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Kira Stoletova

Butternut squash is especially popular among gardeners. It is distinguished from other types by its more valuable composition and sweet taste. This is a dietary, low-calorie product that is even used for baby food. It has a general strengthening effect on the body. Different parts of the plant are eaten.

The most popular varieties of butternut squash

In what regions can it be grown?

Butternut squash prefers warm climates.

It is better to grow it in open ground in the South - there are the most suitable conditions for fruit ripening.

In other regions, the features of growing the plant are as follows:

1. The Moscow region and the Leningrad region - the climate of these areas is characterized by a cold summer season and its short duration. You can grow a pumpkin only with the help of seedlings.
2. Siberia and the Urals - in this region frosts last until June, so sowing directly into open ground is not possible. Seedlings are grown so that they can be harvested in early May. Planting is done in early summer using a compost heap.

When to plant?

In the southern regions, the gardening season begins early. Seeds can be planted in the soil when it warms up to 12 C. For early sowing, the bed is covered with film. It maintains high soil moisture, and under the covering material the soil warms up faster.

Seeds are planted in mid-April. Shoots appear in 2-3 weeks. After a month, the bush grows up to 15 cm. 4 leaves appear on it, a juicy and fleshy stem is formed, and tendrils grow.

The plant has good immunity and develops normally. If frosts are predicted, then the young shoots are covered with a film tunnel.

Seedlings can be sprayed once with Epin or Atlet. These are growth stimulants. They contain phytohormones that improve protein synthesis. The stem and leaves develop better and faster. The rate of administration of the drug "Epin", 10 ml/. "Athlete" is diluted in the following proportions, 1.5 ml/l.

Sowing of seedlings is carried out at the end of March. Sprouts appear after 7-10 days. 4 leaves are formed at the end of April. You can plant seedlings in open ground or in a greenhouse. Individual containers are used to grow seedlings. Pumpkin does not tolerate diving well.

For seedlings it is necessary to create a certain microclimate. Seeds ripen at a temperature of 30 C. For seedlings, maintain 18-20 C during the day, and reduce the temperature to 15-18 C at night.

For normal development of seedlings, it is necessary to maintain 12 hours of daylight. To do this, install a fluorescent lamp over the plantings.

Varieties of pumpkin

The best varieties of butternut squash and their descriptions are presented below.

Nectar

The plant is climbing. The length of the shoots is up to 3 m. The ripening period is 4 months.

Description of fruits:

• weight up to 6 kg;
• the surface is orange, ribbed;
• seed nest is small;
• the pulp is bright orange, juicy, sweet;
• Has a pleasant aroma.

The use of pumpkin Nectar is universal. Purees and juices are prepared from it.

Variety Muscat de agro

Description of fruits:

• weight 4 kg;
• round, flattened shape;
• the surface is divided into segments;
• surface red-orange;
• the pulp has a pleasant crunch, sugary, dense, bright orange.

The Muscat de agro variety is late-ripening - ripens in 125-130 days. Climbing culture. It is resistant to drought. Suitable for transportation.

Variety Miracle-Yudo

You can eat Chudo-Yudo pumpkin raw

The plant is climbing. The leaves have 5 corners, are solid, dark green. The growing season is 120 days.

The fruits have the following qualities:

• have an oval shape;
• the surface is weakly segmented;
• weight 6-8 kg;
• the skin is orange with a green pattern and a grayish coating;
• pulp is red-orange,
• the taste is memorable and pleasant.

Universal use - preparing various dishes, juices, preserves. Miracle Yudo pumpkin is also consumed fresh. Retains commercial quality for a long time.

Prikubanskaya

Mid-season variety - fruits are harvested 90-130 days after mass germination. Productivity is stable. The plant is medium-climbing.

The fruits of the Prikubanskaya pumpkin are characterized by the following qualities:

• they are leveled;
• cylindrical shape, thickened on one side;
• surface smooth, orange-brown;
• the flesh is red-orange, juicy and sweet;
• the seed chamber is small.

Stores well - up to 3 months after collection. Handles transportation well.

Arabatskaya

Late ripening variety – 115-125 days. High-yielding, drought-resistant. Is immune to diseases.

Arabat pumpkin is large-fruited, average weight 6-8 kg, length up to 55 cm.

• cylindrical shape, elongated, thickened at the apex
• the peel is thin, yellow-orange;
• the flesh is deep orange, crisp, juicy and very sweet;
• nutmeg aroma;
• the seed nest is small.

Preservation of taste and commercial qualities - 3-4 months. The fruits are baked and juices are prepared from them.

Variety Pearl

Pumpkins are used in cooking

Ripens in 115-125 days. It is distinguished by its powerful growth force and has 4-7 lashes. The leaves are small, solid, dark green, with light spots.

The fruits have an unusual shape - they are elongated, reminiscent of a nesting doll.

• the bark is bright orange, smooth, less often weakly segmented, thin;
• average weight 4 kg, length up to 0.5 m;
• the pulp is dark orange, dense, juicy, sweet;
• the seed chamber is small.

Pearls are used for culinary purposes. Its value is carotene in large quantities.

Variety Vitamin

The ripening period is 125-130 days. Yield indicators – 4 kg/m².

