Chinese cucumber: 8 varieties and rules of agricultural technology

Few people know that we deliberately eat cucumbers unripe, except gardeners - they are well aware of this issue. The greener the cucumber fruit, the tastier it is. Cucumber is a special vegetable. The love for it in Russia is great, since only in our country are popular both fresh salads and all kinds of pickles and marinades. Let's talk about long-fruited cucumbers, often found both in stores and in garden beds.

Types and care requirements

Cucumber seeds of this category must be sown in early or mid-March, and already in April the seedlings should be transferred to greenhouse soil. The hybrids that breeders have bred are quite resistant to temperature changes, bacteria and viruses that are typical for seedlings grown in a greenhouse. Varieties can be divided into three groups according to the method of cultivation:

• for protected soil (that is, such cucumbers can be planted in greenhouses and greenhouses);
• for open ground (this group includes self-pollinating varieties of long-fruited cucumbers, the names and photos of which you will find below);
• Asian varieties (these can be planted in beds and greenhouses).

Of course, when choosing planting material, you should study the instructions very carefully. Remember: selection specimens must be selected based on the climatic conditions of your region. Caring for long-fruited cucumbers is not much different from caring for ordinary vegetables. They respond well to mineral fertilizing and the application of organic fertilizers; they require rich black soil, moisture and loosening of the soil. Gardeners say: if you follow all the rules of care, you can harvest fresh fruits until mid-autumn.

And right now we offer you a selection of varieties of long cucumbers belonging to different types!

Features of the variety

Long cucumbers have a number of features that are largely determined by the region of their origin. Among these characteristics, there are several factors that need to be taken into account. First of all, you should understand the disadvantages of long varieties so that this does not become an unpleasant surprise later.

Country of origin

The historical homeland of all long-fruited varieties of cucumbers is East Asia, or rather southeastern China. This region has created the most comfortable climate for ripening large vegetables. Later, when demand for this product increased, Chinese breeders developed about 10 varieties suitable for different environmental conditions. For this reason, long cucumbers are often called Chinese, although this is not entirely true - some of them (for example, Zozulya) were bred by our scientists on the basis of foreign varieties.

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To prevent cucumbers from taking root more easily, choose the right varieties. For the temperate zone, Zozulya or the Chinese cold-resistant hybrid F1 (has good reviews) are best suited, and for the southern regions of Russia the Chinese heat-resistant F1.

Advantages and disadvantages

Undoubtedly, long cucumbers have a number of significant advantages, otherwise they would not have been able to gain such popularity among farmers. Their first advantage is high yield, independent of weather conditions and day length. Their second quality is considered to be unpretentiousness in care and resistance to cucumber diseases, including yellow cucumber disease . If planted correctly, cucumbers will not cause you any problems. Long varieties actively branch, but do not produce non-fruiting stepsons. Another important fact is the ability to adapt to the climatic conditions of any region.

Before you grow cucumbers of this variety in your garden, you need to know about their disadvantages. Remember about the poor germination of seeds; out of 10, only 3-4 can hatch. Long-fruited species require a lot of space - the bushes branch heavily and interfere with neighboring plants, as a result of which their growth is inhibited. Think in advance for what purpose you are going to grow cucumbers, because it is difficult to pickle such long Zelentsy, and even more difficult to transport intact (the thickness of the fruit does not exceed 4-6 cm, which makes them extremely fragile).

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Before planting, leave the seeds in warm water for several days until young shoots emerge. Plant 2 seeds per hole in soil or cups. This way you will ensure germination, and excess plants can be thinned out.

Parthenocarpic (self-pollinating)

Cucumbers of this group can be planted exclusively in greenhouses and greenhouses under film cover. The plant must be well protected from bad weather, wind and temperature changes.

The advantages of the group include the fact that such cucumbers produce a harvest without pollination, that is, even without the participation of insects, in inclement weather. Fruiting is continuous, the fruits have no seeds, which significantly improves the structure of the fruit and their taste. The shoots of such cucumbers are quite large and powerful; the vegetables are not bitter even with insufficient moisture.

Baby F1

The long-fruited Baby F1 cucumber is characterized by increased resistance to such common viral diseases as cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew and cladosporiosis. Among the advantages of the hybrid, gardeners note its high yield and rather long growing season. In terms of ripening time, cucumbers can be classified as early; their growth rates are average. The cucumbers themselves are long and smooth; if all the care and fertilizing features are followed, the vegetables can reach a length of 16-18 centimeters. During long-term storage and long-term transportation, Baby F1 retains its excellent commercial qualities and excellent taste.

