When going to buy cucumber seeds before the start of the sowing campaign, the summer resident does not even imagine how it might end.
A novice gardener probably has a general idea about the choice of seed material, but the details may remain unknown.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told how to choose cucumber seeds for sowing.
The most important
In addition to the packaging date and the shelf life of the seeds, it is necessary to pay attention to a separate point.
Date of collection of the fruits from which the seeds were obtained.
This information is considered the most important. For sowing in 2025, it is better to choose seeds from the 2024 harvest.
Variety or hybrid
This is also important, but not so much for collecting seeds in the future, but for determining the place of cultivation.
Many varietal crops require pollination, which makes planting them in a greenhouse difficult.
Hybrids do not require this, which significantly expands the gardener’s options.
Usage
As is known, cucumbers are used mainly for winter preparations and making fresh salads.
While any harvest can be used for salads, things are not so smooth when it comes to canning.
You should not use salad varieties for this, as the cucumbers may become soft or other unpleasant things may happen.
Also, don't forget to study customer reviews, the crop's resistance to climatic conditions, pests and diseases.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
