Choosing a cucumber variety is not an easy task, since here you need to take into account many factors, for example, such as growing conditions, further use of the vegetable, as well as the climate in which it will grow. Today we will talk about what are the best varieties of cucumbers for different regions, namely, we will talk about the Moscow Region, Siberia and other regions of Russia, such as Rostov, Krasnodar and so on.
- The first place is taken by the seeds of cucumbers called Masha, it is most often grown by residents of the Moscow region. Such vegetables ripen quickly enough, in just 35 days, that is, it can be safely attributed to the early varieties. At the same time, the fruit does not grow too large, the shape of the fruit is cylindrical, bitterness is not often present.
- Goosey takes an honorable second place.This species is widespread not only in the Moscow region, but also in Belarus, namely in the Vitebsk region. Vegetables ripen in just 45 days, often used for salting. A characteristic feature of the vegetable is black spikes, which are noticeable when eating cucumbers.
- The third place goes to two types of seeds at once – German and Zyatek. The first of them has large spikes, while the size of the cucumbers themselves is not too big – they grow up to 7-10 cm in length. As for the Zyatek variety, it is not recommended for canning, the fact is that its spikes are not so hard.
- In fourth place is the widespread variety of cucumbers, Local Rodnichok, it is called universal, as it can be used both for making salad and for canning.
- The fifth place goes to Libelle, who arrived in Russia from Germany. Fruits germinate 45-50 days after planting, so Libella is classified as medium-ripe species. It feels great both in open ground and in the greenhouse.
Also in this rating it is worth mentioning such varieties as Competitor, Nezhinsky, Monastyrsky and Graceful. They also grow remarkably in the weather conditions of the Moscow Region, where summers are usually warm with high humidity. All of the above species are recommended to be planted in May – early June.
Varieties for the North
Probably the best cultivar for growing in the North is the Siberian Yard, bred back in 1976 and not losing its popularity in 2018. A characteristic feature is that the fruits are formed quickly enough, which allows you to collect a good and, most importantly, early harvest. This vegetable can be called universal, it is delicious, both fresh and canned.
It is also worth mentioning such a variety as Murom cucumber F1, it can be grown both in greenhouse conditions and in the open ground even in Siberia. It will not take long to wait for the harvest, the first fruits will appear in 40-45 days.
In general, for the Siberian region, it’s worth choosing the types of cucumbers that have passed state analysis, that is, it is clinically proven that or another species is prepared specifically for this climatic zone. We list the remaining popular Siberian varieties:
- Firefly F1. This vegetable requires pollination with bees. Under the right conditions, it can bring about 250 centners per hectare of land. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting excessive soreness, often affected by powdery mildew and bacteriosis.
- Brigantine F1. In the described region, we can expect productivity of the order of 350-450 centners per hectare. This hybrid also belongs to bee pollinators, the fruits can be called universal, they can be used for various purposes.
- Rani is a subspecies of Smak.Here, the yield can vary from 250 to 450 centners per hectare, as for the application – cucumbers can be eaten fresh or canned.
- Champion Zedek F1. It is recommended to be planted in the Central and Western parts of Siberia; you can count on a crop of 300-400 centners per hectare of land. This hybrid does not need pollination, the variety is classified as self-pollinated.
Varieties for the South of Russia
There are many varieties
For the south of Russia the list of varieties is very diverse, this includes hybrid types and pure, with early ripening and with late. We will list the varieties that are most prevalent among local gardeners and summer residents, this information will be especially useful because it is just starting to engage in vegetable growing, and is just actively engaged in choosing the variety that they plan to plant.
Variety Rodnichok F1
It is customary to attribute the species to early ripening, as the crop will have to wait about 50 days, bees will be needed for pollination of flowers. Among the advantages, it is worth noting the natural resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, peronosporosis, cladosporiosis, and so on. Suitable for growing, both in greenhouse conditions, and in open beds. The fruit of this species has a small size, about 10 cm in length, while the fruit yield is considered quite high.
It is recommended to grow Rodnichok cucumbers in Krasnodar, the Crimea, as well as in Western and Eastern Russia, part of the Volga-Vyatka region, namely in the Leningrad region, Rostov region.
