Zucchini is a popular vegetable that even a novice gardener can grow on his or her plot without much effort. Plants are highly resistant to climate change and diseases. At the same time, the fruits themselves have a large number of useful properties and are used to prepare various dishes. Almost all varieties have high fertility and fully meet the needs of the family.
Breeders have developed a huge number of zucchini varieties, which differ in their size, shape, color, fertility, growing conditions and taste. We will tell you in more detail about the most popular varieties in this article.
The best varieties of zucchini for growing in open ground
"Gribovskie 37"
This is an early ripening variety that can be grown in open ground. A distinctive feature is the bush-like shape and white color of the cylindrical fruits. Ripe fruits reach a weight of 3 kilograms, a diameter of up to 7 centimeters and a length of up to 50 centimeters. The harvest can be harvested two months after germination. The fruits have excellent taste and can be used for canning. The variety has a high yield, which reaches 6 kilograms per square meter. Resistant to diseases, the only danger is considered to be bacteriosis and powdery mildew.
"Nemchinovsky"
A hybrid variety without long vines, which significantly saves space on the site. The fruits are long and slightly ribbed, weighing up to 1.7 kilograms. The pulp is juicy, dense with a greenish tint. The amount of dry matter is 6-7%. From germination to the first ripe fruits it takes 55-60 days. The yield per square meter is about 8 kilograms. Possible diseases: gray rot, bacteriosis and powdery mildew.
"Golden"
A great option for getting delicious zucchini for canning. The ripening period from the moment of germination is 45-50 days. The fruits are juicy orange or yellow, weighing up to 800 grams. The plant is disease resistant.
"Gaydamaka"
The first harvest can be obtained in 37-43 days from the first shoots. Ripe cylindrical fruits are green in color with slight ribbing. The weight of the zucchini reaches 300 grams. It is resistant to powdery mildew.
"Acrobat"
An early ripening plant that allows you to get the first ripe zucchini in 40 days. The fruits are small, cylindrical with a pale green color. The weight of Acrobat zucchini is 300 grams.
Features of growing zucchini in the Urals
Despite the rather difficult climatic and natural features of the Urals, the cultivation of zucchini mainly occurs using the same agricultural techniques as in most other Russian regions. This is due to the fact that the properties of zucchini are excellent for the domestic climate, allowing one to achieve good yields both in open ground and in closed ground conditions of film coverings.
However, some nuances need to be taken into account:
- use several different varieties when growing. This allows you to minimize possible losses in the event of crop failure of a particular variety;
- Even among undemanding and unpretentious zucchini, there is a division into early-ripening, cold-resistant and similar varieties. It is precisely these varieties and hybrids of zucchini that should be primarily used for cultivation in the Urals;
- pay special attention to the processes of plant pollination. This is caused, first of all, by a small number of warm and sunny days, when insects are especially active. Therefore, when using bee-pollinated zucchini varieties, it is necessary to use preparations specifically designed to stimulate the ovaries. Another way to solve the problem is to use self-pollinating or parthenocarpic varieties of zucchini (for example, Cavili, Astoria, etc., more about their properties below).
In principle, the specifics of growing zucchini in the Urals are limited to the short list of activities provided. Otherwise, everything happens almost the same as in other domestic regions.
One of the original ways to grow zucchini in the video:
The best varieties of zucchini for growing in a greenhouse
"Quand"
A good option with excellent taste for growing in a greenhouse. The fruits are up to 28 centimeters long and weigh up to 1.5 kilograms. Ripening occurs 53-60 days after the first shoots. The variety is distinguished by its high yield, which amounts to about 20 kilograms per square meter. Weak resistance to gray rot and powdery mildew.
"White-fruited"
A variety with early ripeness indicators - 35-43 days from emergence. The fruits are cylindrical, white-green in color, weighing up to 900 grams. The plant is distinguished by its compact growth, which saves usable space in the greenhouse.
"Cavili"
Hybrid variety of early ripeness. The first ripe vegetables can be harvested 33-40 days after germination. The fruits are oblong, cylindrical, white-green in color with excellent taste. The plant is resistant to most diseases.
