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Every season, the market for planting and sowing materials is filled with new varieties and hybrids of vegetables. According to statistics, over the past 30 years, the number of a wide variety of seeds for sowing in summer cottages and on farms has increased 10 times.
Despite the fact that the main producers of planting material in Russia are domestic companies, you can increasingly see zucchini seeds Dutch selection. What is the advantage of buying such planting material and why did some summer residents focus their choice on Dutch hybrids?
Characteristics and benefits of growing zucchini
Today Holland is the main supplier of planting material to the Russian market. The benefits of growing Dutch zucchini are as follows:
- Most hybrids are well adapted to the climatic conditions of central Russia, the Urals and Western Siberia;
- Dutch selection is characterized by rapid germination and high yield;
- Zucchini is highly resistant to temperature changes and diseases characteristic of this crop;
- “Dutch hybrid” is in itself a definition of the purity and quality of the variety.
The domestic market offers a wide range of planting material imported from Holland. The main monopolies producing quality seeds are Nunhems and Seminis, is a little behind them Rijk Zwaan and Hem Zaden. It is these companies that today provide almost 40% of farmers and summer residents in our country with high-quality planting material.
Dutch varieties of zucchini with photos and descriptions
Of all the variety of Dutch zucchini hybrids I would like to highlight those that have already established themselves among experienced farmers and gardeners as the best.
Iskander F1
A leading variety that appeared in Russia several years ago, but has already received well-deserved recognition. It was first planted by Krasnodar farmers in open ground, and immediately pleased domestic farmers with an unprecedented harvest - 160 tons of tasty and high-quality fruits were collected from one hectare.
This is an early-ripening, high-yielding variety that belongs to the universal category. The first fruits can be picked from the bush already on the 40th day after the seed hatches. The zucchini skin is dense, but very tender, colored light green. The shape of the zucchini is smooth, cylindrical. During the growing season, up to 15 kg of fruits are removed from one bush, each of which does not exceed 25 cm in length. The weight of one zucchini can reach up to 0.5 kg.
A distinctive feature of this famous Dutch hybrid is that it is fully adapted to anthracosis and powdery mildew.
Amyad F1
A variety of zucchini from the Dutch producer Hem Zaden. The plant is an early ripening plant.The fruiting period begins 35-40 days after the first shoots. The fruits are smooth and cylindrical in shape. The length of the zucchini at full ripening is up to 18 cm, weight – 150-220 g. The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in open ground, film greenhouses and greenhouses.
Mostra F1
Another early ripening variety of zucchini from the Hem Zaden company. The growing season begins 40 days after the first shoots. The fruits are smooth, the skin is white. The pulp is medium dense. A distinctive feature of Mostra is that in the zucchini the seed chamber is almost completely absent. Up to 4-5 ovaries are formed in one node. The plant has a dense stem and a powerful root system, resistant to viral infections and powdery mildew disease. The hybrid is universal; the fruits are ideal for both fresh cooking and canning.
Mary Gold F1
A Dutch hybrid belonging to the bush variety. The skin of the zucchini has a pleasant golden color. During the period of full ripening, the fruits reach a size of 20-22 cm. Mary Gold has a fairly long growing season, and with regular watering and the necessary fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, it bears fruit in greenhouses until the first frost.
Distinctive properties of the plant are resistance to leaf spot bacteria and golden mosaic virus.
Carom F1
Another bright representative of Dutch hybrids from the Hem Zaden company. It has excellent taste and resistance to long-term storage and long-distance transport. This is an early variety with a fairly long growing season. The first fruits can be cut from the bush already on the 35th day after germination.
The plant does not require special care.With regular watering and good light, the hybrid can bear fruit until late autumn. The length of the zucchini at full maturity reaches 20-22 cm, the weight can reach up to 350-400 grams.
Karizma F1
This is an early bush hybrid with fruiting beginning on the 40th day after the seed hatches. Zucchini has a light green color, the fruits are smooth and cylindrical in shape. Karisma is a resistant variety of Dutch selection, intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. The distinctive characteristics of the variety include the compactness of the plant. So, on one square meter of open ground you can plant 2-3 seedling bushes.
Cavili F1
An early maturing Dutch hybrid with a long growing season. The fruit ripening period begins 40-45 days after sowing. The fruits are smooth, cylindrical in shape with excellent taste characteristics. They tolerate long-term storage and transportation well.
Zucchini is resistant to temporary cold spells in the air and soil. The hybrid is well adapted to the climate of central Russia and Siberia, and is resistant to powdery mildew and harmful insects. Up to 4-5 zucchini are formed in one node. During the ripening period, the fruits reach a size of 18-20 cm, the average weight of one zucchini is 250 g.
Conclusion
When growing zucchini from Holland in your summer cottages, remember that not all hybrids and varieties are adapted to the climatic conditions of Russia.Carefully study the instructions and consult with sellers about the need for additional feeding and care of the plant.
Watch an interesting video about growing the Iskander hybrid:
Tell me if it is possible to take seeds from Dutch zucchini for planting, will they be accepted next year???
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From a series of varieties of Dutch selection, not all zucchini seeds can be collected. You need to pay attention to the description of the variety. If the variety is a hybrid, then there is no point in leaving the seeds, since it is unknown what will grow from them. Among the Dutch varieties of zucchini there are many hybrids. The F1 mark on the seed packaging indicates that the variety is a hybrid. If you did not save the packaging, find a description of the variety on the Internet to find out whether the variety is a hybrid or not.
We wish you high harvests!