Variety Zozulya F1
From the name it is clear that Zozulya is a representative of hybrids, while the species is characterized by early ripening. With the organization of proper care, from the moment of ovary formation to the fact of harvesting it can take about 40 days. At the same time, the yield is quite high, this concerns both quantitative characteristics and the duration of the harvest, usually the period lasts about 2 months.
The appearance of the fruits is characterized as even, with a dark green color, grow up to 25 cm in length. What for consumption, such cucumbers are considered universal, that is, they will sound equally good in a salad, will also be tasty and crunchy when canned.
In addition to these, one can include Competitor, Crane, Unity, Puccini, Maria and others.
Varieties for the North-West of Russia
The list of recommended varieties for that region, taking into account climatic features, will look as follows.
Variety Graceful
The subspecies refers to early ripening, needs pollination by bees. Harvesting will not take long; ripening will take about 35-40 days.It needs heat and sunlight, so when growing it is worth giving preference to greenhouses or beds in sunny places. However, despite this, the plant can easily withstand changes in temperature indicators, even if they are noticeable. Among other advantages, it is worth noting that the plant is well resistant to such a disease as powdery mildew, which indicates good immunity. Fruits grow up to a maximum of 14 centimeters, most often used for salads.
Variety Erofei
This cucumber is grown in open ground, it needs bees for pollination. Before the harvest, an average of about 60 days passes, that is, the variety can be classified as late. It is worth saying that Yerofey cucumbers are a universal look that will be equally good both for canning and salads. Externally, the vegetables are quite short, have characteristic white stripes. Among the other pluses of the marks are genetic resistance to many diseases, including powdery mildew and brown spotting. As for geographical distribution, the variety is allowed for cultivation for the whole territory of Russia.
Varieties for Eastern Russia
Choose the appropriate variety
Such varieties of cucumbers are recommended for the Eastern region of Russia.
Phoenix variety
This subspecies is characterized as late ripening, as it is possible to obtain fruits in 55-70 days. Cucumbers grow to 10-16 cm, have a bright green color, do not bitter. Productivity increases depending on how you feed the crop. The plant is able to withstand low temperatures, does not die under slight frosts, although it is not particularly resistant to diseases.
It is recommended to grow the crop in the Black Earth Central, Lower Volga, as well as in the Middle Southern Region, in particular and in Krasnodar region.
Spring
This type of cucumber is usually grown in greenhouse conditions. Fruits are considered universal, as they will be good both in salad and during preservation. It is worth saying that the Rodnik variety has natural protection against many diseases, which is extremely important when growing a vegetable. A characteristic feature of Rodnik is that cucumbers are quite small in size, grow to a maximum of 6 cm, and weigh about 60 grams.
Such cucumbers can be grown in the Central, Western, Midwest and Volga regions, in Yaroslavl regions, except Siberia.
Variety Domovenok
This variety is suitable for cultivation in the open ground and in greenhouse conditions. It is considered universal, for reproduction it needs pollination by insects. It is customary to attribute it to late ripening, since the fruits will have to wait at least 50 days.The cucumber itself is not long, about 9 centimeters in length. Productivity is very high, and it does not particularly depend on care, since the plant is considered unpretentious.
Universal variety
April variety
The subspecies is usually classified as mid-season, since the fruits are shown 45-55 days after the seedlings are planted, cultivation can be carried out both in the greenhouse and in the open ground. The April species is referred to as parthenocarpic, but the best results can be achieved using pollinated insects.
Among the advantages, we note that the presence of bitterness in the taste is unlikely, while the yield is quite high. It should be noted that during the cultivation of this species it is not necessary to create special conditions, because these seeds belong to undemanding species.
Cultivation is recommended in the following regions: Central, Middle Eastern, Northeast, Western.
This is a mid-season species, which is usually attributed to bee pollinators. It is grown in a greenhouse or in the open field, while the yield does not change. It is worth mentioning that the productivity of Nezhinsky cucumber impresses with its duration, since it lasts longer than the rest. At the same time, the fruits withstand fairly cold and possible frost on the soil.Suitable for cultivation for all regions of Russia, with the exception of Siberia, including the crop is quite fruitful in the Donetsk region.