The best self-pollinating species
Seedlings produce both male and female flowers. In most cases, pollination occurs due to insects. If we are talking about growing vegetables in a greenhouse, then this type of pollination will not be possible.
The way out of the situation is self-pollinating parthenocarpic seedlings. These types of zucchini grow well not only in a greenhouse, but also in open ground.
Cavili
The main advantage of such a seedling is its high yield and early ripening period.
The fruits are light green in color. The average ripening time for vegetables is 1.5 months, and fruiting lasts two months without the participation of pollinators. The pulp of zucchini is white, juicy, and delicate in taste.
Jellyfish
This variety is very early. Seedlings can withstand frost and drought.
The varieties ripen in 35 days. The fruits are light green in color and have a soft skin. The average weight of a zucchini is 800 grams and its length is 25 centimeters.
Parthenon
This Dutch selection variety has cylindrical dark green fruits, thick skin and juicy pulp. A lot of zucchini plants are produced without pollination.
Parthenon is considered high-yielding, ideal for growing in a greenhouse.
The peel is dense, the flesh is juicy. This hybrid can be preserved and also consumed without heat treatment.
The best varieties of Zucchini for greenhouses and open ground
Zucchini includes varieties of zucchini from early ripeness that can be grown under cover or without it. They have high resistance to temperature changes and most diseases. A distinctive feature is the short central shoot. The fruits can be eaten fresh or used for canning.
Popular varieties of zucchini are presented below.
"Skvorushka"
The ripening period is 35-40 days. The fruits are cylindrical and dark green. The weight of the reached vegetable is 500-800 grams. The stems are not long, which makes the bush compact. They are characterized by high growth intensity.
"Tsukesha"
A very popular early ripening variety with green fruits weighing up to 800 grams. The bushes are medium-sized with weak branching. The fruits are very tasty and can be used for canning.
"Aeronaut"
Another early ripening variety with ripening in 35-40 days from the first shoots. The fruits are large, cylindrical, dark green in color. The bush is compact with minimal branching. Has high yields.
"Zebra"
The variety gets its name from the color of the fruit, which is represented by dark and light green stripes. The bushes are compact with a deep section of leaf blades. For good pollination and harvest, it is necessary to plant a white-fruited squash nearby, which will produce male flowers.
"Souvenir"
High-yielding early ripening hybrid variety. The fruits are creamy green with dark green stripes. Ripe vegetables are oval, medium in size with a smooth surface.
Zucchini plant: description, characteristics of varieties and their beneficial properties
Botanical name : squash (Cucurbita pepo var. giromontina), herbaceous plant, a type of pumpkin.
Belongs to the genus pumpkin, family Cucurbitaceae. Popular vegetable. Origin : South, Central and North America.
Lighting is light-loving.
The soil is neutral sandy loam, light to medium loamy, well fertilized.
Watering is moisture-loving.
Predecessors are potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, peas, early vegetables.
Planting - seeds and seedlings.
Description of zucchini
A herbaceous bush or climbing plant, perennial, grown as an annual in temperate zones. It has a powerful erect or creeping faceted stem, five-lobed, large leaves with thick petioles. All parts are covered with spiny, spiny pubescence. Zucchini is a cross-pollinated plant. It has large, bright yellow, bell-shaped, unisexual flowers:
- male - on long stalks;
- for women - on short ones.
The fruit is cylindrical or oval in shape, elongated, sometimes round, color varies from white to bright yellow, can be green, striped or spotted. The pulp is white or creamy, in the technical ripeness phase, has a delicate taste; at the testes it is coarser, unsweetened or slightly sweet. The bark of young fruits is thin, while that of ripe ones is hard. The seeds are light cream and have a lateral rim.
As one of the varieties of pumpkin, it was brought to Europe in the 15th century by Columbus from America, where it was used for food several thousand years ago. Grown in Italy in botanical gardens as an ornamental plant for 300 years, zucchini only began to be eaten in the 18th century. It came to Russia in the 19th century from Turkey and Greece, where it got its name - “kabak” means “pumpkin” in Turkish. At first, only the white-fruited form was known in our country. Varieties with dark green, yellow, striped fruit colors, widespread in Italy, appeared here recently, several decades ago, and began to be called zucchini. According to their characteristics, zucchini of this variety compares favorably with white-fruited ones by higher yield, compactness and weak branching of the bush.
