The best, most productive varieties of zucchini with photos and characteristics

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Kira Stoletova

This type of pumpkin vegetable was bred by breeders for a special purpose. Typically, this crop takes up a lot of space in the garden, which makes it difficult to grow other products. Bush zucchini grows compactly, their leaves and stem system do not curl, which significantly saves the area for planting them.

Varieties of bush zucchini

Classification

Zucchini is a healthy vegetable containing a large amount of minerals, useful macro- and microelements. This garden crop is hypoallergenic and low-calorie. They are grown in garden beds, greenhouses, and barrels.

Previously, people did not think about the variety of varieties of zucchini, since they collected seeds from their best fruits in the garden beds. Now breeders have developed many hybrids that differ in taste, ripening time, size, shape, color, and application.

According to the classification of varieties , zucchini differs by:

• ripening periods;
• method of planting;
• type of origin (hybrids, varieties);
• according to its intended purpose (for preservation, sale, preparation of caviar, use in raw form);
• characteristics of pollination (self-pollinated, bee-pollinated);
• productivity.

Attention! Bush zucchini has the highest yield.

Zucchini and zucchini: which is tastier and healthier?

What is the difference between zucchini and zucchini, are they the same thing or not? Both of these vegetables are a type of hard-skinned squash.

Zucchini is characterized by its small oblong shape and thin skin. It comes in black, yellow, green, and is 15 cm long.

Zucchini has an elongated shape. Their color varies from green, white and yellow. Their skin is tough. Dimensions reach 30 cm. If ripe fruits are not collected in a timely manner, their length may exceed the norm.

The difference between zucchini and zucchini is as follows:

There are differences in taste between zucchini and zucchini. The former are not consumed raw, but are subjected to heat treatment. Zucchini is often eaten raw due to its delicate flavor.

As for beneficial properties , both vegetables have the following qualities:

• low calorie content;
• beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract;
• a large number of macro- and microelements;
• reduce pressure (blood);
• improve metabolism;
• remove toxins, improve liver function;
• reduce cholesterol levels;
• slow down the aging process.

Important! Zucchini differs from zucchini in higher yield and juiciness of the fruit.

Which is better: variety or hybrid?

All vegetable seeds are divided into hybrid and varietal. Varietals include plants with the same genes. They are obtained by selecting the best crops.

When growing varietal zucchini, you always get plants that retain their varietal qualities during the growing process for 5-7 years. Subsequently, the seeds need to be renewed, as their characteristics may be lost.

Hybrids are obtained by one-time crossing of selected varieties. They are bred artificially. Seeds from hybrids are not collected, since they are unlikely to grow varietal vegetables next year.

What is better to choose: varietal or hybrid zucchini seeds?

Varietal vegetable crops:

• have a lower cost;
• give summer residents the opportunity to independently grow vegetables from collected seeds for the next season;
• not so demanding to care for.

The advantages of hybrids include:

• high yield (twice higher than that of varieties);
• fruiting even under the most unfavorable conditions;
• rapid ripening of fruits.

What to choose - a variety or a hybrid, each summer resident decides independently, based on his personal wishes, preferences and financial capabilities.

Rules for choosing varieties and seeds

When choosing planting material, it is important to determine the classification of this garden crop and set priorities correctly. What do you want to get: a large harvest, excellent taste, early or late fruit ripening?

Important! Regardless of the variety chosen, attention must be paid to the quality of the seeds.

Late-ripening bush zucchini

The fruits of late varieties are well suited for winter harvesting, and some zucchini can be stored for a long time in the cellar.

Spaghetti Raviolo

The plant has a neat small bush that can fit in any designated bed. The zucchini fruit itself is interesting. The orange peel and the same color pulp resemble an orange. The cooked young fruit tastes like a simple zucchini, and if you cook it overripe, the pulp will separate into fibers. The plant is resistant to disease; closer to winter, a maximum of 8 ovaries are left on the bush.

Zucchini

This zucchini stands out for its different colored fruits. They can be light green, light or dark green, even yellow. The pulp of the fruit is tasty and is considered quick-cooking. The plant never forms lashes.

