Zucchini the best varieties

It's hard to imagine a vegetable garden without a vegetable marrow. This vegetable is one of the first to be harvested and appears on tables in the form of various dishes. The ease of growing zucchini, availability, early maturity and other characteristics allow, with proper care, to grow these plants of various varieties in open ground, greenhouses and greenhouses in Siberia, Moscow region and in the Leningrad region.

Varietal variety of zucchini

Our grandmothers did not think much about the varietal characteristics of the plants grown and from year to year they collected their seeds from the best fruits. Sometimes a new variety appeared on the site, but its main characteristic was color spectrum fruits: white, green, yellow, etc. with

The arsenal of modern gardeners is much wider and the color scale as a sign has faded into the background. Attention is paid to such characteristics as:

• Ripening terms (early, middle, late);
• Growth type (bush, climbing);
• Pollination features (parthenocarpic or insect pollinated);
• Productivity.

These and other characteristics allow the rule to select a species for specific conditions and get the most out of each plant.

To get a good harvest, you need to select a variety according to its characteristics.

Among the variety of zucchini, special attention should be paid to varieties that have earned the recognition of breeders and are most popular with gardeners. Each group has its own favorites. Someone is convenient due to their ripening time, and someone conquers with their compactness.

The best bush varieties for outdoor cultivation

Most asthenia of the Pumpkin family form long, spreading whipsthat require large areas. At the same time, modern summer residents and gardeners are often limited to 6 acres, on which they want to plant a variety of crops.

The limited space and savings of every meter make planting traditional climbing varieties a real luxury, but bushy ones become a godsend for such sites.

Bush squash you can easy to fit into tight spaces and even plant in a flowerbed among flowers, where large leaves will be an excellent backdrop for other plants.

Aeronaut

Compact plant. Shows good disease resistance.

Fruits are green, 14-15 cm long, tasty, versatile. They perfectly withstand transportation. Subject to the rules of agricultural technology from 1 sq. m of area can be collected 7-7.5 kg.

Aeronaut

White

Ultra-ripe... The first fruits are ready to be harvested within 35-40 days. Fruits of white color, oval, excellent taste, universal purpose The pulp is dense, creamy. Stores well.

White

Waterfall

Early ripe hybrid. Fruits weighing up to 500 g, green. The pulp is dense, white. The yield is high. Disease resistance is above average.

Odessa

Early maturing bush type variety. Disease resistance is very high. The fruits are pale green, cylindrical.The pulp is pinkish yellow or light yellow. Suitable for canning.

Odessa

Best self-pollinated parthenocarpic species

Zucchini forms female and male flowers. In most cases, pollination and fruit setting occurs with insectsthat carry pollen. However, when grown in greenhouses, especially in winter, cross-pollination is problematic.

Parthenocarpic varieties that are able to set fruits without pollination are becoming a real find. Such varieties are also great for open ground.

Kavili

Early ripening and high yields make the Cavili hybrid one of the best.

Fruits are light green, up to 22 cm long. Fruiting is abundant and long-lasting. The ripening period is 1.5 months, and the active setting of new fruits takes place within 2 months in any conditions, even without any participation of pollinating insects. During this time, from 1 sq. m manage to collect about 9 kg... The pulp is tender, juicy, whitish.

Kavili

Jellyfish

Super early hybrid. Ideal for early production under cover films. Withstands large temperature differences.

Ripening period 35 days. The fruits are light green with a delicate skin. The pulp is dense, the seed chamber is miniature. Fruit weight can reach 800 g, with a length of 25 cm.

Jellyfish

Parthenon

A Dutch breeding hybrid, very compact and productive. For 1 sq. m you can place 3-4 bushes and collect up to 15 kg fruits. Good insect-free fruit set and early ripening make this variety an excellent candidate for greenhouse planting.

The fruits of the variety are dark green, cylindrical with light green dense, juicy and tasty pulp. It can be used not only for canning and preparing various dishes, but also eaten raw. Zucchini fruiting period very long and can stretch until September.

Parthenon

Early varieties

Zucchini varieties of early ripening are of particular value, because it is they who most often become the first fresh vegetables of the new summer season.

Iskander

An early ripe parthenocarpic hybrid bred by Dutch breeders. Ripening period 40-45 days.