The best varieties of Chinese cucumbers

Russian gardeners and farmers prefer universal solutions, adapted for cultivation in greenhouse and garden conditions and requiring minimal care. The most popular types are:

1. Chinese heat resistant.
2. Farmer's.
3. Alligator.
4. Chinese miracle.
5. Emperor.
6. White delicacy.
7. Soaring to the sky.
8. Chinese snakes.
9. Banzai.

Chinese heat resistant

The best of the heat-resistant cucumbers of Chinese selection, it is cultivated in greenhouses and on land. It begins to bear fruit 45-55 days after planting. Withstands heat up to 35 degrees.

The fruits have the shape of an elongated cone, thickened at the ends. The skin is dark green, thin, finely lumpy. Length – 40-50 cm, weight – 250-300 g. The taste is sweet, aromatic.

The bushes branch well, forming one main stem. This hybrid is pollinated by bees. Seeds are planted in April or May, when the soil warms up to 20-25 degrees. Otherwise they will not sprout.

To avoid changes in genotype, seedlings are planted in separate beds, without mixing with other crops.

Up to 20 kg of cucumbers are harvested from 1 m2. It is recommended to store the harvest in the refrigerator to preserve the taste. The maximum storage period is 10 days.

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Reviews of Chinese heat-resistant cucumber

Inna, Bryansk:

“Perhaps not everyone will like the unusual shape of the heat-resistant cucumber, but I appreciate it for its pleasant taste and aroma, small seeds that are not at all felt when chewing. I grow the seeds directly in the ground - not all of them germinate, but 90% of them do. There are no special problems with them.”

Eva, Kursk

“We have been growing these giants in our home garden for three years now. Germination is good. One year, the young shoots were flooded with rainwater and covered with soil - half survived and produced a harvest. The vegetable is truly heat-resistant - at 30 degrees it does not dry out on the vine, but continues to grow and gain juice.”

Svetlana, Barnaul

“This “giant” never ceases to amaze. It produces a good harvest in the shade and in the sun, even when I forget to water it on time. Last year I collected about 15 kg per square meter. It germinates and grows quickly, there are not many ovaries, but this is compensated by the length and weight of the cucumbers. The taste does not suffer from drought and heat.”

Farmer's

A hybrid of medium ripening - the first harvest is obtained in 48-54 days, one of the best varieties for the greenhouse. It is grown in glass and film greenhouses, but it is also suitable for cultivation in open ground.

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When grown in greenhouses, the yield is significantly higher than when planted on a personal plot.

The bush is powerful, with curly branches, resistant to powdery mildew and fusarium wilt. The fruits are neat, cylindrical, up to 45 cm long. One vegetable weighs 250-300 g. It can be preserved by first cutting it into slices.

The farm variety is pollinated by bees. When planting seedlings in a greenhouse, you need to take this feature into account.

Alligator

Another early ripening variety that requires pollination. The bushes are strong, grow quickly and ripen 46 days after planting. "Alligator" fruits are juicy and sweet. The shape of the vegetable is cylindrical, length - 35-40 cm, weight - 280-300 g. Up to 18 kg of harvest is obtained from 1 square.

Chinese cucumber seeds are planted in mid-April, and seedlings in mid-to-late May. The plant bears fruit for a long time - until mid-October.

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Chinese miracle

This is a special subspecies of cucumbers that grows after cutting and grows very long and slightly curved - about 65 cm. One fruit weighs more than 500 g. Up to 30 kg of vegetables are collected from the bush. The plant is easy to care for, has a high germination rate, and bears fruit well in hot and cool seasons.

Normal development and fruiting are possible only with good lighting and regular watering. The subspecies can withstand drought only for short periods.

“Chinese miracle” is a late hybrid; it produces its first fruits 65 days after planting. The bushes are powerful, growing up to 4-4.5 meters in height. Abundant fruiting continues until late autumn and the first frost. The crop has high immunity to pests and major diseases.

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The bushes have a powerful root system - to grow seedlings you need to select containers with a volume of 500 ml. The ideal soil is loose, with an acidity level of 6.5-7 pH.

Cucumbers are eaten fresh; they can also be canned, but only on the day of collection. Otherwise, the taste and structure will deteriorate.

Emperor

“Emperor” ripens early: it produces its first fruits on the 40-45th day after the sprouts appear. It is grown in greenhouses and beds. Like most other selections obtained in China, the variety is adapted to hot climates and is resistant to powdery mildew and other common diseases affecting vegetable crops.

