Description of the variety
In 1964, Soviet breeders developed a variety of bush crop - Gribovskaya bush. The variety is recommended for cultivation in all regions of Russia.
Subspecies 189
Gribovskaya bush 189 is one of the oldest and most famous crop varieties among vegetable growers . Subspecies 189 is grown in the North-Western region, the Urals and Siberia. Cultivated in garden plots and fields.
The variety is early ripening : 86–98 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the harvesting of fruits.
For reference. Later, in 1972, another related variety was bred - the large-fruited Gribovskaya winter.
Distinctive features
Subspecies 189 - tasty and unpretentious pumpkin . Plants love warmth, light, fertile soil, and are resistant to pests and diseases. The bushes themselves are powerful, but not climbing, compact. The leaves are large.
Sowing in open ground is carried out in early May ; seedlings begin to be grown 2-3 weeks before planting in a permanent place.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The Gribovskaya bush pumpkin is distinguished by its large fruits : from 3 to 5 kg. In shape they resemble a zucchini, oblong, tapering at the stalk. The surface is smooth or slightly ribbed, hard bark. The color of mature pumpkins is light orange with dark green stripes.
The pulp is dense, sweet, contains many seeds, and is universal in cooking. The fruit contains 5 times more beta-carotene than carrots.
The crop is productive: from 1 m2 you get up to 8 kg (30–40 t/ha).
Bush pumpkin Gribovskaya 189. Seeds of Altai
Seeds. Pumpkin “Gribovskaya winter” (weight: 2.0 g)
| Manufacturer: | Gavrish |
| Series: | Eh. (budget series) |
Germination rate: 96%. Late-ripening variety, from full germination to harvesting 135-148 days. The fruit is large, spherical, smooth or slightly segmented, gray, without a pattern, weighing 5-6 kg. The bark is thin. The pulp is intense orange, 5 cm thick, dense, tender, juicy, sweet, with excellent taste. The fruits of this variety have a high content of vitamin C and carotene and are distinguished by high culinary qualities. The variety is resistant to crop diseases, characterized by high shelf life of fruits during storage and good transportability.
Sowing in open ground at the end of May - beginning of June, in holes of 2-3 pieces, to a depth of 5-6 cm, with a step between holes of 70 cm. After germination, thin out. It can be grown by seedlings, planting 20-day-old seedlings in open ground once the threat of frost has passed. The main stem is pinched above the 4th leaf, 1-2 ovaries are left on the side ones. Package size 115x75x2 mm.
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How to grow
The agricultural technology of the variety is practically no different from the cultivation of other pumpkin varieties.
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Planting seeds and seedlings
Depending on the climate, the cultivation method is chosen : seeds in beds or seedlings. In cold regions, the seedling method is preferable. Planting pattern - 60x60 cm.
Growing seedlings:
- Seeds are disinfected with a weak solution of manganese to protect future sprouts from diseases.
- Choose a warm, illuminated place with an air temperature of about +20...+25 °C.
- Seeds are planted in individual containers or peat pots, which are half filled with a soil mixture of humus, peat and turf soil (2:1:1). The same substrate is poured on top, but with the addition of 10–15 g of ash and mullein infusion.
- The soil is moistened and covered with a film to create a greenhouse effect and retain the necessary moisture.
- Water the seedlings moderately and feed them twice with mineral fertilizers.
- A week before picking, the plants are hardened: they are taken out into the fresh air, gradually increasing the time to the length of daylight hours.
- Planted in open ground when the weather is warm (late May - early June).
Before sowing, planting material is prepared immediately on the beds:
- The seeds are heated for several days in an oven or near a radiator.
- In a saline solution (1 teaspoon of salt per 1 cup of water), the specimens are checked for unsuitability. The floating grains are thrown away, the rest are washed.
- Then the seeds are germinated: they are placed in damp gauze and placed in a warm place until the seedlings appear.
Sowing is done when the soil temperature at a depth of 10 cm warms up to +12…+15 °C . Choose areas protected from the wind, well-lit, where potatoes, onions, and legumes used to grow.
The soil itself has been dug up since the fall , weeds are removed, and fertilizers are applied (5 kg of humus, 30 g of superphosphate, 15 g of potassium chloride per m2). If the soil is acidic, add chalk or dolomite flour. Peat and sand will improve the structure of the soil.
Before planting, the beds are loosened again , cleared of weeds, and 20 g of ammonium nitrate per 1 m2 is added. The seeds are buried 5–8 cm and the soil is moistened. The distance between rows is at least 1 m. At first, the crop is germinated under covering material.
Care
The pumpkin is watered regularly with warm water, at least 2 times a week (if the summer is hot, the frequency of irrigation is increased to 4 times). Nitrogen fertilizing improves crop development. During fruit formation, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are used.
If the soil is depleted, do the following::
- 10 days after planting, add a solution of 1 liter of manure per bucket of water or 10 g of nitrophoska per 10 liters of liquid to the soil;
- During fruiting, the same composition is used.