The special value of the variety lies in its ability to set fruits at low temperatures, which is especially important for northern regions with cool summers.

When planting 4 plants per 1 sq. m yield is 15 Kg... Iskander fruits are light green, up to 20 cm long, with a thin delicate skin. The pulp is tender, juicy, creamy or white.

Iskander

Tsukesha

The ripening period of the Tsukesha variety is 41-50 days. The plant is characterized by large dark green leaves with gray spots. These are varietal features of color and should not be confused with a disease.

Fruits up to 40 cm long and weighing up to 900 g. Fruiting continues until frost. Fruit well stored and transported... The pulp is juicy, very tasty.

Tsukesha

Ball

The main feature of the variety is green globular fruit covered with light dots that look like a ball. The pulp tastes excellent.

Ripening period for round squash is 50-55 days. The plant is compact, bushy with strongly dissected leaves.

Ball

Aeronaut

This variety has already been mentioned as a popular bush squash, but the early ripening period is another plus in the piggy bank of positive characteristics. Ripening period 42-45 days.

Medium ripening

Gribovsky

The widely known white-fruited variety Gribovsky. Ripening period is not less than 46 days, depending on the region of cultivation. Plant forms long lashes.

Fruits up to 20 cm in size, white. The skin is hard, the flesh is tasty, white or yellowish. Yield 8.5KG from 1 sq. m.

Gribovsky

Zolotinka

Ripening period 50 days. Bush type of growth. The color of the fruit is fully consistent with the name.

Zolotinka

Black handsome

Bush grade. Ripens in 45 days.Fruits are very dark green in color, close to black. The peel is thin, the flesh is greenish, with a delicate taste.

The fruits are versatile and suitable for all possible uses. At the same time, 4-5 fruits can be tied on a bush.

Black handsome

Late zucchini

Spaghetti

An unusual variety that is only gaining popularity.

Young zucchini Spaghetti tastes no different from the usual varieties, but after full ripening, the flesh of the zucchini stratifies into fibers and it turns out a peculiar vegetable spaghettiwhich has many fans. Outwardly, ripe fruits resemble small melons in shape and color.

The only problem - late ripening, which in regions with a short summer does not always allow waiting for "macaroni".

Spaghetti

Lagenaria (Calabaza)

This type of pumpkin is also called Vietnamese zucchini... Due to the long ripening period and exoticism, lagenaria cannot be called a frequent visitor to vegetable gardens. The shape of the fruit varies.

When young, they are used as food in the same way as pumpkin or vegetable marrow. In a ripe state, the walls and pulp dry out and a cavity forms inside.

Traditionally, this plant was used by some peoples for the manufacture of vessels.

Lagenaria

The variety of zucchini allows you to choose the right variety not only for certain growing conditions, but also for aesthetic and taste reasons.

With the right combination of hybrids, you can get a good harvest even from a small area and prolong the fruiting period. And some exotic varieties can help diversify traditional culinary dishes and grow craft materials.

Zucchini varieties: description, photos, reviews

Zucchini is a dietary product of low calorie content, with a rich vitamin and mineral complex, very useful for the prevention and treatment of excess weight, liver and kidney diseases, cardiovascular diseases.

Zucchini Iskander

Early maturing (period from germination to technical maturity 40-45 days), high-yielding, Dutch marrow hybrid. Ties fruits even at low temperatures. The plant is bushy, compact. The leaf is light green to dark green, moderately dissected, with mottling.

Fruits are cylindrical with a narrowing towards the peduncle, medium length (18-20 cm), light green with white spot. The average weight of zucchini is 500-700 g. The pulp is firm, tender, creamy white, very tasty. These zucchini are suitable for dining and canning purposes.

Important: the fruits, when outgrowing, do not lose their delicate taste.

The hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew and anthracose.

Iskander zucchini seeds are processed with thiram, they do not require soaking.

Recommended planting pattern: 150-200 x 60-70 cm.

Productivity of Iskander zucchini high.

Zucchini Cavili

Ultra-early, parthenocarpic, high-yielding Dutch zucchini hybrid with a long fruiting period (more than 2 months). From germination to the first harvest of fruits, it takes 40-42 days. Bush plant with short internodes.