Tivoli F1

Another bush squash, nicknamed spaghetti. The plant forms a large bush that requires a certain amount of space. The fruit ripens completely 4 months after sowing. Zucchini loves irrigation very much and if it is not enough, it can drop the fruits that have set. The bright yellow vegetable breaks down into spaghetti-like fibers when cooked.

The video provides an overview of bush zucchini:

TOP best varieties of zucchini

When studying the rating of the best varieties, it is worth taking into account their ripening time, the method of planting zucchini, and the type of growth. Let's take a closer look at each individual type.

The highest yielding

Of the early ripening types of fruitful zucchini, it is worth highlighting:

1. Zebra. Striped zucchini, weighing 0.5 kg. The pulp is yellow, juicy, with a sweet aftertaste. With good care, it produces a yield of up to 9 kg per 1 sq. m. The advantages include stable fruiting in all weather conditions.
2. Belukha. The bushes are small, compact, bearing the first fruits after 1.5 months. They grow even at low air temperatures. From 1 sq. m. yields up to 11 kg of harvest.
3. Waterfall. The fruits are monochromatic, rich green in color. You can harvest 7 kg of zucchini from one bush.

Of the mid-season high-yielding zucchini, it is worth highlighting:

1. Yellow-fruited. They ripen in 2 months. Their weight reaches 700 g . From 1 sq. m. you can harvest up to 9 kg of crop.
2. Nephritis. The fruits appear after 1.5 months. Fruiting lasts for 3 months . The average fruit weight is 1.2 kg .
3. Mini zucchini. The maximum weight is 400 g. The fruits can be collected within three months. From 1 sq. m per season you can harvest up to 5 kg of crop.

Of the late-ripening species, the most productive are:

1. Walnut. Loves warmth, resistant to diseases in humid summers. The average fruit weight is 3-5 kg . From one bush you can harvest up to 8 kg of crop.
2. Tivoli F1. A hybrid that loves abundant watering. One bush produces 5 kg of crop. The fruits are large, weighing 1.5 kg .

Large-fruited

If you want to grow large, fleshy zucchini, you should pay attention to:

1. Long-fruited Dutch. Despite its name, it was bred by Russian breeders. The maximum weight reaches 2.3 kg . It is resistant to diseases and pests and has a wide range of uses (used fresh and for winter preparations).
2. Pharaoh. It is resistant to frost. Ripens 50 days after planting. The weight of the fruit reaches 2.4 kg , length – up to 70 cm .
3. Sosnovsky. The fruits reach a weight of 1.6 kg . The shape is cylindrical, white, with slight ribbing. The pulp is yellow, juicy, with a high sugar content .

Useful tips for growing

To get a high-quality harvest, you must follow some planting and care rules:

1. Seeds must be planted in fertile soil enriched with organic and mineral fertilizers. The site is fertilized with humus (5 kg), wood ash (1 kg), superphosphate (50 g) and potassium salt (40 g). This quantity is calculated per m².
2. When planting, it is necessary to maintain a distance to ensure full growth, development and absence of diseases and parasites for the plants.
3. An important point in growing strong seedlings is the timing of sowing the seeds. In the southern zone of the country, they are sown in open ground when the spring frosts have passed; in the regions of the Middle and Central zone, the seedling method of growing zucchini is used (sown at the end of April). The sprouts are transplanted to the site at the end of May, when the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a temperature of 12°. When planting seedlings in a harsh climate zone, shelter is required for the first week so that the young shoots do not freeze and die.
4. As the bushes grow and develop, they should be regularly moistened using warm, settled water. Loosening the soil after watering is necessary to maintain moisture and breathability of the soil.
5. To stop the growth of weeds and the evaporation of moisture, the soil around the bushes is mulched with garden soil or last year's manure.
6. Throughout the entire season, the bushes need to be fed with complex preparations: at the beginning of the growing season - with nitrogen, at the stage of formation of inflorescences and fruit ovaries - with phosphorus and potassium. A balanced diet will provide plants with good immunity and increase the quality and quantity of the harvest.
7. To prevent diseases and pests, the soil around the bushes is sprinkled with wood ash. In case of disease, irrigate with copper sulfate, and if parasites appear, spray with ash-soap solution, garlic or pepper infusion.
8. Collection and storage. It is important to harvest on time, because... overripe fruits become unsuitable for food. Each variety has its own ripening period, so it is important to take it into account. The ripeness of the fruit can be determined by its appearance, skin condition and size. You can store vegetables in the basement, cellar, or refrigerator. For longer storage, the zucchini is chopped into pieces and placed in the freezer.

