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The harvest of zucchini directly depends on how well the pollination of flowers has passed. In this case, the main pollinator is insects, which, for a number of reasons, can "unfairly" do their job and deprive the owner of the harvest. You can avoid such troubles even at the stage of seed selection.
So, self-pollinated zucchini varieties allow you to get a stable harvest, regardless of the weather, the presence of insects and other factors.... Moreover, breeders offer a wide range of such zucchini, which allows every gardener to find a vegetable to his taste. Popular self-pollinated varieties adapted for outdoor cultivation, as well as greenhouses and greenhouses, are listed below.
Early ripening varieties
Early maturing, self-pollinated varieties that are successfully grown indoors in early spring, allow you to get the first harvest in May-June. In the presence of a heated greenhouse, the harvest can be obtained even earlier. If necessary, you can use the seedling growing method. For such early crops, the choice of the gardener is presented below the best varieties of self-pollinated zucchini.
Cavili F1
This hybrid was bred by Dutch breeding. Its fruits ripen 40-45 days after seed germination. The plant is successfully grown both in greenhouses and in open areas. The bush is compact, which allows you to have 4 plants per 1 m2 soil. The plant bears fruit for a long period, until late autumn. The yield of the variety reaches 9 kg / m2.
Fruits do not exceed 22 cm in length, their average weight is 320 g. The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the color of the peel is light green, the flesh of the squash is white or with a slight greenish tinge. The taste of the vegetable is excellent: the pulp is juicy, tender, crunchy. However, due to its low sugar content, the manufacturer does not recommend fresh consumption. At the same time, the vegetable is excellent for cooking culinary dishes and winter preparations.
You can see an example of growing self-pollinated squash of the Cavili F1 variety in the video below:
Iskander F1
Zucchini is parthenocarpic hybrid... It was bred in Holland, but is especially popular in domestic latitudes, since it is able to abundantly set fruits even at low summer temperatures and unfavorable climatic conditions. The variety is early maturing, its fruits ripen within 40-45 days after seed germination. The culture is resistant to many diseases, including those characteristic of the greenhouse environment with high humidity.
Iskander F1 are successfully grown in open and sheltered areas. Sowing zucchini seeds is recommended in April. Bushes are erect, compact, it is recommended to place them at 4 pieces per 1 m2 soil. The variety is characterized by a high yield up to 15.5 kg / m2.
The fruits are light green in color. Their rind is very thin and tender. The length of the zucchini reaches 20 cm, the average weight of one fruit is about 500 g. The flesh of the zucchini is white or creamy, it is especially tender and juicy. You can see Iskander F1 zucchini in the photo.
On the video, you can see the rules for growing this variety, evaluate the yield, hear feedback from an experienced farmer:
Parthenon F1
This hybrid is also a representative of the Dutch selection. Self-pollination of the flowers of this plant allows you to get a rich harvest of up to 15 kg / m2 even under the most unfavorable weather conditions, as well as in a barrier environment for insects (hotbeds, greenhouses).The plant is compact, not very growing, therefore the recommended sowing density of seeds is 3-4 pcs per 1 m2 soil. Fruits ripen 40-45 days after germination. Zucchini is characterized by a particularly long fruiting period, up to the end of September.
Zucchini of the Parthenon F1 variety are dark green in color. Their shape is cylindrical, even, smooth. The pulp of the fruit is light green, juicy, dense, tasty. Zucchini is suitable not only for cooking, canning, but also for raw consumption. The vegetable is suitable for long-term storage... Fruit length reaches 20-25 cm, weight is about 300 g.
Suha F1
Hybrid Suha F1 belongs to the category of ultra-early ripening, since it is able to delight with its fruits already 35-40 days after germination. Perfectly adapted for growing in open areas, as well as in greenhouses, greenhouses. It is recommended to sow seeds in May with a frequency of 3 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The plant is demanding for regular watering, loosening, weeding, feeding. In gratitude for proper care, the variety bears fruit in a volume of up to 13 kg / m2.
Zucchini are small, up to 18 cm long, weighing up to 700 g, are colored light green. There are small light spots on their surface. The skin of the fruit is thin and smooth. The pulp of the vegetable is tender, dense. It contains a large amount of dry matter, so the variety is not particularly juicy. The fruits can be stored for a long period of time after harvesting. Photo of zucchini of this variety can be seen below.
