Zucchini "Negro" description of the zucchini variety and rules of cultivation and care

Many gardeners prefer to plant early varieties of zucchini for growing on site, which begin bearing fruit 1.5-2 months after planting. But such vegetables do not always have good taste. Therefore, now growing popular among gardeners is the cultivation of zucchini squash with green, yellow or striped fruits, which have more tender flesh and do not lose their taste when outgrown.

One of the brightest representatives of green-fruited species is the Negritenok zucchini. This variety is characterized by early fruit ripening and excellent taste. This variety can be cultivated in protected and open ground almost throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

Zucchini "Negro" description and characteristics of the variety

The plant forms a bush with a small number of leaves. Very few male flowers are formed on it; basically, a fruit is formed in place of each flower. The color of the fruit skin is unusual: dark green, turning black.

Zucchini zucchini "Negro" dark color - photo of the plant

Fruit yield of zucchini Negritenok shows decent

. In my garden, I picked 8–10 fruits from each plant, weighing about 800 g each, but if you outgrow the crop, the fruits will be much heavier.

The Negritenok zucchini variety is one of the early

, with the harvest ripening in about a month and a half. You can sow the seeds of this variety in mid-summer, after early crops (radish, greens, peas, early cabbage), the crop will have time to produce a harvest before the cold weather.

The best varieties of zucchini for open ground

Most zucchini grown in open ground are easy to care for and do not require special skills. They are planted both in seedlings and without seedlings. Zucchini easily tolerates frost, rain and windy weather.

Golden

Belongs to a variety of zucchini, is an oblong, long fruit of yellow color . The average weight of a zucchini is about 0.7 kg and reaches 15 cm in length. The pulp is golden yellow, sweet and crispy. It does not lose its taste after heat treatment, which is why Zolotinka is actively used for whole canning and pickling. The pulp has a high sugar content, so dishes acquire a rich sweet and sour taste.

Zolotinka is an early ripening variety; summer residents harvest 45-50 days after planting. The bushes are compact, reaching no more than 0.5 m in length. They are unpretentious in care, but require regular watering and fertilizing. Water the Zolotinka variety every 5 days. If the summer was dry and hot, then once every 3-4 days. For watering, choose a cool morning or evening to avoid sunburn.

Skvorushka

Another representative of zucchini is the Skvorushka zucchini . It is grown in different regions of the country. Skvorushka shows stable high productivity and rarely gets sick. The fruits are long, about 25-30 cm. The weight of one varies from 0.5 to 1.2 kg. The peel is dense, the color is rich green with white veins.

Skvorushka is an early ripening variety that has a long shelf life and is well stored. To ensure that the harvest lasts as long as possible, ripened zucchini is wiped with a dry cloth and stored in a cool and dark place, such as a basement or cellar.

Interesting ! The word “zucchini” came to Russia from Italy. Literally, “zucchino” means “small pumpkin.”

Squash tree F1

A hybrid that combines ease of care and high immunity to adverse factors. The variety received its unusual name due to the shape and growth of the bush. The length of powerful lashes reaches 4-5 m, so they “look” for support. Often it becomes a tree with a bush curling around it. It seems that the vegetable grew on a tree, like an apple.

The variety Zucchini tree is mid-season, ripens in 70 days. The fruits are elongated, flat-oval, reach 15 cm in length. The color is soft green, the taste is high. The rind is soft and smooth, but becomes harder as it ripens.

Since the variety has a neutral aroma and taste, it goes well with most dishes. Zucchini is suitable for making soups, side dishes, and salads. Indispensable when following proper or dietary nutrition. Rich in vitamins and microelements.

Negro

The high-yielding, early-ripening variety is so named because of its dark green peel. Ripens in 40 days, yield is about 3 kg per bush. Zucchini is planted in seedlings. Seedlings are prepared 30-40 days before the plant is planted in the ground. Before this, the seeds are disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. To increase immunity, seeds are germinated by placing them in a damp cloth bag.

Planted in May after the last frost has passed. Experienced gardeners recommend planting the Negritenok variety after legumes or onions. Negritenok shows excellent results on a mixture of loamy and sandy loam soil. Small fruits weighing 0.8-1 kg grow. The variety is perfectly stored and does not lose its beneficial qualities and external characteristics.