Fruits are cylindrical, very straight, light green with white flesh, 16-22 cm long, with a delicate taste. The average fruit weight is 300-500 g. These zucchini have a universal purpose - for home cooking and canning processing.

Under stressful conditions (rainy weather, heat, absence of insects) Kavili F1 forms fruits without pollination.

Hybrid advantages: parthenocarp, high productivity, marketability of fruits, duration of fruiting, resistance to powdery mildew.

Yield of Kavili zucchini: 7 - 9 kg per sq. m.

Recommended planting pattern: 140 x 70 cm. The seeds are treated with thiram, do not require soaking.

Zucchini Black handsome

Medium early (45-55 days pass from germination to the beginning of fruiting), a variety of foreign selection. The plant is bushy, compact, strongly leafy. 3-5 fruits are tied on the bush at the same time.

Fruits are cylindrical, smooth, glossy, thin-crusty, dark green, almost black, 18-22 cm long, weighing 0.5-1 kg. The pulp is greenish-white, dense, tender, savory. These zucchini are good for cooking and preserving.

Zucchini yield Black handsome: 14-20 kg from 1 sq.m.

Advantages of the variety: resistance to the main diseases of zucchini, long-term fruiting, high yield and marketable quality of fruits.

Recommended landing pattern: 60 x 60 cm.

Zucchini Aral

An early ripening (only 30 days from germination to the first harvest) hybrid of a vegetable marrow. The plant is of medium vigor, semi-leafy, with medium internodes.

Fruits are cylindrical, slightly ribbed, light green with sparse whitish spots. Zucchini length 12-15 cm, diameter 4-6 cm, average weight 500-800 g. The pulp is firm, tender, with excellent taste. The fruits are used boiled, stewed and fried, as well as fresh (young ovaries) in salads. These zucchini are also tasty when preserved.

Ripe large fruits are well stored, they retain their qualities for up to 4 months.

Aral F1 hybrid is resistant to the main diseases of zucchini.

It is recommended to plant in the ground according to the scheme: 60 × 60 cm.

Yield of zucchini Aral: up to 10 kg from 1 sq. m.

Zucchini the most

Early maturing (the period from germination to the first harvest of fruits 38-45 days), a productive hybrid of a vegetable marrow for growing in open ground and film shelters. The most hybrid F1 shows excellent results in all climatic zones of Russia.

Bush plant with medium internodes.

Fruits are cylindrical, 25-30 cm long, 5-8 cm in diameter, with an average weight of 600-800 g, orange in color. The pulp is yellow-orange, tender, juicy, of excellent taste. These zucchini are good for home cooking and canning.

Zucchini yield The most: up to 7 kg from 1 sq. m.

Advantages of the hybrid: original fruit color combined with excellent taste of tender pulp, good yield, short ripening times.

Tsukesh zucchini

Early (41-50 days from germination to the beginning of harvesting), high-yielding variety of zucchini for open and protected ground. The plant is bushy, compact.

Fruits are cylindrical, with a thin skin, green with light green specks. The average weight of a vegetable marrow is 700-900 g. The pulp is white, crispy, of excellent taste. Thanks to their high solids content, these squash are good for pickling, pickling and all types of home cooking.

Tsukesha is one of the highest-yielding varieties of zucchini, which yields 11-12 kg of fruit per plant per season.

Advantages of the variety: early maturity, excellent yield, compactness of the bush, suitability of fruits for storage.

Yield of zucchini Tsukesh: 6-12 kg from 1 sq. m.

It is recommended to plant according to the scheme: 70 x 70 cm.

White marrow

Early ripening (from germination to fruiting 36-41 days) variety of white-fruited zucchini of domestic selection. The plant is bushy, compact, single-leafed.

Fruits are cylindrical, smooth, with a slight escape to the stalk, weighing 600-900 g, with a thin white skin. Zucchini flesh is white or light creamy, medium density, tender, excellent taste.

These white-fruited zucchini have good keeping quality and transportability.

Productivity of zucchini variety Beloplodny: up to 10 kg from 1 sq. m.

The variety is resistant to bacteriosis.

