Which cucumber variety to choose for sowing: not bitter and good for pickling

16.12.2024 00:30

And in December, the summer resident has no time to while away the dark winter evenings in front of the TV. Experience suggests that it is necessary to prepare seed material for the new season.

And how can you do without cucumber seeds among other supplies? Fortunately, the times when gardeners looked askance at hybrids are gone. Now they are the only thing that helps.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, spoke about the advantages of cucumber seed hybrids.

Monica (F1)

This crop yields a harvest on the 45th day after germination.

Cucumbers with small tubercles, no more than 10-12 cm long and weighing 90 g.

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The main feature is the absence of bitterness. They also do not turn yellow and are not prone to overgrowing, so they are ideal for fresh consumption or for pickling.

Atik (F1)

This is an early maturing hybrid. It yields a harvest 40 days after germination.

The fruits are sweet in taste, elastic, have few seeds, and weigh no more than 80 grams.

An excellent choice for preparing salads or winter preserves.

Ansor (F1)

They also bear fruit 40-41 days after emergence. This species is also resistant to bad weather.

Cucumbers have dark and thin skin, a sweet taste and a distinct aroma.

They are also not bitter, but if you forget and do not harvest for a long time, they may turn yellow. They are also suitable for salads and preserves.

It is noteworthy that these hybrids can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open ground.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti

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  1. Monica (F1)
  2. Atik (F1)
  3. Ansor (F1)