Ultra-early varieties and hybrids of cucumbers

3.07.2024 Cucumbers

By choosing ultra-early varieties and hybrids of cucumbers for planting, it is possible to get a crop 38-45 days after the emergence of crop seedlings. Such cucumbers are good for summer salads, quick salting, although many early-ripening species for winter preservation and marinades have been bred.

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1 Early cucumbers: what to look for
2 Rating of the best ultra-early cucumbers

Early cucumbers: what to look for

The exact timing of the greens collection depends on several factors:

growing conditions (in beds, under shelters);
weather conditions;
proper agricultural technology.

The group includes cucumbers requiring pollination and parthenocarpic, long-fruited and gherkins. Landing in greenhouses and hotbeds in the middle lane - mid and late April, on ridges - late May. In the regions of Siberia, the Urals, and North-West Russia, the time for planting seedlings for seedlings to a permanent place is shifted to the first decade of June.

On a note!

When growing outdoors, it is recommended to cover the cucumbers with a non-woven material. This will save them from possible colds, accelerate the growth and formation of ovaries.

Rating of the best ultra-early cucumbers

The choice is determined by the preferences of gardeners, indicators of productivity, taste of the variety or hybrid form. To help you get an overview of popular precocities that have shown excellent results in various climatic zones of the country.

June rushed F1

On the packaging of these cucumbers there is an inscription: “Early maturity is neighborly envy.” Indeed, the owners remove the first crisp cucumbers after 40-42 days, while in many summer residents the plants only grow.

The hybrid does not require pollination, gives a bunch of ovaries (2-4 green leaves). The main advantages of this cucumber include:

ultra-precocity;
stress resistance;
good yield indicators (from one square meter collect up to 20-25 kg of fruit);
low susceptibility to disease.

They note the excellent taste of Ripening, powerful and friendly fruiting. Cucumbers are dense, cylindrical in shape, saturated green in color. They grow no more than 10 cm, the skin is thin, covered with numerous tubercles. Pulp without bitterness.

Pro F1

An ultra-ripe hybrid from Dutch breeders, stands out among other cucumbers for high productivity even in adverse conditions.

"Pros":

good taste;
excellent pickling properties;
early collection of greenhouses (30-35 days);
resistance to powdery mildew, peronosporosis.

Bidretta F1

Tasty and aromatic - this is how the fruits of the hybrid form of Bidrett are characterized. Zelentsy elongated, with a tuberous surface, up to 16-18 cm long. The weight of each cucumber is 100-120 grams, there is no pubescence.

Plants are medium-braided, with bundle ovaries. For the formation of fruits, pollination by bees is required, therefore, honey plants are planted near the beds. The first crop is ready for harvest in 28-30 days (data on the middle lane, open ground).

On a note!

Bidretta F1 is a hybrid for those who prefer greens with a pronounced cucumber flavor.

This hybrid is resistant to various diseases, including powdery mildew. It is suitable for storage (up to two weeks), it is highly portable.

Advance F1

The hybrid is suitable for planting on ridges, in greenhouses. It is appreciated for the friendly return of greens, excellent taste, early ripening.

Zelentsy first collection - after 39-44 days. Bushes are powerful, with limited growth of lateral shoots. The formation of ovaries in bundles of 3-5 pieces in each node.

Cucumbers up to 13 cm long, with a large number of tubercles on the skin, with white spikes. Tasting properties are excellent. Most often grown hybrid for fresh consumption, summer salads. Resistance to all types of rot, olive spotting is noted.

Little finger

A variety of Russian selection, intended for planting on ridges of open ground. Finger - disease-resistant cucumber, early, with increased frost resistance.

Zelentsy are even, slightly elongated, up to 12-14 cm, with a small number of tubercles. The skin is thin, green with a slight light spot. The pulp is very dense, crispy, of good taste. Unlike many varietal cucumbers of early ripening, Finger has no bitterness.

Using:

salads;
pickling.

Feature: early harvest, with long, up to two months fruiting. A variety with powerful growth, the length of the main stem is up to 2.5 meters. For 1 square. a meter is planted in 2-3 bushes, fertilizing is required, watering in a timely manner. Cucumber Finger is resistant to peronosporosis, for a long time keeps whips green.

F1 debut

To set Zelentsy this early hybrid requires pollination by bees. Harvest Debut is cultivated on ridges, in tunnels under the film and in polycarbonate greenhouses. Valued for a number of positive qualities:

fast ripening (40-42 days);
compactness (short lashes, a small area for bushes is required);
stable yield indicators;
good fruit taste.

Cucumbers with rare and large tubercles, bright green, up to 11-12 cm long. Whitish stripes stand out well on the skin. The pulp on the cut is dense, juicy, with a small amount of seeds.

Meringue F1

A variety with a “tasty” name, with sweet fragrant flesh “registered” in the plots of many summer residents. It was bred in the Netherlands, since 2007 it is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation, cultivated in all regions.

In the North-West and Siberia, early crops are obtained by planting seedlings in greenhouses and greenhouses (in mid-May), and the variety is also suitable for planting in open ground. The maturation term of the parthenocarpic hybrid is 40-41 days.

On a note!

Hybrids labeled F1 do not collect seeds for sowing. To grow your favorite cucumber, you will have to purchase new seeds every season.

The plants are tall, usually three ovaries are formed in the nodes. Zelentsy are aligned, bright green in color, with white spikes all over their skin. The undoubted “plus” of Meringue is its resistance to yellowing and overgrowing, so even if the green leaves hang on the bushes a little longer, the presentation and taste are not lost.