Summer residents carefully select pickling varieties of cucumbers for open ground. After all, a number of criteria are important here: high yield, pronounced crunch of fruits, length, shape, color, resistance to diseases. There are many varieties known, early and late, large and small. Each summer resident can choose what will suit him. Seeds are bought in special stores; when choosing, it is important to look at the expiration date and take into account the specific climatic conditions for comfortable development.
Important criteria for pickling fruits
Not everyone knows what the description of a pickling cucumber should be.But experienced housewives understand that not every variety of cucumber is suitable for preservation. Sometimes the jars are sealed using the same recipe, but the taste and firmness of the cucumbers will vary. Therefore, it is important to know which varieties are best to plant for pickling cucumbers.
Often these are fruits of medium length and small in weight. The skin must be dense. The presence of pimples on vegetables is desirable. The pulp should be firm, not watery. The fruits are strong, crispy, small, then you will crunch with such cucumbers and eat the whole jar on the very first day.
It is also necessary for the fruits to have no bitterness, emptiness inside, or many seeds. They should have a bright taste and aroma, juiciness.
Variety of varieties
The taste and quality of cucumbers in jars often depend not only on the marinade recipe and processing method. Varieties are of great importance, because there are also those that are unsuitable for canning. There are many varieties for pickling. It is better to study them specifically for those who want to receive pickling cucumbers from the garden.
They all have similar parameters. Several examples can be given. The description of the Aquarius cucumber variety is similar to the description of the Shpingalet cucumbers. Aquarius's fruits are oval-shaped, medium-length, not bitter, and have tubercles. The variety bears fruit until autumn frosts, gives a high yield, and is not afraid of cold weather and disease. If we consider the cucumber Espagnolette, its description is similar. The fruits are also small, sweet, never bitter, have pimples, and taste amazing when pickled.
There is another well-known type of seed called Garden Kids. Reviews of the canned cucumbers from the garden are positive.Many people say that they are crunchy, have a wonderful flavor, look beautiful in a glass jar, and there is always a lot of them.
You can also highlight the varieties Cornet, Nadezhny, Zakusochny, and Village pickle.
What is special about hybrids?
There is one distinguishing point between hybrids and varieties. A hybrid is the result of crossing several types of seeds. A variety is the primary type of plant selected by plant breeders. But for pickling, gardeners grow hybrids, because they bring a rich harvest, practically do not get sick and do not require careful care. Varietal plants are ideal for eating fresh, because they contain more vitamins. But a snack made from hybrid cucumbers turns out just perfect. They contain all the necessary taste qualities.
For example, the Cornet F1 cucumber is ideal for pickling, because its fruits are small, do not taste bitter, and there are always a lot of them. The bushes are resistant to fungal diseases, and green fruits ripen early. Also, Bochkova F1 cucumber is suitable for pickling and pickling. The fruits are strong, crispy, without voids, pimply.
The most suitable names for seeds for pickling
It would be interesting to find out in more detail which varieties are suitable for pickling in jars. Then summer residents will not have questions about what is best to plant for pickling.
- Cucumber Reliable. Considered early ripening. Resistant to disease and cold. Always produces a lot of fruit. The bushes are long and climbing. The fruits are juicy, dense, sweet, intended for pickling and eating fresh. They have large tubercles and grow no more than 10 centimeters in length, so they fit into the jar.
- Cucumber Cornet. A strong variety, resistant to weather conditions and diseases. Gives a bountiful harvest. The fruits are pimply, small, bright green, not bitter, and of regular shape. They can be stored for a long time.
- Cucumber Capricorn F1. Bred in Turkey. Adapts to wet and cold conditions and suffers little illness. The fruits are smooth, pimply, the shape is ideal for pickling, the taste is excellent. The cucumbers are small, the same length, and look beautiful in jars.
- Variety Levin F1. Small gherkins. The fruits ripen quickly and bloom until late autumn, and are disease resistant. Due to their small size, they are salted in small jars. The fruits have pimples.
- Espagnolette F1. Mid-season, high-yielding variety. It is not afraid of cold weather and can be planted in open space. The fruits are medium, they have small tubercles, white spines, and are not bitter.
- Cucumber North Pole F1. Considered early ripening. It pollinates itself. Grows in any conditions and produces a lot of fruit. The harvest is bountiful. The fruits are tasty, crispy, and have a regular round shape. They have small bumps on them. Dense, without voids, length up to 10 centimeters.
- Cucumber Smiley F1. Excellent taste. First generation hybrid. Early ripening. Can be grown in open ground. Adapts perfectly to changes in weather conditions. The ovary occurs quickly after planting. This species has fruits of an unusual round shape. Their length is up to 6 centimeters, diameter is about three centimeters. Weight no more than 50 grams. The color is dark green. They rarely get sick. Tasty enough to eat fresh. But they are often salted. They look very aesthetically pleasing in jars and have an appetizing crunch.
- Cucumber Reliable. Known as early ripening, high-yielding. Fruits with a pointed end, up to 9 centimeters long. They have tubercles and black spines. Sweet, crispy, without voids inside. Productivity is high.
Pickling cucumber
The pickling cucumber variety is one of the most common among all types.Before growing, you need to study the description of the variety and reviews of the Pickled cucumber. It is no coincidence that this variety is considered the best for canning.
The length of the fruit is the most optimal - 8–14 centimeters, weight no more than 150 grams. Bochkovoy Pickling cucumber has a bright taste, a delicate delicate aroma, and an unusual aroma. In jars it is very tasty and crispy, and has an appetizing appearance. Rarely do cucumbers taste bitter. They can also be grown for fresh salads. The skin is dense but thin. There are black bumps on it. These tubercles play a big role in salting.
The bushes are tall, the fruits are cylindrical in shape. The color is dark green in the fruits and leaves. The harvest is high. The culture is highly resistant to diseases and is easy to care for.
Conclusion
Characteristics and descriptions of pickling cucumbers are always necessary in order to assess how suitable the fruits are for preservation. After all, everyone dreams of eating crispy pickled or home-made pickled cucumbers in winter, especially if they are grown with their own hands in the country. And if the seeds are perfect, guests will ask for the recipe and be amazed at how delicious, crispy the snacks are.
