Pumpkin Zorka large-fruited

General information and classification

The pumpkin family includes 27 species. A huge number of varieties have been bred from each.

In our country, 3 types of pumpkins are most often grown:

• Hard-skinned varieties (common pumpkin) include vegetables with thick, woody skin. They usually ripen earlier than anyone else - at the end of summer, beginning of autumn.
• Butternut squash love warmth, so they bear fruit best in areas with a warm climate. They have a long growing season; most often, in our country they need to be planted as seedlings.
• Large-fruited cucurbits produce the largest, sweetest fruits. They are best suited for long-term storage, growing in cold parts of the country.
• There is a tomato variety called purple pumpkin.

According to their purpose, pumpkins are divided into:

• table varieties
• feed
• decorative

We will describe different varieties for cultivation in different regions of Russia, taste, etc.

Varieties with large fruits

• Summer residents do not really like varieties that form large pumpkins, since you cannot eat the vegetable at once, and storing it in a city apartment is extremely inconvenient.
• Large-fruited pumpkin includes about 100 varieties.

Pumpkin lantern

• Refers to a variety of large-fruited pumpkin. It takes 3-3.5 months for the fruit to ripen.
• On the outside they are smooth, orange-pink in color, slightly ribbed.
• The shape is round, slightly elongated.
• Each specimen weighs 5-6 kg. The inside is tender yellow-orange, crispy, juicy.
• Picked pumpkin can be stored for 3-3.5 months. The variety is suitable for transportation.
• The harvested crop is subjected to heat treatment. Used for making juices and purees.
• The plant is heat-loving and drought-resistant. Plantings can be affected by powdery mildew and bacteriosis.

Russian porridge

• Belongs to the large-fruited variety. It may take up to 4 months to receive the first fruits.
• The variety is considered mid-season. One bush produces 3-4 pumpkins, weighing 6-7 kg, orange-pink in color.
• Their shape is round, with subtle ribbing.
• The inner part is medium density, painted orange. The taste is good.
• The fruits can be stored.
• From the name you can already assume that the variety is excellent for stewing, baking, and boiling.
• It can also be used for canning and consumed unprocessed.

Varieties of hard-bark pumpkin

This group also includes zucchini and squash.

• This variety can most often be found in Russian areas.
• Hard-bark varieties are characterized by long plant stems - up to 7 m. They are also called table plants.
• But there are also plants with short stems.

Bun

• Early variety. It takes about 3 months to get the first pumpkins.
• The fruits are small - 1.5 kg, colored orange. White stripes divide it into segments.
• The inside is sugary, juicy, and orange in color.
• The variety is suitable for storage. The harvested crop can be consumed fresh, used for making juices, dietary dishes, etc.

Gymnosperm

• Gymnosperm pumpkin is a group of plants whose seeds are not covered with a hard shell. This variety was known at the beginning of the 20th century, but nowadays it has begun to gain popularity again.
• Externally, the fruits are not particularly attractive - they are green and yellow in color. The outside is covered with a dense, hard, but thin peel. Round in shape, with barely noticeable ribbing, weighing 3-7 kg.
• The first harvest is harvested 4 months after emergence. The shelf life of the fruit is about 2 months.
• The pulp is used both in raw form and for preparing various dishes, as well as in cosmetology and medicine. Some sources say the best time to use pumpkins is a few weeks after picking. At this point they reveal their full taste.
• Most often, this variety is grown specifically for seeds. Representatives of gymnosperms are recommended to be planted away from other pumpkin vegetables, as they can cross-pollinate. In this case, the seed will already have a dense shell.

Features of agricultural technology for large-fruited pumpkins

Pumpkin, like all vegetables, needs plenty of light, heat and moisture. Therefore, you should choose a site for the plant that is sunny and protected from the wind.

On a note. A suitable place would be a garden bed on the south side of the house or outbuildings.

Almost all large-fruited pumpkins are climbing, so when planting the plant there must be supports nearby (special trellises, a fence or a wall). A rich harvest can only be grown in loose, nutritious soil. Heavy and acidic soil is not suitable for pumpkin.

Preparing seeds and growing seedlings

In order for the pumpkin to have time to fully ripen in difficult climatic conditions, vegetable growers grow the plant through seedlings.

The largest and highest quality seeds are selected for sowing. The best way to prepare seed material is germination.

To do this, 2-3 days before sowing, the seeds are placed in warm water (45-50 °C) for two hours, then they are wrapped in a damp cloth and kept at room temperature until they hatch. Soaking seeds is a mandatory process. This procedure promotes rapid emergence and protects seeds from pests.

After planting the seeds, seedlings will appear on about the fourth day. The air temperature during the week should be within +18...+25°C, then it is reduced to +15...+18°C. This is done so that the seedlings do not stretch out and grow strong.

Read also: Wintering large-leaved hydrangea in the middle zone

The seedlings are watered regularly, but in moderation. Stagnant water is harmful to roots. After two weeks, fertilizing is carried out. To do this, mullein is mixed with water in a ratio of 1:10 and each plant is watered with 100 ml of a nutrient solution. Fertilizer is applied after moistening the seedlings. If there is no mullein, use nitrophoska as a top dressing, following the instructions.

Planting, care and cultivation

Planting is carried out according to the scheme, taking into account that such a pumpkin needs freedom. Between plants, at least 1 m is usually left, but for some varieties - up to 2 m.

During the season, the crop is fed twice:

• for the first time - 10 days after planting the seedlings in a permanent place of growth;
• The following fertilizers are applied during the period of vine formation.

To do this, use bird droppings (1:20), diluted mullein (1:10), and an infusion of wood ash. Also a good complex fertilizer would be the drug “Nitrophoska”. They feed the pumpkin both the first time and the second time.

Important! Fertilizers are applied in the form of water infusions.