Culture of medium vigor. Forms shoots 6 m long. The leaves are pentagonal, green, with a gray tint and small light spots.

Description of fruits:

• oval shape;
• the surface is segmented, ribbed near the stalk;
• weight up to 7 kg, short fruit;
• the bark is thin, leathery, brown-brown with a green mesh;
• the pulp is bright orange, juicy, dense, thick, sweet;
• the seed nest is medium.

Vitamin-rich butternut squashes are rarely affected by powdery mildew. They are recommended for use in the process industry.

Provencal variety

Mid-late view. Purpose: dining. The plant is climbing. The leaves are green, slightly dissected.

Fruit:

• rounded, flattened;
• the surface is divided into segments, it is orange-brown, with a coating;
• weight 3-8 kg;
• the pulp is dark orange, medium juicy, contains a lot of carotene;
• the seed nest is medium.

Productivity – 4.2 kg/m². The variety is drought-resistant and tolerates transportation well. Dessert dishes, juices, and smoothies are prepared from the fruits.

Variety Honey Princess

The fruits are very tasty and sweet

The ripening period is 110-115 days. Yields are high. Distinctive qualities of the fruit:

• spherical, flattened shape;
• the surface is divided into segments, bright orange;
• weight 3-4 kg;
• the pulp is bright yellow, juicy, dense;
• the taste is honey-sweet.

Due to its low calorie content and high carotene content, Honey Princess is used for baby and dietary nutrition. The variety is immune to the main diseases of pumpkin crops.

Muscat de Provence

Ripening period is 115-120 days. The plant is powerful. The fruits are beautiful and even. Their description:

• spherical, flattened shape;
• surface orange-brown, segmented;
• weight 10 kg;
• The pulp is bright orange, with a high sugar content.

The variety is practically not affected by diseases. Storage duration is up to six months. Product quality is excellent. Seeds contain up to 45% fat.

Hylea

The growing season is 95-100 days. Productivity – 40 t/ha.

The plant is climbing, well leafy.

Fruit:

• round, slightly elongated;
• average weight – 6 kg;
• the surface is light brown with a waxy coating;
• The flesh is red-orange, dense, juicy, crisp and sweet.

The variety is not afraid of powdery mildew. Transportability is good. The fruits are stored for up to a year.

Polyanin

According to the description of the variety, nutmeg pumpkin Polyanin is transportable, has good preservation, and is resistant to diseases and adverse environmental conditions.

Fruit:

• elongated shape;
• weight 4 kg;
• the surface is light brown, slightly ribbed;
• the peel is smooth, orange, glossy;
• The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet.

Russian

The Russian variety is characterized by high productivity

Early ripening species - 90-110 days. The yield is high - 20 kg per plant. The crop is of medium vigor, climbing.

The fruits have the following qualities:

• round shape;
• weight 2-4 kg;
• the peel is smooth, orange;
• the pulp is tender, juicy, bright orange, sweet;
• melon smell.

According to the description, this nutmeg variety is resistant to cold weather: the pumpkin is suitable for cultivation in the Moscow region and the Urals. Universal application. Has a presentable appearance.

Michurinskaya

Ripening period is 95-105 days. The plant is climbing. The leaves are large, dark green.

The description of the fruit is as follows:

• flat-round shape;
• the surface is divided into segments, gray in color;
• weight up to 5 kg;
• the bark is thin, bendable;
• the pulp is thick, juicy, sweetish;
• honey smell.

Purpose: dining. Pumpkin is consumed fresh and heat-treated. The culture tolerates unfavorable environmental conditions well, which makes it possible to grow it in Siberia and the Urals. The condition is good. Long-distance transportation is possible.

Spanish guitar

High-yielding variety – 6-10 kg/m².

The stems are short - up to 3 m. The fruits look quite unusual, reminiscent of a guitar.

• elongated shape, thickened on one side;
• weight 2-4 kg, length up to 1 m;
• the surface is orange with green stripes;
• the pulp is orange or orange-red, juicy, dense, sweet, occupies 90-95% of the volume of the fruit;
• fruity smell;
• tasting score – 4.9 points out of 5.

The harvest is stored for up to 120 days. Purees and juices are prepared.

Butternut (Nut)

The variety is early ripening - ripening occurs 3 months after germination.

Walnut pumpkin is suitable for dietary nutrition

Fruit:

• pear-shaped;
• surface yellow-orange;
• weight up to 1 kg;
• the pulp is oily, tender, juicy, sweet;
• nutmeg aroma.

Walnut contains much less seeds than regular one. They are placed in the thickened part of the vegetable. The species has a long shelf life. Used for dietary and baby food.

Marble

Ripens late - 125-135 days. Recommended for growing in the South. Productivity – up to 4 kg/m².

Large-fruited pumpkin:

• rounded-oblate shape;
• weight 6-10 kg;
• the background is dark gray or green with light spots;
• the peel is soft;
• segmented surface;
• the pulp is juicy, tender, bright orange.

The harvest can be stored for more than a year without loss of taste. The variety is resistant to white rot. Vegetables contain a lot of carotene.

