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Adherents of a healthy and dietary diet widely use zucchini in their diet. The vegetable is low in calories, it is easily digestible and does not cause allergies. Zucchini is fried, boiled, stuffed, used to make caviar and eaten raw. It is included in the baby food menu and is recommended for use by people with diseases of the digestive system. Many housewives grow this wonderful vegetable in their garden. To do this, they choose the best varieties of zucchini and put in some effort and effort in order to get a rich harvest of healthy vegetables. According to experienced gardeners, zucchini of the “Hero f1” variety is among the best. This vegetable is easy to grow, it is rich in nutrients and has tasty, juicy pulp. You can see a photo of the vegetable and find out the agrotechnical features of the variety and the rules for growing it by reading the article below.
Microelement composition
Zucchini of the “Hero f1” variety contains not only proteins and carbohydrates, but also a complex of useful microelements. Thus, 100 grams of pulp contains 240 mg of potassium, which is 1.5 times higher than the content of this substance in white cabbage. The same amount of pulp contains:
- 0.4% iron;
- 15% vitamin C;
- 0.15% B vitamins;
- 0.3% carotene;
- 0.1% organic acid;
- 0.6% vitamins of the PP group.
Young fruits of the “Hero f1” variety are considered especially useful. They contain magnesium, calcium and some other mineral salts. Such vegetables are perfectly digestible and have a wonderful fresh taste; they can be a wonderful ingredient in fresh vegetable salads.
Description of zucchini
The producer of seeds of the “Hero f1” variety is the Spanish breeding company Fito. Hybrid zucchini, obtained by crossing two varieties. It is distinguished by its early fruit ripening: approximately 40 days pass from seed germination to technical ripeness of vegetables.
Bush plant, medium power, semi-closed. The internodes on it are medium. You can grow vegetables of the “Hero f1” variety in open and protected areas of land. The variety is suitable for sowing in spring and summer.
Zucchini "Hero f1" has a thin skin of light green color. The shape of the vegetable is cylindrical, leveled. Its average dimensions are: length 12-15 cm, diameter 4-6 cm, weight from 400 g to 1.5 kg.
Experts assess the taste qualities of zucchini as high. The sweetish pulp is dense, juicy, crispy. The fruits of the “Hero f1” variety are well suited for making squash caviar, and can also be used as an ingredient in fresh vegetable salad.
The vegetable has good transportability and is suitable for long-term storage.
Growing rules
You can grow “Hero f1” zucchini in two rotations: the first rotation is spring-summer, the second is summer-autumn. The short period of fruit ripening allows you to harvest this crop twice in full during the season.To do this, pre-germinated seeds are sown in the ground in early spring, after the threat of night frosts has passed. In the central region of the country, the period for sowing seeds in open ground is mid-May; in greenhouse conditions, seeds can be sown earlier. At the end of June and beginning of July, the first fruiting cycle ends and the zucchini seeds can be sown again. The second rotation harvest will ripen by the end of August. Thus, you can achieve the highest possible yields and enjoy fresh zucchini throughout the spring-autumn period, as well as prepare a canned product for the winter.
Seed germination
Germinating zucchini seeds allows you to speed up the growth process of the crop and select weak, non-germinating grains from the total number of grains. To germinate, the seeds are wrapped in a damp cloth. The resulting “sandwich” is placed in a plastic bag or on a saucer. Placing the seeds in a warm place with a temperature of +23-+250It is necessary to regularly monitor the moisture content of the fabric to prevent it from drying out. After 4-5 days, sprouts can be observed on the zucchini seeds, which means that the grains are ready to be sown in the ground.
Sowing zucchini
According to the rules, zucchini can be sown only when the soil at a depth of 10 cm has warmed up to a temperature of more than +120C. Such conditions guarantee the safety of the seed and allow the plant to grow and develop safely.
Germinated seeds are sown in such heated soil to a depth of 5-6 cm. It is better to sow the seed in a conventional square with a side of 60-70 cm. This arrangement will not allow the bushes to shade each other, will provide better access for insects and will have a beneficial effect on the yield.
Care
You can get a good harvest of zucchini only with proper care, which consists of regular, abundant watering, loosening and fertilizing the plants. For irrigation it is necessary to use water whose temperature is not lower than +220C. The regularity of watering depends on weather conditions. Fertilizing zucchini should be carried out every 2-3 weeks, using manure infusion or special mineral fertilizers. Zucchini bushes need to be weeded as weeds grow. Plants should be earthed up at the same time as weeding.
Artificial pollination
Zucchini yield largely depends on the presence and activity of pollinating insects. However, a careful farmer can compensate for the lack of bees by pollinating zucchini artificially. You can find out the details of the procedure and see an example of artificial pollination of zucchini by watching the video:
Plants growing in open ground, as well as in greenhouses and greenhouses can be artificially pollinated.
Experienced owners also know that pollinators can be attracted to their site. To do this, you can place several saucers with sweet syrup on the beds with zucchini crops or water the bushes with water with the addition of a small amount of honey.
Second turn
Having harvested the “Hero f1” variety of zucchini in the first rotation, you need to remove the bushes and clean and fertilize the soil. To destroy possible pests, the soil can be shed with a solution of potassium permanganate. The nutritional value of the soil should be restored by applying complex fertilizer or by adding organic matter to the soil.
In cleaned and prepared soil, you can safely plant zucchini of the “Hero f1” variety for the second turn. This growing system allows you to be content with vegetables in the required volume without taking up large areas of land.
Conclusion
Zucchini of the “Hero f1” variety are very tasty and healthy. The rich microelement composition makes these vegetables a storehouse of vitamins. Zucchini can be safely consumed by both adults and small children, since the product does not cause allergies. It’s very easy to grow vegetables of the “hero f1” variety on your own plot. To do this, you do not need to have special knowledge or many years of experience. Zucchini is sown with seeds directly into the ground, and all subsequent care of the crop consists of the most familiar manipulations. It is worth noting that “Hero f1” zucchini is a real godsend for farmers with small plots of land, because in the same place with the help of this unique variety you can easily get a double harvest of vegetables in one season.