During the entire growing season, the vegetable is watered abundantly, especially during flowering and fruit set. The water should be settled and warm. After moistening, the soil is carefully loosened, and at the same time rid of weeds. For better pumpkin growth, mulching is carried out (the ground is covered with straw, bark, or a special cloth).

Formation of pumpkin bushes

Pumpkin grows quite quickly at the beginning. Since this is a spreading plant, the territorial boundaries of the crop must be respected. To do this, pumpkin bushes are formed while the vines are blooming.

Before the first inflorescences appear, it is necessary to pinch the bud at the top of the shoot. This is done to allow side shoots to grow.

Important! You should also remove young shoots growing “in the axils” that have reached 5-7 cm.

Such measures prevent the plant from wasting its vital forces on excess leaves and vines, directing them to the formation and cultivation of pumpkin fruits.

One ovary should be left on each branch.

Pollination

Usually this crop is pollinated by insects, but if there are no bees or bumblebees on the site (during rain or prolonged heat), the plant will have to be pollinated independently. To do this, apply the stamen of a male flower to the pistil of a female flower. The procedure is carried out in the morning, trying not to miss the moment of opening of the flowers.

Need to know! Female pumpkin flowers have a slight thickening - the fruit; in male pumpkin flowers there is a stem immediately after the flower.

If pollination does not occur, fruits will not form.

Pumpkin varieties

Pumpkin is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae). The plant is distinguished by a wide variety of varieties, which, depending on the softness of the bark, the size of the fruit and the taste of the pulp, are divided into 3 groups:

1. Large-fruited. The fruits are round with a soft rind.
2. Nutmeg. The fruits are round or cylindrical with a soft rind.
3. Hard bark. Fruits with woody bark, round or cylindrical.

Varieties of large-fruited pumpkins are the most common due to their high yield and record fruit weight (up to 20 kg). Butternut squash is high in sugars and carotene (vitamin A). Hard-bark pumpkin is inferior in yield to nutmeg pumpkin. Both varieties (nutmeg and hardbark) are ahead of many large-fruited varieties in terms of shelf life.

Varieties of pumpkins are divided by type of use into: table, fodder (for animals), decorative, universal.

Orange pumpkin varieties

Representatives of the orange-skinned crop are usually not large in size. Moreover, they are characterized by good taste. These vegetables have tasty and juicy pulp containing a lot of juice.

Good orange hybrids:

• Cinderella. An early-ripening compact plant that looks like a bush. According to the description of the variety, the Cinderella pumpkin bears spherical fruits weighing 5 - 6 kg. The rind of the fruit is not thick, and the pulp is crispy and juicy;
• Russian. A type of early fruiting. The vegetables are turban-shaped and brightly colored. The weight of one copy does not exceed 2 kg. Plants do not suffer from temperature changes, the crop is well suited for transportation;
• Bush orange. The harvest is harvested early. The fruits are spherical, weighing up to 6.5 kg. The bark is thin, the pulp is yellow, of high quality. The culture is valued for its rich vitamin composition;
• Bambino. Mid-early ripening hydride. The plant is powerful and produces long shoots. The fruits are round, with a golden-orange surface. Their pulp is juicy and the tasting qualities are excellent. Weight ranges from 5 to 8 kg. The harvest can be stored throughout the winter without any problems.

Variety of pumpkin varieties

1. External features: dimensions of the lash and leaf cuttings (short, medium, long); shape of leaves and fruits; size and color of fruits, thickness and consistency of bark and pulp; appearance of seeds.
2. Economic qualities: early maturity, productivity, shelf life, resistance to adverse factors.
3. Taste qualities: sweetness and consistency of the pulp, the size of the seed nest, the presence or absence of a seed shell.

By external signs

Pumpkin varieties are divided into bush (compact) plants and types that require a medium or large area depending on the branching and length of the vines. Bush varieties ( Amazonka, Vesnushka, Ulybka, Gribovskaya bush ) are the best option for a small area.

The most common pumpkins in garden plots are those with medium length vines, for example, Altai, Konfetka, Medicinal, Rossiyanka . Long-climbing varieties : Volzhskaya gray, Winter sweet, Zorka, Almond, Stofuntovaya .

Pumpkin variety Candy

For resistance to cold

When choosing a variety, it should be taken into account that temperature-sensitive pumpkins can be grown using the greenhouse method and/or through seedlings. Cold-resistant varieties of medium ( Adagio, Golosemyanka, Danae, Konfetka ) and late ( Atlant, Stofuntovaya ) ripeness in regions with a short warm period require the use of seedlings.

Varieties according to cold resistance:

1. For northern latitudes: Adagio, Altai, Lechebnaya .
2. For temperate climates: Freckle, Gribovskaya bush, Rossiyanka, Smile .
3. Heat-loving : Amazon, Volga gray, Gribovskaya winter, Kroshka .

By application

Among pumpkins there are many universal varieties with good taste and nutritional qualities: Altaiskaya, Vitaminnaya, Volzhskaya gray, Gribovskaya kustovaya, Premiere 9608060, Rossianka, Stofuntovaya, Tsentner .

Table varieties: Kroshka, Candy, Medicinal, Gribovskaya winter, Smile .

Feed varieties: Large-fruited 1, Record, Titan .

The method of eating pumpkin pulp depends on the variety. Many table pumpkins ( Adagio, Medicinal, Rossiyanka, Ulybka ) are universal and suitable for making juice, cereals, dietary baby food, salads, etc. For stuffing, choose varieties with small fruits, for example, Candy - a convenient option for one-time (portioned) use . There are special varieties recommended for baby and dietary nutrition, and juicing: Amazonka, Zorka, Muscat Vitaminnaya, Almond, Children's Delicacy .

