The most productive zucchini for open ground

Zucchini grows well and bears fruit in almost all regions of Russia. Although there are not many varieties available, gardeners have plenty to choose from. Zucchini differs in skin color, ripening speed, and growing conditions. The crop is very productive.

Even if you pick very young fruits, the harvest will be enough for the whole family. Below are examples of the most productive varieties of zucchini for open ground.

Early ripening zucchini for planting in the ground

Zucchini is differentiated depending on the speed of ripening. Early varieties include varieties that begin to bear fruit within 35-50 days after the detection of seedlings. They are often planted in central Russia, the Urals and Siberia. Next, the main varieties are described.

Iskander F1

Early hybrid, which yields a harvest 38 after the detection of seedlings. Zucchini is oblong, narrow, with smooth skin. The weight of one fruit is about 500 g. The plant is resistant to diseases.

Negro

Also an early ripening variety, the first harvest can be harvested within 38 days after the detection of seedlings. The fruits are cylindrical in shape and dark in color. The plants produce a bountiful harvest. These zucchini are resistant to powdery mildew.

White

This variety bears the first fruits 35-40 days after the detection of seedlings. The harvest is plentiful, the plants do not require constant care. Zucchini is white, medium size, oval in shape. The weight of one fruit reaches 600-1000 g. The core is soft, light beige in color.

These zucchini are suitable for various dishes (including children's) and for canning. The White variety stores well.

White-fruited

Another variety of zucchini with white skin and cream-colored flesh. They are suitable for growing in open ground and give a high yield - 8.5 kg of fruit can be harvested per square meter of planting. One zucchini can weigh 600-900 g.

The fruits are cylindrical in shape, smooth, white in color. The harvest can be harvested within 34-44 days after detection of seedlings. The plant matures in the form of a bush. Since it does not take up much space, it is a suitable variety when the land for planting has a small area.

White ultra early ripening

Continuing the theme of white zucchini, it is worth mentioning this variety. From the moment of germination to the first fruits, only 35 days can pass. Zucchini has white skin and rich, juicy flesh. The fruits are universal in use: suitable for cooking and canning. These zucchini keep well.

Mid-season productive varieties

As the name suggests - mid-season - these varieties ripen longer. From the detection of seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits, it can take about 50-60 days. There are also many noteworthy zucchini in this group.

Gray zucchini

A mid-season variety, the average weight of one zucchini is 1.3 kg. It is characterized by high productivity, bears fruit over a long period without slowing down. The zucchini skin is greenish with gray specks, the core is milky-greenish. Since this is a variety and not a hybrid, you can take your own seeds from the fruit.

Ronde

This variety is considered early and high-yielding. Its main difference is the spherical fruits. These zucchini are used for pickling.

Ksyusha F1

From the detection of seedlings to the first harvest of these zucchini, 55-60 days pass. The hybrid produces fruits of an oblong shape, the peel has a ribbed surface. From one square meter of planting you can get up to 9 kg of harvest. The hybrid is characterized by high resistance to diseases.

Kuand

One of the mid-season varieties. These zucchini are characterized by camouflage coloring of the skin and resistance to adverse environmental influences (including lack or excess of moisture, low temperature).

To eat, you need to remove the unripe fruits, which have a very pleasant taste. But overripe zucchini will no longer be so tasty; it is not used for culinary purposes.

Macaroni

Mid-season variety with unusual pulp properties. During heat treatment, it breaks down into separate fibers, which in appearance (of course, not in taste) resemble pasta. This is where the name of the variety comes from. The bush is growing a lot. Outwardly, these zucchini do not stand out from others.

Jade (zucchini)

Fruit ripening lasts from 55 to 65 days. It grows as a bush with a small number of vines. It gives a bountiful harvest; per square meter of planting you can get up to 15 kg of zucchini. One fruit weighs from 500 to 1500 g. These zucchini have a dark green skin, a juicy, fibrous core. The variety is zoned primarily for the regions of the north-west.

Miracle orange F1

Refers to mid-season hybrids; 50-55 days pass before the first harvest appears. These zucchini are grown only in open ground. From one square meter you can get 5 kg of fruit. The zucchini has a dark yellow peel with a glossy sheen, and the inside is juicy and creamy. The weight of one fruit is up to 700 g.

Which late-ripening variety to choose?

The ripening period for late-ripening zucchini is 60 days or more. Here it is worth paying attention to the following varieties.

Black handsome

Zucchini, beloved by many gardeners. Belongs to late varieties. It is one of the favorites due to its long fruiting period, high yield and excellent external characteristics of the fruit. From a square meter of planting you can get 20 kg of zucchini.

The fruit has a dark green, almost black, shiny skin. The pulp is dense, despite the fact that it does not have a sweetish taste, and is excellent for cooking and canning.

Spaghetti Raviolo

This fruit also has a fibrous pulp structure. Zucchini is cylindrical in shape, greenish in color. As they ripen, they acquire a whitish color. To get the spaghetti effect during cooking, you need to assemble them in this form. The length of the fruit is 20 cm, weight up to 1 kg.

The most productive varieties with high taste qualities

For a good variety, the taste characteristics of the fruit are very important. It is equally important to pay attention to the plant’s resistance to diseases and its yield. The best characteristics are given to the following varieties.