According to ripening time

According to the ripening period, zucchini varieties are divided into: early, middle and late. Let’s look at each individual type in more detail.

Early ripening

Early varieties are considered to be those that begin to bear fruit a month and a half after germination. Popular early ripening zucchini are:

1. Iskander F1. Planted with the onset of the first warm days in a greenhouse or under agrofibre. A bush variety that produces a bountiful harvest. The fruits reach a length of 12-17 cm .
2. Aral F1. A hybrid characterized by early yield. The fruits ripen 1.5 months after planting. To get a rich harvest, the plant must be regularly fed with fertilizers. Young fruits are light green in color. But if the vegetable is not picked on time, it will turn dark green.
3. Chaclun. A popular early variety that produces the first harvests 40 days after sowing. It is better to collect small fruits, weighing up to 0.5 kg. If the zucchini grows in the garden, it will not only lose its excellent taste, but will also become tough. Gardeners prefer this variety due to its resistance to diseases and pests . The fruits are actively used in winter preparations, preparation of caviar, and marinades.

Mid-season

They replace early ripening varieties. Popular mid-ripening zucchini are:

1. Golden. A bushy species that grows rapidly. The fruits are bright yellow. A special feature is long-term storage in a cool place (up to two months after picking). It is characterized by an attractive appearance of the fruit, excellent taste, and long shelf life. Zucchini tastes sweetish, their flesh is bright yellow. Well suited for winter canning and freezing.
2. Gribovsky 37. Characterized by small fruits with impeccable taste . It is characterized by high productivity with proper care. Suitable for growing in open ground. The main thing is to carefully ensure that the fruits do not overgrow, otherwise they will lose their attractiveness and taste. Used to prepare caviar and various salads.
3. Quand. It features camouflage colors and excellent taste. The plant is unpretentious in care. The main thing is to water it on time and apply fertilizer regularly. The variety is resistant to diseases and pests, tolerates low air temperatures and high humidity.

Late varieties and hybrids

Zucchini of this group ripen no earlier than 2-2.5 months after sowing. Many late varieties are suitable for long-term cellar storage. They are distinguished by a host of nutritional properties, versatility of taste, and thicker skin.

The best late-ripening zucchini are:

1. Golden Cup . The ripening period is at least 60 days after germination. This variety is characterized by a long fruiting period, high yield and high taste characteristics of the fruit. Quite large fruits (weighing up to 800 grams), having a bright yellow color, can be stored at least until February.
2. Little Negro . An equally interesting variety that has dark green, almost black fruits with delicate skin. Ripening time is 60 days, minimum shelf life is 2-2.5 months.
3. Watermelon F1 . Quite an original variety, distinguished by the shape of the fruit. The manufacturer promises high yields and excellent taste. The variety is easy to care for, but requires compliance with the planting pattern - at least 1 m between bushes. The hybrid begins to bear fruit 60-70 days after sowing, the duration of fruit production is at least 2 months. According to the description of the variety, it can be stored almost until May of next year. But due to the novelty of the hybrid, there are no reviews yet on the duration and features of its storage.
4. Pear -shaped is a variety that retains its quality and juiciness for a long time. The color and density of the peel and pulp are bright orange, and resemble a pumpkin in shape and color. The fruits, which ripen 2 months after planting, weigh up to 1.3 kg.

Features of foreign and Russian varieties

Foreign varieties differ in yield

The main characteristics of varieties of domestic selection include:

• high cold resistance;
• The marketability is average, but the taste is excellent;
• increased juiciness;
• precocity.

Bush zucchini bred by foreign breeders are distinguished by higher yields, but subject to all the rules of agricultural technology. In the absence of proper care, plants often get sick and do not bear fruit as abundantly.

Foreign hybrids have high marketability and excellent taste even after overripening, unlike domestic varieties.