Popular varieties of butternut squash

The nutmeg variety has a relatively thick skin and cylindrical fruits. The size of pumpkins is average, not exceeding 3 kg. It got its name for its peculiar nutmeg aroma.

Spanish guitar

This mid-season variety is distinguished by its unusual bright, rich color of the edible part. It is orange or with a reddish tint. The shape of the pumpkin is elongated. The ripe fruit is yellow-orange.

• rich taste;
• a large percentage of pulp relative to the total volume;
• fruits are stored well in a cool place;
• can be grown using a trellis method.

Candied pumpkin

The name of the species is not accidental. It makes excellent sweet candied fruits. The pulp of candied pumpkin contains a large amount of natural sugars, giving it a rich sweet taste. Thanks to this quality, the species can be eaten raw, without additional processing. The weight of one pumpkin can reach 5 kg.

Vitamin

A variety with a late ripening period. It is distinguished by large fruits, round in shape. Like all nutmeg varieties, it has a pronounced sweet taste.

• high productivity;
• long storage;
• tolerates transportation well;
• rich in carotene;
• used for medicinal purposes;
• tasty, suitable for introducing complementary foods to children.

Description of the variety: The largest among the muscat group. The variety has many features: it is a mid-late variety, which is preferably grown in regions with a warm climate. The shape of a pumpkin, flattened at the poles. The skin is green, wrinkled, thin.

Muscat de Provence

A powerful, climbing plant produces large spherical fruits. The color of the skin at maturity is orange. Sometimes a brownish coating may appear. There is a lot of dense pulp inside. The taste is sweetish.

Muscat de Provence belongs to the group of mid-season species. The weight of one pumpkin can reach 10 kg. The variety is suitable for juices, baby feeding, and making desserts.

The second name of this variety is butternut pumpkin. A small-fruited type of melon crop was obtained by crossing wild pumpkin from Africa and a cultivated nutmeg variety. The weight of the pumpkin does not exceed 2 kg. A distinctive feature is the shape of the fruit. They are pear-shaped, widened towards the bottom. The outer skin is orange. The pulp has a pronounced nutmeg aroma.

In addition to the above representatives, nutmeg varieties include Prikubanskaya pumpkin. It is characterized by the presence of a large amount of juicy pulp with a pleasant smell.

The best varieties of pumpkin

Varieties of large-fruited pumpkins

Large-fruited pumpkins are distinguished by a variety of varieties, including popular breeding products.

Pumpkin variety Russian

Early ripening varieties (fruit weight; ripening time; storage subject to conditions):

1. Therapeutic (3-5 kg; 95-105 days; all winter, sometimes until early May). It is resistant to low temperatures and diseases, suitable for cultivation in the Urals and Siberia, as it can withstand the variability of the summer climate (down to -2⁰C). The fruits are flattened, gray-green in color.
2. Russian (up to 20 kg; 90-100 days; fruits aged until December-January become juicier). Cold-resistant, suitable for growing in the central regions of the Russian Federation, as well as in Siberia. The fruits are bright orange and resemble a top.
3. Smile (1-3 kg; 85 days; until January at room temperature). A universal variety for temperate climates. The fruits are small, bright orange, striped. Sometimes the variety is classified as hard-bark pumpkins.
4. Amazon (1-1.5 kg; 80-100 days, 120-130 days). Heat-loving, in cold areas it is grown through seedlings. The fruits are orange, slightly flattened, with light stripes.

Mid-season varieties:

Pumpkin variety Volzhskaya gray

1. Volga gray (up to 10 kg, sometimes more; 100-120 days; long-term storage). Drought-resistant, well cultivated in the Black Earth region. This variety is considered the standard of taste due to the sweetness and juiciness of the fruit pulp. The fruits are gray and slightly flattened.
2. Candy (1.2-2 kg; 115-138 days; stored until January in dry, ventilated areas). Suitable for growing in non-chernozem zones, but prefers light soils. In cold climates it is grown through seedlings. The fruits are red-orange and one of the sweetest.
3. Crumbs (1-3 kg; 90-120 days; storage for more than 6 months with improved taste). The size of the fruit decreases sharply with insufficient watering; a good variety for the Lower Volga region. The fruits are light, slightly flattened.

Late ripening variety:

Gribovskaya winter (3-4 kg; 130-145 days; can be stored for more than a year at 10-12⁰C). For southern regions, resistant to typical pumpkin diseases. The fruits are light-colored, flattened with slight segmentation.

Varieties of butternut squash

The choice of nutmeg pumpkins is limited to three heat-loving varieties (fruit weight, ripening time): Vitaminnaya (up to 7 kg, 128 days), Zhemchuzhina (up to 7.5 kg, 105 days), Prikubanskaya (up to 4 kg, 115 days).

The peculiarity of nutmeg fruits is that the taste qualities reach a peak level during storage, which is why this type of pumpkin is also called “winter” pumpkin. The fruits are picked early and ripen during storage.

Varieties of hard-bark pumpkins

Varieties (fruit weight):

1. Adagio (2.5-3 kg). Mid-season, suitable for northern regions. The fruits are turban-shaped, the concentration of carotene in the pulp is higher than in carrots.
2. Freckle (0.6-3 kg). Early ripening, suitable for growing in the Far East. The fruits are yellow-green in color, the pulp has a pear aroma.
3. Gribovskaya bush (up to 4.8 kg). Early ripening, suitable for temperate latitudes, often grown by seedlings. The fruits are cylindrical, orange in color with green stripes.

Pumpkin variety Gymnospermous

Hard-barked pumpkins include a special group of varieties that are united by the absence of a dense skin on the seeds used for food (fruit weight): Yuno (3-4 kg) - early ripening, Golosemennaya (3-4 kg) and Danae (5-7 kg) - mid-ripening . The varieties are suitable for cultivation in temperate latitudes.