Cavili

Belongs to a hybrid variety, ripens in 50-60 days. Kavili is capable of bearing fruit for about two months, while from 1 square meter summer residents collect about 10 kg of tasty and beautiful vegetables. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, light green in color. The pulp is juicy, white-green, excellent for making squash caviar. The skin of the Kavili variety is thin, so gardeners recommend immediately processing the product, since it cannot be stored for a long time.

Kavili is planted after potatoes or onions, but in no case after cucumbers or pumpkins. Water as the soil dries out. Experts believe that rainwater is best suited for irrigation. Its soft composition is harmless to the plant, unlike tap water. The hybrid rarely gets sick and is exposed to pests, but gardeners still carry out a number of preventive measures. For example, bushes are sprayed with a soap or ash solution.

Boatswain

A hybrid for lovers of large and heavy fruits. A round zucchini reaches a weight of 3-4 kg, while its bushes are compact and small. Boatswain ripens in just 40-44 days from planting and shows excellent productivity. The pulp is light green, the peel is dark.

To increase productivity, summer residents fertilize squash beds with organic and mineral fertilizers once every 2 weeks. The Botsman variety reacts positively to urea, ammonium nitrate, liquid mullein, and ash. Most fertilizers are applied just before watering to increase their effectiveness.

Karizma

Representative of hybrid varieties. Karisma ripens in 40-45 days, each bush is highly productive. Vegetables are compact, maximum weight 0.7 kg. The color is soft green, the flesh is slightly sweet. The skin is soft, and the zucchini is easy to peel and process. Fruiting is long-lasting, as befits a hybrid.

Karizma zucchini is resistant to major fungal infections and viral diseases. As a preventative measure, squash beds are treated with Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate solution several times a season.

In order for Karisma seeds to take root faster in open ground, experienced summer residents recommend adding ash or lime to the soil before planting. They will reduce the acidity of the soil, making it more nutritious and loose.

Aral

Medium sized bushes, deep green leaves. Zucchini requires minimal care; if all agrotechnical rules are observed, gardeners harvest about 10 kg of vegetables from 1 sq.m. The color is light green, the skin is smooth and thin. The length of the root varies from 15 to 20 cm, the average weight is 500 g. The pulp is dense and tasty, has a small number of seeds. Aral zucchini is easy to process; it makes excellent winter preparations and vegetable side dishes.

Interesting ! 100 g of zucchini contains only 24 kcal. The vegetable is rich in vitamins B1, B2, A, C, PP, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Zucchini is rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. Dietary fiber and cellulose are involved in metabolic processes, stimulate the intestines and reduce the level of bad cholesterol.

White Swan

An early ripening White Swan is a real find for a summer resident. Smooth and smooth cylindrical fruits are white in color. The white swan is unpretentious and feels great even in the Urals and Siberia. As for fertilizers, the variety prefers organic fertilizers, such as bird droppings, peat, and humus. To improve the quality of the soil, gardeners add river sand to the soil, which serves as an effective natural leavening agent.

White Swan zucchini is prized in cooking. Its tasty pulp is used to prepare pancakes, salads, pickled and canned dishes. Zucchini is stewed, boiled, steamed and fried, without losing its beneficial properties. Vegetables are indispensable for preparing the popular squash caviar or casseroles.

Iskander

The Iskander hybrid is grown not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries. Zucchini is pale green with small white streaks. The average weight of one is 500 g, the length is from 18 to 25 cm. Iskander shows surprisingly high productivity; one bush gives gardeners about 17 kg of vegetables. Often the variety is grown not only for personal consumption, but also for sale.

The variety is planted at the end of March, the first zucchini appears in May-June. Ripe fruits are easy to recognize: when you tap the vegetable, you hear a dull sound. The skin becomes hard and can only be removed with a knife. The Iskander variety can be stored for no more than 5 months. Otherwise, the vegetables will lose their beneficial qualities and taste and will spoil.

Jellyfish

The super early hybrid Medusa matures in just 35 days. It is a small green fruit. There are few seeds, the taste is juicy. The zucchini reaches 25 cm in length and weighs about 800 g. For a good harvest, Medusa seeds are disinfected by heating. The seeds are placed in the oven for 5 hours at a temperature of 40 degrees. High temperature kills dangerous microbes on the surface of seeds and reduces the risk of developing fungal diseases.

