Zucchini takes pride of place among vegetables in the beds of many gardeners. This popularity is due to the unpretentiousness of cultivation, as well as a large number of useful properties.
There are many varieties, hybrids and varieties of zucchini, but despite all this diversity and wealth of choice, there are a number of key indicators by which vegetable growers evaluate a particular type. Among the main criteria are:
- good yield;
- resistance to temperature fluctuations and lack of attachment to a specific temperature regime;
- taste qualities;
- storage conditions and periods.
One of the varieties that is ideal for all the above indicators is Zebra zucchini.
Description
The variety "Zebra" is an early ripening variety. Fruit ripening time ranges from 37 to 45 days. The plant is intended for cultivation both in open and closed ground. The fruits are cylindrical, oblong. The color of the vegetable, as you may have already noticed from the photo, resembles the body of a zebra, which is what determined its name.
Productivity is high. From one square meter you can harvest 10-12 kg. The length of a mature fruit reaches 20 cm. The weight of one vegetable ranges from 0.5 to 1 kg.
Zucchini belongs to the category zucchini. This specific definition of “Zebra” is associated with the color and main characteristics of the variety.
The pulp of the zucchini is juicy and has a whitish-yellow color.The vegetable is rich in vitamins C, A and PP, contains folic acid, natural sugars and a large amount of water.
In addition, the vegetable perfectly removes toxins from the body and prevents the occurrence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, due to its good digestibility.
In cooking, Zebra zucchini squash is used to prepare a variety of dishes: pancakes, rolls, stuffed boats, shish kebab, caviar and even jam. Every housewife has many of her own signature recipes for preparing this healthy and versatile vegetable.
Zucchini is stored for a long time and tolerates transportation well, without losing its external characteristics and qualities.
Growing and care
The Zebra variety will not require special growing conditions from you. For good growth and high yield, it is enough to regularly water the plant, loosen the soil and remove weed, as well as monitor the condition of leaves and fruits in order to timely identify signs of disease or damage to the plant by pests.
Advantages of the variety
Among the positive aspects of "Zebra" it should be noted:
- High yield.
- Resistance to low temperatures during cultivation.
- Resistant to powdery mildew and fruit rot.
- Long shelf life and ease of transportation.
You can find out even more useful information about the secrets of growing, caring for and the main characteristics of zucchini by watching this video:
Growing zucchini on your own plot is not difficult. Even a novice vegetable grower can cope with this task. Thanks to its unpretentiousness, excellent taste and wide use in cooking, zucchini takes an honorable place among other representatives of the group of vegetables, in no way inferior to them in terms of the number of useful properties.
