Zheltoplodny zucchini belongs to the high-yielding varieties of Russian selection. This variety is universal and is successfully grown in all regions of Russia. Nutritional characteristics make zucchini of this variety a healthy dietary product that is suitable even for young children.
Variety characteristics
Zucchini Zucchini Zheltoplodny belongs to the early maturing varieties. Small bushes of this variety have large pentagonal leaves of a medium dissected shape. The first zucchini on this plant will begin to ripen approximately 45 days after the start of germination.
The zucchini itself with an average weight of 1 kg has a length of 20 cm. In shape, it resembles a cylinder, tapering towards the stalk. A dense orange mesh is visible against the main yellow background of the squash. The thin bark of the fruit hides light yellow or creamy flesh. Zucchini of this variety has excellent taste characteristics. Moreover, it is very rich in vitamins and minerals. This is a dietary fruit: dry matter in it will be about 5%, and even less sugar - only 2.5%.
This variety is resistant to the main diseases that affect zucchini:
- powdery mildew;
- rot;
- anthracnose.
To ensure a bountiful harvest, it is better to choose a sunny site for planting. Subject to agrotechnical requirements, you can collect up to 8 kg of zucchini per square meter.
Growing recommendations
This variety can be grown both as seeds and seedlings. When planting with seeds, you should adhere to simple rules:
- Seeds are planted in prepared soil in late May and early June. It is better to choose a day when the minimum soil temperature is 12 degrees.
- It is better to let the seeds germinate a little beforehand by placing them in a damp cloth. This technique will significantly increase their germination.
- Before sowing seeds of this variety, the holes must be prepared. They are dug out every 70 cm and spilled well with warm water. When the water is absorbed a little, you can plant 2-3 seeds in each hole.
- The planted seeds should be covered with foil to ensure good heat conditions. After emergence, holes should be made in the film so that they can grow.
- Only one strong sprout should be left in each hole. Remove the rest carefully.
Seedlings are prepared 2-3 weeks before planting in the ground. At the same time, it is not bad to hold it under the film for the first time, so that it will better take root in a new place.
Also, this technique will help pollinating insects in finding flowers.
For this variety of zucchini, watering is needed once a week, 2 liters for each bush. In dry summer, increase the regularity up to 2-3 times a week.
Zucchini of this variety responds well to organic fertilizers. For feeding, infusions of mullein and bird droppings are well suited. Top dressing is best done in three stages:
- Before flowering.
- At the moment of the beginning of flowering.
- During fruit set.
This variety is harvested in August-September. It is necessary to cut the zucchini so that the tail of about 5 cm remains. When harvesting, to ensure better preservation of the fruits, they are not washed or damaged.