Zucchini Kid

Early maturing (the period from germination to the beginning of harvesting 38-47 days), a productive variety of white-fruited zucchini with a friendly return of the harvest. Bush plant.

Fruits are cylindrical, smooth, with a creamy white skin, up to 20 cm long, weighing 0.6-1 kg. The flesh of the squash is white, dense, of excellent taste. These zucchini are recommended for baby and dietetic food, they are also tasty when preserved.

Zucchini yield Kid: 9-10 kg from 1 sq. m.

Zucchini variety Malysh is warm and photophilous, easily affected by frosts.

Zucchini Roller

Ultra-early ripening (from germination to the beginning of fruiting 35-38 days), high-yielding zucchini variety.Bush plant, standard, 25-35 cm high.

Fruits are oval, smooth, light green (mesh and pattern are absent), weighing 0.9-1.3 kg. The pulp is light green, loose, tender, with good taste. These zucchini have good keeping quality and transportability. Perfect for fresh consumption and canning.

Recommended planting pattern: 70 x 70 cm.

Zucchini yield Roller: 7-9 kg from 1 sq. m.

Advantages of the variety:high yield, excellent taste, resistance to low temperatures. The Rolik variety responds well to the application of organic fertilizers.

Zucchini Orange

An early ripening variety of zucchini with an exotic appearance. The period from germination to collection of the first fruits is 40 days. The bush is compact, with numerous bright, round fruits. Zucchini should be picked in time when their diameter does not exceed 15 cm. The pulp in this case (in immature ones) is sweetish, especially tasty when raw!

Zucchini variety Orange, video

Zucchini Aeronaut

Early maturing (from germination to technical ripeness 40-46 days), one of the most popular varieties of zucchini marrow. Predominantly female flowering type. The plant is bushy, there are few lashes, the main shoot is short.

Fruits are cylindrical, dark green with light green dots, weighing 1-1.5 kg and 14-15 cm long. The skin is thin. The pulp is whitish-yellow, thick, juicy, slightly sweet. They have good keeping quality and transportability. These zucchini have a universal purpose - they are also suitable for home cooking and canning. At the same time, they are very tasty.

Recommended planting pattern: 40 × 50 cm.

Zucchini yield Aeronaut: up to 7 kg from 1 sq. m.

Zucchini Skvorushka

Early ripe (45-50 days from germination to the first harvest) zucchini variety. The plant is bushy, compact, with a large number of female flowers.

The fruit is cylindrical, slightly ribbed, dark green with faint white specks, weighing 0.5-1.1 kg and 20-25 cm long. The flesh is white or light yellow, dense, juicy, tender and very tasty. These zucchini are suitable for home cooking, preservation and processing.

Advantages of the variety: high productivity, drought and cold resistance, excellent taste of fruits, good transportability.

Recommended planting pattern: 150 x 60 cm.

Productivity of zucchini Skvorushka: 8-10 kg from 1 sq. m.

We recommend purchasing excellent quality zucchini seeds in the Sady Rossii online store.

Agrotechnics for growing zucchini

Light, fertile, low groundwater soils are most suitable for zucchini; it does not tolerate acidic soils. The best predecessors for squash are onions, root vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes.

Before planting, the site is dug up and fertilized with organic and mineral fertilizers, as well as ash, if necessary, lime.

Sowing seeds is carried out in late May-early June after the threat of return frosts has passed. Seeds are sown in holes, 2-3 pcs. The distance between the holes should be at least 60 cm. After emergence, weak plants are carefully removed or cut.

All subsequent care for zucchini consists in regular watering, loosening, hilling and feeding.

Harvesting of fruits is carried out regularly with an interval of 2-3 days, preventing them from overripening.

Zucchini can also be grown via seedlings. Seedlings are sown in early May, and in open ground, seedlings are planted in early June, in the phase of 2-4 leaves.

Reviews of zucchini varieties

If you grow zucchini and some of these varieties are not described here, please write the name and give at least a brief description of it. What do you like about this variety, what kind of zucchini yield is obtained in your climate? If possible, attach photos of the zucchini grown by you Thank you!

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Zucchini is a close relative of pumpkin, they will differ in terms of ripening and taste. Most of the preparations for the winter are made from this vegetable; during the season, there will be some kind of dish from it on the table almost every day. Let's look at a description of its popular varieties.