Below are photos of white squash and zucchini.
Useful properties of zucchini
Zucchini is widely used in the cuisines of many countries. Young undeveloped fruits, called greens, are consumed, which contain a large amount of water (up to 95%), as well as 0.6% protein, 2.55% sugars and 0.13% fats. This chemical composition of zucchini, as well as the presence of a small amount of fiber, makes the vegetable low-calorie and easily digestible, which allows it to be used after appropriate heat treatment in baby food and for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The beneficial properties of zucchini are due to a rich set of vitamins and minerals. The pulp contains vitamins C, A, PP, thiamine and riboflavin, folic acid (B vitamins), the seeds contain a lot of protein and oil containing vitamin E. A large amount of potassium and magnesium make the vegetable useful for cardiovascular diseases, and contained in Iron improves blood composition.
Zucchini contains little fiber, but its dietary fiber can absorb toxins, salt, and bad cholesterol, so the vegetable does not irritate the mucous membranes and is recommended for various recovery diets, including after food poisoning. Dishes made from young fruits have a mild diuretic effect, are indicated for obvious and hidden edema, improve liver function, and are useful for diabetes mellitus because they contain natural sugar.
Thanks to its vitamin composition and the presence of antioxidants, zucchini strengthens the immune system and slows down the aging process.
Popular varieties and hybrids of zucchini
There are a large number of varieties of zucchini on sale, both white-fruited and zucchini with green, yellow, striped and even black fruits, as well as F1 hybrids, which differ from the varieties in the uniformity of the fruits, uniform yield and high productivity:
Among the varieties with light fruits, the following are common:
White Swan , an early high-yielding variety with white fruits, is characterized by good transportability and keeping quality;
White-fruited , early ripening, very productive, not resistant to diseases;
Gribovskie 37 , a common early variety with light green cylindrical fruits suitable for canning;
Roller , ultra-early, resistant to low temperatures;
Anchor , early ripening, with light yellow bark and pulp, high carotene content, recommended for dietary and baby food, perfectly stored and transported;
Popular white-fruited hybrids:
Belogor F1 , one of the first domestic hybrids, early ripening, cold-resistant, disease-resistant;
Nemchinovsky F1 , compact, with long fruits weighing up to 1700 g; high-yielding.
The best varieties of zucchini grown in our country:
Astoria , with dark green zucchini of elongated cylindrical shape, high yield;
Aeronaut , dark green with light spots, leaves and petioles do not have spiny pubescence, grows well in any soil;
Tsukesha , a popular early-ripening variety with green fruits about 40 cm long;
Zebra , early, light green with dark green stripes, cold-resistant, zucchini up to 900 g;
Zucchini hybrids:
Golda F1 is highly productive, early, golden in color;
Golden Cup , with a powerful bush on which up to 5 yellow greens ripen at the same time, has high taste qualities both at the stage of technical ripeness and when the fruits are fully ripened, and is perfectly stored;
Souvenir , early ripening, productive, creamy-green fruits with dark green blurry stripes, oval, medium size.
Pests and diseases of zucchini
When grown in open and closed ground, the plant suffers from a number of pests and diseases. Zucchini in greenhouses and under film covers are often affected by spider mites, and seedlings by sprout flies. Common pests of zucchini, as well as other pumpkin crops, are melon aphids and whiteflies.
The most common diseases include anthracnose, white rot, and especially powdery mildew.
A characteristic feature of the zucchini crop is its early ripening, so the use of chemical protective measures is undesirable. To prevent damage, deep autumn digging, alternation of crops, and destruction of affected specimens and plant debris are necessary. In greenhouses and greenhouses, the temperature regime must be maintained, without sudden temperature changes, the soil must be replaced or disinfected, and the seeds must be subjected to pre-sowing treatment (warming, disinfection).
To protect plants, you can use folk remedies: soap solution, infusions of onion peels, garlic, tomatoes.
