Cucumbers belong to the pumpkin family. These are heat-loving vegetables, they need a lot of sun. Therefore, the harsh climate of Siberia is not able to withstand every variety of this crop. But the scientific knowledge of breeders is so deep that they managed to create seeds that can withstand any weather changes. This article will introduce the reader to information on how to grow cucumbers in Siberia and which varieties are preferable for this region.
Altai Cucumbers - bee-pollinated variety
Siberian gardeners are well acquainted with him. These cucumbers are distinguished by unpretentiousness and resistance to climatic changes. Altai cucumbers are early maturing varieties with a ripening period of 35-40 days. Thanks to the pollination of flowers by bees, they bear fruit.
Grow this variety of cucumbers in greenhouses and in open ground. Bushes reach a meter height and have an average climbing. The fruits are medium in size: 9-10 centimeters in length. Their weight is 90 grams. The shape of the cucumber is oval-cylindrical, the color is bright green. The peel is completely covered with small tubercles with white tips.
Altai cucumbers have a great taste without bitterness. Therefore, theirhappy to eat fresh. And thanks to the small size of the fruits, housewives value them for their suitability for canning.
In the climate of Siberia, the seeds of this variety of cucumbers are not recommended to be sown directly into the ground, even if it is a greenhouse. Sowing material is planted to a depth of 1.5-2 cm in a room with an air temperature of 23-25 degrees, so cucumber seeds for Siberia are guaranteed to sprout.
Seedlings need mandatory watering and feeding. Given the endurance and unpretentiousness of the variety, it is enough to water once a week with warm water under each bush. The soil needs to be loosened and laid with mulch. So you can avoid the formation of a crust that prevents plants from breathing. It is better to use straw, which will eventually rot and fertilize the soil.
Variety Miranda is a self-pollinating hybrid
These are early hybrid cucumbers with a universal purpose. They have good survival in soil with any composition. On tall bushes there are many leaves of large size. The fruits are medium, their length reaches 11-12 centimeters, and their weight is 120 grams. They are cylindrical in shape. Each cucumber is covered with a skin with small white bumps.
Very interesting fruit color. The main tone is rich green with white dots. To the very middle of the cucumber (along the length) there are yellow stripes. Self-pollinated varieties of cucumbers for Siberia have juicy, tasty pulp with a wonderful aroma. They are consumed fresh, canned and pickled. Salads are prepared from them.
This cultivar is frost resistant and resistant to powdery mildew. It is better to sow cucumber seeds for Siberia from mid-April. At the end of May, seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse or in the ground, but with the condition that the earth warms up to 15 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to place three or four seedlings on one square meter of soil.
This variety of cucumber loves fertile soil. Therefore, it is better to apply fertilizers in the fall. For a stronger blowing of the earth, sawdust can be added. Plants should be regularly watered with warm water: up to three times a week. In rainy weather, soil moisture should be limited.
Harvest cucumbers Cascade
This variety is mid-season in terms of ripening, 45-50 days are enough for it. Inflorescences in plants are female. The fruits ripen at the same time and have an elliptical shape. The surface is rarely covered with tubercles. The fruit is long: 13-15 centimeters, has a dark green color and weighs up to one hundred grams.
This variety of culture is valuable for its taste, for which gardeners love it. Plants are not affected by powdery mildew and other diseases. Cascade cucumbers are highly productive. Up to eight kilograms of vegetables can be harvested from one square meter of land.
Cucumbers in a greenhouse on a dung bed
In early spring, stock up on manure, preferably cow. First, it will be a natural fuel for a greenhouse or garden, and then a source of additional nutrition for cucumbers. Choose the mosta high bed in the greenhouse, lay manure on it, sprinkle a loose layer of soil 25 centimeters on top and water well.
Next, distribute the seeds evenly over the manure bed: four pieces per square meter are enough. It is not necessary to soak and germinate before sowing. Remember: dense plantings reduce yields. Therefore, if you put several seeds in one hole, after germination, weak shoots are removed with the root. When you grow cucumbers for Siberia in a greenhouse, after planting, you should cover the garden bed tightly. For this, a film or any light covering material that should be pulled over the arcs is suitable. It turned out to be a real greenhouse for cucumbers in a greenhouse.
If you touch the ground with your hand, it can burn your hand. This began the process of decomposition of manure under a layer of soil. Being warm, the first shoots will appear on the third or fifth day after sowing. For a day, the film can be opened for a short time to ventilate the plantings. The most popular varieties of cucumbers for growing in greenhouses are Tviksi, Murashko, Holly, Ant, Buyan.
The best varieties of cucumbers for Siberia
Cucumbers for summer residents are a common vegetable that is planted everywhere. But a region like Siberia is characterized by harsh climatic conditions, so growing cucumbers here is difficult. However, the right choice of crop variety allows you to achieve good results. And there are plenty to choose from. Breeders have bred a huge number of varieties of this culture, which are divided into families. Their representatives differcertain features. Read about it below in the article.
Family "fruit"
These cucumbers are distinguished by their average size - 10-15 centimeters. Their surface is smooth and glossy. The sweetish taste of the vegetable allows it to be used in salads and snacks. The best varieties of cucumbers for Siberia are Fruity, Sweet Lady, Gift, April, Spring Caprice, Relay. The novelties of this family include Paganini's Fingers, Musical Fingers, Sasha.
Cucumbers-"alligators"
Vegetables of this family have large fruit sizes, their length reaches 45 centimeters. The surface is covered with mounds, which gives a similarity to the skin of a crocodile. This feature served as the basis for choosing the name of the family. At first, these cucumbers were called Chinese cucumbers, according to their place of origin.
The most productive cucumbers for Siberia from this family: Ekaterina, Emerald stream, Elizabeth, Alligator, Beijing delicious, Crocodile Gena, Chinese cold-resistant. So, if you plant 5-6 plants on a small plot of land, the cucumber crop is enough to fully meet the needs of an average Russian family in this vegetable.
Gherkins
Representatives of the cucumber family of small sizes (9-12 cm) are gherkins. They are ideal for canning. Their appearance is very remarkable: large tubercles alternate with longitudinal white stripes.
The best varieties of cucumbers for Siberia from the gherkin family: Nezhinsky, Murom, Monastic. Lasttime, self-pollinated modified varieties, such as Friendly family, Russian style, Quartet, gained well-deserved popularity. Cucumbers Boris, Krasavets, Gerda, Denek are bee-pollinated varieties. They are successfully grown in greenhouses and open ground. Used for s alting and pickling.
German varieties of cucumbers
A distinctive feature of this group of vegetables are spikes located between small tubercles on the surface of the fruit. The beauty lies in the fact that during canning the spikes are damaged, the marinade freely passes through the microscopic holes inside the cucumber and spreads evenly there.
The best varieties of cucumbers for Siberia from the German group are representatives of their homeland, Germany. These include modified varieties Libella, Bidretta, Madame Patti, Zest, Marvelous, Primadonna.