The length of one fruit is 40 cm, weight is 400 g. The skin is lumpy, shiny, uniformly green in color. The taste is juicy and pleasant. The quality of the fruit directly depends on proper planting and care of the seeds. Drainage is done in the containers, they are filled with special soil and the seeds are placed to a depth of 2 cm.

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Immediately after planting the seeds, the soil should be moistened and transferred to a dark room. It should be moved to a lighted place when the first shoots appear.

Young shoots cannot withstand direct sunlight and waterlogging. They get burned and die from the sun's rays, and the root system rots from excess moisture.

Seedlings are transplanted into a greenhouse or open ground when the ground warms up to +25.

White delicacy

It was not called a “delicacy” for nothing, because this hybrid tastes superior to many of its relatives. It has an unusual peel color - it is almost white, with a slight tint of green.

Seedlings are sown in March, and in April they are transplanted under film into beds or into greenhouses. It is resistant to weather changes and fluctuations in humidity levels, sudden temperature changes.

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The bushes bear fruit 45-50 days after emergence. The fruits are cone-shaped, the average length is 12-15 cm, which is 2-3 times less than that of other cucumbers bred in China. The weight of the fruit is about 10 g. The pulp is juicy, aromatic, tender. From 1 sq. m. harvest up to 12 kg of vegetables.

Soaring to the sky

“Soaring to the Sky” is an early ripening Chinese cucumber, heat- and frost-resistant, with high commercial characteristics. It begins to bear fruit 45-50 days after planting the seedlings. The newest hybrid was developed as a result of many years of selection and is classified as an all-season variety.

The vegetables are dense, medium in size - the length rarely exceeds 18 cm. The skin is bright green, lumpy, the flesh is tender, the taste is excellent. The hybrid is not afraid of powdery mildew and other pests. 3.5-5 kg ​​of cucumbers are harvested from 1 m2.

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Chinese snakes

An early ripening plant - the first harvest is harvested 30 days after germination, usually the end of May. “Snakes” are grown in greenhouse conditions. They do not need pollination.

The main trunk grows without restrictions, so the bush needs to be formed by removing side branches. Otherwise, the hybrid is unpretentious in care: it grows quickly, is adapted to high temperatures, dry air, and shade. Not afraid of powdery mildew.

“Snake” is juicy, with thin skin, green in color. The length of one reaches 60-80 cm, it weighs about 400 g, and grows up to 7 cm in diameter. The yield is high, with quality care it reaches 30 kg from 1 square of land. Vegetables are eaten fresh, canned and salted.

Banzai

Banzai (Bonsai) is an early ripe cucumber for growing in film greenhouses. Self-pollinating, from the moment the first shoots appear until the first fruits are collected, 46-48 days pass. Ripe vegetables need to be collected every 2-3 days.

Banzai is one of the new salad types. It is resistant to cladosporiosis, powdery mildew, POM and other diseases. The bushes are branched, strong, tall, and require support and tying when growing. The vegetable is elongated, cylindrical, reaches a length of 40 cm, weighs up to 400 g. The skin is green, lumpy, with a glossy sheen. The pulp is fresh, juicy, with a refreshing taste.

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Emily F1

This hybrid variety of long-fruited cucumbers is perfect for growing in both film and glass greenhouses and greenhouses. The growth vigor is average, but the yield and resistance to temperature changes are quite high. Emily feels great even in shaded areas. The length of vegetables can reach 22 centimeters; they are characterized by an almost ideal cylindrical shape and an even skin structure. The fruits have a dark green hue.

Formula F1

If you plan to plant long-fruited cucumbers in an area with low light or in shaded greenhouses, you should pay attention to this hybrid. Summer residents say: it is one of the best in its group: the hybrid is perfectly stored for a long time, its growth capacity is average, and the growing season is long. The skin color of Formula F1 cucumbers is rich green, the length of the fruit can reach 24 centimeters. Cladosporiosis, cucumber mosaic and powdery mildew are not scary for this hybrid.

Superstar F1

Among the best long-fruited cucumbers, experienced gardeners highlight Superstar F1. During the ripening period, vegetables of this variety can reach a length of 30 centimeters. This is why the hybrid is incredibly popular in greenhouse farming. Vegetable growers note its unsurpassed taste and excellent presentation. The spring-summer variety, a powerful plant, has a high regeneration rate. The fruits are slightly ribbed, their structure is dense and juicy. In addition to the long growing season, Superstar F1 is resistant to almost all fungal and viral diseases.

