Superbeam hybrids will not be left without cucumbers
But how to choose the right hybrid, what to look for? After all, the growing conditions are different for everyone, and everyone loves cucumbers – both those who are pestered by heat and dryness in summer, and those who, due to the cool climate, manage to get a crop of greens only in protected ground. So that you can form your own opinion about unique collectible hybrids, we list the characteristics that you should pay attention to when choosing your dream cucumber.
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Self-regulating branching is something new!
And immediately let’s figure out what the term meansΒ self-regulating type of branching. This implies that while cucumbers are actively forming on the main stem, side shoots practically do not grow. Isn’t that good luck for the gardener! But branching is slowed down only as long as fruiting occurs on the main stem. As soon as the central shoot weakens (when most of the crop is harvested), the lateral ones take over: they actively start growing and quickly begin to bear fruit. The ovaries are formed only in the nodes of young shoots, so the bush will bear fruit as long as it branches well. This is an ideal option for weekend summer residents: the hybrid practically does not require shaping. You can get by with pinching the side shoots once a week – on weekends, and not be afraid that on your next visit you will find impenetrable cucumber thickets in the garden. Below we offer a selection of hybrids that are characterized by such a feature as self-regulating branching.
‘Envy F1’
This is a super bunch cucumber that produces excellent gherkins. The hybrid is parthenocarpic – that is, it can be safely grown indoors. Take a look at the photo below – what results it shows in the greenhouse! And it can also be planted on the windowsill in the apartment, as the hybrid bears fruit well with a lack of light.Β
Cucumber ‘Envy F1’
With cucumberΒ ‘Envy F1’Β you will have a noble harvest until late autumn – in each node it gives 3-6 (or more) ovaries, which continue to form until frost. Greens are elastic, without voids, which is why they are so good in salting. But even fresh they are not ashamed to be put on the table – appetizing, even, crispy. The hybrid is resistant to diseases (powdery mildew, common cucumber mosaic virus, olive spot), tolerant to root rot and downy mildew.
‘RMT F1’
Another super tufted parthenocarpic hybrid that does not require insect pollination. He feels great in the greenhouse, quickly entering into fruiting. By growing this early hybrid, you will forget about buying the first cucumbers on the market, where the quality of products at this time often leaves much to be desired, and prices are prohibitive.Β
Cucumber ‘Π ΠΠ’ F1’ β a good choice for a gardener
A friendly harvest of greens will impress you – not one or two orphan cucumbers grow on the whip, but dozens of green beauties. One of the important characteristics of the hybrid is heat resistance: even a hot summer will not prevent you from harvesting a rich harvest. Cucumbers are fragrant, very beautiful: 11-13 cm, pimply, bright green, with white spines.
‘Siberian Garland F1’
This early maturing parthenocarpic hybrid amazes even seasoned breeders – 45 days pass from germination to fruiting. It also bears steadily in the most extreme conditions, is incredibly productive, resistant to most species diseases (cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew and downy mildew, olive blotch).
Cucumber ‘Siberian garland F1’
The taste qualities of greens are impeccable: the incredibly sweet pulp is devoid of even a hint of bitterness, it is tender and juicy. Cucumbers are ideal for preparations – they retain elasticity, do not form voids, and when salted and pickled, they acquire a delicious crunch.Β
‘MELS F1’
And if you have already thought that there can be no better cucumber than ‘Siberian Garland F1’, you are mistaken. It was surpassed by the hybrid ‘MELS F1’ in terms of its unique qualities. Firstly, it is super-yielding – up to 400 (!) Fruits can be harvested from one plant per season. Secondly, ultra-early. And the prefix “ultra” is not given here for a red word. In just some 35 days after sowing, the bush will be strewn with bouquets (5-7 ovaries each) of excellent cucumbers.
Cucumber ‘MELS F1’
It is advisable to harvest daily: the abundance of greens greatly burdens the shoots and inhibits the further formation of ovaries. An amazing feature of the hybrid, which is worth paying special attention to: even if you could not organize proper care, ‘MELS F1’ will not repay you with bitter or hollow fruits, the taste of cucumbers will remain impeccable, although there will be fewer of them. To see all the power that this hybrid is capable of, create favorable conditions for growth and development – it’s not difficult!Β
‘General F1’
This is perhaps the most highly productive gherkin hybrid in our collection – it forms 10-12 ovaries in each node. Plus, he’s fast. Suitable for growing both in open and protected ground.
‘General F1’ is ideal for canning
Powerful vigorous bushes delight with good branching. Cucumbers are like from a picture: neat (10-12 cm), with pimply green sides. Good in fresh cuts and salads – juicy, fragrant, sweet. They will not let you down in pickled or pickled form – crispy, strong, without voids. The hybrid will provide a stable harvest even in unsuccessful wet or cold summers. Shade-tolerant, actively bears fruit until late autumn. With enviable ease adapts to the coming cold nights – from most species diseases ‘General F1’ is protected at the genetic level.