Thus, the variety of pumpkin varieties allows you to experiment with planting these plants. When choosing a heat-loving variety, it is necessary to provide it with conditions close to optimal. We wish you success in growing pumpkins!

The best large-fruited varieties

Large-fruited pumpkin is very popular among gardeners and farmers. This is the most unpretentious plant among the representatives of the pumpkin genus.

Smile

Pumpkin Smile is suitable for vegetable growers with a small plot of land. This climbing plant is distinguished by its compactness and cold resistance. Initially, breeders bred it as an ornamental plant.

Up to 10 kg of crop is harvested from one bush. Small pumpkins weigh from 0.5 to 2 kg. The fruits are orange, striped, flattened, round in shape, sometimes with a convexity at the base. The dense, sweet pulp has a light melon aroma. Pumpkin Ulybka is an early ripening variety (the growing season is 85-90 days), and can be stored in an apartment for up to 4 months.

Description of the Zorka variety

Pumpkin Zorka has a rounded-oblate shape. The weight of one fruit reaches 4.2 kg. The surface is segmented, with a pattern of light gray stripes and orange spots. The peel is thin, flexible, and light green when cut.

The pulp is dense, low-juicy, rough, and has a bright orange color. The nest of seeds is small, bright yellow. The seeds are medium in size, yellow-brown in color. The fruits have a sweet taste. The large-fruited pumpkin Zorka belongs to the mid-early varieties.

Paris gold

Large-fruited Parisian golden pumpkin is a fast-growing variety with fairly large fruits. The growing season ranges from 105 to 115 days. This powerful plant has long vines.

The weight of pumpkins is 15-25 kg, often growing up to 40-60 kg. The bark is thin, the flesh is thick, juicy, yellow in color. The taste does not deteriorate during storage. The fruits are used for all types of processing. Stored until March-April.

Baby

This is an early ripening variety. It takes 80-90 days from germination to ripening. The formation of ovaries occurs already 35-40 days after germination. The plant is compact, bush type. The fruits are dark gray with a brown tint, flattened in shape, the weight of one vegetable reaches 2-3 kg.

The pulp is medium dense and juicy, crispy, sugary, orange in color. Sugar Baby has excellent taste and is characterized by a high carotene content. The variety is grown both by seedlings and by direct sowing in open ground. From 1 square meter 3.2 kg of crop is harvested.

Titanium

The large-fruited Titan pumpkin reaches large sizes. A vegetable can gain weight up to 100 kg. Mid-late pumpkin bears fruit at 135-140 days. Titan requires a large area, as the plant is characterized by powerful growth and long vines.

It is recommended to plant according to a 2x2 m pattern. Large pumpkins of this variety have a round shape and a bright orange color. The pulp of the vegetable is slightly darker than the peel, contains few seeds, and tastes pleasant. Other varieties have more tasty pulp, so the Titan variety is grown by those who want to get a large vegetable.

Matryoshka

This is an early ripening variety of large-fruited pumpkin - 80-85 days pass from germination to harvesting of fruits. Excellent for growing in small areas. The bush plant is very compact, grows intensively and bears fruit in a small area. The smooth fruit has a flat-round shape and orange color.

The weight of one vegetable ranges from 1.8-2.4 kg. The bark is thin and flexible. The pulp is juicy, sweet, rich yellow in color, and has a uniform consistency. The Matryoshka pupa shows good resistance to powdery mildew and drought. The vegetable contains a large amount of vitamins, in particular carotene, making it suitable for children's and dietary nutrition.

Sweet tooth

The fruits of this plant ripen early, at 85-95 days from germination. Suitable for cultivation in hot regions. It is a drought-resistant variety. The vegetable is round in shape, the surface is segmented, smooth. One pumpkin can weigh from 1.5 to 6 kg.

Peel color is dark green. The pulp is orange, sweet, the amount of juice is average. The fruits tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time (up to 9 months). The vegetable is used to make purees and juices. For sowing Slastena, a site with a large amount of nutrients in the soil is recommended.

Barn

Pumpkin Ambar is a highly productive mid-season variety. The plant is semi-bush. The color of the fruit is dark green, the shape is flat-round. The weight of one vegetable is 2-4 kg. The variety is characterized by a high carotene content and a long shelf life. The pulp is juicy, bright orange.

Winter sweet

Late-ripening large-fruited variety with pleasant-tasting fruits. The ripening period is 110-140 days from the moment of germination. The bush is large-leaved, with long vines. The fruits are of different sizes, flattened, grayish in color with spots. Thin-skinned, with dense orange flesh.

The yield of the variety is about 20 kg per square meter. m. The variety is not afraid of lack of moisture, is suitable for growing in cold regions, and has excellent taste.

Marble

The Mramornaya variety has an average fruit ripening period and is intended for planting in warm regions of Russia. The first harvest is harvested 4 months after the first shoots appear. The bushes form green-gray pumpkins of a flattened round shape weighing 6-10 kg. Their flesh is loose, orange in color, and pleasant to the taste.

The peel becomes green-gray after ripening. The variety is suitable for transportation over long distances. The fruits do not crack or rot. At low temperatures, pumpkins can be stored for a long time - about 1 year.

Kherson

This pumpkin is known to some as the large-fruited blue with gray spots. The plant is climbing, medium-late ripening, with flat fruits. The weight of one vegetable is 4-6 kg. The pulp is orange, crispy, sweet, juicy. The variety is heat-loving and drought-resistant. Stored well.

Children's delicatessen

This is a mid-season hybrid for table use. From germination to fruit harvesting, 110-115 days pass. The climbing plant produces many portioned fruits. The flat-round vegetable gains weight up to 3 kg. Orange pumpkins have dark green stripes. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, greenish-orange in color. From one plant you can collect 8-10 kg.