The most resistant varieties

An important factor when choosing a variety is stability. Most often, gardeners pay attention to immunity to:

• frost, cold, low temperatures;
• changes in temperature, humidity;
• diseases and pests;
• to drought, heat, lack of regular watering.

Drought-resistant varieties were discussed above. Let's focus on zucchini, which is resistant to low temperatures and diseases.

To low temperatures

For cultivation in the northern regions of the Russian Federation, as well as in areas where the climate is not constant, frost-resistant hybrids are grown:

1. Yellow-fruited zucchini. Suitable for growing in the Urals and Siberia. Externally attractive bush of compact size with long leaves. Two months after sowing, bright yellow cylindrical fruits weighing 1.5 kg .
2. Sangrum. A hybrid that ripens one and a half months after planting. The weight of zucchini reaches 350 g. They have an oblong shape of green color with dark spots. The plant is resistant to frost and drought . The fruits are suitable for processing and preparing various dishes.
3. Pharaoh. Frost-resistant plant. The fruits ripen no earlier than 1.5 months after sowing. They are dark green in color with a white dot, slightly ribbed, weighing 800 g .

To diseases and pests

Breeders are constantly developing new vegetable hybrids that are resistant to diseases and pests:

1. Zucchini Anna. Compact bush with short stem. Fruits in 1.5 months . The fruits are light green, glossy, with slight ribbing. The harvest is regular. The culture is resistant to weather fluctuations, fungal infections, and pests .
2. White. Ultra-early hybrid. The fruits appear a month after sowing. Their weight is 600 g-1 kg. One of the most delicious zucchini. They are resistant to frost, gray rot, and powdery mildew .
3. Mountain. Ripens 50 days after sowing. The fruits are round-cylindrical, large in size, with small ribs. Their skin is elastic, green-white. Resistant to dampness, temperature changes, fungal diseases .

Medium ripening bush varieties

The first harvests of bush mid-season varieties of zucchini can be harvested approximately 55 days after the first shoots appear above the ground. We will now look at the most interesting vegetables of this ripening period.

Golden

A very attractive yellow fruit does not mean that it is old or fodder. On the contrary, tender zucchini with sweet pulp is ideal for preparing baby food, which can be given to a child from 7 months. The plant is distinguished by its small bush size with a predominance of female flowers. The fruits weigh 200–400g, but most importantly, they can be stored for up to 2 months in equipped storage facilities. The vegetable is used as a universal vegetable.

Kuand

The fruit of this variety is distinguished by a striped pattern. Dark clear lines alternate with light stripes of different shades. The first harvest of zucchini can be removed from the bush 57 days after seed germination. The vegetable has a thin, delicate peel, but with aging it becomes very rough. The plant withstands slush, cold, and most diseases. Zucchini is considered to have a universal purpose.

Domestic varieties

Some of the best domestic varieties of zucchini include:

1. Anchor. The fruits can be harvested 37 days after sowing. They are distinguished by good keeping quality and long-term preservation of useful qualities. The shape is oval, the color is pale green. The pulp is dense, the skin is soft.
2. Winter handsome. Fruit weight – 2 kg . The color is bright yellow, the skin is thick. It has good keeping quality and can be stored until March .
3. Ball. It is characterized by an unusual shape and high taste. The fruits are round, weighing 1.8 kg. The pulp is juicy and tender. The skin is medium thick.

Important! Domestic varieties of zucchini, compared to foreign ones, are characterized by long-term storage in the cellar, rich mineral composition, and pronounced taste.

Difference between bush zucchini according to imported and domestic selection

On the shelves of seed stores you can find many imported and domestic varieties. It’s up to the owner to decide which zucchini to give preference to, but for clarity, let’s find out their differences:

• Bush zucchini varieties of domestic varieties have only one advantage - cold resistance. Although, if we take some varieties of foreign selection, they are not inferior in this indicator. Domestic breeders are a little behind in developing new varieties, so there is not much to choose from.
• Zucchini varieties of foreign varieties are superior in yield to their domestic counterparts. Among them, you can choose a vegetable that suits its taste and purpose. However, such overseas zucchini requires strict adherence to growing technology. At the slightest violation of the conditions, the plant reduces its yield, begins to get sick and gradually dies. The fruits of imported varieties are distinguished by their excellent presentation, which does not change during long-term storage.