Augustine

Ripening period is 105-110 days. The fruits have the following characteristics:

• the shape resembles a zucchini;
• surface dark green, smooth;
• weight 7-12 kg;
• the peel is thin, easy to peel;
• the pulp is bright orange, dense, crispy, sweet;
• the smell is light and refreshing.

The large-fruited pumpkin has a small seed nest.

Vita

The plant is medium-climbing. The main shoot is long. The leaves are dark green with gray spots, solid.

The fruits have the following description:

• round or slightly oval shape;
• the surface is slightly segmented or smooth, light brown with orange splashes;
• bark of medium thickness, leathery;
• The pulp is juicy, orange, dense, tasty.

The fruits are juicy

The seed chamber is large. The seeds are small, creamy, smooth. The variety is used in cooking and agriculture as feed. Affected by diseases of pumpkin crops.

Bylinka

The average ripening period is 115-125 days. The fruits have the following characteristics:

• unusual shape - flat;
• the skin is sweaty, gray;
• average weight 4.5 kg;
• the flesh is bright orange, moderately sweet;

Bylinka pumpkin has a nutmeg aroma and taste. It can be stored until next season. Does not require special care, resistant to external influences.

Family

Ripening later - 130-140 days. The plant is long-climbing.

The fruits are large and have the following description:

• cylindrical shape;
• length up to 1 m, weight up to 35 kg;
• the surface is dark green with a waxy coating;
• the pulp is orange, crispy, juicy;
• the seed nest is small.

Family pumpkin is used for making juices and soups.

Neapolitan giant

The fruits of nutmeg pumpkin have the following characteristics:

• pear-shaped;
• average weight 15 kg, some specimens reach 35 kg;
• the surface is divided into segments, orange, in the upper part with gray-green stripes;
• The pulp is dark orange and occupies almost the entire volume of the vegetable.

The Neapolitan giant is eaten raw in salads. It is also used for making porridges, purees, and pancakes.

Gorgeous

The growing season is 100-110 days. The plant is long-climbing. The leaves are 5-angled, solid, dark green.

Beauty pumpkin is consumed fresh and thermally processed.

Fruit:

• round shape;
• surface red-orange, segmented;
• weight 5-6 kg;
• The pulp is bright orange, juicy, tender.

Pineapple

Fruits are stored for a long time

Mid-season hybrid – 110-125 days. Plant of medium vigor, long-climbing. It produces 5-6 fruits, they have the following description:

• pear-shaped;
• the surface is smooth, beige-cream;
• weight 1.5-2.5 kg;
• the pulp is yellow-orange, juicy and dense;
• aroma of nutmeg.

The variety is immune to diseases. The fruits are well stored.

Farmer reviews

Many gardeners speak positively about the Chudo-Yudo pumpkin variety:

Daria, Voronezh: “I planted pumpkin seeds from Chudo-Yudo on May 15 under covering material - they all sprouted. The harvest was taken on September 19th. The fruits were of different sizes - from 3.3 to 7 kg. The smallest pumpkins were dark orange in color, while the larger ones ripened at home. At the end of September, I cut the first small fruit, it turned out to be ripe, very juicy and crispy. When I cut a medium-sized pumpkin, it turned out to be very juicy, bright orange (the hands were red). Everyone liked the vegetable baked - they ate it in one sitting. With minimal care, the pumpkin has proven to be very productive; I will grow it again next year.”

Vladimir, Ivanovo: “Of course, Chudo-yudo is not the earliest variety, but very tasty. I planted seedlings late - in early May. All three seeds sprouted. June was wet and cold. The plant started well, but everything rotted. And in July it was sunny, and then I left 2 fruits on each plant. The harvest was taken on the 20th of September. The pumpkin ripened at home as best it could. The largest one weighed 7.8 kg. The vegetable has a pleasant fruity taste."

Ekaterina, Pskov: “In early April, I sowed Miracle Yudo for seedlings in a liter bag, then on May 5th I transplanted the seedlings under covering material. The fruits grew beautiful, as in the photo of the packaging, the weight of the largest one reached 11 kg. I made candied fruits out of them. It seems to me that of the muscat varieties, Miracle Yudo is the sweetest pumpkin. It smells very pleasant.”

Growing butternut squash

Soil preparation

Choose a spacious, illuminated area, without drafts. Pumpkin prefers loamy and light soil. Other types of soil need to be improved.

The best predecessors are legumes, onions, cabbage, potatoes, and melons.

The bed is prepared in the fall: it is dug deep and fertilized with rotted manure and superphosphate. In the spring, the steps are repeated, only ammonium nitrate is added.

Seed preparation

Purchased seed has already been treated with special substances. It is better to choose proven brands. For example, Agroni.

Seed preparation involves the following steps:

• soaking in hot water 50˚C for several hours;
• wrapping in a damp cloth until they hatch;
• placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

Reproduction

It is better to grow seedlings. Sowing time is the end of April. They are adjusted based on the climate of the region.

Take containers with a diameter of at least 10 cm and fill them with soil half mixed with humus. Place 2 seeds in each, with the sharp tip down. The vessels are placed in a warm place - 22-25˚C. After emergence of seedlings, the temperature is gradually reduced to 18-20˚C. Over time, one sprout is removed, leaving a stronger one.

Caring for seedlings involves the following actions:

• watering - as needed;
• fertilizing - twice with complex fertilizer.

