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Zucchini, beloved by many gardeners, is a relative of pumpkin. The vegetable has a whole complex of vitamins and excellent taste. However, the heavily climbing varieties presented some difficulty in growing this plant, especially in small areas. Today, in many gardens you can find bush squash with compact vines. What kind of plant is this and what varieties are there Now we'll figure it out.
The main differences between bush zucchini
Most often, zucchini is usually planted in open beds to save space in the greenhouse for other crops. Varieties for open ground they must have a large bush with powerful leaves that are resistant to hail and various pests. It is important that the zucchini is endowed with good immunity against common diseases. Plants must withstand all bad weather conditions and at the same time bear tasty fruits.A good example of bush varieties is “Gribovskie 37”, “Kuand”, “Zolotinka”, “Chaklun”.
There are many varieties among bush plants, but when choosing zucchini seeds for your garden, you need to pay attention to the following indicators:
- In order for the plant to grow and bear fruit well, the variety must correspond to the climatic zone. Zucchini, like cucumbers, is a heat-loving vegetable, but there are cold-resistant varieties.
- The crop is grown for food consumption. Here the vegetable is divided into fruits intended for preservation and preparation of fresh vegetable dishes.
- As for taste, zucchini shines with its variety. Fruits come with different pulp hardness, less or more juicy, without seeds or with them. Here, each gardener chooses a vegetable according to his preferences.
- It is important to pay attention to yield. Naturally, the more fruit the plant bears, the better the variety. However, this indicator is directly related to the purpose of the zucchini. If the fruits are used for animal feed, then its taste is not important, the main thing is that there is a high yield. A bad zucchini will not be suitable for human consumption, so for the sake of taste, you can give in to yield.
- The fruiting period of a good plant should be long, and according to the ripening period, zucchini is divided, like all crops, into early, middle and late.
It is optimal to grow several bush varieties of zucchini in a garden bed. This will allow you to regulate the timing of ripening, increase the variety of intended purposes and obtain fruits with different taste qualities.
Difference between bush zucchini according to imported and domestic selection
On the shelves of seed stores you can find many imported and domestic varieties.It’s up to the owner to decide which zucchini to give preference to, but for clarity, let’s find out their differences:
- Bush zucchini of domestic varieties have only one advantage - cold resistance. Although, if we take some varieties of foreign selection, they are not inferior in this indicator. Domestic breeders are a little behind in developing new varieties, so there is not much to choose from.
- Zucchini varieties of foreign varieties are superior in yield to their domestic counterparts. Among them, you can choose a vegetable that suits its taste and purpose. However, such overseas zucchini requires strict adherence to growing technology. At the slightest violation of the conditions, the plant reduces its yield, begins to get sick and gradually dies. The fruits of imported varieties are distinguished by their excellent presentation, which does not change during long-term storage.
To compare imported and domestic varieties of zucchini, it is important to pay attention to such an indicator as overripeness.
Many hybrids of imported selection can leave fruits on the plant for a long time, without deteriorating in taste.
Choosing a bush zucchini variety based on popularity
There are so many bush squashes that it is difficult to list all the crops. As always, let's start our rating with the most popular varieties. According to surveys of summer residents, the demand for such zucchini is determined by taste and yield.
Gribovsky GOLD
The plant with large vines can grow in open and closed beds. The hard-skinned vegetable has long been known to domestic summer residents.The first harvest can be harvested approximately 60 days after sprouts appear. Fruiting lasts at least one and a half months. Zucchini is used to prepare fresh vegetable dishes.
Sadko F1
The first harvest from the bush can be harvested 45 days after seed germination. White zucchini has a smooth main surface and small ribs near the stalk. The pulp of the fruit is very juicy with a predominant sweet taste. When watering from 100 m2 plot you can take about 180 kg of crop. Without irrigation on normal soil, the yield will drop to 110 kg.
Dinar F1
Bush zucchini bears its first fruits 42 days after sprouts appear. The long white fruit with a smooth and thin skin near the stalk has small ribs. The firm flesh is very juicy with a sweetish aftertaste.
White-fruited
The plant feels good in an open garden bed and in a greenhouse. From 1 m2 you can get about 8.7 kg of harvest. The first fruits after seed germination appear on the 44th day. A smooth white zucchini weighs a maximum of 900 g. The bush plant is very compact and requires little space. The fruits are good for winter harvesting.
Aeronaut
An intensively growing plant is the zucchini squash. The first fruits after seed germination appear after 46 days. From 1 m2 You can get at least 7 kg of harvest. A green vegetable with a thin and smooth skin is ideal for winter preparations and preparing vegetable dishes.
White Bush
This variety is suitable for gardeners who like to get early harvests. The first harvest can be harvested 45 days after sowing the seeds. The fruit is white with a smooth skin and has juicy yellow flesh.
White
The bush plant is suitable for lazy summer residents due to its low maintenance requirements.Early harvest can be harvested 35 days after seed germination. Medium-sized white fruits can weigh up to 1 kg. Zucchini has juicy pulp with a yellowish tint. The vegetable is excellent for winter preparations and can be stored for about a month.
