15 best varieties of cucumbers for open ground

An early bee-pollinated variety feels great in the open field and under temporary film shelters during the cold season. In the Moscow region, the first greens ripen on average 40 days after the appearance of the entrances. Cucumbers are neat, leveled, no more than 10 cm long. The flesh is dense, fragile, without voids and bitterness. These properties are preserved during canning, so summer residents consider the variety one of the best for pickling and salting. The ovaries are formed in bundles. Up to eight greens ripen in one leaf axil. "True friends" withstand moderate cold, resistant to common mosaic virus and brown spot. The variety bears fruit abundantly, but due to the small size of the cucumbers, the overall yield is modest.

An early self-pollinating variety grows well in the middle lane, is not afraid of temporary cold snaps, changes in day and night temperatures. Therefore, it bears fruit abundantly and for a long time without film shelters. The first greens appear 35-40 days after germination. Harvesting continues until about mid-August. During this time, up to 12 kilograms of crispy cucumbers can be collected from a square meter of the garden. Greens are dense, very fragrant, without bitterness.The fruits are not as juicy and sweet as those of salad varieties, they are more suitable for pickling and pickling. Zelentsy remain dense, crispy, and are considered one of the best for canning. But you need to collect them daily or every other day. Cucumbers quickly thicken, become unsuitable for pickling.

Bee-pollinated variety of pickled cucumbers of ultra-early ripening. Only 32-42 days pass from the moment of entry to the appearance of the first greens, depending on weather conditions. The variety steadfastly withstands cold snaps, therefore it grows well in the Moscow region without film shelters. "Muromsky" is resistant to bacteriosis and powdery mildew. It is affected by fungal diseases, but closer to autumn, after the completion of abundant fruiting. Cucumbers quickly turn yellow, it is desirable to collect them every day. Zelentsy are ideal for pickling. Their length does not exceed 8 centimeters, and their weight is 70 grams. The flesh is firm and crispy, without bitterness. The variety is demanding on soil nutrition and moisture. During drought, cucumbers are bent, become hooked.

An old variety, undeservedly forgotten by many gardeners, which pleases with an abundance of tasty and crisp greens even in open ground when grown in the middle lane. "Vyaznikovsky" withstands cool nights, temperature changes, but reacts sharply to a lack of moisture. Cucumbers of medium size, with frequent tubercles. The pulp is completely devoid of bitterness, sweet and fragrant. Cucumbers are often used for pickling, but are also good fresh. The variety is bee-pollinated, female flowers predominate on the stems. The return of the crop is friendly, the fruiting period ends quickly. Therefore, at the same time as Vyaznikovsky, it is better to plant other varieties of later maturation.

The bee-pollinated early variety feels great in open beds. "Parisian gherkin" withstands heat and moderate cooling, evenly gives the crop throughout the entire period of fruiting. Cucumbers are small, so the final yield is not the highest. Small neat greens look beautiful in a jar, in canning they turn out crispy.Fruits without hollowness, bitterness, with dense and sweet pulp. Cucumbers grow quickly, so it is advisable to collect them every day. Zelentsy do not outgrow in length, but barrel and become unsuitable for canning. For those who visit the country a couple of times a week, it is better to consider other varieties.

Cucumbers "Shiraz" can be used even for industrial cultivation. The variety produces beautiful, evened greens that tolerate transportation well and retain their taste up to two weeks after harvest. This is not the most productive cucumber, but the return of greens is friendly and early. Fruiting begins on average after 43 days and continues until the end of August. The variety withstands a moderate decrease in night temperature, is little affected by diseases and is unpretentious in care. With untimely collection, greens do not outgrow for a long time. The taste qualities are excellent. The pulp is juicy and tender, the skin is thin, not coarsening over time, there are few seeds, there is no bitterness and hollowness.Therefore, Shiraz is one of the best salad varieties.

One of the best self-pollinated lettuce varieties with good taste. Very productive and unpretentious in cultivation. In open ground, it bears fruit abundantly even in cool summers. Compared to other salad varieties, greens are not so large, but are formed on a bush in larger numbers. Cucumbers are tasty - with tender skin, juicy pulp without bitterness, moderate sweetness. Overgrown fruits retain juiciness, do not grow coarse for a long time. The return of the harvest is friendly, but at the same time stretched in time. The variety begins to bear fruit early, and ends closer to autumn. "Emelya" is almost not affected by the cucumber mosaic virus, olive blotch. But to downy mildew resistance is average.

