Cucumber varieties: an overview of 21 old and new varieties

Fresh cucumbers are an indispensable part of a delicious salad. Many hobby gardeners enjoy the low-calorie fruits in the garden and greenhouse. The selection of varieties seems almost endless. We have put together an overview of the most popular new and old varieties for you in the following article.

Cucumber varieties

The cucumber, bot. Cucumis sativus, is a species in the genus cucumber (Cucumis) from the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae). In order to keep track of the almost innumerable types of cucumber, the vegetables are sorted according to their use or use. Use classified

• Salad or snake cucumber
• Pickled or pickled cucumber

The designation “F1” after the cucumber variety name refers to the so-called F1 hybrid varieties, with the “1” standing for “first generation”. The aim of crossing two types of cucumber is to combine the positive properties of both. This creates hybrids that are usually more robust and resistant than the original varieties. They are also free from bitter substances. Furthermore, varieties of Cucumis sativus were and are being bred that only consist of purely female plants. Because these varieties develop fruit even without pollination, they deliver higher yields.

tip: As soon as the first cucumbers are ripe, they should be harvested so that the plant can devote its energy to developing more cucumbers.

Salad or snake cucumbers

The cucumber is the most common type of cucumber that is grown. It has a cylindrical shape and is sold in stores weighing between 300 and 400 grams. If it is grown outdoors, it can often be found commercially under the name "land cucumber".

Old varieties

Chinese snakes

This cucumber has a very small core and a lot of pulp. The cucumbers are up to 40 centimeters long. The plants are sown outdoors from the middle. Chinese snakes taste particularly good as a raw food.

Delicacy

The delicacy is an old and proven type of cucumber. The fruits are up to 15 centimeters in size. The plants are brought forward in April and the plants can then be moved outdoors in mid-May. Delicacy is suitable as a salad or for pickling.

Jurassic

Jurassic is an ancient cucumber variety from Asia. The fruits are up to 40 centimeters long and have the typical cucumber taste of the past, but without bitter substances. The core of the cucumber is small. The harvest takes place from July to October.

Lemon cucumber lemon

The lemon cucumber is very popular, especially in the USA. In this country, however, it is still considered a rarity. The fruits are light yellow and round and resemble a lemon. Their taste is fine, mild and slightly sweet. In addition to the field, the plants can also be cultivated in pots or tubs.

New varieties

Flamingo F1

The hybrid variety is free from bitter substances and extremely resistant to powdery mildew, scabies and leaf spot disease. The female flowers develop fruits with a length between 25 and 30 centimeters. Flamingo F1 can be brought out in pots as early as the end of February.

Futura F1

The Futura F1 is a new variety. It is free from bitter substances and guarantees high yields as it only produces female flowers. Their resistance to disease is rated as good. The taste of the cucumber is very fine.

IznikF1

This hybrid variety produces cucumbers 8 to 12 centimeters in size. Because of its compact growth, it can also be cultivated on the balcony or terrace. As it only has female flowers, very good yields can be expected.

Obelix F1

The bitter-free cucumbers from Obelix F1 are up to 22 centimeters long. They are medium green in color and have a few white spines. The plants are extremely productive and also tolerate shorter periods with colder temperatures.

Saladin F1

Saladin F1 is a new cucumber variety that is particularly high-yielding. The fruits are up to 35 centimeters long and grow very quickly. The plants are also resistant to cucumber dross and bacterial leaf blight.

Pickled or pickled cucumbers

Pickled cucumbers are grown in the open air and pickled in vinegar after harvest. The types of cucumber weigh between 80 and 150 grams, so they are significantly lighter and smaller than cucumbers.

Old varieties

Eva

The pickling cucumber Eva has robust plants and develops bitter-free fruits. The old and proven variety is also particularly suitable for outdoor cultivation.

Piccolo Di Parigi

This old and proven variety comes from Italy. The cucumbers have a particularly firm pulp, so they can also be used as a salad. This variety is also very productive.

Foothills

Foothill grapes are fast-growing pickling cucumbers that promise high yields. With its aromatic taste, it is ideal for pickling in vinegar.

New varieties from A - Z

Varieties from B - D

Bidretta F1

This cultivation is particularly stable in terms of yield because it is resistant to cucumber dross and the cucumber mosaic virus. The height of the plants is about 20 centimeters. The bitter-free cucumbers are medium green in color and have a fine grain.

Charlotte F1

This type of cucumber produces bitter-free fruit without seeds. The plants are resistant to cucumber dross, powdery mildew and also the cucumber mosaic virus. If a grid is stuck in the ground as a climbing aid, these grape cucumbers grow up the aid and can therefore be harvested without having to stoop, which is why this variety of Cucumis sativus is very popular is.

Conny F1

This hybrid variety is a new generation of the Bimbostar cucumber variety. It is extremely productive and the fruits ripen very early. The plants are also resistant to powdery mildew, cucumber scabies and the cucumber mosaic virus. The fruits are between six and twelve centimeters long. The nucleus has no seeds.

Diamond F1

This F1 hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew. Since it only develops female flowers, very good yields can be achieved with it. The fruits are dark green and have a smooth skin.

Varieties from E - Z

Excelsior F1

The Excelsior F1 is a new breed that is extremely productive. The cucumbers have small spines and are very crunchy. Like other F1 hybrids, it only has female flowers and the fruits are free from bitter substances.

Dragonfly F1

This hybrid variety is suitable for growing in the garden or on the balcony or terrace. The pickling cucumber is also resistant to cucumber scabies and the cucumber mosaic virus.

Restina F1

The Restina F1 is very robust and is therefore also suitable for rough locations. In addition, the plants show good resistance to powdery mildew, cucumber scabies and the mosaic virus. The preculture is between February and April. The plants can then move to the garden bed from mid-May.

Tornado F1

The Tornado F1 is very productive and resilient. Since good yields can be achieved even in poor weather conditions, the variety is very popular with hobby gardeners. The plants are sown from mid-May. But they can also be preferred in the pot. The first harvest takes place after approximately 80 days.

Zircon F1

The extremely high-yielding Zircon F1 is resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew. The plants bloom purely female and then develop dark green fruits. In addition, the plants are very robust.