Only in extreme cases, in the early stages of plant development with a large number of pests, a single treatment with insecticides is possible, as well as spraying with colloidal sulfur, copper oxychloride and other approved preparations for powdery mildew, downy mildew, gray rot and other fungal diseases.
Using and storing zucchini
Young unripe fruits are used to prepare numerous dishes; they are fried, baked, stuffed, prepared in salads, caviar, pancakes, and canned for the winter. Collected greens are stored at a temperature of +4...+6°C and a humidity of about 85-90%, most often on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator in a plastic bag with holes or an enamel container. In this case, the shelf life of zucchini - greens is about 15-20 days.
Ripe but not overripe zucchini can be stored fresh for up to six months. To do this, the fruits must be undamaged, have a stalk, and be in a dark, dry place, indoors or in basements. After February-March, the seeds inside the vegetable can germinate, and the pulp will become bitter and unsuitable for food, so it is recommended at this time to peel the zucchini, remove the seeds, cut the edible part and freeze it.
When storing zucchini squash in cellars in the absence of condensation, their taste remains unchanged until the new harvest, which is another advantage of this variety of squash.
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Better bush varieties of zucchini
As a rule, zucchini takes up a lot of space in a greenhouse or on a plot. We offer you a selection of the most compact bush forms, which are distinguished by good yield and excellent taste.
"Gribovsky Gold"
The variety grows well in open garden beds and in greenhouses. The first fruits can be obtained 3 months after the appearance of the first sprouts. In this case, the fruiting period takes about 1.5 months. Vegetables have a hard skin and are used for preparing vegetable dishes.
"Sadko F1"
Compact bushes produce the first fruits after 45 days. The fruit is white with slight ribbing at the tail. It has good taste with distinct sweet notes. With minimal care, the yield is 11-18 kilograms per square meter.
"Dinar F1"
Another early variety with a ripening period of 42 days. The oblong white fruits have a smooth skin. The pulp is sweet and juicy.
"White Bush"
An excellent option for getting an early harvest, since the first fruits can be obtained 45 days from the time of sowing. The fruits are distinguished by smooth white skin and delicate yellowish pulp.
"Belogor F1"
A prolific early variety that allows you to harvest up to 16 kilograms of crop per square meter. In this case, the ripeness of the fruit occurs on the 34th day from the moment of seed germination. The average weight of one vegetable is 1 kilogram. Due to its excellent taste, it can be used not only for preparing fresh dishes, but also for canning.
"Waterfall"
Compact bush variety with a ripening period of 40 days. The fruits are oblong, green in color with excellent taste and universal use. The plant has excellent resistance to various diseases.
"Delicacy"
A late variety, from the appearance of the first seedlings to the ripening of the fruits, only 60 days pass. Ripe vegetables are large, on average 2 kilograms. The skin has a dark green color. The variety has universal application.
Bush varieties also include such varieties as “Aeronaut” and “Beloplodnye”; their description can be read above.
Mid-season varieties
Skvorushka
Zucchini is mid-season. The average ripening period is 55 days. The vegetables are large, dark green in color, weighing up to 1 kg.
The culture has high taste qualities. The squash is great for transportation.
Kuand
Kuand is a high-yielding variety, resistant to frost and high humidity. The fruits ripen after 60 days and are ovoid in shape.
The average weight of one zucchini is 1 kg. Externally they have a bright spotted camouflage color and thin skin. The fruits have tender, juicy white-cream flesh. Zucchini does not lose its taste when preserved.
Gribovsky
The variety is high-yielding. Bushes tend to weave. The average ripening period is about 60 days. The fruiting period lasts approximately 45 days. The skin is white and quickly becomes rough. When overgrown, the taste of the fruit does not change; the pulp remains tasty.
The plant is disease resistant. The fruits retain their presentation for a long time and are ready for transportation. This type of zucchini is great for canning.
Golden
This is a universal Italian mid-season zucchini hybrid. Harvest can be done after 40 days.
The plant is bushy and high-yielding. On average, you can harvest up to 18 zucchini from one bush in a good year.
