Cucumbers are one of the most common crops grown for both fresh and canned use. Good refreshing taste, fruit quality, high yield and ease of care. All these qualities are perfectly combined in self-pollinating cucumber varieties.
The peculiarity of self-pollinating varieties is that for a full-fledged ovary they do not need pollination by bees. They are in great demand among summer residents and are the best choice when growing in greenhouses, on balconies and window sills. In the absence of unfavorable weather conditions, at optimal temperatures and controlled humidity, cucumbers bear fruit faster and get sick less, the likelihood of germination and ovary is much higher, and they can be grown in any season. At the same time, it is more profitable to plant early ripening seeds - they quickly form and ripen. There are varieties that ripen within 34–37 days.
Self-pollinating bunch varieties are very popular. The name “tufted” speaks for itself - they produce 5-7 greens in one node. In order for fruiting to last for a long time, after germination they must be kept under a film, then more ovaries will form. It is necessary to regularly remove the greens to stimulate the formation of new ones. If you choose the right varieties according to ripening time, you can get a real vegetable conveyor belt.
To grow cucumbers on the balcony, you should select shade-tolerant varieties that are characterized by low climbing ability. Self-pollinating bunch cucumbers should be fed fractionally throughout the entire growing season.
5 self-pollinating greenhouse varieties of cucumbers
Matilda F1
Early maturing parthenocopic hybrid. Ripening - after 39-40 days, long fruiting. Medium-sized, with compact side branches, 6-7 greens in a bunch, up to 10 centimeters, weight - up to 100 grams, cold-resistant. Productivity - up to 10 kg/sq.m.
Zozulya F 1
One of the oldest varieties, still in demand today. Early ripening parthenocarpic hybrid. Ripening is in 46-48 days, fruiting is short-lived. The maximum occurs in the first month of ripening. The scourges are medium branched. Shade-tolerant, disease-resistant. Fruits - up to 250 g, length - up to 20 cm. High-yielding - up to 12 kg/m2.
Zyatek F 1
Early ripening parthenocarpic hybrid. Ripening is in 40-42 days. Long-term fruiting. Up to 5 ovaries per node, about 50 bunches. Unlimited growth of the main stem, average branching. Disease resistant, high yielding. Up to 13 kg/m. sq. Fruits - 12.5 cm, weight - up to 100 g.
Emelya F1С
Early ripening, parthenocarpic cucumber. First fruits - after 30 days. Fruiting is long-lasting, high-yielding - up to 15 kg/sq.m. m. Fruit length - up to 5-8 cm, weight - up to 120 g. Resistant to diseases. Cold resistant. Up to 5 fruits in one bunch.
Angelina F1
An early variety of Dutch selection. Ripening - in 42-43 days. Bush height - 90 cm. Fruit length - 10-12 cm; weight - up to 110 g. Resistant to diseases, lack of light, cold. 3-4 fruits are formed in one node.
5 self-pollinating varieties of cucumbers for windowsills
Garland F1
Early ripening, up to 8 fruits in bunches, weakly branched, disease resistant. Not afraid of lack of lighting. Fruit length - up to 12 cm, weight - up to 110 g. Fruiting - after 50 days.
Crunch F1
Late-ripening variety, ripening - 45-60 days, long-term fruiting, gherkin-type. Fruit length - 8-9 cm, weight - up to 80 g. There are up to 8 fruits in one bunch. Despite the abundant branching, it is one of the best for balcony growing.
Mother-in-law F1
Early ripening variety, ripens on 44-48 days, long fruiting, fruit length - 11-13 cm, weight - 100-120 g, 7-8 cucumbers in a bunch.
Lilliputian F1
Ultra early hybrid. Ripening period is 38-42 days. Fruit length is 7-9 cm, weight is up to 80 g. Highly productive, up to 11 kg/sq.m. m. Resistant to major diseases of cucumbers, medium branched.
Marinda F1
Early ripening hybrid, ripening period - 40-45 days. Fruiting is long lasting. Gherkin type, fruit length - up to 10 cm, weight - 80-90 grams, 5-7 fruits in one bunch. One stem is formed, the side shoots are pinched. Highly productive - up to 25 kg/sq.m. m.
The most modern self-pollinating hybrids are listed above. They are high-yielding due to the bunch formation of the bush, disease-resistant, shade-tolerant, with a long fruiting period. But when choosing a variety for planting, one must not forget that the soils in different areas are different, as are the climatic conditions. To get good yields, you also need to focus on the area where the cucumbers will be grown.