Fertilize vegetables 3-4 times per season . Instead of manure, you can use litter or herbal infusion.
Gribovskaya pumpkin bushes are pinched so that nutrients are used for fruit growth. Excess ovaries are removed as soon as they appear. Leave 2-3 ovaries. Loosen the soil after each watering for better oxygen supply to the roots; do this carefully so as not to damage the plants.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
A correctly chosen planting site is one of the main points of cultivation. The area should not be shaded. In regions with cold climates, greenhouses are built.
Despite the fact that the crop needs regular watering, they are reduced before the formation of ovaries , otherwise the leaves will become fleshy, and not the future fruits. Water only with warm, settled water to avoid rotting of the roots and increase the shelf life of vegetables.
During the period of fruit ripening, watering is stopped. This will make the pulp sweeter.
What are the benefits of pumpkin
In terms of its healing and nutritional properties, pumpkin is ahead of many vegetables. It is one of the champions in the content of iron and potassium salts, and in addition it contains silicic acid salts, phosphorus, calcium, sulfur, magnesium, fluorine, iodine, manganese and other mineral elements.
With a low calorie content (29 kcal), pumpkin contains a lot of vitamins and glucose, and not only the pulp, but also other parts of the plant are eaten. In fact, people have found uses for literally all the “parts” of a pumpkin:
- pumpkin pulp improves digestion, reduces sugar levels, alleviates toxicosis and promotes milk production in nursing mothers;
- pumpkin juice is taken for obesity, anemia, diabetes, insomnia, colitis;
- pumpkin seeds relieve cramps and stomach pain, stimulate bone growth in children;
- pumpkin oil stimulates liver function, reduces cholesterol levels in the blood;
- The stems and leaves of the pumpkin are dried and infused, and then the infusion is drunk for edema and hypertension.
For gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, raw pumpkin pulp and pumpkin juice are contraindicated.
Harvesting and application
Gribovskaya bush 189 is harvested 80–90 days after planting .
The ripe fruits are orange in color with a green stem that has dried out and looked like a cork. Cut off the vegetables along with the stalk, leaving a long tail. After harvesting, the harvest is stored in a warm, dry room (about +10 °C), or in the sun. If the air humidity is high, the fruits will not be stored for more than 2 months.
Special racks are made for vegetables in the cellar . Pumpkins are placed with their tails up, close to each other, but not close together. Periodically inspect the fruits and throw out those that have begun to rot. To extend the shelf life, damaged areas of the bark are lubricated with an antiseptic and sealed with a band-aid.
Vegetables are used for fresh consumption, adding to various dishes, and dietary nutrition.
Farmer reviews
Vegetable growers note the good taste of the fruit , their ability to be used in cooking, the crop’s unpretentiousness in care and resistance to weather conditions:
Ekaterina, Chelyabinsk region : “I’ve been growing this variety for a long time.
From childhood I remember how he grew up in my grandmother’s garden. Gribovskaya bush is unpretentious in care and takes root well in the climate of Chelyabinsk. I plant when the ground warms up well. I cultivate it in open ground, not in a greenhouse. I love stew and jam from Gribovskaya pumpkin.” Tatyana, Volgograd : “I liked the photographs of the fruits and their description, which prompted me to purchase the variety. There are 11 seeds in the bag, but only 2 sprouted. I planted them in June. The scourges grew powerful. From 2 bushes the harvest turned out to be 5 fruits. Two large ones, 5-6 kg each, and three medium-sized ones. The pulp is very sweet, but, unfortunately, a bit dry. The pumpkin made an excellent porridge, smooth and without fibers.”
Sergey, Nizhny Novgorod : “I remember the Gribovskaya bush pumpkin from childhood, its flesh was juicy and sweet. When I saw the seeds in the store, I bought one bag. It contains 4 seeds, one was damaged, and 3 seedlings grew from the remaining others. I planted the pumpkin in the shade and rarely appeared at the dacha. Judging by all the norms and rules of crop care, then there was no need to expect a harvest. To my surprise, in the fall I found 6 pumpkins weighing from 2 to 3 kg in the grass. They were stored at home until December, and when cut, the flesh was sweet, but not as juicy as when I was a child.”
Forming a pumpkin in open ground
Only properly formed plant bushes produce a rich harvest in Siberian conditions. It is recommended to form bushes into one or two shoots. Let's consider each of the methods.
A pumpkin is formed into one shoot according to the following scheme: during the growth process, unnecessary ovaries and lateral shoots are removed. On the main stem, only three ovaries are left, well, a maximum of 4 pieces. When the last ovary is formed, you need to leave 3 leaves after it and pinch the main shoot.
Pumpkin ovaries
How to form a pumpkin into two shoots? This is done simply. Most of the shoots are cut off, leaving only one side and main stem. On the side shoot, the ovaries are cut off, leaving only one fruit. On the main stem, only two pumpkins will grow. Be sure to leave 3-4 leaves after the last ovary.