Vista F1

Cucumbers of this hybrid variety should be planted in permanent greenhouses. If all the features of agricultural technology are observed, the length of the fruit can reach 40 cm! Gardeners call the distinctive feature of the hybrid a year-round growing season, resistance to sudden temperature changes, and lack of lighting. Vista does not require abundant regular watering, but still produces a good harvest. The skin of cucumbers is dense and smooth, it has a light green color.

Bee-pollinated varieties for greenhouses and open beds

Cucumbers that belong to this group can be grown in open ground or in a greenhouse. The varieties are insect-pollinated, which means the greenhouse must have a structure with an openable roof or windows. Caring for this type of cucumber comes down to regular weeding, fertilizing, watering and tying to trellises. It is important to maintain a certain humidity during active growth and fruit formation. Even short-term drying out of the soil can cause cucumbers to begin to taste bitter. This cannot be eliminated with subsequent watering. It is not recommended to use cold water for irrigation - this usually leads to the appearance of gray rot and even slower growth and development of the plant. In order for cucumbers to retain moisture, they need to be mulched. It is advisable to do this using organic materials, for example, you can use cut grass. To prevent cucumber bushes from being affected by gray rot during prolonged rains, it is recommended to tie them up on trellises.

Varieties and hybrids of long-fruited cucumbers

Phoenix 640

One of the old and proven varieties of domestic selection, productive, unpretentious and resistant to many diseases.

It is distinguished by a very powerful plant with long vines.

ON A NOTE! Most gardeners grow this variety on trellises.

Phoenix fruits grow up to 16-18 cm and have a cylindrical shape. Tasty and juicy cucumbers are good in all types of preservation; they are also widely used for making salads.

The variety is late (up to 60 days), so the fruits are usually used for various autumn preparations.

Pallas F1

Only in fresh form and in a variety of salads are the fruits of the hybrid Manul F1 used.

This is a mid-season cucumber (up to 45 days), with long, beautiful fruits. Requires pollination by bees; planting with pollinating varieties is practiced.

The cucumbers are long, up to 22 cm long, with slight white pubescence. Feature of the salad variety: it requires sufficient lighting, since if there is a lack of light, it can develop necrosis.

F1 relay

When grown in a greenhouse and following all the rules of agricultural technology, the Relay F1 cucumber will delight you with excellent harvests.

Its greens are long, with juicy and crispy flesh. Length – up to 22 cm, there is pubescence on the skin. There are a lot of seeds, but they are small, with a thin skin, so they are practically not felt when eating.

Cucumber belongs to the salad category, the taste is very high. Feature of the hybrid: suitable for transportation, lightweight.

Zozulya F1

One of the most popular hybrids among gardeners in all regions, it is characterized by high productivity and unpretentiousness. This is an early hybrid, and you will only need to wait 40 days before harvesting the first cucumbers.

Zozulia's fruits are large, up to 25 cm long, with sparse spines on the skin. It is valued for its tasty and juicy pulp, the ability to be used both in salads and in various pickles, and canned food.

The hybrid requires mandatory bush formation and garter.

Stella F1

The long-fruited hybrid with the beautiful name Stella F1 bears fruit well in open ground, as well as in greenhouses.

This is a productive parthenocarpic that can produce up to 10-11 kg of cucumbers per square meter.

The greens grow up to 22-25 cm, the skin is smooth, and the inside is juicy and crispy. There is no bitterness.

Mustafa F1

The Mustafa F1 hybrid is not so well known, but those who grew it no longer refuse such a cucumber. It belongs to the early hybrids and has a very tall and powerful bush.

Zelentsy are long, up to 22 cm, with very tasty and sweetish pulp. The skin has slight ribbing and no pubescence.

Mustafa F1 is excellent fresh; many have also tried it canned and pickled. Productivity – up to 4-5 kg ​​per m2.

Lily F1

If you are choosing seeds of long-fruited cucumbers that will be highly resistant to changes in temperature and resistant to viral diseases that are typical for early vegetable crops grown in open ground, pay attention to the Lily F1 hybrid. This is one of the earliest and highest-yielding varieties. Experienced gardeners say: seedlings should be planted in open ground in early April. Ripe fruits reach a length of 25-27 cm, they are characterized by a delicate dark green skin.

Features of growing long cucumbers

Agricultural technology for such cucumber specimens is practically no different from the traditional cultivation of other pumpkin plants. Unless giant vines require powerful ridges with good nutrition - high ones, the basis of which is a “cushion” of humus or manure. Next, you should provide regular watering and nutritional supplements.