Before planting, the plants are hardened off. Plant in open ground when 3-4 leaves appear.

Landing

Seedlings are planted in warm soil

Approximate planting time is late May - early June. The earth should warm up to 12˚C.

The distance between seedlings should be at least 0.6 m, but, depending on the selected variety, it can be increased.

First, make holes 10 cm deep. Water each one. Plants are planted.

Features of nutmeg pumpkin varieties, advantages and disadvantages

Pumpkin is a versatile vegetable, suitable for both making desserts and homemade preparations. Unlike the large-fruited, hard-barked pumpkin, nutmeg is a gourmet vegetable.

The combination of a subtle aroma with an expressive nutty taste makes it attractive. And replacing the bright pumpkin flavor with nutty sweetness allows it to be widely used in cooking. Among the wide range, you can choose a variety suitable for different climatic conditions.

Butternut squash (the varieties whose photos are presented in the article differ in appearance and taste) are a good source of fiber, potassium and a number of other important nutrients. The main reason why butternut squash is so healthy is due to its nutritional value.

The aromatic vegetable can be added to soups, stews, risotto, and pie filling. It can also be cut into cubes and used in place of potatoes. Butternut squash pairs well with sage, thyme, apple, cinnamon, pear, cheese, ground beef and bacon.

Butternut squash is a healthy food, but its high potassium content may mean some people should consume it in moderation.

People taking beta blockers should limit their consumption of butternut squash because they have a higher risk of developing hyperkalemia (high potassium levels). People who have kidney problems should also pay attention to their consumption of the product because the kidneys cannot process high levels of potassium. Such conditions can be fatal with hyperkalemia.

Miracle Yudo

Mid-season variety with a rich aroma. It is recommended to use the pulp raw. The unique appearance is due to a pattern reminiscent of a gray mesh on a red background.

The average fruit weight is 5-11 kg. It can be stored raw for 6-8 months in a cool place.

Gorgeous

The classic fiery color of the round, slightly flattened fruit is combined with soft sugar pulp. The period from seed pecking to fruiting is only 115 days.

With good care it grows up to 7-8 kg. It is widely used in the preparation of desserts due to its unique aroma, reminiscent of caramel and cotton candy.

Vitamin

The oldest and most proven variety, bred in 1950. Weighty fruits, round or cylindrical in shape, reach 7.5 kg.

The vegetable contains a minimal amount of sugar, but a large amount of vitamins and ascorbic acid, which is why it got its name.

Augustine

Muscat early ripening variety. The light yellow, almost lemony pulp has a delicate nutty-buttery flavor.

The average weight of a pumpkin is no more than 5 kg. The fruits are elongated, pleasant green in color, with noticeable white stripes.

Guitar

The non-standard appearance of this variety is used for decorative purposes. Individual fruits reach a weight of 3-5 kg.

To obtain more sugary pulp, it is recommended to remove fruits weighing no more than 2 kg. The ripe vegetable has sweet vanilla pulp.

Pearl

A variety characterized by a minimum content of seeds in dense pulp. The rich red color of the elongated cylindrical fruits stands out among the green foliage.

It is noteworthy that the variety can be grown in beds with other vegetables due to the lack of branching.

Tsukatnaya

The variety has good resistance both from diseases and pests, and from temperature changes. Candied fruit is suitable for cultivation on any soil.

A mature vegetable weighs 5-8 kg. The fruits retain commercial quality for up to 200 days after picking.

Butternut

Butternut squash translates to “nut butter.” The reason for the name is the shape of the vegetable, which resembles a peanut fruit.

The fruits are small in size, the average weight does not exceed 3.5 kg. The color of the peel is from light red to red. The aroma is nutty with melon notes.

Provençal

Butternut squash (varieties, photos on the website are described for reference) of the Provençal subspecies is one of the most delicious and aromatic types. The fruit has a light yellow, mustard-colored peel that is easy to cut.

The average weight of a vegetable is 7-8 kg. It has a low sugar content. The pulp has a dense consistency and has a nutmeg flavor; there are few seeds inside. During storage, the aroma and sugar content increase.

Honey Pie

Medium-fruited variety, produced by Russian breeders, unpretentious when grown. Ripening occurs 110-120 days after emergence.

The unusual combination of the smell of honey and propolis gives the pumpkin a bright nutmeg expressiveness. It has a rounded-flattened shape, which is why it got its name. The usual fruit weight is 4-6 kg.

droplet

One of the smallest table muscat varieties. The size of a ripe pumpkin does not exceed 1.5 kg. It looks like a large pear, covered with a light cream peel.

The variety is productive; up to 20 pear-shaped fruits can form on one bush. Great for making juices, pastes and purees.

Matilda

Hybrid table variety with medium ripening period. It has high sugar content and vitamin content. It is distinguished by its high resistance to changing climatic conditions.

A bright lemon-colored rind covers the bottle-shaped pumpkin. The pulp is dense, fleshy, juicy. The weight of one pumpkin is from 3 to 5 kg.

Care

Weeding

Until the plants adapt and begin to actively develop, it is worth carefully removing weeds. It will stop growing when the crop forms shoots and the leaves take up a large space.

The soil needs to be loosened. Between rows - to a greater depth, under plants - to a shallower depth.