Black handsome

The bush variety produces the first fruits after 45 days. Vegetables are dark green, rich in color. The peel is glossy and dense. The variety is perfectly stored and can be transported over long distances. The weight of the vegetable is 1-1.5 kg.

The pulp is white, with a pleasant delicate taste. Grows even in low temperatures and heavy rains. It is recommended to store the Black Beauty variety in the basement or refrigerator.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Negro variety

I would consider the advantages of the “Negritenok” variety to be:

1. precocity;
2. resistance to powdery mildew;
3. unusual dark color of the fruit;
4. good yield.

Photo of Negro squash on a bush

I think the disadvantage is the rapid hardening of the skin of the fruit

. Young zucchini need to be removed a couple of times a week, then they remain tender. For summer residents who come to the site once a week, this is a significant disadvantage of the variety.

Video description of Negritenok zucchini

Aeronaut

Aeronaut - early ripening zucchini. The plant is compact, the height of the plant reaches 1 m only in favorable conditions. Despite the small size of the bush, Aeronaut is a fairly fruitful variety: 25-30 fruits grow on one plant per season. Fruiting lasts about 2 months.

The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, with a slight narrowing near the stalk. The surface is smooth, the skin is thin. The color of zucchini is green or dark green, with small specks.

The pulp of the fruit is dense, but tender and juicy, white or pale yellow. The taste of zucchini is weak, so Aeronaut is often eaten fresh and added to salads. The fruits are also good after heat treatment. But this variety is rarely used for preservation, because After marinating, the taste of the zucchini becomes grassy, ​​and the coarse fibrous structure clearly appears.

Zucchini "Negritenok" sowing, growing and care

Negritenok zucchini seeds should be sown only in well-warmed soil, not lower than +10 degrees

. In the middle zone, pumpkin plants are planted in late May - early June.

To speed up planting, many gardeners grow Negritenok zucchini through seedlings

. To do this, the seeds are sown 3 weeks before the intended planting in the ground, in separate pots. It is better to take peat pots so as not to destroy the earthen food with roots when planting.

Useful video about growing zucchini

Layout of zucchini bushes Negritenok 70 by 70 cm or 70 cm by 100 cm

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Important! Zucchini really doesn’t like transplanting because it causes injury to the root system; it gets sick for a long time.

I prefer to plant zucchini varieties “Negritenok” with pips - sprouted seeds. I soak the seeds in warm water in a cloth or toilet paper, when the “spouts” of the sprouts appear, I plant them.

A trick helps to plant the plant early: I place fresh manure (mullein or horse) mixed with straw at the bottom of the tire, filling the tire almost to the top. I put another tire on top and fill it with regular garden soil.

I pour boiling water over the structure well and cover it with film for a couple of days. The manure begins to “burn”, releasing heat. You can plant zucchini in such warm flower beds earlier than usual, 10 days. I bury the seeds 2 cm, no more, otherwise they will not sprout. At first, I cover the crops with film.

Important!

Negritenok zucchini loves the sun; it needs to be grown in open, well-lit places.

Zucchini needs abundant watering, only with water heated in the sun.

. It is especially demanding of moisture during the flowering and fruiting period. In my flower beds, it is convenient for me to water the plants through funnels - 5 liter plastic bottles, with a cut bottom, stuck into the ground.

I don’t give any pumpkin fertilizers because I thoroughly fill the soil with rotted manure when planting. If no fertilizer was applied during planting, from the budding phase to the end of the growing season, the zucchini is fed with an infusion of bird droppings (diluted in a ratio of 1 to 12) and mineral phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, alternating them. The frequency of feeding is once every 10 days.

Possibility and rules of greenhouse cultivation

The Negritenok variety has predominantly female inflorescences, so in regions with cold climates, zucchini can be grown in film or stationary greenhouses.

