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Zucchini grows well and bear fruit in almost all regions of Russia. Although not many varieties are presented, gardeners have plenty to choose from. Zucchini differ in skin color, ripening rate, growing conditions. The crop is very productive.
Even if you shoot very young fruits, the harvest will be enough for the whole family. Below are examples of the most productive varieties of outdoor squash.
Early ripening zucchini for planting in the ground
Zucchini are distinguished according to the rate of ripening. The early varieties include varieties that begin to bear fruit within 35-50 days after the discovery of seedlings. They are often planted in central Russia, the Urals and Siberia. The main varieties are described below.
Iskander F1
Early hybrid, which gives a crop 38 after the discovery of shoots. Zucchini are oblong, narrow, with smooth skin. The weight of one fruit is about 500 g. The plant is resistant to diseases.
Negro
It is also an early ripe variety, the first harvest can be harvested within 38 days after the discovery of shoots. Fruits are cylindrical and dark in color. Plants give a bountiful harvest. These squash are resistant to powdery mildew.
White
This variety bears its first fruits 35-40 days after the emergence of seedlings. The harvest is abundant, the plants do not require constant maintenance. Zucchini is white, medium-sized, oval in shape. The weight of one fruit reaches 600-1000 g. The core is soft, light beige.
These zucchini are suitable for various dishes (including for children), for canning. The White variety keeps well.
White-fruited
Another variety of zucchini with white skin and creamy flesh. They are suitable for growing outdoors and give a high yield - 8.5 kg of fruit can be harvested from a square meter of planting. One zucchini can weigh 600-900 g.
The fruits are cylindrical in shape, the peel is smooth, white. The crop can be harvested as early as 34-44 days after the discovery of seedlings. The plant ripens in the form of a bush. Since it does not take up a lot of space, it is a suitable variety when the land for planting is small.
White ultra-early maturing
Continuing the theme of white zucchini, this variety is worth mentioning. From the moment of emergence to the first fruits, it can take only 35 days. Zucchini has a white skin, rich and juicy flesh. The fruits are versatile in use: suitable for cooking and canning. These zucchini keep well.
Mid-season high-yield varieties
As the name implies - mid-season - these varieties ripen longer. From the detection of seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits, it can take about 50-60 days. There are also many noteworthy zucchini in this group.
Gray zucchini
Mid-season variety, the average weight of one zucchini is 1.3 kg. Differs in high productivity, bears fruit over a long period, without slowing down the pace. The zucchini skin is greenish with gray dots, the core is milky-greenish.Since this is a variety, not a hybrid, you can take your own seeds from the fruit.
Ronda
This variety is considered an early and high yielding variety. Its main difference is spherical fruits. Such zucchini are used for pickling.
Ksenia F1
From the discovery of seedlings to the first harvest, these zucchini take 55-60 days. The hybrid produces fruits of an oblong shape, the peel has a ribbed surface. From one square meter of planting, you can get up to 9 kg of harvest. The hybrid is highly resistant to disease.
Kuand
One of the mid-season varieties. These zucchini are characterized by a camouflage skin color and resistance to adverse environmental influences (including a lack or excess of moisture, a drop in temperature).
For eating, you need to remove unripe fruits, which have a very pleasant taste. But overripe zucchini will no longer be so tasty, it is not used for culinary purposes.
Macaroni
Mid-season variety with unusual pulp properties. During heat treatment, it breaks down into individual fibers, which in appearance (of course, not to taste) resemble pasta. From here the very name of the variety is taken. The bush grows strongly. Outwardly, these zucchini do not stand out from others.
Jade (zucchini)
Fruit ripening lasts from 55 to 65 days. Grows in the form of a bush with few lashes. Gives a bountiful harvest, from a square meter of planting you can get up to 15 kg of zucchini. One fruit weighs from 500 to 1500 g. These zucchini have a dark green skin, a juicy, fibrous core. The variety is zoned predominantly for the regions of the northwest.
Miracle orange F1
Refers to mid-season hybrids, 50-55 days pass before the first harvest appears. These squash are grown only outdoors. From one square meter, you can get 5 kg of fruit. The zucchini has a dark yellow peel with a glossy sheen, the inside is juicy and creamy. The mass of one fruit is up to 700 g.
How to choose a late-ripening variety
The ripening period of late-ripening zucchini is 60 days or more. Here you should pay attention to the following varieties.
Black handsome
Zucchini, a favorite of many gardeners. Refers to late varieties. It is one of the favorites due to its long fruiting period, high yield and excellent external characteristics of the fruit. From a square meter of planting, you can get 20 kg of zucchini.
The fruit has a dark green, almost black, shiny skin. The pulp is dense, despite the fact that it does not have a sweetish aftertaste, it is excellent for cooking and canning.
Spaghetti Raviolo
This fruit also has a fibrous pulp structure. Cylindrical zucchini, greenish rind. As they mature, they acquire a whitish color. To get the spaghetti effect in the cooking process, you need to collect them in this form. Fruit length - 20 cm, weight up to 1 kg.