To compare imported and domestic varieties of zucchini, it is important to pay attention to such an indicator as overripeness.

Attention! Many gardeners know that zucchini that is not removed from the bush on time will only be used as animal feed in a couple of days. This picture is typical for all domestic varieties.

Many hybrids of imported selection can leave fruits on the plant for a long time, without deteriorating in taste.

Dutch varieties

The best Dutch hybrids are:

1. Zucchini Iskander F1. It is characterized by early ripening, medium-sized fruits (weighing up to 700 g) with a bright green color with white spots.
2. Sangrum F1. Compact and low plant. Early ripening hybrid. The fruits are long, pale green, tasty.
3. Cavili F1. Medium-sized zucchini, elongated-cylindrical in shape, white. Average weight - 600 g.

Diseases and pests

By shape, color and use of fruits

Depending on their use, zucchini is divided into the following groups:

• for fresh consumption;
• for preparations for the winter (preparing caviar, salads, sauces, jam, etc.);
• for long-term storage.

According to the shape of the fruit, zucchini can be divided into groups:

• cylindrical (shape familiar to everyone);
• pear-shaped (one of the varieties of this group was described above);
• round (obtained as a result of crossing with a pumpkin or watermelon). These varieties are distinguished by their original fruit colors and long shelf life.

Also, varieties of zucchini and zucchini differ in the color of the fruit:

• white-fruited (the color is light green, almost white, the varieties are distinguished by their juiciness and delicate taste);
• green-fruited (skin color has different shades of green); Most varieties of zucchini belong to this group;
• yellow-fruited : the color of zucchini is bright yellow or with orange hues; these varieties are characterized by high yield, good shelf life and versatility in use;
• variegated : not many varieties belong to this group. The most striking representative is the Watermelon variety.

Let's look at some groups in a little more detail.

Yellow-fruited

The best yellow-fruited zucchini are:

1. Pineapple. An early ripening hybrid, growing in compact bushes with several short stems. The fruits are golden-orange. The pulp is tender, yellow in color, juicy, and has a sweetish taste. The weight of the vegetable reaches 1 kg . From 1 sq. m you can harvest up to 10 kg of crop.
2. Pear-shaped. It is characterized by long fruiting, interesting shape and medium size fruits, up to 1.1 kg with a length of 25 cm. The pulp is bright orange with a pleasant aroma. The peculiarity is that even after cutting, the skin of the hybrid does not become rough.
3. Delicate marshmallow. A hybrid with unique taste and unusual appearance. The leather is delicate and soft in two colors. It got its name for its sweet pulp with an unusual aftertaste. The first fruits appear a month after sowing. Their length reaches 10-15 cm.

Criterias of choice

To grow strong bushes in your summer cottage and get a high-quality and abundant harvest from them, you should choose varieties that are resistant to diseases, parasites and unstable weather conditions.

There are several parameters for choosing the right garden crop for a particular region:

1. Experienced gardeners recommend choosing zoned varieties of bush zucchini. Warm-loving crops are suitable for the southern zone, and cold-resistant hybrids are suitable for the regions of the Middle Zone and Moscow region.
2. You should also pay attention to the purpose of the variety - some are consumed fresh, others have an excellent taste after heat treatment, and others are preserved for the winter.
3. An equally important nuance is the taste of the fruit. They differ from each other in sweetness, hardness, juiciness of the pulp, and the presence or absence of seeds.
4. The best variety is one that has high fertility. Depending on the application, gardeners choose forage varieties or hybrids intended for food consumption.

Which variety of zucchini is best?

It is impossible to say definitively that one variety of zucchini is better and another is worse. Each gardener chooses for himself the option that suits him in terms of taste, requirements for growing conditions, yield, application, and ripening time.

Reviews from gardeners

According to reviews from gardeners, it is impossible to say for sure which variety of zucchini is the best. Some choose early ripening varieties, while others prefer those that are stored for a long time.

However, most gardeners have a positive attitude towards growing zucchini:

• Video clip;
• Golden;
• Nephritis;
• Mountain;
• Gribovsky 37.

