Many gardeners choose open ground cucumbers for the Moscow region bred by both Dutch and domestic breeders.
Criterias of choice
The Moscow region is an area with frequently changing climatic conditions. Despite the instability of the weather, it is quite possible to grow cucumbers on unprotected ridges.
When selecting cucumber varieties for the Moscow region for open ground, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors.
- Terms of ripening. Popular varieties are early ripening.They allow you to get results in less than 2 months after seed germination. This period is due to a short warm period in the Moscow region. Planting of such varieties is carried out after the last frost.
- Type of pollination. The best yield results were shown by self-pollinating cucumbers and hybrids. This is due to a short warm period and a short time interval for insect activity, especially if the summer period was rainy.
- Purpose. The best varieties for open ground in the Moscow region are universal cucumbers.
Experienced gardeners recommend using not only self-pollinating cucumbers, but also experimenting with species. It is considered optimal to keep from 4 to 7 species on the site. This will allow you to get results with the best yield indicators. To obtain good fruiting, choose cucumbers that are resistant not only to viruses, but also to changes in weather conditions.
Cucumbers with a short ripening period
Which cucumbers are best planted in open ground in the Moscow region, each gardener determines for himself. Most settle on early ripening species. They have a short ripening period. They are planted in mid-May, after the frosts have ended.
Angelina
The Angelina cucumber variety has proven itself well in unprotected ridges. It is self-pollinating and early ripening. Up to 3 fruits are tied in the main nodes. The variety is used in areas with low light. The fruits are 14 centimeters long.
The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, cladosporiosis and other diseases. It is used fresh and canned.
Hector
Hector is an ultra early maturing Dutch hybrid. It is widely used for its compact size and high yield.The fruits ripen together, so the variety is suitable for industrial propagation and mechanized harvesting.
Cucumbers grow the same type, cylindrical in shape with large tubercles. When overripe they do not turn yellow. They have excellent taste and dense flesh. Suitable for transportation and long-term storage.
Claudia F1
A universal-purpose hybrid with early harvest ripening. Belongs to self-pollinating species. Gardeners harvest the first cucumbers 1.5 months after sowing the seeds. A distinctive feature is its powerful, tall lashes. Cucumbers are small in size and have a rich taste without bitterness. The average fruit length reaches 10 cm. Under favorable conditions, it has a high yield.
Connie F1
Connie is a versatile hybrid with a short ripening period. It is grown under film covers or in open beds. The crop reaches technical maturity 1.5 months after seed germination. Ripe fruits are small in size. The average dimensions of cucumbers are 10 centimeters. Shape: oval, elongated. There are small tubercles on the peel.
The rich cucumber taste makes cucumbers suitable for fresh and canned consumption.
Boy with Thumb F1
Thumb Boy is a versatile early variety. It got its name from its small oval-shaped fruits. It is distinguished by the formation of cucumbers in a bunch of up to 6 pieces.
Technical maturity - 40 days after germination. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for pickling and canning.
Early ripening types of cucumbers recognized as the most productive due to rapid ripening and long fruiting.
Medium and late ripening varieties
To obtain a harvest at a later date or at the end of the season, species with a longer ripening period are planted. Which variety to choose depends entirely on the needs of the gardener.
Alliance F1
Alliance is a mid-season hybrid. The period of technical maturity is 50 days from the moment of planting on the ridges. The variety is bee pollinated. It attracted the attention of gardeners due to its high taste. Connoisseurs of thin crispy skin and tender pulp will love it. The fruits have no bitterness at all.
Tall bushes with large leaf blades. The maximum yield of the Alliance is observed at the beginning of fruiting.
Vir 505
Vir is a medium-early species, with a period of technical maturity of 50 days. Actively bred in the middle zone. Resistant to weather changes and a wide range of diseases.
Vir 505 produces fruits up to 11 centimeters in size with excellent taste. Under favorable conditions, up to 2 kg of crop is harvested from one bush.
Libelle F1
Late harvest lovers will love the Libelle variety. It belongs to bee-pollinated hybrids. The advantage of Libelle is its high yield at the very end of the season. Its peculiarity is its resistance to night frosts and powdery mildew. The first fruits reach maturity 2 months after planting.
The harvest ripens together, has the same size and weighs up to 150 grams. Cucumbers have excellent taste and firm flesh. Used for canning and pickling.
Nezhinsky 12
Nezhinsky is a hybrid with a long ripening period. Despite the relatively long periods, they are up to 60 days, and are widely used among gardeners. Nezhinsky has increased resistance to the main set of diseases.
The dark green fruits grow up to 13 centimeters long. Weight ranges from 120 to 140 grams. The variety is suitable for canning and pickling.
Popular types of short-fruited cucumbers
Short-fruited cucumbers Excellent for growing in open beds. Their distinctive feature is their small size. Most fruits do not exceed 10-12 centimeters in length.
Gherkins are used for fresh cuts, salads, and preserves. The disadvantages of this species include its demands on the soil. Plants react negatively to a lack of calcium and potassium.
Alex
Cucumbers Alex belong to medium-sized, ultra-early self-pollinating hybrids. The first fruits reach technical maturity 40 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
Up to 3 small ribbed cucumbers are formed in the leaf axils. The color of the fruit is rich green. There are small light spots and slight pubescence on the peel. The pulp is dense with small seeds. Productivity is excellent with a fruiting period until October.
Atlantis
Atlantis is a hybrid with a short period of fruit ripening. It is grown in open areas and under film covers. Requires pollination by insects. The first fruits are harvested 50 days after sowing the seeds. The bushes are of medium size, the vines are powerful. The leaves are voluminous and wrinkled.
The average length of the fruit reaches 14 centimeters, weight does not exceed 120 grams. The peel of ripe cucumbers has a dark green color. The pulp is juicy, crispy, no bitterness. The variety is characterized by increased productivity and good keeping quality.
Darling
Golubchik is a variety of mid-season gherkins. It belongs to the bee-pollinated species. It has shown itself to be excellent for pickling and canning.
The bushes are powerful, the lashes are distinguished by unlimited growth.The size of ripe fruits reaches 10 centimeters. The rich green peel has small bumps. Cucumbers require normal care: watering, loosening the soil, fertilizing.
The best varieties of cucumbers for open ground, grown in the Moscow region, are diverse. The above list does not contain all possible options. Official lists contain about several thousand species. Thanks to the wide variety, gardeners can determine for themselves which varieties of cucumbers are suitable for their plot.
