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The most delicious and healthy in zucchini is the pulp. It is not surprising that any housewife wants more pulp in the fruits, and less peel and seeds. Therefore, the question often arises: "What varieties should you choose to get zucchini without seeds?" To find such fruits and find out about their characteristics, it is, in principle, necessary to deal with such a vegetable as a vegetable marrow.
Are there zucchini without seeds in nature?
Each plant contains seed material, because, thanks to this, crops can reproduce. Therefore, lovers of pulp without seeds will have to be a little upset - in nature there are no varieties of zucchini without seeds. Absolutely all zucchini contain seeds, only there is a difference in their size, quantity and ripening time.
A subspecies of zucchini called zucchini most satisfies the requirements of opponents of seeds. Seeds are extremely rare in the pulp of zucchini., moreover, there are very few of them, and they are small in size. However, an overgrown zucchini is as seedy as any other squash. Therefore, it is necessary to pluck the fruits while they are young, when their length reaches no more than 20 cm.
So, in nature, there are no special types of seedless zucchini. You can get such vegetables if you pluck the fruits from the bushes early, without waiting for them to fully ripen.
Variety or hybrid
Each owner has their own requirements for the quality of zucchini, so everyone has their own favorite varieties of this vegetable.
The main division takes place according to breeding characteristics: varieties or hybrids. Both types of zucchini have their own strengths and weaknesses. Many gardeners choose foreign hybrids, noting their characteristics such as:
- Yield - indeed, due to the longer growing season and bunchy ovaries, more mature fruits can be harvested from one bush of hybrid zucchini.
- Aesthetic qualities - almost all hybrids have an interesting appearance. Among them there are bright green, striped, yellow fruits, which can have an unusual shape and non-standard sizes. People are attracted to beauty, which is why hybrid zucchini are popular, sell better and buy more often.
- Persistence - hybrids are more resistant to various diseases than varietal zucchini. In addition, they are artificially acclimatized to certain weather conditions. When buying seeds, you need to give preference to those varieties and hybrids that are suitable for growing in a particular region. So, there are southern crops, zucchini for a temperate climate, hybrids for cold northern regions with short and cool summers.
- Taste characteristics hybrids are slightly lower than varietal zucchini. The hybrids taste less aromatic, but they have a thinner skin and practically no seeds inside.
- Commodity qualities - despite the thinner skin, hybrids tolerate transportation better and retain their presentation for a long time.
All this speaks in favor of hybrids.But varietal zucchini also have their own merits. First of all, it is a richer and brighter taste. Varietal zucchini do not lose their taste even after heat treatment and canning. Therefore, in order to make preparations for the winter, it is better to purchase seeds of varieties.
Another advantage of varietal zucchini is resistance to low temperatures. If hybrids die at the slightest frost, then some varieties are able to withstand low temperatures without dropping flowers and ovaries.
How to choose seeds for planting
When choosing a zucchini variety, you should not pay too much attention to the timing of its ripening. Zucchini belongs to early ripening crops, the first fruits appear on the plant already 45-48 days after planting the seeds. The difference in ripening rates between early and medium varieties can be as little as a few days.... At the same time, it can be adjusted depending on the conditions (temperature, sun, watering, etc.).
The method of planting seeds deserves more attention. There are many varieties and hybrids that produce high yields of courgettes. But in order to get the maximum number of fruits, it is necessary to maintain a constant temperature and humidity level, that is, the plant is intended for planting in a greenhouse.
Still, most varieties of zucchini bear fruit well in the open field, especially in the southern regions with hot and long summers.
Zucchini seeds can be harvested on their own from a previous crop. For this, several fruits are not plucked, but left on the bushes until they are completely dry. When the plant dries up, the zucchini is plucked and left to ripen in a dark, cool place for 10-15 days.
Then the zucchini is cut and seeds are taken out of them, which must be washed and dried. Such seed material is quite suitable for planting, but this rule applies only to varietal zucchini. It will not work to grow a plant from hybrid seeds. To plant a new variety or hybrid, seeds must be purchased. Such seed material undergoes special processing and does not require any preparation before planting.
"Gribovskie 37"
Zucchini varieties "Gribovskie 37" are medium early plants. After planting the seeds in the ground, it takes about 55 days until the fruits are fully ripe. This domestic hybrid can be planted both with seeds and seedlings. For seedlings, seeds must be sown at the end of April, after planting the seedlings in the ground, they are covered with foil for several days.
For planting seeds in open ground, a stable temperature is required, excluding the possibility of frost.
The fruits of the hybrid are cylindrical and greenish in color, which turns white as the vegetable ripens. The mass of a mature zucchini can reach 1700 grams, but more often it fluctuates around 700 grams.
Ripe fruits have a thick peel and large seeds, their flesh is snow-white and very juicy, with a pronounced taste.
To get seedless pulp, vegetables must be picked 10 days after the ovary appears. Delicate young zucchini are considered a dietary product that is very beneficial to health.
They can be prepared in any way, from the variety "Gribovskie 37" excellent caviar is obtained, which can be preserved for the winter.
The plant is resistant to many diseases, but it is “afraid” of aphids and powdery mildew, and therefore requires proper care. But the zucchini perfectly tolerates the cold, therefore it is suitable for growing in the north of the country. Bushes grow compact, have many ovaries. One plant can harvest about 8 kg of vegetables.
