Self-pollinated cucumber varieties: successful varieties for growing in the Leningrad region

It's so nice to cook fresh salads from your own vegetables and herbs. Knowing how they were grown, what they were fertilized with. However, when planting certain crops, there is one feature that many summer residents, unfortunately, forget. We are talking about the zoning of plants. With certain climatic conditions, it becomes more efficient to plant certain varieties. In this material, we will consider the best self-pollinated cucumber varieties, simply created for growing in the Leningrad region.

Growing cucumbers in the Leningrad region

Cucumbers are a culture that loves warmth. Considering that the weather in the Leningrad Region is very unstable, rainy and often too cool, it is better to grow cucumbers in greenhouses and hotbeds. If you nevertheless decide to plant cucumbers in open ground, then it is better to wait for stable warm weather. Look at the situation, but usually it falls on the end of May - June. Be sure to plant cucumbers in seedlings. To make you happy with the harvest, do not forget to season your beds well with nitrogen fertilizers. Chicken droppings do a good job with this enriching function. Feed the cucumbers with this solution once every two to three weeks.

Choosing among the many varieties those that are right for you, give preference to seeds of domestic origin, rather than foreign ones. These varieties have been tested by time and experience on our lands, so the likelihood of getting a high yield becomes higher. It is also recommended to choose seeds from popular, reputable suppliers. Give preference to gardening shops over dubious private traders.
Remember that hybrids are more resistant, therefore it is better to choose one of them in the Leningrad Region.
You can plant cucumbers in a greenhouse and in a greenhouse. Let us present to you varieties that have shown themselves well in cool climates. These varieties are self-pollinated.

Self-pollinated cucumber varieties for greenhouse cultivation

Erika. In terms of ripening, this variety belongs to the mid-early. Possesses high resistance to various diseases. Cucumbers are cylindrical in shape, have small thorns. The skin is tender in texture, there are wide tubercles.
Cucumbers of this variety in their length usually reach 10 - 12 cm, the weight of one fruit is about 100 - 120 grams. Erica's bushes grow quite well, they can reach 3-4 meters in length. The flesh of cucumbers is quite dense in texture, does not have bitterness.

Cucumbers of this variety have a good shelf life and transportability. If the summer is warm, then you can expect a high harvest. Erica is usually planted on warm May days.

Juventa. This hybrid belongs to the mid-season in terms of ripening. Possesses excellent taste and delicate aroma. Typically used in winter and spring. The Juventa bush is not too branchy, usually stretching 1.3 - 1.5 meters. Cucumbers have a cylindrical shape, the length reaches 25 - 30 cm. The fruit weighs, as a rule, 210 - 270 grams. Juventa is highly resistant to decay and major pests.

Our Dasha. This hybrid is mid-season in terms of ripening. Well suited for the spring and summer seasons for greenhouse cultivation with foil. Heating may not be available. This hybrid gives fruits rather elongated, cylindrical in shape, there are rather large tubercles.The flesh is not too dense, crispy. The taste is not bitter. One fruit weighs approximately 80 - 100 grams. Bushes moderately branch, are vigorous. If the temperature drops for a short time, it's not scary. This variety has good resistance to this. It has good immunity to major pests and diseases.

Emelya. This variety is classified as early ripening in terms of ripening time. Gives a pretty bountiful harvest. Has good disease resistance. Emelya can be grown both in heated greenhouses and using foil. Cucumbers have a good taste and delicate cucumber aroma. The fruits are quite long (about fifteen centimeters). In weight they reach 130 - 170 grams.

Zozulya. It is a fairly well-known and popular hybrid among gardeners. It usually gives a stable yield, has a good immunity to diseases. The fruits are usually medium to large in size. The weight of one fruit is about 280 grams. Bushes have medium branching. Cucumbers of this variety lend themselves well to conservation and storage.

Tchaikovsky. In terms of ripening, it belongs to early hybrids. The fruits are rather spiny, in small tubercles. Gives a fairly bountiful harvest. This variety can be grown in greenhouses with different designs.

Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for growing in the open field

The territory of the Leningrad Region is quite extensive, and therefore the technology for growing various crops in the southern part may differ from growing in the northern part. So, for example, planting cucumbers in the north of the region in open ground is a rather risky business, since it will be almost impossible to wait for a high harvest. As for the south and center of the Leningrad Region, this method takes place and enjoys a certain popularity among summer residents. Here is a list of varieties that have shown themselves best in this method.

Madagascar. It is a hybrid that produces an early harvest of a high flavor level. A rather interesting and useful feature of Madagascar is the formation of most of the fruits on the main branch. This circumstance makes it possible to shoot cucumbers only on weekends. Quite convenient for most summer cottages. Cucumbers this variety gives not too elongated, cylindrical shape. One fruit weighs about one hundred grams. They are actively used for salting, preservation. And also the fruits are great in a fresh salad.

Fast and the furious. This hybrid is almost the earliest in terms of ripening. The harvest of fresh cucumbers with excellent taste can be harvested in 35 - 40 days. Cucumbers have a beautiful rich dark green color, cylindrical in shape. The fruits are not large in size, reaching about 10 - 13 cm.

Openwork. This variety is noted for its long fruiting period. It ripens quickly enough, the first harvest can be started after 38 -40 days, which cannot but please gardeners who yearn for vitamins and fresh vegetables. Highly resistant to major diseases, rarely attacked by pests. The bush is medium in terms of branching. The fruits, as a rule, are not too large, reaching about 10 - 12 cm in length.

Athos. This variety is mid-season. Gives high yields, suitable for growing both in greenhouses and in the open field. The fruits are rich in dark green color. The texture is rather bumpy. The size of the fruit is not large - 8 - 9 centimeters long. The pulp is juicy, tender, crunchy. The variety is well suited both for preparing fresh salads and for preserving.

Claudius. A distinctive characteristic of this variety is its rapid growth. Well resistant to major diseases and pests. Cucumbers are cylindrical in shape. The texture is uneven, spiky. The fruits are usually not too long, about 10 to 12 centimeters.