An unusual salad variety for lovers of experiments in the beds.Long fruits of pale green, almost white color stand out sharply against the background of other cucumbers. And they even surpass many traditional varieties in taste. Thin skin, fragrant, juicy and tender flesh without a hint of bitterness make these cucumbers one of the best for salads. The fruits are large: up to 30 centimeters long, weighing up to 320 grams. The form is aligned, excellent presentation. The variety tolerates daily temperature changes, withstands moderate cold snaps and even short-term frosts. It grows well in open ground in the middle lane, therefore it is gaining more and more popularity among summer residents of the Moscow region.

One of the best salad varieties of medium ripening. It is distinguished by a very high yield - in the middle lane, subject to a warm summer, you can collect up to 30 kilograms of cucumbers even in open ground. For greenhouses, record figures are up to 44 kilograms from the same area. Zelentsy are large, up to 22 centimeters long. Taste qualities are high - juicy and crispy pulp, tender crust. Cucumbers are beautiful, aligned, approximately the same in shape and size. But in hot weather, with insufficient watering, bitterness may appear. Therefore, the variety feels better in a little shading."Relay" withstands temperature changes without consequences, is little affected by root rot and cucumber mosaic virus.

One of the best and most popular salad varieties, which is often found in home gardens near Moscow. Due to its resistance to temperature extremes, it feels great not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground. The variety is early, the first greens ripen on average 45 days after germination. Fruiting continues almost until autumn. The plant is self-pollinating, so "Zozulya" gives a consistently high yield in any growing conditions. To increase the yield, several male plants are planted on the garden bed. Cucumbers are very tasty - thin skin, juicy, sweet flesh without bitterness. The variety is resistant to cucumber mosaic virus, olive blotch, but can be affected by powdery mildew.

"Crane" begins to please the first cucumbers early and continues to bear fruit almost until frost. During this time, up to 10 kg of even, dense and crisp greens can be collected from a square meter of the garden. Young fruits are very rarely hollow, great for canning. Slightly overgrown cucumbers go to salads. In terms of taste, they are not inferior to other popular varieties, but in hot weather with insufficient watering they can be slightly bitter. The rest of the "Crane" is unpretentious and easy to grow. It is rarely affected by powdery mildew, is not afraid of temporary cold snaps, and gives a good harvest even in cool summers.

A good universal variety that begins to bear fruit early and amicably, sets cucumbers until frost. Bulk pouring of fruits is convenient for canning; you can collect a lot of crispy greens at a time.In salting, they show themselves well - they remain dense and crispy. Fresh cucumbers are great for salads due to their juicy and tender pulp. The variety is not afraid of cold snap, adverse weather conditions, relatively resistant to lack of moisture. But in this case, fruits with voids can grow, which reduces their taste in canning. "Real Colonel" is almost not affected by brown spot and ordinary mosaic, slightly less resistant to powdery mildew and root rot.

An old, popular variety that has been grown in home gardens for several decades. Summer residents appreciate it for its versatility, uniformity of fruits, high yields and excellent taste. The flesh is crisp, tender and juicy, with small seeds. With abundant watering, the taste is sweet, but the lack of moisture leads to bitterness. Zelentsy outgrow rather quickly, so it is advisable to collect them every other day. Due to its density, cucumbers are equally suitable for fresh eating and canning. A variety of medium ripening, gives most of the crop by the end of summer, during the period of harvesting for the winter. Therefore, many summer residents plant it specifically for pickling.

The variety is characterized by increased cold resistance, therefore it can be used for early sowing in open ground. Resistance to most diseases and temperature extremes make it unpretentious in cultivation. The first greens ripen on average 40 days after germination. Cucumbers do not turn yellow for a long time, so you can pick them a couple of times a week. The variety is more salad, during pickling, voids can form, therefore, summer residents are advised to pick unripe greens for conservation. In terms of taste, Graceful is not inferior to other popular varieties. Its skin is thin and tender, the flesh is juicy and aromatic. The minus of the variety is the abundance of male flowers, low yield.

One of the best versatile varieties for the middle lane. "Serpentine" reacts little to daily temperature changes, steadfastly withstands short-term frosts on the soil.Fruiting begins early, but also ends quickly. Unpretentiousness to weather conditions, beam formation of ovaries make it very productive. Summer residents take off the first Zelentsy in June. Cucumbers are small, but equally well suited for fresh salads and canning. The pulp is juicy and crispy, the skin is dense, but not rough. In salting, greens remain fragile, do not soften during storage. But to get a good harvest, it will not be possible to do without preventive treatments. The variety has an average immunity to powdery mildew and bacteriosis.