Photo: Bed for long cucumbers

There are some specific subtleties for greenhouse and ground varieties and hybrids.

Long cucumbers for open ground

In open ground, it is more difficult to create the necessary comfortable conditions, since it is desirable to grow trellises or stakes (on high stakes), as, for example, in China. Few people engage in such cultivation.

Photo: Trellis growing

Long cucumbers for the greenhouse

The vast majority of cucumbers with long fruits are for greenhouses, where stationary devices for cucumber vines are installed. In addition, it is much easier and more convenient to create the necessary conditions:

• constant temperature and humidity,
• ventilation without drafts, for which only the upper vents are opened,
• the volume of organic matter planted in the beds is quite enough for the entire season,
• thickening is easier to control.

Chir F1

This hybrid is absolutely not afraid of downy mildew or any damage associated with damage to the stems by insects. That is why Chir is used by gardeners when growing in open ground. The variety was bred by American breeders; its main advantages include rapid ripening and stable high yield. The fruits are dense, shiny, smooth, their color is dark green. The average size of cucumbers can reach 22 cm, but if organic fertilizers are applied, the length of the fruit can be about 30 centimeters.

Amanda F1

Amanda F1 is the best choice for a film greenhouse. Gardeners who have already appreciated the merits of this variety say: the hybrid belongs to the category of early high-yielding ones. It is characterized by high disease resistance and excellent growth rates. The fruits are cylindrical in shape and dark green. The length of one cucumber can reach 28-30 cm. The skin of the vegetables is smooth and dense. Amanda is not afraid of viral diseases such as powdery mildew and downy mildew, as well as cucumber mosaic.

Chinese cucumbers

This subspecies of long cucumbers deserves a separate story. The group includes Chinese varieties and hybrids, as well as domestically bred cucumbers. Many people are interested in the name of this or that variety of long cucumbers, what their “advantages” are, and whether they are tasty.

They differ from ordinary cucumbers that are familiar to all of us in a number of ways:

• herbaceous very long stem;
• long fruits (can grow up to 90-120 cm);
• pulp of unusual taste (with melon, watermelon and other aromas).

These are mainly salad hybrids, although our summer residents successfully preserve and pickle them.

Hybrids of Chinese selection

Alligator F1

A hybrid of Chinese selection, it is distinguished by early fruiting and excellent taste of the fruit.

Grown in greenhouses, pollination by insects is required. Greens are cylindrical in shape, very interesting in appearance, up to 40 cm long. The skin is very thin, the flesh is aromatic and juicy.

Feature of the hybrid: it can be affected by downy mildew; mandatory prevention is required.

Chinese heat resistant F1

Do you want to see a cucumber half a meter long? Then you should opt for the Chinese heat-resistant hybrid. It is distinguished not only by its unusual fruits, but also by its high yield, excellent taste, and resistance to disease.

The ripening time for greens is up to 52-54 days.

The bush most often has only one main stem, the branching is weak. The greens are long and thin, with delicate skin, very sweet. The surface of cucumbers is covered with small tubercles. Length – from 30 to 50 cm.

Chinese snakes

Among early hybrids, this one stands out for its ultra-earliness - up to 37 days. This most unusual variety is grown mainly in greenhouses, on trellises.

The fruits are very long, curved, up to 60 cm long. Fruiting is long, the yield is high.

Like many hybrids bred in China, Chinese snakes are very resistant to many diseases. This is an undoubted “plus” of such cucumbers, allowing even inexperienced gardeners to successfully grow them.

From one “square” you can remove up to 15 kg of “snakes” - delicious, sweet, crispy. Mainly used for salads.

Chinese miracle F1

A long, smooth cucumber (up to 45 cm long) – isn’t it a miracle? The hybrid deserves only positive reviews, and even those who were at first somewhat skeptical about growing it are very pleased.

Forms powerful bushes, medium foliage. Zelentsy are long with thin dark green skin. From one square meter you can collect (subject to good care) up to 15 kg of greens. The taste is high, the flesh is sweet. Universal use.

Chinese cold-resistant F1

Many regions of Russia have a rather harsh climate that is not particularly suitable for growing this crop. But there are hybrids that will successfully “overcome” all adversity and hardships and will delight you with an excellent harvest. The Chinese cold-resistant hybrid F1 is exactly like this: it is not afraid of frost, bears fruit well in shaded conditions, and is resistant to such scourges as fusarium and powdery mildew. Ripening period – up to 55 days.