Slow growth of gherkins and pickles
For reference: pickles are cucumbers 3-5 cm long, and gherkins are 5-7 cm, in extreme cases up to 9 cm. outgrow. We missed the moment, and now instead of charming crispy babies, plump green boars are in front of you. But it was like that before! Now, it is not necessary to harvest daily, as there are hybrids in which the growth of greens is slowed down. Coming to the greenhouse once a week, you will find a consistently rich harvest of pickles and gherkins every time, no overgrowth! Therefore, we recommend that all summer residents who want to receive a consistently successful crop of small cucumbers choose hybrids that have slowed down growth.
‘Millionaire F1’
These unique hybrids include ‘Millionaire F1’. What else is good to say about him? Start bending your fingers … Firstly, it is early ripening – what this means, we think, does not need to be explained. Secondly, it is super-beam – that is, you are guaranteed a rich harvest. Thirdly, with limited branching – that is, it practically does not need to be formed. Fourthly, high-yielding – the return of pickles or gherkins is friendly, in each node there are 9-10 ovaries, and the greens are poured sequentially.
Cucumber ‘Millionaire F1’
Fifth, ‘Millionaire F1’ is practically not afraid of disease – it is resistant to the common cucumber mosaic virus and olive blotch, tolerant to powdery mildew (including downy mildew). It is also worth adding that the cucumbers themselves are surprisingly good: strong, small (8-12 cm), with classic large tubercles and white spines. Fresh ones will delight you with a bright cucumber aroma and sweet pulp, canned ones – with excellent taste, appetizing crunch and lack of voids.
Is active branching a plus or a minus?
Undoubtedly, this is a plus if beam hybrids have this quality. They have small bundles of ovaries in each node – up to 3 pieces, but this does not mean that the cucumbers on the bush can be counted on the fingers. The plants are powerful, with a developed root system and rapidly growing side shoots, so there are always a lot of greens on the bush. Such hybrids will appeal to gardeners who permanently live in the country, as they will be able to pick fresh cucumbers almost every day.Β
Beam hybrids have several ovaries in one node
And the breeders did their best and “programmed” the hybrids of this series for incredible resistance to specific diseases and high cold resistance.Β
‘Devotion F1’
This is a mid-early hybrid with a female type of flowering, one of the best representatives of a series of beam hybrids. It is suitable for growing in open and protected ground.
‘Devotion F1’ will bear fruit until late autumn
The hybrid will appeal to those who want to get cucumbers until the very last. βNow the fields are compressed and the groves are bareβ¦β, and ‘Devotion F1’ still gives out more and more portions of greens. And cold August nights with fogs and dews, which send many hybrids to a well-deserved rest, are not a hindrance to him! And this is possible thanks to the work of geneticists who have provided the hybrid with resistance to typical autumn sores – powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic, as well as olive blotch.
Superbeam hybrids with weak branching
Another type of superbeam hybrids. There are a lot of ovaries in the bundle – there are up to 10-12 pieces in one knot! An ideal option for those who find it convenient to get a plentiful harvest in a short time: the mass return of fruits lasts 30-40 days. The secret of the record speed is simple: at the time when the central lash gives off the main part of the crop, the side shoots quickly grow – they are short, so they come into fruition as soon as possible. It is also necessary to add that such hybrids require almost no shaping.
Cucumber ‘Loyalty F1’
Here is a bright representative of superbeam hybrids with weak branching. He is able to win your heart forever in one season – few gardeners can resist a crop of 400 cucumbers from one bush!
Cucumber ‘Loyalty F1’
The first harvest can be taken already 35-37 days after sowing. The hybrid is cold-resistant – even under adverse conditions it will be able to provide enough owners with small neat cucumbers (10-12 cm), and under favorable conditions it will amaze with such an abundance of fruits from one bush that you will grow ‘Fidelity F1’ again and again. Beautiful sweet pimply greens will go both on the table and in winter preparations.Β
Canned cucumbers of this hybrid are incredibly beautiful and tasty.
It is pointless to deny the unique qualities of modern superbeam hybrids, they are obvious:
- the yield of one superbundle hybrid is equal in volume to the yield of 10 regular varieties or hybrids. As a result, you save space in the beds (1 bush or 10 – the difference is significant, right?);
- much less time and effort is spent on care;
- they are practically immune to specific diseases – you get a real opportunity to grow the richest crop of cucumbers without a single treatment!
And this is not all the advantages of superbeam hybrids, we have mentioned only the main ones! To fully appreciate them, you need to see with your own eyes the lush bouquets of cucumber ovaries, experience genuine delight, tirelessly collecting tens of kilograms of greens from one bush. Try to grow a super tuft hybrid at least once and you will plant it again and again.
Personal experienceΒ βΒ best proof: grow a super-bundle hybrid at least once
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