Belogor F1
The early variety is intended for open ground. From 1 m2 you can get 16 kg of harvest. The first fruits after seed germination appear on the 34th day. The white zucchini weighs no more than 1 kg. Among summer residents, the vegetable is valued for its excellent taste. Has a universal purpose.
Odessky 52
After immersing the seeds in the soil, the bush plant begins to bear fruit on the 40th day. Smooth green zucchini has a universal purpose. The advantage of the variety is its resistance to many diseases.
Waterfall
The first harvest can be harvested 42 days after seed germination. Small zucchini weighs a maximum of 0.5 kg. Dark green fruits with smooth skin are loved by many summer residents because of their excellent taste.
Delicacy
This bush zucchini is a late-ripening variety. The first harvest can be harvested 2 months after seed germination. The dark green fruits grow long, about 35 cm, weighing up to 2 kg. The vegetable is considered to have a universal purpose.
Early bush varieties
It's time to consider varieties of bush zucchini based on ripening time. As always, let's start with the early cultures. Typically, the first fruits from such plants can be obtained 37–56 days after seed germination. Early zucchini is suitable for northern regions with short summers, and in southern regions the crop can be planted after harvesting early greens.
Iskander F1
To get an early harvest, the plant is planted in greenhouses or covered with agrofibre.The fruits have a greenish tint with crispy flesh.
Aral F1
A plant with a small bush is a hybrid. Zucchini begins to bear fruit after sowing the seeds after 45 days. The hybrid withstands rainy, cold weather without reducing yield. Fruits with a greenish tint when overgrown form a pear shape.
Tsukesha
The plant is cold tolerant at an early stage of growth. Grows well in open beds and in greenhouses. The bright green fruit is highly saturated with sugar, which makes it versatile in use. Zucchini tolerates transportation and storage well for about half a month. You can remove up to 12 kg of crop from a bush.
Chaclun
The variety has a long fruiting period. The first harvest can be obtained on the 47th day after seed germination. The plant, resistant to many diseases, has a powerful bush structure. Zucchini is considered to have a universal purpose.
Cavili F1
An early hybrid, in the absence of bees, tends to self-pollinate. The plant bears fruit for up to 2 months, ideal for growing in greenhouses. Zucchini loves fertilizing, which increases fruiting. Overripe fruit is not rough.
Medium ripening bush varieties
The first harvests of bush mid-season varieties of zucchini can be harvested approximately 55 days after the first shoots appear above the ground. We will now look at the most interesting vegetables of this ripening period.
Golden
A very attractive yellow fruit does not mean that it is old or aft. On the contrary, tender zucchini with sweet pulp is ideal for preparing baby food, which can be given to a child from 7 months. The plant is distinguished by its small bush size with a predominance of female flowers. The fruits weigh 200–400g, but most importantly, they can be stored for up to 2 months in equipped storage facilities. The vegetable is used as a universal vegetable.
Kuand
The fruit of this variety is distinguished by a striped pattern. Dark clear lines alternate with light stripes of different shades. The first harvest of zucchini can be removed from the bush 57 days after seed germination. The vegetable has a thin, delicate peel, but with aging it becomes very rough. The plant withstands slush, cold, and most diseases. Zucchini is considered to have a universal purpose.
Late-ripening bush zucchini
The fruits of late varieties are well suited for winter harvesting, and some zucchini can be stored for a long time in the cellar.
Spaghetti Raviolo
The plant has a neat small bush that can fit in any designated bed. The zucchini fruit itself is interesting. The orange peel and the same color pulp resemble an orange. The cooked young fruit tastes like a simple zucchini, and if you cook it overripe, the pulp will separate into fibers. The plant is resistant to disease; closer to winter, a maximum of 8 ovaries are left on the bush.
Zucchini
This zucchini stands out for its different colored fruits. They can be light green, light or dark green, even yellow. The pulp of the fruit is tasty and is considered quick-cooking. The plant never forms lashes.
Tivoli F1
Another bush squash, nicknamed spaghetti. The plant forms a large bush that requires a certain amount of space. The fruit ripens completely 4 months after sowing.Zucchini loves irrigation very much and if it is not enough, it can drop the fruits that have set. The bright yellow vegetable breaks down into spaghetti-like fibers when cooked.
The video provides an overview of bush zucchini:
When to start planting zucchini
It is impossible to accurately predict the date of planting seeds and seedlings, since it is different for each region. Typically, for normal climatic conditions, seed sowing is carried out from March 15 to May 15. Planting in open beds is done on the 25th day after seed germination. Just like cucumbers, zucchini seeds are soaked before planting. It is important to know that seeds germinate in soil at a temperature of +12OC, so they should not be sown early in cold soil.
The video shows how to grow zucchini:
When sowing seeds in open ground, it is optimal to use a square-cluster arrangement of holes. The optimal dimensions of the sides of the square are 500x700 mm. A seed on loose soil is buried 70 mm, and in hard soil - 50 mm. At least 3 seeds are thrown into the hole, leaving 1 most powerful sprout after germination.
In the video you can find useful tips for growing zucchini:
Zucchini has traditionally taken root in our kitchen and is most often in demand in the spring and summer. To please your family with a delicious vegetable, you need to choose the optimal variety of this crop for your garden.