Basic rules for growing zucchini in a greenhouse:

• you need to constantly maintain the temperature – 22-25 degrees;
• you need to remember that at temperatures above 30-32 degrees, fruit set does not occur, so if it overheats, you need to lower the temperature in the greenhouse - open windows, doors and water;
• the air humidity in the greenhouse should not be higher than 70%, so the greenhouse must be ventilated 2 times a day;

  
  Features of growing zucchini in a greenhouse

• for good air circulation in the root layer of the soil, it is necessary to mulch the soil with peat or straw, and also promptly remove excess lower leaves of zucchini;
• In greenhouse conditions, fungal diseases often develop on the plant - bacteriosis, downy mildew and anthracnose. To prevent diseases, traditional methods are used - spraying with a solution of 1 liter of whey and 10 liters of water. Preventive measures need to be carried out every 7-10 days. If infection does occur, you need to use copper-containing drugs - Kuproxat, copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture;
• When attacking plants with aphids or mites, it is recommended to use Confidor maxi.

Pests and diseases

In cold and rainy summers, zucchini may suffer from powdery mildew, rot, anthracosis, fusarium, mosaic

. To prevent diseases, plants should not be thickened and zucchini should not be planted in one place for several years in a row. Chemical disease control agents cannot be used on early-ripening crops, so I immediately remove the diseased plant from the garden bed.

Zucchini is pestered by aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.

. Folk remedies that help against pests include soap solution, infusions of onion and garlic, chamomile and yarrow.

How to grow zucchini in the garden

There is nothing difficult about growing zucchini in your garden plot. The main thing is to remember that this plant is southern, and, accordingly, heat-loving. Gardeners living in temperate regions need to choose cold-resistant varieties.

Landing procedure and preparation for it

Zucchini is planted as seeds or seedlings. Shoots appear quickly, so in the first case the growing season is extended by only 5–7 days.

Zucchini seeds sprout very quickly

For the garden bed, choose a warm place, well lit by the sun. It is advisable to raise it by at least 25–30 cm. Another suitable place for zucchini is a heap of compost or humus, sprinkled on top with a mixture of ordinary soil and coarse river sand (layer 3–5 cm thick).

It is advisable to raise the zucchini bed by at least 25–30 cm

The soil should be quite loose and light. The best option is a sandy or loamy substrate. The pH value is neutral or slightly alkaline. If this is not the case, when digging, dolomite flour, powdered eggshells, fluff lime, and sifted wood ash are added to the bed. Nitrogen (25–30 g/m²), phosphorus (20–25 g/m²) and potassium (10–55 g/m²) fertilizers are also required. The simplest option is urea, superphosphate and potassium sulfate. An alternative is rotted manure (10–15 l/m²) and wood ash (half a liter jar). Then the bed is spilled with boiling water or a bright pink solution of potassium permanganate, covered with something waterproof and left until spring.

Bad predecessors for zucchini are any plants of the pumpkin family. They suffer from the same diseases and pests. Fungal spores, viruses, bacteria, eggs and larvae gradually accumulate in the soil. It is better to choose an area where any cabbage, legumes or nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants) have previously grown. It is also very dangerous for them to be close to any pumpkins, especially decorative ones - cross-pollination is possible.

Zucchini seeds are planted when the soil at a depth of about 10 cm warms up to 12–15ºС, and the likelihood of return frosts is minimal. A reliable sign is the beginning of dandelion flowering. First, the seeds are kept for 1.5–2 days in gauze moistened with a solution of any biostimulant (Ideal, Rostok, potassium humate). If you wrap them in a denser fabric, the roots that appear will grow into it and will inevitably break when unfolded. Some gardeners also recommend hardening them by keeping them in the refrigerator for two days, and then for a week on a well-lit windowsill.

Harvesting and processing

Zucchini Negritenok have a delicate sweetish structure and a small number of seeds. Young (ten-day old) ovaries can be eaten raw and added to salads. Later, the collected zucchini is fried, stewed, and baked into pancakes.

Harvest of zucchini variety Negritenok - photo

Like all zucchini, Negrotenok can be stored in a cool, dark place for a couple of months.

. For storage, the Negritenok fruits are removed when ripe, after waiting until the peel on the zucchini is not scratched with a fingernail.

Which variety is better - local or foreign?

