The miraculous properties of zucchini have been known to people since ancient times. This vegetable is not only rich in vitamins, but also a dietary product. Food prepared with the addition of zucchini is easy to digest and helps to normalize the digestive function of the pancreas. Dishes made from this vegetable have no contraindications and are recommended not only for dietary food, but also for baby food. A huge number of species and varieties of this healthy vegetable presented today, allows you to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding vegetable grower. Let us dwell in more detail on the "Hare's ear" variety.
Description
Zucchini "Hare's ear" belongs to varieties with early ripening of fruits. The period for vegetables to reach technical maturity is 45-50 days. The plant is sprawling, bushy.
The fruits are greenish-white in color and are elongated cylindrical in shape. The weight of each individual vegetable can reach 1000 grams. The pulp is white, quite dense, tender and juicy.
The yield of the variety is high.
In cooking, the variety has a fairly wide application. Zucchini is suitable for fresh consumption, frying, stewing, canning and pickling.
Features of growing and care
The most optimal place for growing zucchini "Hare's ear" is a well-lit, poorly ventilated area of fertile light soil.
Plants such as onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are excellent predecessors of squash.
Sowing seeds is carried out in a previously prepared and warmed soil immediately after the threat of spring frosts disappears.
Further care of the plant includes a number of standard procedures for the gardener, such as:
- deletion weeds and loosening the earth at the base of the bush; Do not forget that frequent deformations of the soil cover can have both positive and negative effects on the plant. On the one hand, a regular flow of oxygen to the root system has a beneficial effect on the development and growth of squash, and on the other hand, frequent intervention in the roots can lead to their mechanical damage, which will negatively affect the above indicators. Therefore, it is extremely important not to get carried away with loosening the soil in the growth zone of the bush, everything should be in moderation. Regular abundant watering during active growth and the growing season;When fruits ripen, watering should be slightly limited to prevent rot and pests.
- fertilization of the plant with complex or organic preparations, as well as growth stimulants (with poor soil composition).
- regular and systematic collection of already ripe fruits from the bush.
Advantages and disadvantages
Zucchini "Hare's ear" is popular with gardeners due to a number of positive factors characteristic of this variety.
The first and, perhaps, the most significant criterion is high yield. The fruits are small in size, but their number makes many growers make their choice in favor of this variety.
The second criterion is the taste of zucchini and the versatility of its use in cooking.Fruits of the "Hare's Eye" variety can be eaten raw, fried, stewed, baked, pickled, canned and even frozen. All of the above procedures in no way negatively affect its taste, but even, on the contrary, make them more expressive.
The third indicator is unpretentiousness. The plant does not require the creation of additional or special conditions for growing, it is not demanding on temperature and moisture. Despite this, do not forget about the plant's needs for a certain soil composition: on acidic and especially heavy plots of land, zucchini will not grow in full force. This criterion is perhaps the only drawback of the variety.
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