Watering

Although many species are drought-resistant, it is worth taking responsibility for moistening the soil.

Watering rules:

• before the ovaries set – once a week;
• after this period - once every 1-2 weeks.

Take settled and warm water – 20˚С. Humidification with cold water will spread diseases. After each procedure, the soil is loosened.

Two weeks before harvest, watering is stopped.

Top dressing

Plants are fertilized in 2 stages:

1. 10 days after planting: the mullein infusion is diluted with water (1:10). 10 g of superphosphate is also added.
2. During flowering, complex fertilizer, potassium sulfate, and wood ash are suitable.

Pollination

If the weather is bad and there are no insects that pollinate the plants, you should do the process yourself. Do this in the morning when it is cool.

• Take a male flower;
• Remove the leaves from it;
• The stamen touches the stigma of the female flower.

Pollen can be transferred using a soft brush. It is worth making sure that it is not crumpled. You can distinguish the flowers if you look closely at them. In females, at the end of the peduncle there is a thickening - the future fruit.

Formation

Formation will help to get a good harvest

The plant forms many ovaries, but does not have the ability to provide them with the necessary nutrition. To ensure that the harvest is not small, you need to leave 2-3 fruits on it.

The formation also provides for the implementation of the following recommendations:

• pinch the stems at a distance of 0.5 m from the ovary;
• remove excess shoots;
• straighten the lashes and sprinkle with earth in several places.

Then the plant forms new roots. This will provide him with additional nutrition.

How to care?

The Miracle Yudo pumpkin requires a watering regime. She loves moisture and does not recover well from drought. The soil in the garden bed should always be soft and loose.

When watering, weather conditions are always taken into account. If the summer is rainy, then watering is not required. Plants are protected from precipitation with a film so as not to provoke waterlogging.

Butternut squash is watered once every 2 weeks. The amount of liquid depends on the growing season. For young plants, 2 liters are required, before flowering I increase the volume to 6 liters. During the period of fruit growth, a lot of water is required, up to 12 liters.

If the soil is over-moistened, the peel of the vegetable may burst and the nutrients from the pulp are washed out. It becomes fresh, with reduced levels of sucrose and carotene. With a small amount of moisture, the pumpkin develops poorly, the fruits do not fill, the stems and leaves become weak and lethargic.

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The bush begins to form early. Leave the main stem and 2-3 side lashes. The remaining shoots are pinched. Otherwise, the plant will waste a lot of nutrients on empty vines. Dense tops prevent normal soil aeration. The bed is becoming swampy.

Subsequently, another correction of the bush is carried out. The 3 largest ovaries are left on each lash. The rest are deleted. The optimal length of the stem is 2 m. The canes are tied so that they do not shade the bed. It is recommended to place fruits in nets and strengthen them on vertical supports.

Same-sex inflorescences form on the pumpkin. They all have the same corolla shape, but they differ in their internal structure. Signs of male flowers: long petioles, inside there are stamens with pollen. They appear earlier than female inflorescences. Signs of female flowers: short and fleshy petioles; in the center of the crown there is a pistil, which is covered with a sticky substance.

For gardeners who grow pumpkins under film, the flowering period is very important. Unisexual inflorescences form on the stems. Plants in an open garden bed are pollinated by insects. They fly into greenhouses rarely or in insufficient quantities.

For the ovary to fully form, it is necessary to carry out artificial pollination. It is done with a brush or by picking a male flower and brushing the pollen from it into the female flower. The difficulty is that the flowers fade quickly.

Harvest and storage

It is advisable to remove the fruits before the onset of cold weather. For many species, even a slight drop in temperature will cause irreparable harm.

Rules for picking fruits:

• Perform the procedure with pruning shears in dry weather;
• leave part of the stalk – 3-4 cm;
• Perform actions carefully so as not to damage the peel.

The harvest can be stored at room temperature, but the optimal temperature is 12˚C. Butternut squash is often placed in a dark place for 2 months. It is believed that it will become more tasty and aromatic, and the skin will become firmer with a clear pattern.

Butternut squash, best pumpkin varieties by region

When choosing the optimal variety, you should pay attention to the region and the weather, whether it is stable or varies depending on the cyclone.

For the Moscow region and the Central zone

In these territories of Russia, pumpkin takes a long time to germinate. It takes 3.5 to 4.5 months to gain full weight, sugar and tenderness in the pulp. Only hybrid seeds will help speed up the process, reducing the ripening period by 20-35 days.

Among the popular varieties:

• Havana F1;
• Candied;
• Drop;
• Super F1;
• Augustine;
• Butternut;
• Matilda;
• Moscow aromatic;
• Atlas F1;
• Autumn Crown F1;
• Sibel F1.

For the Urals and Siberia

Even despite the lack of sun and changeable weather, dropping to 12 degrees Celsius at night, there are varieties of nutmeg pumpkin that are adapted to frost resistance and are able to grow and gain weight.

The list of varieties suitable for the weather includes: Maria, Chudo-Yudo, Augustine, Honey August or guitar (skaz), Nut, Peanut butter, Pearl.

When choosing hybrid varieties with the letter F1, you can consider such as: Pluto, Amati and Tiana.