Sangrum F1
An early ripe, self-pollinated hybrid. Its fruits ripen 38-40 days after the seed germinates. You can grow a crop both in the open field and in greenhouses. Adult plants are represented by compact bushes, which allows them to be placed 4 pcs per 1 m2 soil. The best time to plant seed is in May. The variety is characterized by amicable fruiting.
The zucchini has a light green skin color. Its shape is cylindrical and smooth. The pulp of the fruit is greenish, tender, of medium density. The vegetable contains a large amount of dry matter and sugar, which makes it not too juicy, but suitable for consumption raw. The average weight of one zucchini reaches 350 g.
Above are the best varieties of self-pollinated squash. They are perfectly adapted to average climatic conditions and are able to give a stable harvest regardless of external factors. Some of them have record yields, and some are great for raw consumption. The varieties have an early ripening period, which allows you to get the first harvest at the beginning of summer.
Unique varieties
There are not too many self-pollinated zucchini. Unlike cucumbers, they are a relative novelty in the seed market, however, due to their high taste and unpretentiousness, they are popular with gardeners and have earned a lot of positive feedback from them.
Among the usual parthenocarpic varieties, there are such unique types of zucchini, which, in addition to high yields and unpretentiousness to weather conditions, attract attention by the unusual shape of the bush or fruit, the color of the zucchini. These unique varieties include:
Atena Polka F1
When choosing seeds, you involuntarily pay attention to these bright orange zucchini. They are self-pollinated and are able to bear fruit abundantly even in the most meager weather conditions. The plant is a hybrid, adapted for growing in protected and open ground. It is resistant to many diseases.
It is recommended to sow seeds of this variety in May, when the ground temperature is not lower than +100C. The ripening period of its fruits is approximately 50-55 days after germination of the seed. The bushes of the plant are small, which allows you to place 4 bushes per 1 m2 land. Some gardeners prefer to sow 2-3 seeds at once in one hole, and after germination, weaker plants are removed.
The advantage of the variety is undoubtedly not only the bright color of the fruit, but also the excellent taste of the pulp. It is creamy, juicy, tender and very sweet. It is consumed mainly fresh, but it is also suitable for canning. The size of the fruit is small: length up to 20 cm.The yield of the variety reaches 11 kg / m2.
Medusa F1
This hybrid gets its name from the intricate bush shape that can be seen in the photo below. The plant is compact and does not take up much space; it can be grown in open ground or in greenhouses. The self-pollinated variety is considered super early, its fruits ripen in 35 days from the day of sowing the seed. Jellyfish F1 has a high yield up to 9 kg / m2.
Zucchini of this variety are club-shaped, smooth, painted in light green color. Their flesh is also greenish, dense, sweetish. The peel is thin, tender, does not coarse when the fruit ripens. The vegetable contains practically no seed chamber. The average length of a zucchini is 25 cm, weight reaches 800 g.
Zucchini tree F1
Zucchini on a tree is for someone a fantasy, but for someone a real culture in the garden. Self-pollinated hybrid "Zucchini tree F1" is represented by a bushy plant, the length of the lashes of which reaches 4-5 meters. Long lashes are so powerful that they can twist around supports, which are often trees. In this case, the zucchini are successfully held until fully ripe.
The culture is unpretentious in care, resistant to temperature extremes and drought. Zucchini practically has no barren flowers and bears fruit abundantly. The variety is early, its fruits ripen on average 70 days after seed germination. In general, the culture bears fruit until late autumn.
The vegetable is small, up to 14 cm long, colored light green. Its skin is thin, does not stiffen as the fruit ripens. The pulp tastes good. Zucchini are suitable for cooking.
Conclusion
The choice of a self-pollinated zucchini variety is already the key to a good harvest. However, subject to the rules of growing crops, the yield and taste of any variety can be significantly improved. You can learn more about cultivating zucchini in the video:
This year I decided to sow a squash tree, I'm sorry I didn't see your article earlier, otherwise I would have sowed it near the trees. Otherwise, I have known this variety for several years already, excellent zucchini! The skin is soft, the zucchini themselves are inside without voids and their seeds are small, and the flesh is softer than others. They are not bad for squash caviar.