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Description

Zucchini are very useful for humans, they contain:

• many vitamins and minerals that have a positive effect on the general condition of the body
• fiber, which helps to normalize digestion and cleansing functions of the body
• a small amount of calories, which allows the use of the product in a diet to normalize weight

Variety of zucchini

Excellent taste and variety in preparation make zucchini just a favorite dish for many consumers during their fruiting period.

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You can choose zucchini for yourself to taste and even color

In order to get the maximum possible yield of zucchini, it is important to choose the right variety, while taking into account personal preferences in color.

It is also worth taking into account the following points:

Some gardeners are trying to artificially extend the fruiting period of zucchini. But in many cases, this does not justify the hopes imposed, the fruits in such cases are of less value in terms of taste and the content of useful substances in them.

Particular attention is paid to the ripening period, it depends on them how soon you can prepare delicious dishes from zucchini for yourself and your loved ones.

According to early maturity, three types of vegetables are distinguished:

• early maturing
• mid-season
• late maturing

Given their ripening time for zucchini lovers, an almost uninterrupted supply of this vegetable can be ensured. Experienced gardeners often plant at least 3-5 species with different periods of fruiting, this is how the consumption of zucchini continues from early spring to late autumn, while greenhouses and greenhouses are often used.

In addition, in seed shops, sellers will offer several options for seed. Most of all, the hybrids of foreign breeders are appreciated, a huge selection will not allow you to decide right away.

Zucchini bush

Domestic varieties have fewer representatives, but even among them it is difficult to give preference to any one. Given the high competition in this market segment, it is better to prepare in advance and independently study some of them, make a list of the most suitable for you.

Grilled zucchini

According to the reviews of gardeners, it turned out to compile a small list of all the proposed ones, which are most common in our country. It is these varieties and species that are preferred by amateur gardeners and farmers for whom the harvest is important.

When making a selection, the taste qualities of each variety were also taken into account, the description will explain how to properly grow and how to use ripe fruits in order to get the most out of the vegetable.

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Recently, these varieties of zucchini are in great demand, this is due to the fact that they take up little space, and sometimes even more fruiting than other representatives. They are not picky, easy to care for, and foreign hybrids have a relatively long storage period.

Zucchini bush

There are fruits with and without seeds. It largely depends on this how long the zucchini will not age during the preservation process and will be suitable for consumption.

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Aeronaut

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Astronomer

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Black handsome

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Tsukesha

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One of the representatives of yellow zucchini

In a special way, gardeners refer to yellow zucchini, they will look like summer in a jar, and caviar from them has a more natural color, and a piece of the sun will be added to dishes prepared from fresh vegetables.

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Pineapple

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Zolotinka

Our gardeners also grow other varieties of yellow zucchini, but they are less popular or are common in only one region.

To prepare caviar from zucchini, you can combine the vegetables used, take 80% of yellow zucchini, add the rest white.

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Each gardener strives to get the result of his work as early as possible, looking forward to the fruits on the crops he has planted. To significantly save time and get a harvest faster, plant early ripening varieties of zucchini on your site

Zucchini vertical bed

Their general characteristics are as follows:

• the first fruits are harvested 40-45 days after germination
• plants tolerate temperature fluctuations
• they are not afraid of small frosts

Most often they are sown directly into the ground, sometimes sowing is done under a film.

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Iskander

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Kavili

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Gribovsky

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Aral

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Candela

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Anchor

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zebra

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Diamond

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Erema

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Souvenir

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Egyptian force

Early maturing varieties are cultivated in the same way as the rest, the only difference is that it is possible to sow seeds in open ground much earlier. A film covering will help speed up the seedlings, which is simply removed over time. All gardeners are engaged in the cultivation of zucchini, many know about their useful properties, after all, such fruits are recommended for food even for diabetics.

The low calorie content of the product, even after heat treatment, makes it possible to use zucchini in the diet of people with overweight problems. Vitamins and minerals, and especially iodine, will be useful for everyone.

Harvesting zucchini in different ways for the winter allows you to please yourself in the cold season with a piece of summer.