Did you know? In ancient China, large-fruited pumpkin was considered the queen of vegetables. She was raised in the emperor's palace. As a sign of special favor, the emperor gave the largest fruits to his entourage.

Zorka - plant variety Large-fruited pumpkin

Variety characteristics:

Properties of the Zorka variety:

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Information on admission of large-fruited pumpkin Zorka from the Register of the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation

Application for admission No. 22832, registered 1987-12-31. The variety Pumpkin large-fruited Zorka was included in the register of those approved in 1991. Approved for use in the regions: Nizhnevolzhsky.

The originator of the variety Pumpkin large-fruited Zorka is:

• FEDERAL RESEARCH CENTER FOR VEGETABLE GROWING (143080, MOSCOW REGION, ODINCOVSKY DISTRICT, VNIISSOK VILLAGE, SELECTSIONNAYA STREET, 14)

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A detailed review of pumpkin varieties - a note for the gardener!

How to understand the huge variety of pumpkin varieties? What is the difference between butternut squash and large-fruited pumpkin? What varieties are suitable for northern latitudes?

Seed companies offer so many different varieties of pumpkin that it's easy to get confused. The classification takes into account several characteristics of the plant:

— External features : sizes of the lash and leaf cuttings (short, medium, long); shape of leaves and fruits; size and color of fruits, thickness and consistency of bark and pulp; appearance of seeds.

Based on these criteria, the pumpkin can be nutmeg, table, hard-bark, etc. Such characteristics do not always tell a novice gardener much. That is why we suggest taking this detailed memo into service.

Pumpkin varieties by external characteristics

Pumpkin varieties are divided into bush (compact) plants and types that require a medium or large area depending on the branching and length of the vines.

Bush varieties (Amazonka, Vesnushka, Ulybka, Gribovskaya bush) are the best option for a small area.

Bush pumpkin variety Gribovskaya

The most common in garden plots are pumpkins with medium length vines , for example, Altai, Konette, Medicinal, Rossiyanka.

Long-climbing varieties : Volzhskaya gray, Winter sweet, Zorka, Almond, Stofuntovaya.

For resistance to cold

When choosing a variety, it should be taken into account that temperature-sensitive pumpkins can be grown using the greenhouse method and/or through seedlings.

Cold-resistant varieties of medium (Adagio, Golosemyanka, Danaya, Konfetka) and late (Atlant, Stofuntovaya) ripeness in regions with a short warm period require the use of seedlings.

Varieties by cold resistance

• — For northern latitudes: Adagio, Altai, Lechebnaya.
• — For temperate climates : Freckle, Gribovskaya bush, Rossiyanka, Smile.
• — Heat-loving: Amazon, Volga gray, Gribovskaya winter, Kroshka.

Pumpkin variety Adagio

Pumpkin varieties by use

Depending on the purpose of pumpkin, varieties are divided into:

• — Canteens: Kroshka, Candy, Medicinal, Gribovskaya winter, Smile, Adagio, Rossiyanka.
• — Feed (for animals): Large-fruited 1, Record, Titan.
• — Decorative: Cobra, Little Orange, Little Warty, Baby Boo, Ten Praises, Kow-Tor Haitiv.
• — Universal: Altai, Vitaminnaya, Volzhskaya gray, Gribovskaya bush, Rossianka, Stofuntovaya, Tsentner.

The method of eating pumpkin pulp depends on the variety.

Baby Boo pumpkin

Many table pumpkins (Adagio, Medicinal, Rossiyanka, Ulybka) are universal and suitable for making juice, cereals, dietary baby food, salads, etc. For stuffing, choose varieties with small fruits, for example, Candy - a convenient option for one-time (portioned) use .

There are special varieties recommended for baby and dietary nutrition and juicing: Amazonka, Zorka, nutmeg Vitaminnaya, Almond, Children's delicacy.

Decorative pumpkins are plants with fruits of bizarre shapes and unusual colors. Typically, such pumpkins do not go to the table, but are used to create floral arrangements and home decor.

Pumpkin varieties based on bark softness and fruit size

Pumpkin is distinguished by a wide variety of varieties, which, depending on the softness of the bark, the size of the fruit and the taste of the pulp, are divided into 3 groups:

• - Large-fruited. The fruits are round with a soft crust. Large-fruited pumpkin varieties are the most common due to their high yield and record fruit weight (up to 20 kg).
• - Nutmeg. The fruits are round or cylindrical with a soft rind. Butternut squash is high in sugars and carotene (vitamin A).
• - Tough. Fruits with woody bark, round or cylindrical. Hard-barked pumpkin is inferior in yield to nutmeg. Both varieties (nutmeg and hardbark) are ahead of many large-fruited varieties in terms of shelf life.

Varieties of large-fruited pumpkins

Large-fruited pumpkins are distinguished by a variety of varieties, including popular breeding products.

Russian pumpkin variety

Early ripening varieties

Mid-season varieties

Pumpkin variety Volzhskaya gray

Varieties of butternut squash

The choice of nutmeg pumpkins is limited to three heat-loving varieties (fruit weight, ripening time):

Pumpkin variety Pearl

Varieties of hard-bark pumpkins

Pumpkin variety Freckle

We hope this article was useful to you, and now you can easily select the appropriate varieties of pumpkin seeds.

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Characteristics and photos of all kinds and varieties of pumpkin

Pumpkin Zorka

Large-fruited, table. Medium early. Climbing, powerful, long lashes. The fruit is dark gray with orange spots, the average weight of pumpkins is 5-6 kilograms. The pulp is bright orange, dense and very sweet (sugar content - 12-14%). The variety is valued for its exceptional sweetness and high carotene content (there is more of it in Zorka fruits than in carrots). Used for preparing baby food.

