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Zucchini and zucchini have long become permanent inhabitants of domestic gardens and vegetable gardens. The reason is simple - these crops combine such useful qualities as productivity, ease of care, and relative early maturity. Quite often in this regard, the question arises, what is the difference between zucchini and zucchini? From a strictly scientific point of view, this formulation of the question is incorrect, since, in fact, zucchini is also a zucchini, or rather, one of its varieties. And from the course of logic we know that a part cannot differ from the whole. Nevertheless, zucchini is such a unique vegetable, having only its own characteristics and properties, that it can be considered, with a certain degree of convention, as a kind of autonomous culture, independent and separated from the general type of zucchini.
Zucchini and zucchini – description and properties
Before directly answering the question posed about the differences, it is necessary to understand what the plants in question have in common.
Zucchini, zucchini and the related squash belong to bush varieties of pumpkin. They come from Mexico, where researchers discovered the first pumpkin seeds, whose age was determined to be 5 thousand years.
All three cultures have a similar chemical composition, are rich in vitamins (C, several types of B, PP) and various minerals (phosphorus, calcium, potassium), consist of 93% water and 4.9% sugars, mainly glucose. This composition allows us to consider zucchini and zucchini a good means of preventing many different diseases. In addition, the plant is a natural means of removing harmful substances from the human body that contribute to arthrosis of the joints. All this is accompanied by low calorie vegetables.
Differences between the cultures in question
Despite all their relatedness and relative external similarity, zucchini and zucchini also have many differences regarding both agrotechnical methods of their cultivation and external and internal visual and taste properties and characteristics.
Ripening speed and fruiting period
Zucchini, unlike ordinary zucchini, is an early ripening fruit. The first harvest can begin to be harvested in June, that is, almost a month earlier than zucchini. In this regard, the fruits must be collected more often, at least twice a week.
Zucchini, in turn, has a much longer fruiting period. With appropriate treatment against slugs and rot (for this it is necessary to isolate the fruits from the ground by placing glass, plywood or a layer of mulch), it bears fruit until September. Late varieties are harvested only before the very first September frosts.
Fruit color
In most cases, zucchini has a white or light yellow skin color. In contrast, zucchinis are typically dark green in color, and some varieties can take on almost any shade of green, with stripes or other color features.The difference in fruit color makes it possible to always easily distinguish zucchini from zucchini during fruiting.
Method of use
Both vegetables in question can be consumed stewed, fried, boiled or baked - that is, after serious heat treatment. At the same time, the fruits of the plants themselves do not have a pronounced taste, but they perfectly absorb and complement other products that are prepared with them.
Zucchini also has good taste in its raw form. For this purpose, medium-sized fruits up to 15 cm in size are suitable, having tender flesh, elastic and crispy.
Fruit size
Another major difference is the size of the fetus. Zucchini can be harvested when it reaches a size of 10-15 cm, and the maximum size of the vegetable is 20-25 cm. Zucchini is much, one might say, many times larger, and sometimes reaches a length of 1 m with a diameter of 20 cm and a weight of 30 kg - these are the dimensions reaches, for example, the “Winter” zucchini variety.
Availability of seeds
Zucchini has an original quality - its seeds remain in their infancy for quite a long time. At the time of harvesting the fruits, they are usually not yet formed, hence the popular assertion that zucchini does not have seeds.
Storage Possibility
Zucchini has a thin and delicate skin that is sometimes not removed even when cooked. But this property also has negative consequences - the vegetable is practically not stored, and must be used within a short time after collection. Zucchini, on the other hand, has a thick skin that can be called a rind, so it can be stored for quite a long time under the right conditions. Hanging nets or even shelves in a well-ventilated room are suitable for this.
Productivity
Zucchini, despite the small size of the individual fruit, is a significantly more productive crop than zucchini. The difference is 2-4 times. This is a very serious difference, especially considering that zucchini is a fairly productive plant.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that zucchini and zucchini are close relatives, the cultures are quite different from each other. This makes growing them even more interesting and exciting. And many varieties and hybrids of these vegetables, bred in recent years, will make it possible to achieve both excellent harvests and diversify, making the table of gardeners more useful.
Please tell me. What varieties and names of zucchini are the most preserved in winter in a city apartment on the floor. Most zucchini, which (although light-colored) spoil already in the second month, do not survive until spring. In the refrigerator, they generally wither, becoming covered with sores that you have to throw away. Only 10 pieces fit in one row in the refrigerator, not saving the situation.
Good afternoon, Nina!
It is very difficult to say unequivocally which varieties can be stored in an apartment. Microclimate plays a big role during storage. If the recommended storage conditions are not observed, zucchini begins to deteriorate after 3-4 weeks. We advise you to pay attention to varieties suitable for long-term storage. When purchasing seeds, pay attention to the packaging. Zucchini varieties suitable for long shelf life are marked with the phrase “Excellent keeping quality.”The Aral f1, Negritenok, and Anchor varieties have proven themselves well in this case. Also pay attention to the varieties Watermelon, Festival and Pear-shaped. More information about the varieties of zucchini suitable for long-term storage and storage rules can be found in the article:
https://mygarden-en.desigusxpro.com/sad-i-ogorod/ovoshhi/sorta-kabachkov-dlya-dlitelnogo-hraneniya.html
And further. I would like to draw your attention to some rules for preparing zucchini for storage:
• zucchini should be collected slightly unripe;
• when collecting, handle vegetables carefully, trying not to damage the skin;
• the place in which vegetables will be stored must be dry, without signs of mold;
• the length of the tail, which must be left, must be at least 5 cm;
• zucchini should be laid out in one row.
During storage, check the vegetables regularly (at least once a week) in order to promptly remove those that have begun to deteriorate.
We wish you high harvests!