Zelentsy reach a length of 50 cm, the taste is sweet. They are good in salads and canned food.

Asian hybrids

Despite the fact that Chinese greenhouse hybrids of long-fruited cucumbers (pictured) appeared on domestic plots not so long ago, summer residents have already fallen in love with them. It's all about their low cost, stable yield, disease resistance and low maintenance requirements. True, in order to get a good harvest, you need to ask the seller about the availability of certificates for planting materials and a license for sale. The fact is that recently, more and more often, unscrupulous sellers are offering unlicensed goods, which, of course, are inferior in all characteristics to high-quality Chinese hybrids.

Vanguard F1

Select productive varieties of long-fruited cucumbers for greenhouses and open ground? Summer residents recommend paying attention to Avangard F1. This hybrid is characterized by a female type of flowering; the plant is characterized by powerful growth and a long growing season. The fruits are cylindrical and usually dark green in color. The skin is quite dense, with tubercles and small white pimples.

Advantages

• Chinese cucumbers grow long - 50-60 cm on average. If they are grown on greenhouse trellises and tied up, they will stretch up to 80-90 cm. The hybrids are early ripening, produce the first harvest approximately 35-40 days after germination and bear fruit until frost.
• The flowers are bisexual, there are no empty flowers. Most plants do not need pollinating insects to produce fruit.
• The vegetables are sweetish, without bitterness in the skin. The aroma is similar to melon, the taste is very different from the classic taste of cucumbers.
• The flesh is dense, crunchy, and does not become rough. When ripening, no voids are formed in it.
• The vegetable is unpretentious to the soil and growing conditions - it grows in any soil, actively develops in the sun, in the shade, in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

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• Hybrids are famous for their high yields - at least 8-10 kg of fruits are obtained from one bush, and in some varieties the yield is 3-4 times higher.
• Vegetables are resistant to disease, drought and frost. Most varieties can withstand temperatures up to +40 degrees without compromising yield.
• The Chinese cucumber has an excellent presentation not only in the photo, but also in reality. The fruits are dark green, pimply, do not turn yellow, and do not contain large seeds, as in traditional overripe vegetables.

Alligator F1

The advantages of this variety include high resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic. It is impossible not to note the long period of fruiting. Alligator is suitable for fresh consumption and for making rolls. The productive hybrid belongs to the mid-season category; it feels good in greenhouses and open ground. The fruits are cylindrical, dark green, with large tubercles and a bright glossy surface. According to the manufacturer, the length of one vegetable is 35-40 cm, the weight of a long-fruited cucumber is 300 grams. However, with fertilizing and proper care, gardeners receive specimens 70-80 centimeters long. In general, this cucumber looks more like zucchini.

In recent years, Asian varieties have been replenished with such hybrids as Chinese White, White Delicacy, and Chinese Miracle. All these hybrids have one thing in common: they require certain care and watering regime. That is why, when choosing such varieties for your site, you need to carefully read all the requirements for caring for them.

Hybrid varieties

Among the hybrid varieties, it is better to give preference to the following:

• "Zozulya." The length of the cucumber is 18 cm, and the weight reaches 200 g.
• "Regal" - the mature fruit grows up to 18 cm and weighs 120 grams.
• "April" - cucumbers 25 cm long, weighing 120 grams.
• “Chinese heat-resistant” cucumber reaches 50 cm.
• “Stella” will delight you with 25 cm cucumbers.
• "Mustafa" will bear 20 cm fruits, weighing 200 g.

Hybrid cucumber varieties do not require pollination. Most often, hybrids do not have seeds, so they can only be grown once.

The first fruits appear after 45 - 50 days, and “Stella” will delight you with the harvest a little later - approximately 65 days after planting. It is best to grow them in a greenhouse or greenhouse.

Cucumbers can be eaten fresh and canned for the winter. The Chinese Heat Tolerant hybrid is best eaten fresh or added to a salad.

Chinese varieties of cucumbers, for example, Lifent Senyus or Xintai, can be grown outdoors, but they will be more comfortable in a greenhouse.

Hybrids of Chinese cucumbers, for example, “Chinese Miracle” or “White Delicacy” are unpretentious in cultivation, resistant to diseases and are not afraid of frost. Their length can be up to 80 cm, but for this they should be tied up in a timely manner.

The skin of an overripe fruit will not turn yellow, but the seeds will be large. Cucumbers should not be left on the ground, as they will lose their shape and may spoil.

Long-fruited cucumbers are tasty and healthy vegetables on the table at any time of the year.