Pumpkin Russian

Large-fruited, versatile. Early ripening. Climbing, the lashes are long, reaching 7-8 meters. The fruit resembles a top of bright orange color, a lot of pulp and few seeds. The average weight of a pumpkin is 2-4 kilograms. The flesh is orange, tender and sweet with hints of melon. The variety is cold-resistant, high-yielding. Resistant to mechanical damage. Stored all winter.

Pumpkin Acorn

Solid bark, dining room. Precocious. There are both bush and climbing varieties. The small acorn-like fruit is usually green (Table King and Tabe Queen), black (Ebony), yellow (Golden Acorn, Fordhook) or white (White Acorn). The pulp is light yellow, almost white, slightly sweet. Another name for the variety is “Acorn”. In cooking, this variety is used for baking and stuffing, because when fresh, the taste is reminiscent of zucchini.

Spaghetti pumpkin

Solid bark, dining room. Early ripening. Semi-bush. Forms lashes 1-4 meters in length. In appearance, the fruit is elongated and resembles a melon. When ripe, pale yellow in color. Weight - up to 1 kilogram. The pulp is yellow, sweetish with notes of nut and lemon. When cooked, the flesh of this squash breaks down into spaghetti-like fibers, hence the name. The variety does not tolerate temperature changes well. In regions with an unstable climate, it is advisable to grow indoors.

Marble Pumpkin

Large-fruited, table. Late ripening. Long-climbing. Round, tuberculate, segmented fruits are dark green in color, average weight is 3.5-4.5 kilograms. The pulp is rich orange, very sweet, crispy, dense. A high-yielding variety, rich in carotene, can be consumed fresh.

Pumpkin Freckle

Solid bark, dining room. Early ripening. Bush, the vines are not long, the leaves are not large. Round small fruits (1-3 kilograms), green mesh. The pulp is yellow or orange, quite sweet (sugar content 6.5%). The seeds are small. The variety is suitable for cultivation when there is a shortage of sown areas.

Pumpkin Candy

Large-fruited, table. Early ripening. Climbing, lashes of medium length (1.5 meters). The fruit is segmented, round, red-orange in color, the average weight of pumpkins is 1.2-2 kilograms. The pulp is dark orange, juicy, dense, sweet (sugar content - 4.5-6.5%). The variety is cold-resistant, high-yielding, very tasty, rich in vitamin C.

Gribovskaya bush

Solid bark, dining room. Early ripening. Bushy, grows like a zucchini. Ripe pumpkins are yellow with dark green stripes, not too large (2.5-5 kilograms), egg-shaped. Dark yellow flesh, ordinary pumpkin taste. It is valued for not spreading around the garden and taking up little space.

Almond

Tough, universal. Mid-season. Climbing, long lashes. The fruits weigh 4-5 kilograms, round, orange in color. The pulp is orange-yellow, very sweet, crispy and juicy. Great for making juices and baby food. Stores well and for a long time.

Volzhskaya gray pumpkin

Large-fruited, table. Mid-season. Climbing, branched, long lashes (up to 8 meters). The fruit is round in shape, slightly flattened, light gray in color, the average weight of pumpkins is 7-9 kilograms. The color of the pulp ranges from pale yellow to bright orange, the density and sweetness are average (sugar content 6-8%). The variety is drought-resistant, transportable, and suitable for long-term storage.

Altai

Tough, universal. Early ripening. Climbing, lashes of medium length. The fruits are round, ribbed, orange with yellow spots, weighing 2.5-5 kilograms. The pulp is yellow, fibrous, not very sweet, sugar content 5-6%. This pumpkin variety is cold-resistant, productive and long-lasting.

Bush orange

Solid bark, dining room. Precocious. Bush. The fruits are orange, round, large - 4-7 kilograms. The pulp is yellow, juicy and sweet. The variety is notable for its compact plants. Suitable for small areas and growing in a barrel.

Mozoleevskaya

Solid bark, dining room. Medium early. Climbing. The fruits are ovoid, yellow with dark green and yellow stripes, average weight is 4-5 kilograms. The pulp is pale orange, dense, quite sweet, sugar content 6-7%. The variety is transportable and lightweight.

Winter sweet

Large-fruited, table. Late ripening. Climbing, lashes up to 5-6 meters in length. The fruits are oval, tuberculate, slightly segmented, dark gray in color, average weight is 4.5-6.5 kilograms. The pulp is orange or bright yellow, dense, very sweet. This variety is heat-loving and drought-resistant. Recommended for the production of juices and baby food.

Winter dining room

Large-fruited, table. Late ripening. Climbing. The fruits are flattened, segmented, light gray, and may have pink or green stripes. The pulp is orange, very sweet and dense. Transportable and shelf-stable variety.

Smile

Large-fruited, table. Precocious. Climbing. The fruits are round, bright orange with whitish stripes, medium-sized - 2-3 kilograms. The pulp is orange, crispy, very sweet with a delicate melon aroma. Cold-resistant variety, can be stored well until January at room temperature.

Kherson

Large-fruited, table. Medium late. Climbing, lashes of medium length. The fruits are flat, smooth, gray in color with gray spots and stripes. Fruit weight is 3-6 kilograms. The pulp is orange, crispy, very juicy and sweet. Heat-loving, drought-resistant variety, stores well.

Chit

Large-fruited, table. Mid-season. Climbing. The fruits are flat, light gray, almost white, weighing 1-3 kilograms. The pulp is bright yellow, dense, brittle, slightly juicy and sweet.

Medical

Large-fruited, table. Early ripening. Semi-bush, medium-length lashes. The fruits are light gray, reticulated. The pulp is orange, juicy and sweet. It can withstand summer temperature changes without problems.

hundred pound

Large-fruited, versatile. Late ripening. Climbing, long lashes. The oval fruits are smooth, slightly segmented, yellow, orange, white, gray or pink. The weight of the fetus is 6-10 kilograms. The pulp is white-yellow or orange, thick, slightly sweet, sugar content - 4-5%.