The fruits of this variety have a golden yellow color. The pulp of Zolotinka has a sweetish taste, the skin is thin and smooth. The average weight of a zucchini is 500 grams. The fruits are suitable for preparing baby food.
Zucchini varieties for long-term storage
Zucchini is a fairly productive vegetable, which even with minimal care produces a lot of rafts. Accordingly, it is not always possible to quickly process large volumes from the moment of maturation. Because of this, you can choose a variety that can be stored for a long time after harvest without losing its taste and freshness. Long-lived varieties of zucchini.
"Pear-shaped"
This is an early variety that is able to maintain its freshness for a long time due to its dense skin. The fruits are pear-shaped and weigh an average of 1.3 kilograms. The pulp is juicy, tender orange in color with a huge amount of nutrients. To get a good harvest, it is recommended to sow in well-lit areas and carry out regular watering.
"Yellowfruited"
The fruits are small, cylindrical in shape, weighing up to 1 kilogram. The skin has a bright yellow color. A distinctive feature of the variety is the content of a large amount of carotene. With proper care, you can harvest up to 18 kilograms of vegetables per square meter. The shelf life of the vegetable is 3 months.
"Aral F1"
Another representative of early varieties, which is characterized by high yields of up to 22 kilograms per square meter, resistance to temperature fluctuations and diseases. The fruits themselves weigh no more than 800 grams and can be stored for a long time.
"Festival"
This variety holds the record for shelf life, since the fruits can remain fresh for 10 months after harvest. The vegetable has excellent taste and an attractive striped appearance.
"Golden Cup"
Another long-liver of the pumpkin family, which can be stored until the end of winter without loss of taste.
"Negro"
The fruits are cylindrical and have an interesting black-green color. The pulp is very tasty and green in color. Shelf life over two months.
"Genovese"
An interesting hybrid obtained by Italian breeders. In addition to long-term storage, it has good taste and high yield. The fruits are cylindrical in shape and weigh up to 1.7 kilograms.
"Watermelon"
A unique hybrid variety that was obtained by crossing a watermelon with a pumpkin. The fruits are quite large with thick skin. Can be stored until the next harvest.
Late varieties
Spaghetti
Zucchini is considered late ripening. It takes up to 120 days to ripen. The bushes of the plant are compact. The fruits are cylindrical and dark yellow in color. The length of the zucchini reaches 30 cm.
The peel of the vegetables is dense, the flesh is thick with a creamy-orange color. The weight of the fetus can reach 1.5 kg. Shelf life - 5 months. The variety is not afraid of frost and is resistant to many diseases.
Interesting! The Spaghetti variety is very similar to the Spaghetti Raviolo and Tivoli varieties.
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.
What varieties of zucchini to choose for growing in the Urals and Siberia
Useful qualities of zucchini:
- Contains microelements and vitamins necessary for the body;
- help cleanse the body of waste and toxins;
- are a suitable product for baby and dietary nutrition;
- they have a long shelf life, during which they retain their beneficial qualities.
These properties make the vegetable a must-have in every garden.
Today there are many varieties of zucchini and their hybrids with different ripening periods, which allows them to be grown throughout Russia, including in the Urals and Siberia. Fresh zucchini straight from the garden can be consumed from mid-summer to late autumn, by choosing the right variety of vegetables in accordance with climatic conditions.
Although zucchini itself is a very early ripening vegetable and, with the right agricultural technology, you can get a good harvest beyond the Urals, using not only zucchini seeds for Siberia, but also many other domestic varieties. Our zucchini varieties are more suitable for the climate of the Urals and Siberia, since they are more adapted to these conditions; the choice of foreign varieties is more successful for the south of Russia, because they have a longer growing season.
Which varieties are better
Among the variety of zucchini varieties, it is often difficult to choose the best one. Sometimes, after trying a large number of varieties, you find your ideal zucchini hybrid.
The best varieties of zucchini for planting in open ground:
- Aeronaut is a high-yielding variety, from 1 sq. m., under the right growing conditions, up to 7.5 kg of zucchini is collected. The skin of the fruit is green, the length of a ripe zucchini is 14–17 cm. The taste is pleasant, the purpose of cooking vegetables is universal. Suitable for long-term storage and transportation.
