The spring planting boom begins with careful gardening planning. In order to end up with a decent harvest and enjoy the fruits of your labor in winter, you need to choose one of the best varieties of cucumbers for the middle lane. Some gardeners will want to grow these fruits in a greenhouse, while others will want to grow them on their balcony. With the first glimpses of heat, most will move to vegetable gardens, and open ground is a completely different element. In this regard, for each of the mentioned work sites, it is necessary to choose worthy «inhabitants». Knowing these nuances will help farmers achieve the best results.

It is known that the plant takes root best on warm and moist soil, which is why amateurs prefer to plant it in the greenhouse area. Despite this, not all types do well in warm greenhouse conditions. In the ranking, we have collected the best varieties of cucumbers that are ideal for a greenhouse.

The best varieties of salad cucumbers for the greenhouse

Anyuta F1

Anyuta F1 cucumbers

Early maturing hybrid, more like a gherkin. These seeds are suitable for mixed growing. If the gardener is comfortable, he can plant them in the air. The richest, however, the plant bears fruit in a polycarbonate greenhouse. The variety highlights a high level of light-loving and branching — do not forget about support sticks and ropes for growth. The fruits are quite tasty, they are distinguished by great tuberosity and white spikes. The maximum length of one cucumber approaches 12 cm.

Gardeners appreciate the sample for its availability and prevalence. A nice plus will be the resistance of shrubs to viruses, pests, dews and spotting without additional fertilizers. A likely disadvantage may be the landing area — only two plants can be placed per square meter. It is necessary to install a wide greenhouse.

Athlete F1

Athlete F1 cucumbers

The fruits of medium ripening were bred at the end of the twentieth century by agronomists from the Moscow region. This species is one of the most popular among specimens intended for greenhouse cultivation. The predominance of female flowers and large leaves make the vegetable not only quite fruitful, but also aesthetically pleasing to look at. Greenhouse cucumbers grow quite large. So, overgrown vegetables can reach 35 cm. The fruits have a dense skin, crispy pulp, which is ideal for use in salads.

The sample is characterized by good resistance to viruses, microbes, sudden changes in weather conditions. Reviews of the fruits are good, many consider them the best. The downside may be that they grow and outgrow quite quickly, and in extreme heat, the crop acquires some bitter taste that spreads throughout the skin.

Crystal F1

Crystal F1 cucumbers

Harvest variety gives the usual oval-cylinder-shaped cucumbers. Reaches a length of up to 25 cm, the skin is not completely tuberous and prickly. It stands out with the help of decent classic taste qualities. A plus for impatient gardeners will be the early ripening of the sample. The seed species is usually bee-pollinated rather than self-pollinated. Highly protected from viruses and environmental diseases, but can die from root rot. Agronomists advise planting the type exclusively under protection — in greenhouses or greenhouses.

The product is quickly sold out by connoisseurs of classical gardening, especially those who have been gardening since the times of the USSR — the seeds were released in 1982 in the Moscow region. Despite the high rating and positive reviews, many people know that the original product is distinguished by a slight bitterness, which has to be cut off, which means, to some extent, to reduce the amount of crop produced.

The best pickling varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse

Adam F1

Adam F1 cucumbers

Dutch seeds are recognized as universal. It is recommended to use both on open ground and in polycarbonate greenhouses and film greenhouses. In many cases, the hatch will be successful. Female flowering and slight tillering predominate. It is recommended to grow plants with small leaves using a support. Finished products have white and prickly spikes. The fruits are similar to gherkins, reach a maximum — a length of 10 cm. They have small seeds and juicy, rich pulp. Cucumbers have a neat little shape. The sample bears fruit for a long time, which makes it indispensable for industrial pickling of cucumbers.

The species is valued by gardeners for the highest early maturity and productivity. However, its poor protection against dews can become a minus. Despite this, the plant has excellent internal immunity to other diseases and viruses.

Buran F1

Buran F1 cucumbers

Domestic producer of cucumber seeds from St. Petersburg. Agronomists recommend growing them in summer in film shelters or greenhouses. Future bushes are expected to have large smooth green leaves. The vegetables themselves will be small in size — 12 cm, with frequent dense bumps. Deep green skin. It is characterized by richness of taste, dense pulp and moderately hard skin. Many recommend it for universal use, but it is worth noting that the sample will behave best in salting.

