess the conditions in which the crop will grow (greenhouse conditions or open soil, soil quality and regularity of care). After that, you can start choosing the right seeds.

First of all, they are sure to study the label that tells the name of the cucumbers and has a close-up photo of the fruits. The information on the back of the package is often not clear to novice gardeners, so you should familiarize yourself with the main parameters:

1. Pollination method. At choosing the best greenhouse seed only self-pollinated or parthenocarpic (without pollination) hybrids are suitable. If the plant will dwell in the open ground, you can purchase bee pollinated varieties.

   

2. Type of branching. All bushes are divided into weak, medium and highly branched. The more lateral shoots are formed, the longer the fruiting period will be.
3. Type of pubescence. The fruit body of a cucumber is almost always covered with tubercles, from the middle of which hairs grow. They are white (white-spiked) or black (black-spiked), sometimes brown. White-spiked cucumbers are intended for salads, they have delicate skin and juicy flesh. Black-thorn varieties have a more rigid skin, which helps the fetus to maintain its shape during heat treatment.
4. Ripening period. This parameter should be guided depending on the climate and growing conditions. Early cucumbers bear fruit in July, mid-season - at the end of summer, and later - in September.

Everyone cucumber variety has its own peculiarity, therefore, beginning summer residents are advised to sow several varieties at once in order to highlight the most suitable for themselves.

The Secrets to Successfully Growing Beam Hybrids

In order to maintain the maximum number of ovaries and obtain a plant with a long fruiting period, one should strictly observe the seed sowing scheme, which is on the package. When sowing, it is important to prevent thickening. Caring for bouquet cucumbers includes observing the temperature regime, regular watering, the optimal level of lighting and humidity. Strongly branched hybrids are advised to tie to the trellis, as well as to pinch in a timely manner.

The number of top dressings should not exceed 4 times a month. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are used with caution, because an excess of nitrogen negatively affects the development of the ovaries. The number of complex fertilizers per week should not exceed 15 g per 1 m². For the prevention of disease, plants are recommended to periodically spray the stems with special growth stimulants. They not only prevent the development of diseases, but also stimulate the appearance of new ovaries.

To speed up the process of ripening vegetables, experienced gardeners advise placing a large container in the greenhouse with decayed grass or manure. The contents of the container emits carbon dioxide, which helps to accelerate the growth and ripening of fruits.

Common questions

When choosing bouquet varieties, you can get an excellent crop on a relatively small area. In addition, these hybrids can be grown not only in greenhouse conditions, but also in the open air. Unpretentiousness and resistance to diseases allows even novice gardeners to grow them.