Early varieties of cucumbers in the garden plot
Cucumbers can undoubtedly be considered one of the earliest crops. On the 30-35th day after the emergence of seedlings, active flowering of the plant begins, and the formation of the first greenery begins from 10-12 days. To obtain a harvest as early as mid-June, you can plant seedlings, which will initially have to be covered with film from the cool of the night.
The division into medium late or early varieties of cucumbers is a relative concept. It is much more important to make the right choice of variety that would suit
- according to the method of cultivation,
- taste qualities
- appearance
- and most importantly - the purpose.
Today there are a huge number of different varieties of cucumbers and hybrids. They are distinguished not only by shape, size and color.
When choosing the optimal varieties, you should first of all pay attention to those that are suitable specifically for your region of residence and adapted to its climatic conditions. Properly selected varieties are not afraid of diseases common in the area; such plants will not suffer greatly from adverse weather conditions. You also need to remember that early varieties of cucumbers will yield faster, but late varieties bear fruit over a longer period; such plants are more resistant to diseases.
All varieties of cucumbers are divided into:
- pickling
- salad
- universal.
When planning to purchase cucumber seeds, you need to think in advance how much of them you will need for canning and for fresh consumption.You can, of course, give preference to varieties for universal use; they have excellent taste and can be used in any form.
