Most people do not know what gherkins are, and mistakenly call the still unripe small fruits of ordinary cucumbers. In fact, gherkins are groups of cucumbers, the fruits of which reach a length of about 5 cm, but do not exceed 8 cm, the so-called mini cucumbers. As small cucumbers are called, we have already figured out, now we will get acquainted with the most popular varieties of cucumber gherkins for open ground and greenhouses.
Did you know? India is considered to be the birthplace of gherkins, and the name of this species comes from the French language.
"Paris gherkin"
The most popular variety is the Paris Gherkin. He is pollinated by bees. Its fruits ripen after 40 days, and the mass ranges from 55 to 80 g. Growing gherkins does not require special care, mainly it consists of weeding, weeding and proper irrigation.
It is necessary to water with warm non-flowing water after 2-3 hours of the day, when the sun activity decreases. Moderate watering is needed when the plant leaves. When the plant begins to bloom, watering is reduced, and then increases again at the stage of formation of the fruit.
It is usual that cucumbers are grown in open ground or in a greenhouse. But there are unusual ways of growing cucumbers: on the balcony, in bags, in a bucket, in barrels, on a windowsill, using the hydroponics method.
"Moravian Gherkin F1"
This hybrid is grown in open soil, it begins to bear fruit 50 days after germination, pollinated by bees. Fruits are short, length - from 8 to 10 cm, and their weight ranges from 70 to 95 g.
The main advantages are its stable yield and resistance to many diseases affecting cucumbers.
"Advance F1"
Early cucumber, which is grown both in open ground and in greenhouses or under film. Fruits appear after 40-45 days. The length of cucumbers is about 9 cm, and the weight of the fruit can reach 130 g. The variety has a high yield and resistance to many fungal diseases.
"Harmonist F1"
Plants are self-pollinated, they can be grown in open ground or under film. Fruiting begins 40 days after germination. This variety is planted from seedlings.
It should be noted that it requires frequent hilling. The length of a cucumber reaches 13 cm, and its weight is 120 g. Otherwise, its characteristic is not much different from most other gherkins.
Important! Seedlings are grown in peat in order to avoid damage to sprouts during transplantation.
"Children's F1"
This is a self-pollinating plant, during the flowering of which the whole bush is covered with flowers. Cucumbers have white thorns and reach a length of 8 cm, weight does not exceed 70 g. Resistant to most diseases. It also refers to varieties that lack bitterness.
"Brownie F1"
"Gherkin Brownie" self-pollinated, suitable for cultivation in open ground from seedlings. It has the ability to bundling buds. Fruiting after 44-50 days. Zelenets is not more than 13 cm and 120 g.
The soil for planting should be neutral and well drained. This gherkin has excellent taste.
"Thumbelina F1"
Seeds are planted in the ground, heated to 15 ⁰C, and covered with foil. Fruiting begins in 37-41 day. The length of greengrass reaches 9 cm, and the weight can reach 80-90 g. Like the previous varieties, this one is also resistant to many diseases. It should be watered after sunset with warm water.
"Chinese steady F1"
Plants are of high quality and resistant to cold, low light and disease. Grow it in open ground or winter greenhouse. Fruits appear after 50 days, the length of which exceeds 30 cm.
Did you know? The ideal size of pickles for "pickles" is about 4 cm.
"Marinade F1"
This variety is resistant to sudden changes in temperature and diseases. Planted its seeds or seedlings. You can harvest in 32-41 days. The green cows are large, with dense pulp, reach a length of 12 cm.
In the process of growing cucumbers, many ask themselves questions: what to feed cucumbers, whether it is necessary to deal with empty flowers, how to deal with diseases and pests.
"Moth F1"
Variety refers to the medium early, the period before fruiting is about 50 days. It blooms in bunches, and the length of cucumbers is 6-8 cm. The fruits have a pronounced sweetness, there is no bitterness.
"Nastya F1"
Self-pollinating early variety of cucumbers. It is sown in open ground with seeds or seedlings. Zelentsa has no bitterness, length - from 6 to 8 cm, weight is about 80 g. Like most gherkin hybrids, the variety is resistant to diseases characteristic of cucumbers.
"Sweet F1 crunch"
"Sweet crunch", or "White crunch", has a different color and taste. The color of the cucumber is almost white, which makes it easy to find fruits in the leaves. The average weight is about 65 g. A place for permanent planting should be protected from the wind, have light soil and good lighting. Resistant to diseases and root rot.
"Son of the F1 regiment"
Variety bred by domestic breeders. The length of cucumbers does not exceed 10 cm, and the weight varies between 75-100 g. It is resistant to powdery mildew, has good fertility.
Important! All of these varieties are planted in the ground at the end of May or throughout June.Almost all varieties with which we met are precocious and suitable for cultivation in open ground, in greenhouses or under film. They require the same care, which is the correct watering and frequent hilling, and also possess resistance to diseases characteristic of cucumbers.
