Cucumbers have long been included in our diet. This is one of the traditional vegetables grown in gardens and fields. 97 percent of the cucumber is water. However, the rest is given to useful substances that can improve digestion and metabolism. Salts contained in cucumbers cleanse the liver and kidneys. Fiber prevents the accumulation of cholesterol. In addition, this vegetable is an excellent tool for weight loss. But, having harvested in the summer, many think about its preservation and processing. The question arises, which varieties of cucumbers for salting are best suited?
All varieties of cucumbers are divided into three types: pickling, that is, optimally suitable for pickling, salad, which is better to use fresh, and universal gherkins, which are perfect for pickling, pickling and for fresh consumption.
Therefore, even before planting, you should choose the right varieties of cucumbers, depending on how they are used. Cucumbers intended for salad are stored after harvest for a very short time. When salting, they lose their color. Varieties of cucumbers for pickling have a length of about 15 centimeters and characteristic pimples. These cucumbers with denser skin and dark green color. After salting, they do not lose their beautiful color, remain elastic and crunch. Universal varieties of cucumbers, which were bred relatively recently, are suitable for both salting and salads. It is small in size, about 8 centimeters long, fruit. They are perfect for pickling.
The best varieties of cucumbers for pickling relate to the selection of recent years. This is Vanguard, Business, Favorite, Finger, Aquarius, Glance, etc. They are hybrids of the 1st generation. The distinctive qualities of these varieties are high yields, early ripening, and the absence of bitterness. Hybrids are characterized by the presence of a large number of female flowers, or, more simply, the absence of empty flowers.
Hybrid varieties allow you to get a stable and high-quality crop. Unlike new generation hybrids, selection of past years does not possess such qualities. These are such varieties as Vyaznikovsky, Murom, Nezhinsky, etc. These varieties do not differ in stability and uniformity of ripening.
The hybrids of the latest selection include Regina, Pasadena, Faithful friends, Golubchik, Othello, Katyusha, Levin, Amur, Adam, Vzglyad and many others. These are varieties of cucumbers for salting, which give a high yield against a background of uniform ripening of fruits.
Universal varieties of the latest generation include: Stork, Nightingale, Marinda, Farmer, Country, Crane, Regia, Squadron and some types of gherkins.
Cucumber seeds for pickling should be purchased in advance, before the start of the sowing season. Today, seeds are sold that are ready for sowing and do not require additional processing. Therefore, it is only necessary to prepare fertile ground for their sowing. If you pre- germinate the seeds, this will accelerate their germination.
Planting seeds is carried out in open or closed ground. The term for planting cucumbers in the greenhouse is earlier. Cucumbers require a lot of room for growth, and this must be taken into account when constructing a greenhouse. The temperature should be stable, since this vegetable does not like its sudden changes. Cucumbers require high soil moisture, especially in hot weather. This is necessary for their development, growth and fruiting.
Planting cucumbers in open ground is necessary in warm, well-warmed soil. During growth, seedlings require weeding, watering, fertilizing and pinching shoots.
Choosing varieties of cucumbers for salting, you can provide yourself with a crop that after processing will delight in the winter season. Observing the cultivation technology, you will get a stable and high-quality crop of cucumbers.