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Zheltoplodny zucchini is one of the high-yielding varieties of Russian selection. This variety is universal and is successfully grown in all regions of Russia. The nutritional characteristics make this variety of zucchini a healthy dietary product that is suitable even for small children.
Characteristics of the variety
Yellow-fruited zucchini squash is an early-ripening variety. Small bushes of this variety have large pentagonal leaves of a medium-cut shape. The first zucchini on this plant will begin to ripen approximately 45 days after germination.
The zucchini itself, with an average weight of 1 kg, has a length of 20 cm. In shape, it resembles a cylinder, tapering towards the stalk. A dense orange mesh is visible against the main yellow background of the squash. The thin bark of the fruit hides the light yellow or creamy flesh. Zucchini of this variety has excellent taste characteristics. In addition, it is very rich in vitamins and minerals. This is a dietary fruit: the dry matter in it will be about 5%, and even less sugar - only 2.5%.
This variety is resistant to the main diseases that affect zucchini:
- powdery mildew;
- rot;
- anthracnose
To ensure a bountiful harvest, it is better to choose a sunny area for planting. Subject to agrotechnical requirements, you can harvest up to 8 kg of zucchini per square meter.
Recommendations for cultivation
This variety can be grown both by seeds and seedlings.When planting seeds, you should follow simple rules:
- Seeds are planted in prepared soil in late May early June. It is better to choose a day when the minimum soil temperature is 12 degrees.
- It is better to first let the seeds germinate a little by placing them in a damp cloth. This technique will significantly increase their germination rate.
- Before sowing seeds of this variety, you need to prepare the holes. They are dug out every 70 cm and thoroughly shed with warm water. When the water is absorbed a little, you can plant 2-3 seeds in each hole.
- Planted seeds should be covered with film to ensure good thermal conditions. After the shoots emerge, holes should be made in the film so that they can grow.
- Only one strong sprout should be left in each hole. Carefully remove the rest.
Seedlings are prepared 2-3 weeks before planting in the ground. At the same time, it’s a good idea to keep it under film for the first time so that it can better take root in its new place.
This technique will also help pollinating insects find flowers.
This variety of zucchini requires watering once a week, 2 liters per bush. During dry summers, increase the frequency to 2-3 times a week.
Zucchini of this variety responds well to organic fertilizers. Infusions of mullein and bird droppings are good for feeding. It is better to do fertilizing in three stages:
- Before flowering begins.
- At the moment of flowering.
- During fruit set.
This variety is harvested in August-September. You need to cut the zucchini so that there is a tail of about 5 cm.When harvesting, to ensure better preservation of the fruits, they are not washed or damaged.