Astoria

A variety of zucchini that grows as a bush. The fruits are oblong, covered with light ribbing. The skin is dark green with rare white patches. The pulp is very tasty, dense, light cream in color. The weight of one zucchini does not exceed 2 kg. It bears abundant fruit.

Gribovsky 37

An old variety for open ground, it has a highly branched bush. It takes up to two months from sowing the seeds to receiving the first harvest. Designed for open ground, it gives a good harvest even in the Siberian climate. It is worth considering that the fruits need to be picked on time, they quickly overripe. Overgrown zucchini have a rough skin, and their taste suffers. It is recommended to harvest a new crop once a week.

Marquise (zucchini)

This variety has excellent taste, due to which it is so valued among gardeners. Zucchini is early ripening and produces a bountiful harvest. They have a developed bush, on which fruits ripen weighing up to 4 kg and up to 50 cm long. They have a cylindrical shape, the skin is green. These zucchini grow best in rainy weather.

Anchor

This is an early ripening variety. Forms weakly branched bushes. Zucchini is cylindrical in shape, gently tapering near the stem. The skin is light yellow in color, smooth in texture. Has high taste qualities. When grown in open ground, fruits can be expected after a month and a half. These zucchini store well: they can sit for at least a month without any preparation.

Which varieties are adapted for the Urals

Although zucchini bears fruit well in almost all regions, it is worth paying attention to varieties adapted to a specific climate. Regarding the Urals, the conditions here are quite favorable for these vegetables. They are either planted through seedlings or directly sown in the ground.

The following are some zucchini intended primarily for the Ural climate.

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One of the early ripening varieties. Fruits can be harvested 36 days after detection of seedlings. The variety is characterized by the small size of the bush. Plants are resistant to temperature drops. If necessary, compact bushes can be easily covered with film.

Apollo F1

One of the most productive varieties in the Ural climate. It is an early ripening plant; it takes about 40 days for the first fruits to ripen. These zucchini are resistant to cold weather and darkening.

The weight of fruits that have reached technical maturity is 1 kg. The skin has a light green color with light inclusions. The pulp of zucchini is white, with high taste. If the harvest is not harvested on time, the fruits can grow up to 3 kg.

Tsukesha

One of the zucchini varieties. The fruits are characterized by an oblong shape, a dark green peel with rare white patches. The weight of the zucchini is 1.2 kg.

Aeronaut

The row of zucchini continues. The plant is in the form of a compact bush, with a small number of vines. The variety can be planted not only in open ground, but also in greenhouse. It takes 50 days for the first fruits to ripen. The pulp of these zucchini is very juicy and does not have a pronounced sweet taste.

The fruits can reach a weight of 1.5 kg. Well transported. It is worth considering that this variety is not resistant to viruses.

Zebra (zucchini)

Belongs to early ripening varieties. From the time of detection of seedlings to the first harvest, you need to wait only 30-40 days. Predominantly female flowering, which explains the high yield of the bushes.

Zucchini is oblong in shape with a dense skin of an unusual striped color. Resistant to cold weather, tolerates transportation well.

Belogor F1

Refers to the earliest hybrids. In some cases, the harvest can be obtained a month after the first shoots. Due to the compactness of the bush, it is recommended for areas with a small area. It is considered one of the most productive zucchini.

The fruits are oblong in shape, the skin is smooth, greenish-white in color. The weight of zucchini can reach 1 kg.

Important! Although almost all zucchini can grow in the Ural climate, Apollo F1 and Bely will give the greatest yield.

How to choose a zucchini variety for growing in Siberia

The Siberian climate has characteristic features that negatively affect vegetable growing. If the summer is cold and rainy, there is a high probability of plants being damaged by fungal diseases. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to varieties and hybrids that are resistant to such conditions.

Long-fruited

This variety is resistant to bacteriosis. The plant forms a small bush. The fruits are covered with a smooth and thin skin, slightly ribbed at the base. The weight reaches 0.9 kg.

The pulp of zucchini is very tender and tasty. However, due to the thin peel, the fruits are stored only for a short time.

Pharaoh (zucchini)

One of the early ripening varieties adapted to the Siberian climate. The bushes produce a bountiful harvest. Zucchini covered dark green peel with small white specks. Upon reaching biological maturity, they acquire a black-green hue.The fruits have yellow flesh, crispy and pleasant to the taste. Weight reaches 0.8 kg. The plant resists gray rot.

Polar bear

Ultra-early ripening variety, resistant to cold weather and transportation. You will have to wait only 36 days until the first harvest. The fruits are smooth, oval in shape. Zucchini stores well, although they have a thin skin.

Conclusion

Choosing a variety of zucchini to grow in open ground is not so difficult. From the early ones you can try White, Beloplodny, Iskander F1 or Negritenok. For lovers of late and long-lasting harvests, these are among others: Jade, Black handsome, Miracle orange F1. Zucchini has been bred for regions with cold and humid climates. It is important to choose the appropriate variety and follow the recommendations regarding its preparation for sowing and subsequent planting in open ground.

Yield varieties of zucchini for open ground