Apollo F1
This hybrid will harvest any summer: it is not afraid of the cold, it is not harmed by the shade, the zucchini is resistant to disease and rot.
You can get the first fruits from a plant like Apollo F1 already on the 38th day after planting the seeds, because the zucchini belongs to early ripening. Bushes grow sprawling with many leaves. For the whole season, 8-10 ovaries appear on one plant.
Zucchini grow large - up to 40 cm in length, have an even cylindrical shape and a green color with white dots. The weight of a ripe fruit reaches 1.5 kg, which makes the hybrid one of the most productive.
The zucchini rind is thick enough, which makes them plump, keeping freshness and beauty. The flesh of the Apollo F1 variety is quite dense and white in color. These zucchini are excellent for cooking and canning, in particular, they make excellent caviar.
"Roller"
The representative of domestic varietal zucchini pleases with early ripening. The appearance of the first fruits can be expected already on the 36th day after planting the seeds. The plant perfectly tolerates temperature extremes, is resistant to most diseases, and is able to withstand even slight frosts. The variety also shows itself well in the southern and central regions, it is not afraid of the sun and drought.
The "Rolik" squash bushes are small, have a little foliage and shoots. Fruits ripen at the same time - 6-8 pieces per plant. The color of the peel is light green, the pulp is also slightly green.
The size of the zucchini is quite large - their weight reaches 0.9 kg, and the shape is pear-shaped, with a large diameter.
Zucchini "Rolik" are well preserved, therefore they are suitable for transportation and growing for sale. Taste qualities are high enough, these zucchini can be used not only canned or fried, but also make fresh salads and snacks from them.
The Rolik variety is perfect for those who want to independently collect seeds for the next harvest. The seed chamber in the fruits is large, and the seeds are large.
"Zebra"
One of the zucchini varieties with a thin skin and few seeds. Zucchini of this variety is distinguished by its appearance - its rind is painted in a light green color, on which dark stripes are clearly visible. The surface of the fruit is glossy, smooth.
The shape of the squash is elongated and regular. The mass of one vegetable reaches 800-900 grams. "Zebra" perfectly tolerates transportation and keeps its presentation for a long time. This zucchini can be stored for winter storage, fresh fruits are sometimes preserved even until March.
Zucchini tastes high, the flesh is tender, pitted. The vegetable can be cooked in any way, as well as canned.
To get the high yields for which the variety is famous, you have to work hard. This plant is quite capricious. Zucchini "Zebra" loves sunny areas, with well-fertilized soil. The seeds germinate well and are frost-resistant. The bushes are compact without dense lateral shoots.
"Skvorushka"
One of these varieties with predominantly female inflorescences is the Skvorushka zucchini. It is early maturing, the first fruits ripen about 50 days after planting the seeds.
The vegetable belongs to the zucchini subspecies - it has a thin green peel with numerous white dots. The surface of the vegetable is ribbed, shiny. Inside the zucchini there is a tender and very juicy pulp, pitted. The fruits are suitable for any kind of food and canning.
Despite the fact that the skin of the zucchini is thin, it perfectly tolerates transportation and retains its presentation for a long time.
The plant is bushy, compact, unpretentious in terms of care. Zucchini "Skvorushka" perfectly tolerates frosts and extreme heat, drought. To prevent the fruits from overgrowing, they must be picked regularly. Under optimal growth conditions, more than 7 kg of zucchini can be obtained from one square meter of soil.
"Zolotinka"
One of the unusual varieties - zucchini "Zolotinka", which has a bright yellow color not only of the peel, but also of the pulp. The first vegetables appear early enough - on the 55th day after germination. The variety can be grown both in the greenhouse and in the open field. Zucchini will grow both in the central part of Russia and in the south. But for the northern regions, it is better to choose a more suitable variety, or plant seeds in closed ground.
Zucchini "Zolotinka" is grown both by seeds and seedlings. For the seedling method, seeds are sown at the end of April.
The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, the surface is ribbed. The size of the zucchini is small - they rarely grow more than 10 cm in length, and their weight does not exceed 600 grams.
The flesh of the zucchini is as bright yellow as the rind. Has high taste, has a certain density and contains a large amount of sugar. After canning, the vegetable retains its bright color, therefore it is often used by housewives.
The bushes of the plant are climbing, resistant to diseases and pests.
"Tsukesha"
One of the most productive varieties. In order for the plant to bear fruit for a long time, it is necessary to pluck ripe fruits in time. With this approach, you can collect up to 12 kg of zucchini from one meter of soil.
The "Tsukesha" variety belongs to zucchini, has a thin green rind with white dots, and white juicy flesh. There are no seeds inside young fruits, they are tasty and aromatic.
The bushes of this variety are compact, low. Fruits are oval, elongated, with slight ribbing. The mass of one zucchini reaches 1 kg. Vegetables tolerate transportation well and are suitable for long-term storage.
Specialist recommendations
Experienced vegetable growers advise those who like seedless zucchini to choose varieties such as zucchini. And still to fully guarantee that there will be no seeds inside the fruit, even zucchini must be picked from the garden on time.
In principle, the fruits of any zucchini varieties do not contain seeds until a certain stage of ripening, so they just need to be plucked young, until the length of the fruit reaches 20 cm. Growing fruitful varieties will be the most effective. It is necessary to choose zucchini with long-term fruiting, then it will be possible to eat young vegetables without seeds, and to cook caviar from ripe aromatic zucchini.
