Hybrid varieties of zucchini have long won a place of honor not only on plots, but also in the hearts of gardeners. By mixing the genes of two common varieties of zucchini, they have increased yield and resistance to diseases. They are unpretentious and undemanding to care. Selective crossing deprives hybrid zucchini varieties of the disadvantages of their parents, making them more versatile in use. One of the popular representatives is the Zucchini variety Sangrum F1.
Characteristics of the variety
Zucchini Sangrum is an early ripening hybrid. Its first harvest can be harvested within 38 days from the moment of emergence. The compact bushes of Sangrum F1 have highly dissected leaves of small and medium size. The whitish fruits of this squash are shaped like a cylinder. Their smooth skin has a dark green color, which is diluted with slight spotting. They have an average size and weight up to 400 grams. The light green pulp of the zucchini is very tender. The dry matter in it will be only 7%, and the sugar will be even less - 5.6%. This variety of squash is ideal for all culinary ideas, including canning and cooking. squash caviar.
The value of the hybrid variety Sangrum lies in its consistently high yield and excellent taste of its fruits. In addition, it is able to grow well under unfavorable conditions and is not afraid of powdery mildew.If agrotechnical requirements are met, the variety can yield a yield of up to 4.5 kg per square meter.
Recommendations for cultivation
Sangrum is a very low-maintenance hybrid. But despite this, there are general recommendations for its cultivation that will help achieve a significant increase in yield. First of all, this is the soil. It shouldn't be sour. Soil with a neutral acidity level is optimal.
If the soil on the site is acidic, this is not yet a reason to put the Sangrum variety of zucchini seeds on the shelf. In this situation, liming the soil will help. The most popular means are crushed limestone and slaked lime.
The composition of the soil is also important. Depleted, poor soil will not be able to provide the zucchini bushes with proper nutrition, which will affect the harvest. The land does not need to be fertilized if it is possible to plant zucchini after crops such as:
- potato;
- onion;
- legumes
During their growth, the soil is saturated with all the microelements necessary for excellent growth of zucchini.
If this is not possible, then it is better to fertilize the soil with organic or mineral fertilizers. It is better to plan fertilization of the land during autumn work on the site.
In addition, it is better to choose well-lit, sunny areas. All of these recommendations are optional. But their implementation will provide the gardener with a rich harvest.
The hybrid variety Sangrum can be planted in the following ways:
- Through seedlings, which must be prepared from April.
- Through sowing with seeds, which is done in May. At the same time, they are planted in holes no deeper than 3 cm.
Sangrum F1 harvest begins from July to August.