- Odessa is an early ripening variety that belongs to the bush type of plants. The advantage of Odessa is considered to be resistance to diseases of agricultural crops. The shape of the fruit is elongated, cylindrical. The skin color is pale light green or yellow. Most often used for canning for the winter.
- Medusa - belongs to the ultra-early hybrids. The fruit ripening period is 35–40 days. Suitable for growing in greenhouses. Able to tolerate sudden changes in temperature. Zucchini is light green in color with delicate skin. The pulp is dense, the seed chamber is small in size. The length of the zucchini is 25 cm, the average weight reaches 800 g.
- Parthenon is a hybrid bred by Dutch breeders. The bushes are compact and the yield is high. About 15 kg of crop is harvested from 3–4 bushes. Insects are not required for pollination, so the hybrid is suitable for cultivation in a greenhouse. The shape of the fruit is elongated, cylindrical. The skin is dark green. The pulp is light green. Parthenon hybrid zucchini is used for cooking and canning. It is also eaten raw.
Before choosing a specific variety of zucchini, you need to carefully study its description and characteristics of the fruit.
White zucchini
A large number of types of zucchini cultivated by gardeners fit the description of a variety with light or pistachio-colored skin. Widely popular and widespread due to early ripeness, productivity and unpretentiousness. The similarity of all types is cylindrical in shape and the flesh is white or pale yellow. Common types of zucchini: White, Beloplodny, White Swan, Belogor, Belukha, Roller, Gribovsky 37, Anchor
The photo shows the early Beloplodny variety. It takes only 34 days to get the first fruits. Short shoots make the bush small but productive, up to 8 kg. The zucchini is small, weighing up to 0.9 kg. The hard, whitish peel makes the vegetable resistant to transportation. The beige pulp has good culinary qualities.
Early ripening zucchini White Swan grows 45-50 days after sowing. The fruits are smooth, cylindrical in shape. It is characterized by long-term preservation, stability for transportation and marketability.
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Yellow varieties
Nothing distinguishes yellow-fruited zucchini from its green counterparts, except for the color of the skin. However, they are well adapted for growing in mid-latitude conditions. Due to their low calorie content, they have proven themselves in dietary nutrition. Yellow fruits are also visually attractive and can decorate even the smallest garden. They can be standard cylindrical or round. Popular types: Pear-shaped, Golden, Golda, Yellow-fruited, Tivoli F1, Gold Cup, Spaghetti, Banana.
The “Banana” variety takes its name from the fruit of the same name due to its similarity to a banana. It has a unique smell and taste. Medium early ripening at 43-50 days with abundant fruit set. Up to 30 specimens can form on one bush.
The Golda hybrid is designed for the climate of the southern regions of our country. A beautiful full-sized zucchini with nice flesh. Disease-resistant species of American selection. Both young fruits and those that have reached maturity are used, since the species is not prone to drying out.
Early ripening varieties
This group of Russian varieties is grown as usual through seedlings. Thanks to this, the harvest of the first harvest is significantly approaching. From the day the seedlings are planted in the garden plot until the formation of the first marketable fruit, a little more than a month passes.
Some gardeners practice sowing seeds of this variety. This is acceptable, but to speed up ripening, it is advisable to soak the seeds in water for 5 hours before sowing, then germinate.
Important! These varieties tolerate temperature fluctuations and minor frosts well.
The best representatives of early ripening varieties are briefly described below.
Table. Characteristics and description of early ripening varieties of zucchini
Who planted bush zucchini, which variety did you like and which did you not?)
Prisoner of conscience
I really like the Negritenok, medium-sized, tender, bulky, a little larger ones can last a couple of months while remaining just as tender (skin). The delicacy is also very tasty. The oilman's breakfast is larger and very early. The golden scallop is amazingly tasty, you need to remove it small. The Tiger Cub, the White Swan and the Polar Bear were not impressed; they were barely growing one fruit at a time.
