Main characteristics of the Hazelnut pumpkin variety: growing features, yield

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Kira Stoletova

One of the most unusual crops, Hazelnut pumpkin f1, has earned the love of many gardeners for a reason. The hybrid owes its name to its specific taste, reminiscent of a nut. This fruit is full of vitamins and beneficial microelements that strengthen the human body.

Growing Hazelnut Pumpkin

Characteristics of the variety

According to the description of the Hazelnut pumpkin, it has the following characteristics:

• this variety is able to tolerate hot, dry periods, because pumpkin roots go deep into the ground and extract moisture from the lower layers of the soil;
• this is an early pumpkin, the growing season of which lasts about 100 days;
• leaves are large and lush;
• the weight of the fetus reaches 1.5 kg;
• the peel is dark orange, reddish in color;
• the crop can be stored for a long time due to its thick peel;
• the pulp is moderately sweet and aromatic, and the taste of the fruits of the Hazelnut variety pleases gardeners with its unusualness;
• pumpkin is transportable, perfectly retains its appearance and taste;
• This type is suitable for preparing casseroles, porridges, puree soups and puddings.

Large-fruited pumpkins

Very sweet, large pumpkins are a favorite among gardeners. They grow on a smooth, round, cylindrical stalk.

Unpretentious in care, many representatives are able to tolerate drought and unexpected frosts. It can be stored for a long time without losing its taste.

Varieties of large-fruited pumpkins

Seedling method

This planting method is more reliable; the seedlings take root well in the garden bed. It is suitable for growing pumpkin in cool regions of Russia, which are located closer to the north. The garden bed must be located in a lighted area.

Deadlines

As a rule, planting seeds to obtain seedlings is carried out in mid-April. The movement of month-old seedlings into open ground occurs in mid-May. The weather in the garden should be warm at this time, the ground should warm up to 15 °C. By this time, night frosts will stop, and the seedlings will not be in danger.

Technology

The soil for planting must be nutritious and moisture-permeable; for this purpose, it must be loosened regularly. You can buy it at a specialty store or prepare it yourself. In the second case, you will need sand, turf and leaf soil, and peat. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions.

For planting seedlings, it is recommended to use pots made of peat or cardboard: they will protect the roots of the plant from damage during future planting in open ground.

It is customary to move seedlings to the garden bed a month after they were planted in the pot.

The most common methods of growing pumpkins:

1. Classic way. The stems of the plant are located on the ground. Their direction is spontaneous, creeping.
2. Trellis method. Used for small varieties of pumpkin crops. Along each row, wooden supports are installed, which are horizontally equipped with wooden slats. Wire is not suitable in this case, as it will not support the weight of the fruit. The height of the structure should reach 2 m. The distance between plants is a maximum of 40 cm. During cultivation, it is necessary to pinching and shaping, tying fruits and shoots to supports and trellises. Many gardeners put a net on the fruit, which is convenient to attach to the structure.
3. On compost heaps. In the area allocated for planting pumpkins, compost heaps are arranged, in which small holes are made for filling the soil. Next, the seeds are sown. A prerequisite is to immediately cover with film, which is removed after the formation of the first shoots. Advantages - there is no need for fertilizing during cultivation; absolutely any variety can be sown.
4. Method according to Galina Kizima. This method is unique in that pumpkins can be grown without seedlings even in the northern regions. It is based on digging trenches, at the bottom of which plant residues are placed. It is they who create the temperature regime necessary for the plant. You need to dig trenches in the fall (the depth corresponds to 2 bayonets of a shovel), the vegetation is laid down immediately, and in early spring it is covered with soil. After germination of seedlings, film cover is required until the required air temperature stabilizes. Pros - no need to fertilize.

Sowing seeds in open ground

In regions with mild and warm climatic conditions, seeds are planted directly into the ground; they hatch well in prepared soil in a sunny area.

Deadlines

Pumpkin seeds of the Hazelnut f1 variety are planted in the garden from mid-May to the end of the month. Planting dates are adjusted depending on climatic and weather conditions.