Centner

Large-fruited, versatile. Precocious. Climbing. The fruits are round, yellow, very large (average weight - 60 kilograms). The pulp is white, sweet. The fruits reach enormous sizes up to 100 kg, so the variety is mainly grown for its seeds.

Butternut

Muscat, dining room. Late ripening. Climbing, the lashes are long and strongly branched. The fruits are pear-shaped, light orange or yellow-brown in color and do not reach large sizes (0.5 - 1.5 kilograms). The pulp is bright orange, very sweet, fibrous, oily with a nutty flavor. Other names for the variety are “Nut” or “Muscat”. Stores well at room temperature.

Vitamin

Muscat, dining room. Late ripening. Climbing, long lashes. The fruits are oval, green in color with barely noticeable stripes, weighing 4-6.8 kilograms. The pulp is bright orange, very tender, crispy and sweet, sugar content is 5-7%. This pumpkin contains a lot of carotene; it is recommended to eat it fresh, use it for baby food and make juice.

Children's delicacy pumpkin

Large-fruited, table. Mid-season. Climbing. The fruits are small, round, orange with green stripes, weighing up to 3 kilograms. The pulp is pale orange, dense, juicy, sweet. A fruitful, portioned variety with excellent taste, can be consumed fresh.

Gribovskaya winter pumpkin

Large-fruited, table. Late ripening. Long-climbing. The fruit is round, gray, without a pattern, smooth or slightly segmented. Average pumpkin weight: 3-4 kilograms. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, bright yellow or orange. Sugar content up to 10.4%. The variety has high taste qualities and is perfectly stored until the next harvest. Resistant to major pumpkin diseases.

Pumpkin Arina

Large-fruited, table. Early. Climbing, lashes of medium length. The fruits are round, light gray, slightly segmented or smooth. Average weight - 3-5 kilograms. The pulp is yellow, dense, sweet. A very unpretentious variety, resistant to a range of diseases. Stores well and for a long time. The seeds of this variety have a high oil content.

Pumpkin Amazon

Large-fruited, table. Early ripening. Climbing, but the lashes are short, no more than a meter. The fruits are portioned, weighing 1-1.5 kilograms, slightly flattened, orange with light stripes. The pulp is crispy, very sweet, bright orange in color with a high content of sugar and carotene. The advantages of the variety are its high taste (can be consumed fresh) and suitability for long-term storage.

Pumpkin Gymnosperm

Solid bark, dining room. Mid-season. Medium climbing. The fruits can be either spherical or pear-shaped, dark green or green with a yellow mesh, weighing up to 2 kilograms. The pulp is orange-yellow, tender, sweet (5-8% sugars). First of all, gymnosperm pumpkin seeds are valued: large, fleshy, with a high oil content. And most importantly - without skin.

Pumpkin Big Moon

Large-fruited, table. Medium late. Powerful, climbing, lashes up to 3 meters long. The fruits are very large, yellow, smooth or slightly segmented; the pumpkin weighs 15-40 kilograms, but this is not the limit. Some pumpkins can reach 90 kilograms. The pulp is yellow-orange, dense, juicy, of good taste. The variety is valued for its large size, good keeping quality, ease of cultivation and resistance to major diseases.

Parisian golden pumpkin

Large-fruited, table. Medium early. Climbing, the lashes are long and powerful. The fruits are flattened, yellow-orange with distinct segments, weighing 8-10 kilograms. The pulp is yellow-orange, thick, tender, dense and sweet. A high-yielding variety that is resistant to unfavorable growing conditions. Tastes at the highest level, rich in vitamins. Stores well and for a long time.

Pumpkin Palav Kadu

Muscat, dining room. Late. Climbing. The fruits are orange, round, segmented and large: weighing up to 10 kilograms. The pulp is orange, very juicy, sweet. The variety is valued for its amazing taste and unprecedented juiciness.

Pumpkin Potimaron Red sun

Large-fruited, table. Medium late. Climbing, long lashes. The fruits are small orange (may have green stripes), with an elongated neck. Average pumpkin weight: 2-3 kilograms. The pulp is yellow, dense and sweet. The variety has an excellent taste and works well in the middle zone. It can be stored until the new year without loss of taste.

Pumpkin Roll

Large-fruited, versatile. Early. Bush. The fruits are spherical, gray, smooth or slightly segmented, weighing up to 10 kilograms. The pulp is yellow, juicy, but not very sweet (sugar content about 4%). It is grown mainly for its seeds, which have a high oil content. In addition, very healthy juice is obtained from this variety.

Pumpkin Titan

Large-fruited, versatile.
Mid-season. Climbing, long lashes. The fruits are huge, orange, spherical, segmented. Average pumpkin weight: 20-50 kilograms, but they say that this is not the limit. The pulp is yellow, thick, and quite sweet. The variety is grown mainly for its size; the taste of the variety, although not bad, is not outstanding. To grow a giant, you need to leave only one pumpkin on the lash.

Pumpkin Prikubanskaya

Muscat, dining room. Medium late. Climbing, the lashes reach 3-4 meters. The fruits are smooth or slightly segmented, pear-shaped, orange-brown in color with orange and brown spots, weighing 2-5 kilograms. The pulp is red-orange, tender, sweet, juicy (sugar content about 6.5%). An old variety of good taste with a lot of pulp, it is well stored until the new harvest, without losing its taste.

Pumpkin Butter Crump

Large-fruited, versatile.
Mid-season. Climbing, lashes reach 5 meters. The fruits are round, ribbed, with a light gray skin. The average weight of pumpkins is 5-7 kilograms. The pulp is dense, bright orange, very sweet, aromatic and juicy (sugar content up to 10%). A high-yielding hybrid with excellent taste, the pulp can be eaten fresh. Stores well until spring. Long list? But that's not all! Read about some interesting varieties of green-skinned pumpkins in a separate article: “20 varieties of green pumpkins.”