Ravshan Buzoev
I can’t say anything about zucchini, I’ve always been surprised by dishes made from Pumpkin, it’s not a very kawaii-nauseating fiber
I love zucchini, deep fried in a lot of oil - like at McDonald's -
Valentine Capricorn
This year I planted all bush zucchini, and I liked them all, but unfortunately all the bags with names are at the dacha,
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Just love
I like bush zucchini better, they take up less space, there are the same amount of zucchini, this year there were green and white varieties, I don’t know, the harvest was good.
Valentina Grigorieva
I always plant only bush varieties, ordinary, inexpensive ones - for example, “Skvorushka”, “Oilman’s Breakfast”. They are unpretentious, productive, and store well.
I always plant only bush ones. Varieties—Anchor, White-fruited, zucchini—Marquise, Tsukesha, Caserta
Agronomist's granddaughter
I liked the varieties Kuand and Skvorushka the most. Of the whites, I liked Belogor and Rolik. This year I planted the Atena Polka hybrid for the first time - very beautiful, almost orange fruits, very productive. They tied perfectly in any weather, the fruits just grew on top of each other like a woodpile)))) Delicious when young, I didn’t like the adults. In general, I plant different zucchini, many varieties and hybrids. I didn’t like the zucchini “Mixture of hybrids and varieties” (the package was left at the dacha) - there were only tops, many were climbing, there were few fruits. I didn’t see anything interesting for myself, except for the picture on the bag of seeds))).
Dina
I always plant only bush plants (I honestly thought that these were the only ones that existed)). This year I planted Kavili (very good) and Sosnovsky - an excellent variety. I don’t like zucchini, so I don’t plant it. There were only 3 bushes, of which Sosnovsky was 1 bush. Zucchini SEA. The skin is delicate; if you remove it early, you don’t have to peel the seeds at all.
What is the difference between zucchini and zucchini?
Zucchini is a bush variety of squash that does not have vines. Zucchini is white or creamy white in color. Zucchini fruits, depending on the variety, can have a wide variety of colors - bright yellow, green or spotted.
The most common and popular varieties of zucchini:
For the Moscow region and central regions, gardeners buy seeds of the following varieties:
For the Urals, gardeners use the following types:
The climate of these regions allows the cultivation of these plants through seeds and seedlings.
Species that successfully develop and bear fruit in the cold season with frequent precipitation are suitable for Siberia This:
- Polar bear;
- Long-fruited;
- Pharaoh;
- Gribovskie 37.
Parthenocarpic zucchini varieties are distinguished by their ability to develop and bear fruit even in the most unfavorable climatic conditions. These include:
Advantages and disadvantages of round zucchini
Round zucchini is low in calories and is a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. Unlike the oblong “pumpkin” ones, they are more widely used in cooking. Due to their attractive shape, they are most often used for baking and stuffing. They are also used to prepare cutlets, jam, stew and much more.
The beneficial properties of round zucchini are complemented by the fact that they are extremely useful for pregnant women, as they have a beneficial effect on intestinal function.
Zucchini is often used in cosmetology. They are added to face masks that moisturize dry skin for a long time.
Round pumpkins do not require special care and are not picky about the soil. No deficiencies were found in this crop.
Varieties for the Moscow region
Agricultural technology in the Moscow region is practically no different from that generally accepted throughout the northwestern region.
There are many varieties of vegetables suitable for cultivation in this area. Let's look at their main characteristics.
Iskander F1
Bred by Dutch breeders, it is one of the early ones. The period until the first harvest is harvested is from 40 to 45 days.
The main advantage of the crop is considered to be productivity - about 17 kg can be obtained from one bush if all agrotechnical work is followed.
The fruits are presented in a standard cylindrical shape. The color is pale green with a wax-like coating. Mature zucchini extremely rarely exceeds a weight of 500 g and a length of 25 cm.
Tsukesha
It is a type of zucchini. The advantages of the variety include:
- unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil and method of cultivation (suitable for both greenhouses and open ground);
- shelf life up to several months without loss of taste;
- high yield (per bush from 12 kg);
- versatility in use (used for eating raw, after heat treatment or as an ingredient for preservation).
Delicate marshmallow
The variety fully lives up to its name. It has excellent taste, delicate sweetish flesh. Used for fresh salads, preparing hot dishes and pickling. After heat treatment it does not lose its taste.