Pests and diseases

Diseases

Common butternut squash diseases and measures to combat them:

1. Bacteriosis - dark green spots appear on the leaves, and an oily substance appears on the back of them. Over time, the leaf blade dries out. The disease also damages the fruits - they become deformed. For treatment, use Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate. The affected parts of the plant are destroyed.
2. Anthracnose - leaves become covered with brown spots. Over time, they begin to crumble and holes appear. The leaf blades dry out. The disease affects the fruits and stems of the crop. They fight it with Bordeaux mixture and copper oxychloride.
3. Root rot - first affects the underground part of the plant. The roots become brown, flabby and crack. The leaves turn yellow and the growth of the pumpkin stops. The disease is treated with Previkur and Fundazol. The plant is sprinkled with wood ash.
4. Powdery mildew - small white spots appear on the leaves. Over time, they completely cover the leaf plates in the form of plaque. The fruits become deformed and the plants dry out. The following medicinal substances are used: colloidal sulfur, sodium phosphate.
5. Spotted mosaic - small yellow and green spots appear on the leaves, which alternate. Culture is slowing down. You need to treat with the drug Farmayod-3.

Pests

Inspect the plant regularly for insects

According to the characteristics, nutmeg pumpkin can be affected by the following insects:

1. Spider mite – sucks sap from plants. It can be seen on the back of the leaves, and a light cobweb also appears. To combat the pest, Karbofos, an infusion of onion peels, is used.
2. Melon aphids - colonies of insects settle at the bottom of the leaves, trying to sap them. Over time, the plant dries out. The culture is treated with infusions of wormwood, celandine, and onion peels. In case of severe damage - Karbofos, Triphos.
3. Slugs - eat young leaves and shoots. The plants are sprinkled with ash and sprayed with infusions of wormwood and garlic. The drug Thunderstorm is also used.

How to grow

The easiest way to grow pumpkin is by direct sowing in open ground. Only the largest seeds are taken for sowing. The selected seed is properly prepared.

Seed preparation

Germination is the best preparation of seeds for sowing. This procedure is continued until the seeds hatch. To do this, the grains are placed in water at a temperature of no lower than +40°C and no more than +50°C. In this state, the seed is left for 3-4 hours.

Advice. It is best to place the bowl with seeds on a radiator or other heat source.

After soaking, the grains are wrapped in wet cotton cloth and left at room temperature until the sprouts emerge. The fabric is periodically checked and moistened, preventing it from drying out.

Since pumpkin is a heat-loving plant, it is recommended to harden the seeds before planting. To do this, the sprouted grains are also kept in a damp cloth in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Sowing in the ground

Before sowing pumpkin seeds in open ground, you need to make sure that frosts are no longer expected. Pumpkin is a heat-loving plant; seeds may not germinate in unheated soil.

Pumpkin is planted after the end of frost, as soon as the air temperature rises to +18 °C. Sowing is carried out in May, when the soil at a depth of 7-8 cm warms up to 12-13 °C.

Growing seedlings

Seedlings are grown to obtain an early and abundant harvest. Not necessarily at home - this can be done in a nursery or mini-greenhouse. But the best place for the plant would be a window sill on the south side of the house.

To grow seedlings, you will need peat humus or ordinary pots measuring at least 10x10 cm. Before planting in a permanent place, the seedlings must spend at least three weeks in the pot.

Sprouted hardened seeds are sown two grains per pot. Planting depth is 2 cm. The seeds are covered with peat. Watering is carried out before and after sowing. For the first three days, the crops are kept at a temperature not lower than +25°C.

On the fourth day after emergence, weak seedlings are removed by simply pinching off the stem. The air temperature is reduced and maintained within +18 °C so that the seedlings do not stretch and grow strong.

Watering the seedlings is carried out regularly, but without excess moisture. Stagnation of water leads to rotting of the roots. Ideal watering and suitable air humidity will make the plant hardy.

Two weeks after the emergence of seedlings, fertilizing is carried out. To do this, mullein is stirred in water (1:10) and the resulting solution is fertilized with 100 ml of each plant after watering. If there is no mullein, it can be replaced with nitrophoska. Fertilizing is carried out according to the instructions.

Regardless of the planting method, the plant needs proper care:

The pumpkin is watered with warm water (about +20°C), the optimal volume is 6-7 liters per plant or 15-20 liters per square meter. m. Before the ovaries begin to form, watering is carried out once a week, and then once every two weeks. After each moistening, the soil around the plants is loosened.

Fertilizers increase the yield of the variety and the quality of the fruit. After the formation of the fifth true leaf, the first fertilizing with nitrophoska is carried out. In the phase of lash formation, a second feeding is carried out with mullein solution. During the flowering period, the pumpkin is watered with warm water with the addition of ash.

To ensure that the canes form properly, it is important to weed. Once they are formed, there will be no need for this procedure.

For your information. It is not recommended to move the resulting lashes and nodes, especially during the flowering period. There is a risk of damaging flowers and stopping the development of fruits.

