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- 1 Benefits of growing zucchini in greenhouses
- 2 The best zucchini varieties for growing in greenhouses
- 3 Tips for growing zucchini in a greenhouse
Zucchini is an early ripening culture that is usually planted in beds in open ground. The seedlings are quite resistant to sudden drops in temperature and even tolerate sudden frosts on the soil well. Experienced gardeners, having harvested this vegetable already at the beginning of summer, plant the vacated soil with seedlings of late-ripening peppers or tomatoes. It would seem that there are no prerequisites for growing zucchini in greenhouse conditions, but there are farmers and summer residents who get unprecedented vegetable yields there.
Benefits of growing zucchini in greenhouses
The first thing you'll notice when you taste greenhouse zucchini is its delicate, slightly sweet taste. Moreover, this factor does not depend at all on the type of plant - the taste of greenhouse zucchini is much higher than those that grow in open areas.
When planting squash seedlings in the greenhouse, you will significantly shorten the growing season. For example, if such a famous hybrid as Belogor F1grown in the garden, ripens in 40-45 days, then in greenhouse conditions the first fruits can be removed already on the 30th day. In addition, those who are engaged in greenhouses know that the yield of vegetables increases significantly. The same Belogor will give with 1m2 up to 30 kg of zucchini during full ripening.
Another important advantage when growing zucchini in a greenhouse is that the plants are not at all exposed to the invasion of pests, and you can get a crop from early spring to late autumn. When choosing a variety for cultivation, pay attention to self-pollinated zucchini varieties for the greenhouse. As a rule, breeders pay special attention to these hybrids, making them resistant to cold weather and high-yielding.
You can watch the video at the bottom of the article about the rest of the benefits of growing zucchini in a greenhouse.
The best zucchini varieties for growing in greenhouses
Hybrids bred by breeders specifically for greenhouses are compact, have high yields and are adapted for year-round cultivation in compliance with the temperature conditions specified for greenhouses.
Early maturing varieties and hybrids for greenhouses
White-fruited
The variety was bred for growing crops both in open areas and in greenhouses. In indoor conditions, "Beloplodny" is able to give almost 2 times more yield. The plant belongs to the category of bushy, undersized. During the period of complete cessation of growth, the height of the bush does not exceed 65-70 cm. The fruits are large, with light creamy pulp.
Nemchinovsky
A bush-shaped plant ideal for growing in small greenhouses and greenhouses. Does not give long lashes. Experienced gardeners claim that this is the only variety of zucchini that are susceptible to powdery mildew disease in open beds, but do not get sick at all in greenhouse conditions. The fruits are large, even in shape, the flesh is tender, slightly greenish in color.
Kavili
A hybrid with a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew disease and viral infections. The fruits are smooth, with a thin delicate skin. Ideal for canning.
Belogor
One of the most popular varieties of zucchini for growing in greenhouses. Fruit ripening period is 35-40 days. Zucchini is medium in size, light green flesh, firm. Among the early hybrids, Belogor is considered the most productive and has a long growing season. Gardeners who work in greenhouses not only in the summer period are happy to use zucchini for year-round cultivation. Productivity - up to 12-13 kg per bush, with an average weight of one zucchini - 800-1000 gr.
Belukha
A hybrid bred by breeders of the Altai Territory. The bush is compact, without long branches and shoots. Fruit ripening period is 35-40 days. The full growing season is 2 to 3 months. On average, it produces up to 12 kg of zucchini per square meter. Distinctive features of the hybrid are resistance to low temperatures. Seedlings can be transplanted into a greenhouse at a temperature of 130FROM.
Waterfall
Very beautiful even zucchini with a rich green color. The growing season is at least 2 months. During this period from 1m2 you can collect up to 6-7 kg of courgettes. The hybrid is resistant to viral diseases, bacteriosis and powdery mildew. During the growth period, it is picky about additional feeding.
Zebra
Another hybrid of the stunted family. The first fruits appear on the 35-37th day from the day of germination. It got its name from the dark stripes that evenly pass through the entire fruit. The skin of the zucchini is dense, the pulp is light, slightly sweet in taste. During the harvest period, up to 10 kg of zucchini are harvested from 2-3 bushes. The hybrid is resistant to viral diseases characteristic of zucchini - fruit rotting.