White Bush
White Bush variety is disease resistant
The hybrid was bred by Danish breeders. Taking into account the approximately identical location of the “homeland” and the Moscow region relative to latitude, it takes root well in the Central region of Russia.
Belongs to early ripening varieties. The average weight of the fruit is 900 g, length - 20 cm. The color is white, the vegetable itself resembles a cylinder. Universal to use.
Golda F1
Zucchini with a powerful green mass, shaped like a bush, and fairly large fruits. The length of a mature vegetable can reach 50 cm, weight - 1.5 kg. It is better to eat relatively young specimens weighing 0.4 kg and 20 cm long.
Yellow varieties
Vegetable growers are very interested in yellow-fruited zucchini. In jars with winter preparations, they look like summer, and caviar prepared from them has an attractive color.
Attention! Dishes made from fresh yellow zucchini fill the body with vitamins and beneficial minerals.
- Yellow-fruited. The seeds of the variety are sown in open ground in late May. From the moment of emergence of seedlings until the formation of the first fruit, approximately 7 weeks pass. Each bush is capable of producing approximately 9.5 kg and this yield can be increased by regularly loosening the soil and applying mineral fertilizers during the growing season. The zucchini has the correct, familiar shape. The skin is quite thin, the pulp is fiberless, beige in color. The weight of one fruit is within 1 kg, the fruits are easy to transport and store in winter.
- Pineapple. Zucchini ripens early and is a high-yielding variety. The bush is not spreading, but of regular shape. Forms fruits on 42-44 days from the date of germination, bears fruit en masse, for a long time. The harvest is completed a few days before the onset of sub-zero temperatures. The fruits of the Pineapple variety are golden in color with a yellow tint, have an elongated, cylindrical shape, and are of medium size. The pulp has a delicate consistency, quite dense and juicy. Zucchini is not subject to overgrowth, they are successfully prepared as side dishes, and are suitable for canning.
- Golden. A very beautiful, unpretentious zucchini, selected by domestic scientists, well adapted for central Russia. In many respects it is not inferior to foreign hybrids. The bush is compact in appearance; at the end of summer several short vines may form. From the moment of germination to harvesting, approximately 46 days pass. The color is yellow-golden, the zucchini has juicy and tasty pulp, suitable for any purpose. The leaves are medium sized, intensely green in color with whitish spots. The fruits are oval, medium size. The weight of one fruit varies between 800-1200 g. Each bush produces 6.5 kg.
Self-pollinating varieties
Pollination of plants necessary for the formation of the ovary depends on many factors: the presence of pollinating insects, dry weather, fairly high temperatures. Self-pollinating species reduce dependence on the influence of the above factors. Also relevant for growing in closed soils and under temporary shelters, as well as in poor weather conditions. Self-pollinating zucchini are Parthenon, Cavili F1, Sangrum F1, Belogor, White Swan, Apollo, Beloplodny, Astoria.
The imported hybrid Parthenon blooms only with female flowers and provides a consistently high yield even in unfavorable conditions. Refers to a type of zucchini. Immunity to diseases. Very juicy and tasty vegetables for any type of cooking.
Zucchini Apollo F1 can produce up to 10 zucchini per bush. Ripens in 40 days. It has all the advantages of hybrids: high-yielding and disease-resistant. Olive fruit color with light dots. The weight of the zucchini is less than 1 kg. Cold-resistant and shade-tolerant.
The best, most productive varieties of zucchini with photos and characteristics
Zucchini is an unpretentious crop that has gained popularity among domestic gardeners. The plant grows well in most regions. Being a close relative of pumpkin, zucchini differs from it in its speed of ripening and excellent taste. For the winter, many preparations are made from zucchini.
Gardeners fell in love with zucchini for its ease of cultivation, availability of seeds, excellent taste, early ripening, the ability to cultivate in protected and open ground, and its suitability for cultivation in all regions. To date, many varieties have been bred and it is difficult to understand the range offered. This article discusses the best varieties of zucchini for open ground (for the Moscow region, the Urals, Siberia, the Middle Zone and other regions), characteristics of the varieties and reviews from gardeners.