Pinching is carried out so that 4-6 leaves remain above each young vegetable. It is recommended to leave 3-4 ovaries. Experienced vegetable growers advise doing pruning in different ways: leaving one plant with one stem, another with two, and so on.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

In relation to climate and soil conditions, nutmeg pumpkin is a rather unpretentious plant, so even a novice gardener can cope with growing this vegetable. However, to obtain healthy fruit-bearing bushes, it is necessary to create an optimal microclimate.

At the seedling stage, the young bushes look strong, but the seedlings do not tolerate picking well. Therefore, the plant is grown in peat cups or tablets.

The time of planting in open ground depends on the climate of the area. In the northern part of Russia, favorable days for sowing are in early June.

Residents of the southern regions plant seeds in open ground in mid-May. Some gardeners in the southern part begin sowing on May 10. Those who live in the middle zone sow pumpkins in open ground from May 25th.

Important! According to popular belief, the best day for planting pumpkins is Yuri's day, in the morning. If circumstances do not allow you to plant seeds on this particular day, do not be upset. Pumpkin planted in moist, warm soil enriched with fertilizers will produce an excellent harvest, regardless of the day of planting.

Growing tips from experienced gardeners

Summer residents recommend planting seeds in small mounds. This way the pumpkin will grow better. Create a mound about 3 cm high for each plant, leaving a distance of about 1 m between them. Plant 4-5 pumpkin seeds into each mound, 1 cm deep. Cover the seeds with soil and press lightly around them.

Reviews from gardeners

People who grow nutmeg pumpkin on their site advise planting the crop using seedlings. Planting the seed directly into open ground is possible if the region has warm and long summers.

Gardeners highlight many advantages::

• high productivity;
• early or medium ripening;
• rapid formation of buds;
• long fruiting period;
• high taste characteristics.

Housewives are pleased with the universal use of fruits. Some species are added raw to salads, and porridges, purees, and soups are also prepared. Consumed steamed and baked.

Muscat varieties contain large amounts of sugar and carotene. Not only the pulp is healthy, but also the seeds. They are often taken to prevent helminthiasis.

How to introduce fertilizing?

During the growing season, Miracle Yudo butternut squash requires a lot of nutrients. If the soil has been prepared correctly, with the addition of humus and mineral fertilizers, then the plant develops normally. Fertilizers are introduced if certain pathologies are noted on the plant:

• foliage changes color, becomes yellow or red; this is due to a lack of potassium, phosphorus and iron;
• the buds fall; the plant lacks potassium;
• the ovary does not develop; lack of boron, magnesium, potassium;
• fruits grow poorly, do not increase in size, and are deformed; insufficient amount of manganese, iron, phosphorus.

It is recommended to use mineral complexes as fertilizers: “Bud”, “Kristalon”, “Zdraven”, “Potassium humates”.

The complexes contain all the necessary substances for the normal development of foliage and stems. The drugs strengthen the buds and improve the development of the ovary. Fertilizer is introduced in a volume of 1 liter per bush.

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A weed solution is prepared from folk remedies. Potassium salt and superphosphate are added to it. You can add baker's yeast to the weed grass.

They contain potassium, phosphorus, iron, a lot of vitamins, amino acids. The solution is prepared in advance. The yeast is allowed to ferment well. The solution is added to the irrigation liquid, 1 l/10 l of water.

Pumpkin Cello

The variety is mid-season, ripening on the 110th day. Belongs to the group of nutmeg pumpkins. The plant is powerful and climbing. The fruit is cello-shaped, pink-beige in color, the flesh is bright orange, dense, oily with a bright fruity aroma. The seed chamber is very small. The average weight of the fetus is 6-8 kg. Contains a large amount of antioxidants. Culinary uses range from stewing to soups and sweets. Can be eaten fresh without heat treatment.

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] 21. sheherazade squash. Incredibly beautiful Scheherazade. The usual coloring for gymnosperms pumpkins + warts and here it is – a pumpkin lover’s dream. We definitely plant it, sir. If everything works out, this is the variety I will grow for seeds. Rare variety.

22. Tours. An old French variety grown commercially for oil production. The seeds are large, but I don’t remember if it is gymnospermous. I'll skip it this year.

23. lady godiva is one of the most common varieties of gymnosperm pumpkins over the hill. distinguished by more pronounced and more orange stripes. like. but this time I'm skipping it.

24. Tatume. It's not even really a pumpkin, in our understanding. A must have in Mexican cuisine, harvested young and used like zucchini. But they say it tastes better, is more resistant to disease and is very productive. And you can appreciate the beauty of the cut yourself... Let's plant, sir!

25. Kamo kamo (Kumi Kumi pumpkin). variety from New Zealand, small, cute pumpkins; young fruits are often used for frying. Can be removed in the fall and used like a regular pumpkin. I'm skipping this time.

Some new acorns: 26. Cream of the crop 27. Table Queen Bush 28. Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato is very similar to Cream of the crop. I’ll plant this one, cutie.

29. Winter luxury pie. I’ve wanted it for a long time, I really like it visually, the cracks on the pumpkin are so cute. It turned out, in addition to its awesome exterior, this pumpkin is incredibly good for pies. in any case, among small orange pumpkins like Sugar Pie, she is the best. We’re planting, sir, where to go.

30. Omaha pumpkin. Elongated cuties. I want to, but not this time.

31. melonette jaspee vendee. at first glance - something vague, but some reviews are so enthusiastic that it’s worth a try! another time somewhere in the future somehow another time sometime later.