Technology

Before planting, the seeds can be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. It is also recommended to soak them in a growth activator. These procedures take approximately 50 minutes. After this, the seeds are taken out and dried on a napkin.

Before planting, the beds must be carefully dug up and organic fertilizers added to the soil. Holes of different depths (from 5 to 10 cm) are made in the soil. By resorting to this technique, you can save the largest number of seeds.

After planting, the beds must be mulched with straw, spruce branches or sawdust. Gardeners cover the plantings with film, which is removed daily for several hours for ventilation purposes. It will be possible to completely remove it only in early July, when it gets warmer and the soil has completely warmed up.

Features of cultivation

There are several key features to consider when growing pumpkins.

Seed preparation

Before disembarking, preparations are required:

• Sorting. Sort through the seeds, select only the largest. Remove damaged and empty ones.
• Heating. Spread the selected material in a layer of no more than 10 cm. Heat for about 5 hours at a temperature of 40 degrees.
• Soak. Mix 1 liter of water with 2 tbsp. l. ash. Throw the seeds there and wait 10 hours.

Gardeners recommend putting the seeds in a cool place for an additional few hours.

You can avoid the described procedures if you take seeds that have been stored for 2-3 years after harvest.

To prepare them for planting you need:

• immerse in water at a temperature of 40 degrees for 3-4 hours;
• wrap in a damp cloth and leave for 2-3 days, constantly monitoring the level of moisture.

All of these manipulations are necessary for 2 reasons:

• Growth stimulation. Sprouted seeds sprout faster.
• Protection. They become more resistant to pests.

Choosing a landing site

When choosing a place in the garden, you need to consider the following features:

• Location. It is better to grow pumpkin in an area open to sunlight and protected from the wind. A great place is the south side of the house.
• Availability of support. Most varieties tend to weave. Therefore, you should take care of support in the form of a wall or fence.
• The right soil.
  The soil should be nutritious and loose, since pumpkin does not grow well in acidic soil. Starting in the fall, the soil needs to be dug up and fertilizer added. You will need compost and superphosphate. For 1 sq. m, 4 kg of compost and 30 g of superphosphate are added. Lime will help reduce soil acidity.
• Predecessor cultures.
  It is better to plant after tomatoes, legumes or carrots. It is not recommended to plant in a bed where cucumbers previously grew.
• Neighborhood. Pumpkin grows well next to beans and corn.

Care

Proper care will lead to a good harvest

According to the description, pumpkin is a moisture-loving plant, so it needs to be watered regularly and abundantly. However, you should not allow excess liquid. Stagnant water can cause fungus to appear on the crop.

Ripening fruits must be raised above the ground. Lying directly on the ground, they run the risk of molding. They are placed on boards or plywood, which protects the pumpkins from excessive moisture.

Water the vegetable at the root; drip watering is abandoned. Use warm rain or settled water.

From time to time it is necessary to fertilize the soil in which the pumpkin grows. Potassium-nitrogen fertilizers are used, and the plant also needs to be fertilized with phosphorus.

A couple of times during the summer it is worth spraying against pests and fungi. There are a number of safe folk remedies that will reliably protect the plant from harmful insects. This is ash and a solution from onion peels.

If the crop is growing rapidly, you should resort to pinching. This will stop the rapid development of the plant, allow it to save energy and direct it to the fruits.

Diseases and pests

This pumpkin is a hybrid variety, so it is quite resistant to diseases and attacks of harmful insects.

Diseases to which this variety is most susceptible: black mold, anthracnose, aphids, powdery mildew and ascochyta blight.

As a rule, these diseases are helped by a light solution of Bordeaux mixture or a soap solution, which is also suitable as a prophylactic agent.

Infusions of chamomile and wormwood help well in the fight against aphids. Sprinkling wood ash on the leaves of the plant will repel pests. Watering the roots with an infusion of potato peelings in water will also be a good preventive measure against harmful insects.