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This article will focus on a vegetable called zucchini. The best varieties for open ground, cultivation features, origin, as well as a few simple recipes for healthy and hearty dishes - you will find all this in our material.

What is this vegetable?

Zucchini is an annual thermophilic plant, the closest relative of the pumpkin. Its fruits are usually oblong, although round varieties exist. The skin of the vegetable is white, pistachio, green or yellow. Thanks to a number of beneficial trace elements and vitamins, as well as an incomparable taste, zucchini are popular all over the world.

Legend

According to Indian epics, the zucchini was donated to people by gods. In a fishing village, while the husbands were on a long voyage, women and children suffered from hunger. The mothers prayed to the almighty gods to send down to the earth a fruit as tasty as the flesh of a fish, and as unpretentious as weed. The celestials thought and showed the world a zucchini. How much its taste resembles fish is a big question, but they really were not mistaken about the ease of cultivation.

Where does the squash come from?

Few of the gardeners wondered where the well-known zucchini came from. But knowing about the peculiarities of its growth in the natural environment, you can create the best conditions for this culture on your site.

South America is considered the homeland of the vegetable, although it can be found both in Central and North. Its cultivation took place a very long time ago: the Indians cultivated zucchini 3000 years ago, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds. The vegetable came to Europeans relatively recently - in the 17th century, and was first cultivated as an exotic plant in botanical gardens. Only squash seeds were eaten, which tasted like pumpkin seeds. In the middle of the 18th century, the miracle vegetable reached Russia, where it was consumed unripe.

How to plant and grow zucchini correctly

In order for the zucchini seeds to germinate faster, they should be soaked for 4-5 hours in cool water, and then wrapped in a damp cloth or cotton wool and put in a warm place for about a day (they should swell slightly, but not germinate). Then they are slightly dried and sown in open ground in late April - early May (focusing on weather conditions). Seeds will begin to germinate at temperatures above 10 ° C.

Zucchini is a rather sprawling plant, so one copy should have a plot of at least 70 × 70 cm in size. Seeds are planted in moist soil to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. Many gardeners cover the planting site with plastic wrap to maintain the necessary moisture.

Chernozem is ideal for growing zucchini. This melon culture grows well both on alluvial river lands, and on chestnut, on shallow loamy lands. It is also important to consider which plant was previously cultivated in the garden. The best predecessors for squash are tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, and legumes.

During the period when the ovaries begin to form, the plant must be fed with mineral and organic fertilizers. Most often they use fresh mullein (5 kg per 10 m²), bird droppings (1.5 kg per 10 m²), slurry (5 kg per 10 m²). The best mineral dressing is ammonium nitrate (120 g per 10 m²).

What are the criteria for choosing a variety?

Every time in the spring, many begin to think about which seeds of which varieties of this or that vegetable to buy this year. How not to miscalculate among such a variety?

Before buying seeds, you need to choose the best variety. It is recommended to take into account the location of the personal plot: if the dacha is located in the northern regions, frost resistance is especially relevant.

Depending on the size of the proposed bed, it is important to pay attention to the shape of the bush, its compactness and tendency to branching.

The harvest directly depends on the quality of pollination. There are plants pollinated by insects, but self-pollinated squash has also been developed. The best varieties for open ground still imply the presence of bees, butterflies and other nectar collectors.

Domestic or imported varieties: which is better?

Each variety has its own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing, you need to be guided primarily by how the zucchini will be used. Some grow these vegetables in the hope of long-term storage, while others, on the contrary, dream of getting an early harvest, which will be eaten raw, as well as for frying and canning.

Unlike foreign varieties, domestic ones are more resistant to frost and sudden changes in temperature. Therefore, for cultivation in central Russia and in more northern regions, it is better to choose seeds from local breeders. The fruits of such zucchini, although they do not have a presentable appearance, are perfectly stored and taste wonderful.

In hotter regions, on the contrary, foreign varieties, primarily Italian ones, have proven themselves better. They have more juicy pulp, are distinguished by early maturity and excellent taste.

Early zucchini varieties

Every gardener and gardener wants to get a harvest as soon as possible. For large agro-industrial complexes, fast ripening means quick profit and good turnover. For the most impatient, breeders have bred a lot of interesting early maturing. What kind of zucchini to plant? The best varieties for open ground with a short ripening period are presented below.