The main differences between bush zucchini

Most often, zucchini is usually planted in open beds to save space in the greenhouse for other crops. Varieties for open ground should have a large bush with powerful leaves that are resistant to hail and various pests. It is important that the zucchini is endowed with good immunity against common diseases. Plants must withstand all bad weather conditions and at the same time bear tasty fruits. Good examples of bush varieties are “Gribovskie 37”, “Kuand”, “Zolotinka”, “Chaklun”.

There are many varieties among bush plants, but when choosing zucchini seeds for your garden, you need to pay attention to the following indicators:

• In order for the plant to grow and bear fruit well, the variety must correspond to the climatic zone. Zucchini, like cucumbers, is a heat-loving vegetable, but there are cold-resistant varieties.
• The crop is grown for food consumption. Here the vegetable is divided into fruits intended for preservation and preparation of fresh vegetable dishes.
• As for taste, zucchini shines with its variety. Fruits come with different pulp hardness, less or more juicy, without seeds or with them. Here, each gardener chooses a vegetable according to his preferences.
• It is important to pay attention to yield. Naturally, the more fruit the plant bears, the better the variety. However, this indicator is directly related to the purpose of the zucchini. If the fruits are used as animal feed, then its taste is not important, the main thing is that there is a high yield. A bad zucchini will not be suitable for human consumption, so for the sake of taste, you can give in to yield.
• The fruiting period of a good plant should be long, and according to the ripening period, zucchini is divided, like all crops, into early, middle and late.

It is optimal to grow several bush varieties of zucchini in a garden bed. This will allow you to regulate the timing of ripening, increase the variety of intended purposes and obtain fruits with different taste qualities.

Self-pollinating hybrids

Parthenon F1

A productive resistant hybrid belongs to parthenocarpic vegetables, forming ovaries without pollination - such a crop does not require the presence of pollinating insects and will set fruit in inclement weather or in closed greenhouses. The bushes are powerful, form oblong glossy greens of a rich green color, weighing about 0.5 kg, which do not overripe for a long time. The pulp is white-cream with a greenish tint, tasty, tender, suitable for culinary dishes and freezing. The hybrid is consistently productive and is characterized by resistance to major fungal infections.

Iskander F1

Zucchini variety Iskander F1

A productive universal hybrid is early ripening, forms a harvest in 40–45 days, being distinguished by its stability and ability to form ovaries in unfavorable conditions of cold or heat. The bushes are small, compact, with dissected spotted leaves on erect petioles. Zucchini is smooth, cylindrical in shape with a run to the stalk and weak ribbing, up to 20 cm long and weighing 0.5–0.7 kg. The harvest does not tend to overgrow and does not lose its taste properties for a long time. The pulp is creamy, tender, tasty. Plants are resistant to major fungal diseases.

Belogor F1

Small bushes form one stem, the main shoot is short, the ovaries are formed by self-pollination on days 34–57 in any weather. The greens are oblong, weighing 0.5–1.0 kg, with glossy, uniform greenish-white skin. The pulp is creamy, tender, fresh in taste, goes well with other vegetables and is suitable for any culinary processing. The hybrid exhibits immunity to major fungal infections and high yields - up to 150 kg per 10 square meters. m.

Reviews from gardeners and gardeners

I like to use seeds to plant this crop, as this is the best way to propagate them. The round zucchini turned out to be very interesting. I decided to plant a few bushes, and everything worked out for me. I am glad that I collect unique fruits that I grew myself.

Tatiana

I love zucchini very much and always plant several varieties in my garden. For a change, I like to experiment and try something new. For example, I recently planted quand squash and hare’s ear squash. These are simply amazing plants that give me delicious fruits.

Maria

Iskander F1

Iskander F1 is a Dutch hybrid that has recently gained great popularity among Russian summer residents. The reason is high productivity, long fruiting time and undemanding conditions for growing.

Bush type plant, powerful but compact. The leaf blades are large, green, covered with whitish spots. Each bush can produce 30-35 fruits per season.

The fruits are elongated, soft green, strewn with light specks, ribbed. They grow no more than 20 cm in length. The flesh is creamy-white, tender, juicy. It remains the same for overripe fruits.

