Initially, pickles called any vegetables pickled in the form of greenery. It could be mini ears of corn, small eggplants, peppers. Later, the name "pickles" was assigned only to small pickled cucumbers. You can preserve in this way Zelentsy of any varieties. However, it is believed that some young hybrids still show their taste better.
The most popular types
Usually for preservation summer residents choose Zelentsy from two varieties of cucumbers: pickles or gherkins. In most cases, these are hybrids in which the fruits do not grow too long. For preservation with lashes of such varieties, greens are usually torn off at the age of 2 to 10 days.
The difference between pikkulny and gherkin varieties is primarily that the former are considered somewhat more whimsical. In addition, the fruits of gherkin hybrids can be used not only for canning, but also for the preparation of salads.
The best varieties of pickles pickles and gherkins
Thus, in order to obtain greens, summer residents can grow different hybrids. However, the most popular varieties of cucumbers of this variety among gardeners are:
From gherkin domestic gardeners very often grow, for example, hybrids:
Grade "Filippok F1"
This hybrid is designed for growing under film shelters. It belongs to mid-early varieties. The fruits of the Filipka F1 are cylindrical dark green with white spikes. In the bank, they look very attractive. These pickles reach a length of no more than 9 cm.
In addition to beautiful greenbacks, summer residents also attribute high yields to the advantages of this variety. This indicator for "Filipka F1" is 10 kg per 1 m 2 . This disease is considered relatively resistant to disease.
"Son of the regiment F1"
It is also a mid-early variety, the fruits of which begin to ripen on the 40th day after planting. The Zelentsy "son of the F1 regiment" form is cylindrical, slightly expanded at the peduncle. The color of these pickles is light green. In the bank, as well as "filipok", they look very attractive. In length, cucumbers of this variety can reach 9 cm.
"Marinade F1"
This is perhaps the most popular picnic hybrid among domestic summer residents. The taste qualities at a young age, these cucumbers are simply excellent. Some disadvantage of the "pickle F1" is only that it is somewhat more whimsical than many other similar varieties. These pickles like humidity. Therefore, it is recommended to grow them under a film. Marinade F1 also does not differ in special frost resistance.
"Moravian Gherkin F1"
This is another mid-early, bee-pollinated variety. These cucumbers can be grown only in open ground. The fruits of the "Moravian gherkin" are fusiform, can reach 8-10 cm in length. They begin to ripen on the 45th day after planting.
Zelentsy of this hybrid for conservation experienced gardeners recommend collecting at intervals of a maximum of 2-3 days. It is even allowed to pluck them for pickling daily. The advantages of this hybrid gardeners include crop stability, disease resistance. The Moravian Gherkin F1 differs from many other varieties of pickles and pickles in its unpretentious care. Grow this hybrid on the site will not be any difficulty.
Cucumbers "Moravian Gherkin F1", among other things, contain substances that are beneficial to human health. The potassium, calcium and phosphorus that make up their pulp normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The iodine contained in the fruits has a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland.
Cucumbers "Novosibirsk gherkin F1"
This mid-season hybrid is designed for outdoor cultivation. Its fruits begin to ripen on 45-49 days after the appearance of the first seedlings. The fruits of the "Novosibirsk gherkin F1" have a cylindrical shape. They can grow up to a length of 10 cm. The peel of the fruits of the "Novosibirsk gherkin" is dark green. On greens, among other things, there are black spikes.
To the advantages of this hybrid, summer residents first of all include the fact that it is capable of producing good yields in all weather conditions. Also, the merit of "Novosibirsk gherkin F1" is resistance to fungi.
Patti F1 Cucumbers
This new hybrid was bred in 2004 by Moscow breeders. Patti F1 belongs to mid-early grades and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. The first fruits from this hybrid can begin to be harvested as early as 40 days after emergence. Zelentsy has a very even, cylindrical “patty”. The fruits of this variety can grow up to 10-11 cm. The peel of the cucumbers "patty" is dark green with yellowish stripes.
To the advantages of this hybrid summer residents include primarily tasty, tender, sweetish pulp of fruits. Also, a high yield is considered an advantage of this variety. Many greenbacks on the lashes of the hybrid ripen even in years with bad weather conditions.
Instead of a conclusion
All varieties of pickles and gherkins described above are appreciated by gardeners primarily because they give very tasty fruits that are well suited for conservation. Pickled greens of these hybrids are strong, crunchy and do not have voids inside. You can preserve them using any recipes. In any case, such cucumbers are aromatic and very tasty.