Moor
An excellent variety of zucchini for growing in greenhouses in the Central and Northern regions. In the period of full maturity, the mass of one fruit can reach a weight of more than 1 kg. Fruit with delicate pulp, dark green skin. The variety has a high yield - up to 10 kg of zucchini can be harvested from one bush for the entire growing season. The harvest keeps well at temperatures of 10-130C, in dark, better basements.
Karam
The plant belongs to early maturing, undersized. The beginning of the growing season is on the 35th day. Despite this, one bush can grow to a size of 1x1 meter. The mass of one zucchini during the period of full ripening is up to 1 kg, up to 10 kg of fruits can be harvested from the bush. As soon as the bush began to bear fruit, as the harvest proceeds, the lower leaves are gradually removed from it.
Aeronaut
A hybrid of the zucchini genus. Fruits are even, slightly elongated, with an average weight of 1-1.3 kg. The peculiarities of the hybrid are its amazing ability to give good yields on loamy and acid-alkaline soils. Up to 5-6 kg of zucchini are harvested from one bush during the growing season.
Mid-season varieties of zucchini for greenhouses
Kuand
Zucchini hybrid, bred by breeders specifically for planting in greenhouses and greenhouses. Fruits are medium-sized, even with a thin dark green skin with light veins and very juicy pulp. Full ripening period is 55-60 days. Zucchini mass from 800 to 1200 gr. The variety is intended for cultivation in greenhouses from early summer to mid-autumn. Up to 6-7 kg are harvested from one bush.
Mini Zucchini
An interesting hybrid for gardeners. When grown in a greenhouse, the bushes acquire a slightly raised, elongated shape. The first fruits appear already on the 60th day after transferring the seedlings to the greenhouse. Fruits are medium-sized, average weight - 350 gr. The growing season is 3 months, so the plant can be grown in greenhouses from mid-May to late September.
Nephritis
Undersized bush with a full ripening period - 60 days. The entire growing season can last up to 3 months. The weight of one zucchini can reach 1.2 kg. The pulp is of medium density, not bitter, the skin is green.
Gribovsky
The most productive zucchini varieties of those that are planted in greenhouses. Up to 12 kg of fruits are removed from one bush during the growing season.The average weight of one zucchini can be up to 1.3 kg. The variety "Gribovskie" is resistant to temporary cold snaps in the air and on the soil, high resistance to viral and fungal diseases, fruit rottenness. The farmers are considered the best hybrid for domestic breeding greenhouses.
Late-ripening varieties and hybrids of zucchini for greenhouses
Spaghetti Raviolo
The ripening period begins 120 days after the first germination. The zucchini has a thickened round shape. It got its name due to its length - ripe fruits reach 22-25 cm in size. Vegetarians took this exotic yellow fruit as a basis for cooking vegetable spaghetti. Up to 6-7 kg of zucchini are harvested from one bush.
Walnut
Fruiting begins on the 100th day after the first shoots. The hybrid is resistant to sudden changes in temperature, frost on the soil, high humidity. A distinctive feature of the variety is planting seeds directly into the soil of the greenhouse, but subject to one condition - the temperature of the air and soil should not be lower than 200C. From one bush collect up to 6-8 kg of zucchini.
Tips for growing zucchini in a greenhouse
Late varieties of zucchini for cultivation in greenhouses are distinguished by a long ripening period, but also by long fruiting periods. They are suitable for planting in any regions of Russia, in stationary polycarbonate or glass greenhouses, with the support of a certain temperature and humidity.
However, in addition to choosing the right variety of zucchini for the greenhouse, you will need to familiarize yourself with the conditions for its cultivation. If you are growing vegetables in greenhouses for the first time, pay attention to F1 hybrids specially bred for planting in your region.
If you live in the northern climatic zone, be sure to warm up the soil before transferring the seedlings to the greenhouse. If the hybrid is not adapted to temperature extremes and does not withstand excessive humidity, try to transplant seedlings when the threat of heavy rains and frosts on the soil goes away.
Mulch the soil only with natural means - it is good to use the husk of sunflower seeds or sawdust for planting zucchini. This will give the seedlings the opportunity to warm up the roots that have not yet matured if the plant is planted in a greenhouse in early spring. As a fallback, you can provide a film cover for seedlings, but do not forget to leave holes in the material for irrigation.
About what else you need to pay attention to when growing zucchini in greenhouses - watch the video.