The hybrid St. Petersburg species collects positive reviews about itself. However, many people notice that he is not able to keep the spread of powdery mildew at a high level. Some protective chemicals should be used when diluting it.

Moscow dude F1

Moscow dude F1 cucumbers

A variety of greenhouse cucumbers with an interesting name is classified as bee-pollinated, and not self-pollinated. He is considered to be middle-aged. Some, however, refer to it as an early ripening specimen — the fruits appear in just 40 days after the first shoots. Determined by the female type of flowering. You can grow without overloading the support — the shoots are characterized by low growth and earthiness. Small vegetables, more like gherkins. It bears fruit quite richly and for a long time, all cucumbers have a rather pleasant taste.

The fruitful Moscow dude is intended for cultivation both in the air and under cover — with films or in polycarbonate greenhouses. The sample is highly resistant to spotting, bacteria, but it easily passes some other viruses and dews. Therefore, amateur gardeners need to pay close attention to the protective chemicals they are going to use in their cultivation.

Pickling F1

Pickling F1 cucumbers

The variety was bred by domestic breeders. The vegetable successfully grows on the territory of Ukraine, as well as in the Central Black Earth region. From the moment of germination, cucumbers ripen on the 45th day. Fruiting is plentiful — about 5 kg per square meter. Salting is grown both vertically and horizontally. Cucumbers are monoecious, usually medium in size, have an elongated cylinder shape. The leaves are large and wrinkled.

The variety stands out among the rest for its taste. The pulp is juicy and crispy, there is no bitterness in it. The dense skin protects the appearance of the vegetable, so it tolerates transportation well. Gardeners note unpretentiousness in care and endurance of the plant. The name of the variety hints to buyers that it is intended for salting. Judging by the reviews of the hostesses, canned cucumbers have an excellent taste and appetizing appearance. The disadvantages of this type include poor keeping quality of vegetables. It is not recommended to store them for a long time in a torn form.

The best universal varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse

Annushka F1

Annushka F1 cucumbers

Annushka’s vegetables are characterized by being suitable for long-term storage. So, under the right conditions, fresh cucumbers can lie in the house until frost. The plants themselves are bee-pollinated yielding specimens of the female type. In conditions of shelter and greenhouses, they give a fairly good amount of fruit. It is considered mid-season — vegetables are ready to eat after 45 days. The bushes are powerful, moderately large. The leaves have a beautiful green color and saturation. The fruits reach a length of 12 cm and have juicy pulp.

The finished product is not bitter, ideal for pickling, salads and other snacks. The downside can be a poorly developed root system. It does not go deep into the soil, making it vulnerable to a wide variety of plant diseases. In addition, many would like to have a self-pollinating version of seeds in their arsenal.

Minion F1

Minion F1 cucumbers

An excellent example of a combination of versatility and precocity. It will be an excellent choice for cultivation in all parts of the country. It bears fruit for a long time, gives small oval vegetables with black spikes, highlighted bumps and a rich shade. They stand out due to the best taste and aroma inherent only to this type of product. Bitterness in the pulp is not observed, it is characterized by a high level of crunch. The fruits themselves are recognized as an excellent commodity for pickles and use in salads.

In sheltered conditions, it bears fruit more productively than in the open air. The curious look of cucumbers is quite difficult to find in stores, which can be the only negative. Otherwise, the seeds are considered ideal for gardeners. They are characterized by high yields, which is also excellent for breeding and stocking vegetables.

Corporal F1

Corporal F1 cucumbers

An early maturing universal variety is distinguished by a large number of greens on one plant. They pour quickly, and a similar process occurs both outdoors and in greenhouses or shelters. In any weather conditions, the plant will richly bear fruit and delight the gardener. Cucumbers give a small size — the length reaches a maximum of 13 cm. There is a high probability of similarity with gherkin seeds due to the strong tuberosity and rich color. Has white spikes.

It is characterized by quite pleasant taste, but the plants themselves cannot boast of resistance to viruses, diseases and root rot. Proper selection of fertilizer is necessary for successful fruiting. On the territory of the Moscow region, it usually bears fruit well and gives a decent harvest.