Odessa-52

This is an old, time-tested variety, bred by Ukrainian breeders back in the middle of the last century. From the first shoots to ripe fruit - only about 40 days. The shape of the zucchini is oblong, the peel is milky or greenish in color with small specks. The pulp is pinkish or yellowish. The variety is very fruitful, disease and frost resistant. The shape of the bush is compact. Odesskiy-52 is recommended to be consumed fresh and preserved, since, like many early varieties, it lies poorly.

Aeronaut

This zucchini squash is one of the most sought after. The cultivar is characterized by a short main shoot and a neat little bush. It is ideal for small vegetable gardens. Zucchini Aeronaut has smooth oblong fruits, evenly colored dark green. The pulp is yellowish, juicy, the rind is thin. Ripening period - 46 days. The fruits are used for canning, frying, making salads.

Zucchini Aeronaut has only one drawback: it is susceptible to powdery mildew and various viruses.

White

Ultra-early ripening variety: from germination to first harvest - a little more than a month (35-40 days). Zucchini White is distinguished by light oval fruits of medium size (up to 1 kg). The pulp inside is creamy, very juicy and tasty.

The variety is resistant to various diseases, unpretentious in terms of care and versatile in use. It is pickled, fried, eaten raw. The low sugar content makes it possible to use White squash for baby food and diabetic diets. It is also suitable for long-term storage and does not lose its taste and useful properties for a long time. Thanks to all the listed advantages, it is very popular among gardeners.

Sosnovsky

This variety only ripens 33-34 days. It is intended for open field cultivation in the southern regions of Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova. Sosnovsky zucchini is distinguished by thin-skinned oblong fruits of white or beige color. The pulp is yellow, fibrous, with a high content of juice. It is used for canning and dietary meals.

Anchor

This variety is early ripening: the crop can be harvested already 40 days after the appearance of the first cotyledon leaves. The fruit of the anchor squash is oval and rounded. The peel is colored in light green tones, soft to the touch.

Among the advantages, we can note resistance to low temperatures, good preservation, high yield (up to 9 kg from one bush), excellent taste of the pulp. The main disadvantage that the Anchor zucchini possesses: the variety is poorly resistant to various diseases.

Popular zucchini varieties for long-term storage

- Skvorushka. Thanks to long-term storage without loss of nutrients and taste, many people choose these particular zucchini. Growing and nursing outdoors won't be a hassle. Seeds are sown directly to the garden bed (the distance between the holes is 60 cm). In the future, you will only need regular watering, loosening the soil and feeding.

Skvorushka's fruits are distinguished by a dark green skin and a slightly ribbed cylindrical shape. Zucchini can weigh up to 1.2 kg. For consumption fresh, stewed and fried, young small specimens are chosen immediately after cutting. Vegetables for long-term storage should ripen well.

- Gribovsky-37. This old variety is known to all self-respecting gardeners. It was received by domestic breeders back in 1943, and since then has gained unprecedented popularity.Among the advantages are the following: the Gribovsky zucchini has a high yield, perfectly tolerates drought and prolonged cold snaps, and is unpretentious in care.

The fruits of this variety have a cylindrical, slightly "pot-bellied" shape with a pronounced ribbing at the stalk. The skin is greenish or milky in color, quite dense. The pulp is white, medium firm. Gribovsky zucchini is good for both home cooking and long-term storage.

- Iskander F1. Maybe you should plant a hybrid zucchini? The best varieties for open ground in this case are Kavili F1 and the famous Iskander F1 zucchini, reviews of which are purely positive. These hybrids were created by Dutch botanists for a long time. Their main advantages are resistance to various diseases, high yield, the ability to set fruit at low temperatures.

At least for one season, you need to try to plant Iskander F1 zucchini on your site. Reviews about it give hope for a high yield that can be stored for a long time.

It should be noted that seeds obtained from a hybrid fruit cannot be used for subsequent planting.

Yellow zucchini

- Zolotinka. Zucchini yellow varieties Zolotinka are distinguished by early maturity, compactness of the bush, good taste and pleasant appearance. Like other yellow or orange vegetables, they are rich in carotene and are used in children's and diet meals.

