Cucumbers of Dutch selection

Spring is at the doorstep, and it's time for gardeners to reflect on what cucumbers to grow this year. If you decide to plant cucumbers in the open ground, then you should choose for this seed of frost-resistant varieties. If these vegetables grow in a greenhouse, then you need to buy seeds of parthenocarpic, or self-pollinated cucumbers.

Often, sellers offer us to buy cucumbers of Dutch breeding, claiming that they are very reliable. And this is completely justified. Dutch varieties of cucumbers are very resistant to various diseases. They are distinguished by high yields, and the fruits do not accumulate bitterness in themselves. Let's look at the most popular varieties of Dutch cucumbers.

Dutch varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses

Popular varieties of cucumbers for greenhouses are:

1. Angelina is a parthenocarpic ultra-early variety that does not fear diminished illumination. Tasty crispy fruit reaches 14 cm in length.
2. Bettina F1 - early-ripening self-pollinating sort of cornichon type. Excellent grow in low light conditions. The shape of the green fruit resembles a cylinder. Cucumbers have a gentle mild taste without bitterness.
3. Hector F1 - early-ripening miniature cucumbers. The fruits have a bright green color, a pleasant taste and dense pulp, are well preserved.

Hollanda cucumbers for open ground

For cultivation in the open ground, varieties are suitable:

1. Green Peak F1 - an ultra-early hybrid of a cucumber gherkin type. Smooth cucumbers of light green color have excellent taste qualities. Hybrid is particularly resistant to disease.
2. Sonata F1 is an early hybrid, resistant to unfavorable weather and to various diseases. Fruits are more often used for pickling and pickling.
3. Octopus F is a hybrid with a vegetative period up to 48 days. Hummocky fruits have a dark green color, a cylindrical shape, they do not have bitterness. They have an excellent taste both freshly and with preservation.

Choose cucumber varieties of Dutch selection, and on your table the whole season will be delicious and healthy fruits.