The most productive varieties with high palatability
For a good variety, the taste characteristics of the fruit are very important. It is equally important to pay attention to the plant's resistance to diseases and its yield. The best characteristics are given to the following varieties.
Astoria
Zucchini variety that grows in the form of a bush. Fruits are oblong, covered with light ribbing. The skin is dark green with sparse white patches. The pulp is very tasty, dense, light creamy. The weight of one zucchini does not exceed 2 kg. Differs in abundant fruiting.
Gribovsky 37
An old variety for open ground, has a strongly branching bush. It takes up to two months from sowing the seeds to the first harvest. Designed for open ground, yields a good harvest even in Siberian climates. It is worth considering that the fruits must be removed on time, they quickly overripe. Overgrown zucchini have a rough peel, and their taste suffers. It is recommended to take a new crop once a week.
Marquise (zucchini)
This variety is distinguished by its excellent taste, due to which it is so appreciated among gardeners. Zucchini are early maturing, give a bountiful harvest. They have a developed bush, on which fruits ripen with a weight of up to 4 kg and a length of up to 50 cm. They have a cylindrical shape, the skin is green. These squash grows best in rainy weather.
Anchor
This is a variety from the category of early ripening. Forms slightly branched bushes. Zucchini are cylindrical in shape, gently tapering around the stalk. The skin is light yellow in color, smooth in structure. Has high taste. When grown outdoors, fruits can be expected in a month and a half. These zucchini are excellently stored: they can lie for at least a month without any preparation.
What varieties are adapted for the Urals
Although zucchini bear fruit well in almost all regions, it is worth paying attention to varieties adapted to a certain climate. Regarding the Urals, the conditions here are quite favorable for these vegetables. They are both planted through seedlings and directly sown into the ground.
The following are some of the zucchini intended primarily for the Ural climate.
Roller
One of the early maturing varieties. Fruits can be harvested 36 days after emergence. The variety is characterized by a small bush size. Plants are resistant to temperature drops. If necessary, compact bushes can be easily covered with foil.
Apollo F1
One of the most productive varieties in the Ural climate. It belongs to early ripening, it takes about 40 days before the first fruits ripen. These zucchini are resistant to cold snaps, darkening.
The mass of fruits that have reached technical maturity is 1 kg. The skin is light green with light blotches. The flesh of the zucchini is white, with high taste. If the crop is not harvested on time, the fruits can grow up to 3 kg.
Tsukesha
One of the zucchini varieties. The fruit is characterized by an oblong shape, a dark green peel with rare white blotches. Zucchini weight is 1.2 kg.
Aeronaut
Continues with a series of zucchini marrows. The plant is in the form of a compact bush, with a few lashes. The variety can be planted not only in the open field, but also in greenhouse... It takes 50 days for the first fruits to ripen. The flesh of these zucchini is very juicy, does not have a pronounced sweet taste.
Fruits can weigh up to 1.5 kg. Well transported. It is worth considering that this variety is not resistant to viruses.
Zebra (zucchini)
Refers to early maturing varieties. From the time of the discovery of seedlings to the first harvest, you need to wait only 30-40 days. Predominantly female flowering, which explains the high yield of the bushes.
Zucchini of an oblong shape with a dense skin of an unusual striped color. They are resistant to cold weather, they tolerate transportation well.
Belogor F1
It belongs to the earliest hybrids. In some cases, the harvest can be obtained already a month after the first shoots. Due to the compactness of the bush, it is recommended for areas with a small area. It is considered one of the most productive zucchini.
The fruits are oblong in shape, the skin is smooth greenish-white in color. Zucchini can weigh up to 1 kg.
How to choose a variety of zucchini for growing in Siberia
The Siberian climate has characteristic features that negatively affect vegetable growing. If the summer is cold and rainy, there is a high probability that plants will be damaged by fungal diseases. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to varieties and hybrids that are resistant to such conditions.
Long-fruited
This variety is resistant to bacteriosis. The plant forms a small bush. The fruits are covered with a smooth and thin skin, slightly ribbed at the base. By weight, they reach 0.9 kg.
The flesh of the zucchini is very tender and tasty. However, due to the thin skin, the fruits are stored for only a short time.
Pharaoh (zucchini)
One of the early ripening varieties adapted to the Siberian climate. The bushes give a bountiful harvest. Zucchini covered dark green peel with small white specks. Upon reaching biological maturity, they acquire a black-green hue. The fruits have a yellow flesh, crisp and pleasant to the taste. The mass reaches 0.8 kg. The plant resists gray mold.
Polar bear
Ultra-early ripening variety, resistant to cold weather and transportation. It will take only 36 days to get the first harvest. The fruits are smooth, oval in shape. Zucchini keeps well, although they have a thin skin.
Conclusion
Choosing a variety of zucchini for outdoor cultivation is not so difficult. From the earliest you can try White, White, Iskander F1 or Negritok... For lovers of late and long-lasting harvest, they are suitable, among others. Jade, Black beauty, Miracle orange F1... Zucchini were bred for regions with cold and humid climates. It is important to choose a suitable variety and follow the recommendations regarding its preparation for sowing and subsequent planting in open ground.