We wish you success and great harvests!

General information and classification

The pumpkin family includes 27 species. A huge number of varieties have been bred from each.

In our country, 3 types of pumpkins are most often grown:

• Hard-skinned varieties (common pumpkin) include vegetables with thick, woody skin. They usually ripen earlier than anyone else - at the end of summer, beginning of autumn.
• Butternut squash love warmth, so they bear fruit best in areas with a warm climate. They have a long growing season; most often, in our country they need to be planted as seedlings.
• Large-fruited cucurbits produce the largest, sweetest fruits. They are best suited for long-term storage, growing in cold parts of the country.
• There is a tomato variety called purple pumpkin.

According to their purpose, pumpkins are divided into:

• table varieties
• feed
• decorative

We will describe different varieties for cultivation in different regions of Russia, taste, etc.

Varieties with large fruits

• Summer residents do not really like varieties that form large pumpkins, since you cannot eat the vegetable at once, and storing it in a city apartment is extremely inconvenient.
• Large-fruited pumpkin includes about 100 varieties.

Pumpkin lantern

• Refers to a variety of large-fruited pumpkin. It takes 3-3.5 months for the fruit to ripen.
• On the outside they are smooth, orange-pink in color, slightly ribbed.
• The shape is round, slightly elongated.
• Each specimen weighs 5-6 kg. The inside is tender yellow-orange, crispy, juicy.
• Picked pumpkin can be stored for 3-3.5 months. The variety is suitable for transportation.
• The harvested crop is subjected to heat treatment. Used for making juices and purees.
• The plant is heat-loving and drought-resistant. Plantings can be affected by powdery mildew and bacteriosis.

Russian porridge

• Belongs to the large-fruited variety. It may take up to 4 months to receive the first fruits.
• The variety is considered mid-season. One bush produces 3-4 pumpkins, weighing 6-7 kg, orange-pink in color.
• Their shape is round, with subtle ribbing.
• The inner part is medium density, painted orange. The taste is good.
• The fruits can be stored.
• From the name you can already assume that the variety is excellent for stewing, baking, and boiling.
• It can also be used for canning and consumed unprocessed.

Varieties of hard-bark pumpkin

This group also includes zucchini and squash.

• This variety can most often be found in Russian areas.
• Hard-bark varieties are characterized by long plant stems - up to 7 m. They are also called table plants.
• But there are also plants with short stems.

Bun

• Early variety. It takes about 3 months to get the first pumpkins.
• The fruits are small - 1.5 kg, colored orange. White stripes divide it into segments.
• The inside is sugary, juicy, and orange in color.
• The variety is suitable for storage. The harvested crop can be consumed fresh, used for making juices, dietary dishes, etc.

Gymnosperm

• Gymnosperm pumpkin is a group of plants whose seeds are not covered with a hard shell. This variety was known at the beginning of the 20th century, but nowadays it has begun to gain popularity again.
• Externally, the fruits are not particularly attractive - they are green and yellow in color. The outside is covered with a dense, hard, but thin peel. Round in shape, with barely noticeable ribbing, weighing 3-7 kg.
• The first harvest is harvested 4 months after emergence. The shelf life of the fruit is about 2 months.
• The pulp is used both in raw form and for preparing various dishes, as well as in cosmetology and medicine. Some sources say the best time to use pumpkins is a few weeks after picking. At this point they reveal their full taste.
• Most often, this variety is grown specifically for seeds. Representatives of gymnosperms are recommended to be planted away from other pumpkin vegetables, as they can cross-pollinate. In this case, the seed will already have a dense shell.

The most famous varieties of gymnosperm pumpkin:

Decorative pumpkin, varieties with description

In addition to varieties used for culinary purposes, there are species that are grown as ornamental. They are attractive because they are easy to grow: the main thing is watering, fertilizing, and loosening. Shaping, trimming, pinching are not necessary. In addition, they grow very quickly. Within a month, pumpkin vines can grow 5 meters.

The fruits of decorative varieties grow small, up to 10-15 cm, and the weight reaches only 300-350 g.

Swan

The variety is original in shape, similar to an elegant swan, which is why it got its name. Fast growing, the vines have large rounded leaves. The plant loves warmth, light and watering. Seedlings are planted in the ground when the soil and air warm up to 17 - 20 degrees. The peel of the fruit is dense, dark green with white speckles. With proper care, you can remove from 8 to 12 pieces from one bush.

Using this variety, you can create such an interesting composition on your site.

Pear

The variety, which resembles a pear in shape, which is why it is called so, is distinguished by its original color. Fruits are not only single-colored: yellow, cream, white, red, green and orange, two-colored, variegated and cross-striped.

The fruit size ranges from 12 to 18 cm.

Crown

Unusual in shape. The fruits are bright yellow or yellow-green, up to 12-15 cm in size. The shape includes star-shaped and umbrella-shaped fruits, but the main shape is crown-shaped.

The stems are ribbed and grow up to 3-4 m in length. You can use them to decorate a hedge or arch.

Bottle shop

It’s not for nothing that the variety is named so. It is shaped like a bottle or jug, has a narrow and elongated upper part and a rounded bottom. The variety is also called dish pumpkin and for good reason. Since ancient times, the fruits have been used to make jugs, bottles and flasks.

Fungus

Another variety with an original shape that looks like a mushroom. A variety of the group of turban-shaped pumpkins. The upper part of the fruit resembles a mushroom cap, is massive and has different colors: orange, red, green. The lower part, like the stem of a mushroom, is somewhat finer white, speckled or pale green.

Frost and drought-resistant, resistant to various diseases. The pulp is fibrous, watery with a bitter taste.