32. Chicago warted hubbard and 33. Golden hubbard we already bought these seeds last season, I haven’t checked mine for germination yet, but they didn’t germinate from aadvark last time, so we bought them again. We hope for the best, the varieties are very interesting.

34. Long pie. Unusual long pumpkins. I think that the taste and yield will be average. Maybe I’ll plant it, while thinking about it.

35. pacheco pumpkin. one more zucchini squash, I'll skip it.

36. Calabaza Temporal. New hubbard to the collection, round. I'm skipping it this time.

37. mooregold squash. a bright, slightly pimply orange pumpkin of medium size, I think it should be delicious. I'll probably put him in prison when I'm thinking about it. I love the taste of these.

38. burpee's butterbush. This muscat variety ended up here by chance. Exclusive Burpee. Let's plant, sir.

39. Yugoslavian Finger Fruit Squash. Some kind of miracle. I wonder if it will be squash or squash in taste and texture. I’ll plant a bush if I can find somewhere to stick it.

41. A variety similar to Kamo Kamo. Next time I’ll plant both, but for now we’ll skip them.

There will be another post about pumpkins :)

The most popular varieties

For the Moscow region

A cold-resistant crop with a spreading long vine and large, sweet-tasting fruits weighing up to 6 kg when ripe. The culture is unpretentious to the type of soil and its fertility.

A culture with an early ripening period (75-85 days). The vegetable is characterized by a sweetish taste with notes of vanilla. A mature pumpkin weighs 3-4 kg. The shelf life of fruits is more than 4 months.

The plant is resistant to garden diseases and frost. The pulp is juicy and sugary, for which it is valued by chefs. The weight of the Russian pumpkin exceeds 2.7 kg. The ripening period of the crop is 110-130 days. The color of the ripe fruit is orange.

Nutmeg pearl

The nutmeg pumpkin harvest ripens in 100 days, the pumpkin weight is about 5-7 kg. The taste is rich with a nutmeg note. The plant is cold-resistant, tolerates drought and heavy rainfall, and has strong immunity.

The best varieties of Siberia

A plant with a growing season of days. The pulp is very juicy and sweet, reminiscent of melon in taste. Even after heat treatment it retains its crispy structure. The weight of the pumpkin does not exceed 3 kg.

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Bush variety. The culture easily tolerates temperature changes and withstands frosts, and is resistant to humid environments. The variety has excellent taste and a long shelf life (until the next season). The duration of the growing season is 90-110 days, the weight of the fruit is 2.1-3 kg.

Harvesting

You can determine the maturity of a pumpkin by the following signs:

• the stalk becomes more rigid, the surface becomes corked, its woodiness occurs simultaneously with the stem supplying food;
• the leaves on the vine dry out and change color to yellow;
• whatever the original color of the peel , after ripening it reflects the texture pattern more clearly;
• if you run your fingernail over the crust, no mark is formed ;
• When you press your fingers on the fruit, you feel hardness ;
• the ripe product becomes covered with a matte coating ;
• when tapping, a loud knock ;
• When harvesting, the stalk is easily removed .

It is necessary to harvest the pumpkin before stable frosts.

The fruits removed from the garden are placed in a dry room, where they ripen for about another month.

The main guarantee of a good harvest is the correct choice of seeds and timely care. Self-grown pumpkin will diversify the menu for household members and enrich the body with nutrients.

Pumpkin Pastille-Champagne

An extravagant variety of pumpkin - an elongated pink ellipse!

Exceptional taste (possibility of consuming fruits both fresh and processed).

The pulp has a pleasant vanilla aroma

.The plant is medium-climbing.

The fruit has the shape of an elongated ellipse. The color of the mature fruit background is pink, with a slight reticulation. The bark is of medium thickness. The pulp is bright orange in color, occupies almost the entire internal space (the seed chamber is small, elongated along the length of the fruit), dense, crispy with a wonderful aroma. The weight of the fetus is 2-3 kg. Has excellent keeping quality.

Suitable for preparing fresh salads, stewing, baking, and processing into juice.

Pumpkin Nut Butter

Early ripening portioned variety. From mass germination to technical ripeness about 90 days. The plant is powerful and climbing. One plant can bear up to 30 fruits, but their number should be limited for better ripening. The fruit is pear-shaped, weighing 500-700 g, creamy-beige in color. The pulp is bright orange, dense, oily, with a bright nutty flavor. Culinary uses are very diverse: salads, soups, cereals, casseroles; consumed fried, baked, stewed; canned, prepared pumpkin juice and candied fruits. Ideal for stuffing. The fruits are perfectly stored for a long time.

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Of the entire pumpkin family, butternut squash is the most delicious and sweet. It is distinguished by its juicy, fibrous pulp, which has a pleasant aroma and orange color. Thanks to these properties, butternut squash varieties are very popular among gardeners. This is one of the most delicious varieties, its fruits are sugary and juicy. This pumpkin is most suitable for making desserts.

In addition to excellent taste, many of the best varieties of nutmeg pumpkins have a long shelf life and a high content of vitamins and microelements. Butternut squash fruits vary in shape, but many have thin skins that are easy to cut off.

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