When choosing zucchini varieties, you should also understand that varieties bred in the climatic conditions of your region will grow much better than foreign plants. Local varieties of zucchini are more frost-resistant, so they are good to grow in the middle zone and regions with short summers. And in hotter areas, zucchini of foreign varieties will feel quite good.

Of course, domestic varieties of zucchini cannot always boast a presentable appearance, but this is compensated by their excellent taste. In addition, such zucchini are stored well even without special processing.

We have compiled a selection of the best varieties of zucchini, which, among other things, are characterized by high yields.

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Zucchini Negritenok: reviews from those who planted

On gardener forums there are reviews about Negritenok zucchini, some of them are given below.

Svetlana, Perm I love zucchini varieties, Negritenok is one of my favorites. An excellent early ripening variety. Its pulp is very tender and very tasty, I have been planting it for the third year and am very pleased, I will continue to grow it.

Anna, Irkutsk We inherited from our grandmother a large vegetable garden in the village - we need to plant it with something, so we plant several varieties of zucchini every year, there is an opportunity to conduct experiments. Last season I grew Negritenok zucchini for the first time - the variety turned out to be very productive, it has a dark green color. The taste of Negritenok zucchini is also very high. I have already bought seeds to plant this year.

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Rules for choosing a variety for open ground

The choice of variety depends on the expectations and objectives of the farmer. For some, it is important to get tasty and juicy fruits in order to use them in cooking, prepare pickles and eat them fresh. The varieties Medusa, Iskander and Black Beauty are best suited for these needs. If the safety of the harvest comes first, then summer residents give preference to the varieties Kavili, White Swan and Zolotinka. Thanks to their thick skin, vegetables have a high shelf life.

Many gardeners love low-maintenance varieties that do not require much attention. In this case, Iskander, Karizma and Aral zucchini are planted - to get a rich harvest of these varieties, no special skills or knowledge are required.

The growing region plays an important . Some zucchini do better in areas with a temperate climate, where there is a lot of sun and warmth. For example, Aral and Black Beauty zucchini will show the best results in the south of the country or in temperate Russia.

For gardeners in the Urals and Siberia, breeding scientists are developing hybrid varieties that are not afraid of frost, coolness and winds. These include Iskander, Karizma, and Botsman zucchini.

Zucchini Negritenok: description from the seed manufacturer

An early ripening variety of Kuban selection. Plants are bushy, compact. The fruits are cylindrical, dark green, medium length, small in diameter - very attractive in appearance. Fruit weight is 0.4-0.9 kg. The variety provides consistently high yields in various growing zones due to its resistance to low temperatures. Fruiting is uniform throughout the entire harvest period. The taste of the products is excellent. Recommended for fresh consumption and all types of homemade preparations.

Sowing in open ground at the end of May - beginning of June in holes of 2-3 pieces, with a step of 70 cm between holes. In the phase of the first true leaf, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving one plant per hole. Can be sown for seedlings. 30-day-old seedlings are planted in open ground in late May - early June.

For good growth and abundant fruiting, plants need timely watering, regular weeding, loosening and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.

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Recommendations for cultivation

If crop rotation is organized in the garden, then it is better to plant zucchini after crops such as:

If there is no crop rotation, then the optimal place for planting Negritenok variety zucchini will be sunny areas with neutral soil. If the soil on the site is acidic, then liming is required.

In addition, the future harvest of zucchini can be positively affected by the application of fertilizers to the soil.

You can fertilize the area for zucchini with both organic and mineral fertilizers. Experienced gardeners recommend using compost for these purposes.

Zucchini variety Negritenok can be grown in two ways:

1. Through seedlings, which begin to be prepared in April. Seedlings are planted in the garden in May, after the end of spring frosts.
2. Through planting with seeds, which is carried out in May. To ensure good germination, the seed sowing depth should not exceed 5 cm. Otherwise, they will not be able to break through the soil.

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Despite the fact that the variety is specially designed for open ground, it is better to cover both seedlings and seeds when planting in open ground with film for the first time. This will allow the seedlings to take root better and the seeds to sprout faster.

Optimal growth of plants of this variety requires a distance of 60 cm between bushes.

Negritenok is an undemanding variety. But it will produce a truly rich harvest only with regular watering and loosening of the rows. If necessary, fertilizer can be applied.