- Yellow-fruited. This variety is a high-yield bush squash. Fruits are smooth or slightly ribbed, cylindrical in shape, tapering at the end. The plant is suitable for small areas because of its compact size.

- Golda. Another representative of yellow zucchini. This hybrid is perfectly recommended among experienced gardeners. Its sunny fruits are oblong, slightly ribbed. The pulp is creamy, firm enough and very tender. These vegetables are very versatile: they are fried, stewed, canned. In addition, Golda zucchini is excellently stored if you wait until they are fully ripe.

Round zucchini

- The ball. Round zucchini of the Ball variety is ideal for stuffing and roasting. The shape of the fruit is easy to guess from the name; it really looks like a ball when ripe. The zucchini skin is light green with small specks. The peculiarities of cultivation include a special dislike for drafts, in general, the plant is unpretentious and high-yielding.

- Watermelon. This variety is the result of crossing with the melons of the same name, and outwardly is really very similar to it. The peculiarities of this variety are large pink seeds, very long storage (up to a new harvest) and long lashes. When planting a Watermelon, the distance between the holes should be at least 2 m.

These are far from all varieties of such an unusual shape. For open ground, Kolobok, Tintoretto, Bourzhuin F1, F1 Festival are also suitable.

Round zucchini, varieties, the description and benefits of which are set out above, are becoming more and more in demand.

Unusual varieties

- Spaghetti. This early ripening variety has a unique feature: when boiled, the pulp curls up into thin flagella, reminiscent of real Italian pasta. In addition to the appearance, the pulp of Spaghetti is somewhat reminiscent of this dish familiar from childhood. It is important to let the zucchini ripen to the end: it is in this case that it will show all its taste.

Is it difficult to cultivate such zucchini? Growing and nursing in the open field does not distinguish them in any way from ordinary varieties.

- Pear-shaped. Another outlandish zucchini is pear-shaped. In addition to its shape, it is distinguished by its bright orange pulp, which is very aromatic and tasty. Its fruits are not very large (about 20-25 cm in length). The advantage of this variety is the long fruiting period.

Pear-shaped zucchini is well stored and transported.Thanks to its excellent taste and decorative qualities, this variety is becoming more and more popular from year to year.

Delicious recipes

For eating raw zucchini, choose young fruits the size of an average cucumber. Their skin is thin, the pulp is juicy, and the seeds are just beginning to form. There are many recipes for healthy and simple dishes, the preparation of which will not be difficult.

Zucchini salad with cucumbers

Required products: cucumbers (300 g), zucchini (250 g), green onions (30 g), garlic (3 cloves), mayonnaise (5 tablespoons), herbs, salt.

Peel the zucchini and cucumbers, cut into thin cubes. Finely chop the onion and greens, pass the garlic through a press. Combine all ingredients, mix well.

Many people promoting healthy eating replace mayonnaise with olive or sunflower oil. You can also add homemade cheese or mozzarella to this salad.

Squash caviar

What you need: zucchini (3 kg), onion (0.5 kg), mayonnaise (250 g), tomato paste (250 g), sunflower oil (150 g), salt (2 tablespoons), sugar (1/2 cup ), ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), bay leaf (1 piece).

Onions and peeled zucchini must be scrolled through a meat grinder, then add mayonnaise, tomato paste and oil. Cook the resulting mixture over low heat for 1 hour. Then add salt, sugar, pepper and bay leaves. Cook for another 1 hour. While hot, spread over sterilized jars and roll up.

This dish is suitable for both a daily diet and a festive table.

Stuffed zucchini

We need: minced pork (350 g), 4 young round zucchini, 1 medium-sized carrot, 1 onion, 1 clove of garlic, herbs, olive oil, pepper, salt.

First you need to cut the top off the zucchini and carefully remove the pulp with a spoon. Finely chop the onion, carrot, garlic, add to the minced meat and mix well. Then sprinkle the resulting mixture with olive oil, salt and pepper, add chopped greens.

Fill the zucchini pots with minced meat, put on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and cover with foil on top. The dish is cooked in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 45 minutes. Next, you need to remove the foil and put it back for another 15 minutes. Top with grated cheese for a crispy, aromatic crust.