Iskander F1 is famous for its long fruiting period: the first fruits on the plant ripen in late June - early July and continue to appear until frost. The hybrid is used both for table purposes and for preservation.

Another important advantage of Iskander F1 is its resistance to such dangerous diseases as anthracnose and powdery mildew. Summer residents also love this hybrid because even in a rather cold summer, it continues to delight with new fruits.

What soil do plants prefer?

Zucchini will grow in any soil, but to get a good crop harvest, you need to make sure that the soil in the garden bed is nutritious. To do this, you need to add rotted compost or humus from garden leaves to the soil in the fall. It is also advisable to add a mixture of any mineral fertilizers to the soil for growth.

If sandy soils predominate in the selected area, then it is better to enrich them with turf soil and humus mixed with last year’s manure. After planting, zucchini needs two more feedings, but they must be done even before fruits form on the bushes.

Options for the Moscow region

For planting in the Moscow region, you can use zucchini, white zucchini, and hybrids.

They all have their pros and cons that must be taken into account when purchasing seeds.

Zucchini can be stored in a cool place for about a month. Compared to other varieties, they bear slightly less fruit.

The main feature of varietal zucchini is that they cannot be stored fresh for a long time, but are perfect for canning and freezing. Seeds for sowing can be collected from ripe fruit for the next year.

Hybrid varieties can produce large yields. But the peculiarity of this type of zucchini is that seeds are not collected from them for further propagation.

The best varieties for planting in the Moscow region are:

• White Bush;
• Iskander;
• Genovese;
• Golda;
• Cavili;
• Tsukesha and others.

Unusual varieties of zucchini

In addition to traditional varieties that bear oblong fruits, there are also unusual types of zucchini.

They are distinguished by the unconventional color of their peel and pulp, as well as their taste and aroma. They are usually used for the same purposes as traditional varieties.

Spaghetti raviolo. These zucchini do not differ in appearance from the rest; their shape is slightly elongated and the skin has a slightly yellowish tint.

The bushes of this plant can grow large in size and have long spreading stems and foliage. With proper care, a large number of ovaries and subsequently fruits appear on the bushes of this variety of zucchini.

Secrets of long-term storage of zucchini

In order for zucchini fruits to be stored for a long time without loss of freshness and taste, experienced gardeners adhere to certain rules.

• Seeds should be sown directly into the soil without transplanting. The best time is late May - early June.
• For storage, select only ripe fruits with thick skin. At the same time, you should not overexpose them on the bush. It is important to collect before the onset of frost.
• When cutting, you must leave the stem 5 centimeters long. Once it dries out, infections will not be able to penetrate into the middle of the fetus.
• Before storing, zucchini is wiped off the ground and dried a little. Important! It is forbidden to wash zucchini before storing. It is also not recommended to put them in bags. They must be open.
• For zucchini, you need a ventilated, dark room with a temperature of 4-10°C. The best option is a cellar, but in its absence, some gardeners successfully store them under the bed or on the balcony.
• Laying is carried out in only one layer. In this case, the zucchini should not touch each other.

Using simple recommendations, you can enjoy the taste of fresh zucchini grown on your own plot all winter long.

Some general information about growing crops

Zucchini are bushy annuals that belong to the extensive Cucurbitaceae family. All varieties of zucchini can be divided into the following types:

• bush;
• weaving;
• climbing

The shape of the fruit can vary from spherical to elongated. The color of zucchini is also varied: they are white, green, striped, yellow and spotted.

The following varieties are considered the most popular in our latitudes: Aeronaut, Gribovsky, Belogor, Nemchinkovsky.

Why is there no ovary on zucchini

1. Thickened plantings. Frequent plantings and a large number of leaves shade the plant, preventing it from developing and blooming. It is necessary to thin out the crown, removing one leaf at a time from the bushes for several days.
2. Nutritional deficiency. Zucchini is a fast-growing crop that requires a lot of nutrients to thrive. If a sufficient nutrient base was not laid during planting, then they should be fed with wood ash and complex fertilizers.
3. Low or high temperature. If the summer is cold, then the zucchini should be insulated with film. At high temperatures, pollen becomes sterile, so plantings should be shaded.