Hazelnut pumpkin: variety description, cultivation and care with photos

Pumpkin is, without a doubt, called the queen of the vegetable garden. This vegetable is loved and grown on almost all continents. In England, annual competitions are held among gardeners for the largest fruit; in Italy, pumpkin is adored and all parts of the plant are eaten, including flowers, leaves, and even roots. In America they love the famous pumpkin pie. In Russia, you can find pumpkins in any garden, from Krasnodar to Siberia. And pumpkin seeds are a healthy, nutritious product. An interesting and unusual variety is the Hazelnut pumpkin.

And this is not surprising, because representatives of these melon crops are unpretentious in care, produce high yields, have excellent taste, and the variety of varieties is amazing. You can plant and grow pumpkins in an abandoned and barren corner of the garden, or even on a compost heap, the main thing is that it is sunny.

This variety belongs to the hybrid early ripening varieties of pumpkin crops. It produces a massive green bush, the plant grows profusely, and the vines reach 4–5 meters. The pumpkin grows medium-sized, weighing 1–1.5 kilograms, has a bright orange color, and a round, nut-like shape. The crust is thick and hard, which makes it possible for pumpkin fruits to be stored even in a city apartment, without requiring special conditions and temperatures. And, of course, the main advantage of this variety is the subtle taste of hazelnuts, which is why it got its name.

Features of the variety and cultivation

The variety belongs to the early varieties, the growing season lasts 90–95 days. Since the variety is a hybrid, the seeds can be bought in specialized stores or ordered online. You can grow it in two ways:

1. Planting seeds directly into open ground.
2. By seedling method.

Seeds are planted densely in open ground on May 15–20. The distance between the holes is approximately 1–1.4 meters, burying at different depths of 8–10 cm to protect against spring night frosts. The crops are covered with film to avoid temperature changes. The film is removed at the end of June, at the beginning of July.

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To grow by seedlings, pumpkin seeds are sown in boxes or cups at the end of April. After about 25–30 days, the plants can be planted in open ground.

It loves fertile, loose soils, and like all melons, it is very light-loving. The plant is moisture-loving, especially during the period of bud formation. Pumpkin is a tropical plant, so the leaves grow faster than the fruit. If the summer is not very hot, then the shoots are cut off, leaving no more than two or three. Of the melon crops, it is the most demanding on soil fertility, since it is a high-yielding crop.

Diseases and pests

Many hybrid varieties are more resistant to diseases, but powdery mildew, black mold, ascochyta blight, and anthracnose, the most common, can still occur on plants. At the first signs of disease, the plant and bed are treated with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture or another fungicide. Sometimes just a soap solution is enough.

Aphids can often be found on plants. I remove it by treating the culture with infusions of chamomile, wormwood, tomatoes, and potatoes. Use an infusion of tobacco, a solution of ash or slaked lime.

Harvest and storage

Pumpkins remain quietly in the garden until the first frost. Harvesting therefore occurs from approximately late August to early or mid-September. A pumpkin is considered ripe if:

• Large, hard stalk.
• Bright, rich color.
• The fruit is hard, with a hard rind.
• The leaves become yellowish and wither.

Hazelnut pumpkin fruits are stored very well in the apartment, and even in the kitchen. Thanks to its hard crust and rich, bright color, it perfectly copes with decorative functions. Ideal size, light weight of a maximum of 1.5 kilograms, round shape will not require much space and will delight you for 7-8 months.

Reviews from gardeners

Pumpkin of this variety attracts, first of all, its unusual taste. It is very miniature and looks beautiful, which makes it easy to store it in an apartment.

There are two ways to plant a plant: planting seedlings and planting seeds in open ground. In cool climates, the first method is desirable. The soil is pre-prepared for planting by digging and applying the necessary fertilizers.

The plant is unpretentious, copes with pest attacks, and is resistant to many diseases. The crop does not require special care; it is only important to follow the feeding and watering regime.

If you follow agrotechnical principles, you will receive a harvest that will delight you with its interesting nutty taste for several months.