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Zucchini is one of the most common crops. They are grown in almost all Russian regions. Although in general these vegetables are unpretentious in care, it is preferable to use zoned varieties of zucchini for the middle zone, the Urals or Siberia.
The fruits are universal in use: suitable for making casseroles or salads, as well as for canning. They contain a number of essential vitamins and microelements, so they are worth growing in your garden.
The best and familiar varieties for the middle zone
The presented varieties of zucchini differ in taste, color, fruit shape, and ripening speed. Choosing the optimal variety is not always easy.
In the Moscow region and other central regions, summer is quite long and hot. We can say that all varieties of zucchini grow and bear fruit here.Some have won the special sympathy of gardeners. You can read about them further.
Iskander F1
This variety, the fruit of Dutch selection, is included in many zucchini ratings. It is an early ripening plant and produces a bountiful harvest. It has slightly greenish flesh. Forms a powerful but compact bush. Resists most diseases. To feed the whole family with fresh zucchini, it is enough to plant only three bushes.
Cavili F1
This hybrid is known for its high yield. Forms a bush with small spotted leaves. Even if the fruits hang on the bush for a long time, the flesh remains tender. As a rule, the harvest is harvested when the zucchini has grown to 300 g.
Genovese
A hybrid obtained by Italian breeders. The first harvest can be obtained in just 35-40 days. Russian breeders adapted it to the climate of the middle zone. Gives a bountiful harvest, resists powdery mildew and bacterial diseases. It grows both in greenhouses and in open ground.
White Bush
Danish early ripening hybrid, fruits can be obtained after 40 days. Zucchini is elongated in shape, the skin is usually white, but young vegetables sometimes have a greenish tint. The pulp is creamy and has a sweetish smell.
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One of the cold-resistant varieties. In the middle zone they can be planted without seedlings. Even if you immediately sow the seeds in the ground, you don’t have to worry about them freezing. The variety is characterized by high yield; one bush can produce up to 9 kg of zucchini. The fruits also have a dense peel, so they are easily transported and can be stored for a long time.
Gribovsky
This zucchini was bred by breeders decades ago, but is still popular among gardeners. Fruits with white skin, oblong shape, weighing up to 900 g.Since this is a variety and not a hybrid, you can save some zucchini for seed and plant it the next year. Up to 4 kg of crop is harvested from one bush. The advantage of this variety is its unpretentiousness to growing conditions.
Amber
An early variety, fruiting begins 40 days after seed germination. Refers to the most unpretentious varieties. Produces zucchini weighing up to 1 kg with light green skin and tender flesh. Even ripe vegetables do not lose their taste characteristics. Plants tolerate cold weather and transportation. Universal to use.
Round zucchini for lovers of original vegetables
To make gardening a new experience, you can plant round zucchini. In appearance they look more like a pumpkin. At the same time, the taste of the fruit is characteristic of zucchini. They are planted mainly in open ground.
The following are the most common varieties in the middle zone that produce round fruits.
Ball
Belongs to early ripening varieties. The fruits are ball-shaped, small in size, weighing up to 500 g. The skin is greenish in color, the flesh is white and juicy. For culinary purposes, very young zucchini are often used, the weight of which has reached 100-150 g. Such “balls” are convenient to stuff or preserve as a whole.
Orange F1
This variety is distinguished by small fruits - 200-300 g. They grow in the shape of a ball, the peel is bright orange. Zucchini is actively used in preparing various dishes and for pickling.
F1 Festival
The bush bears round fruits weighing about 600 g. These zucchini are distinguished by their original appearance: stripes of yellow, green, white and black shades alternate on the skin.The fruits are more reminiscent of a decorative pumpkin in color and shape.
Pear-shaped
This variety of zucchini cannot be called round, but due to its original shape - in the shape of a pear - it is included in the list of unusual fruits. The peel is yellow, the flesh is reddish, dense and juicy. Vegetables are versatile in use.
Zucchini - differences from zucchini and common varieties
Zucchini is a type of zucchini that grows in the form of bushes and does not form a vine. The color of the peel can vary and be monochromatic - green or yellow - or variegated. Zucchini themselves, unlike zucchini, are mostly white or cream in color. In this case, the flesh of colored vegetables will be white or light yellowish or greenish.
The following varieties are the most common of zucchini in the middle zone.
Zebra
Suitable for mid-range early ripening variety. From the detection of seedlings to the appearance of the first harvest, only 30-40 days pass. Fruits abundantly, female flowering predominates. The fruits are oblong, the peel is dense, striped in color. Zucchini transports well.
Tsukesha
Also one of the early varieties. It grows actively after transplanting into the ground. It tolerates minor cold snaps that are possible in early spring. The skin is a rich green color; even if the harvest is not harvested on time, it does not become rough.
The pulp of this zucchini is rich in sugars and contains a large proportion of dry matter, therefore it is often used for preservation. In the middle zone, the variety is grown both in open ground and in greenhouses.
Aeronaut
Since this bush does not produce lashes, it is compactly located in the garden bed. The first fruits ripen 50 days after the seeds germinate. The pulp has no pronounced sweetness, but at the same time it is very tasty and juicy.The fruits grow up to 1.5 kg and are well transported. The plant is not resistant to viral diseases.
Parthenon
One of the new products of the Dutch selection. Refers to parthenocarpic varieties that do not require pollination. The bushes will bear fruit regardless of weather conditions - both in extreme heat and during downpours. The fruits have a dark green skin, with small light patches. The main advantages of the variety are high yield, taste, and disease resistance.
Moor
Another early ripening variety that produces a harvest within 40 days after the seeds germinate. It is considered one of the most fruitful among zucchini grown in the middle zone. The peel is dense, dark in color. The fruits themselves are elongated and grow quite large - up to 1.2 kg. They are easily transported, resist bacteria, and are preserved for a long time.
Planting yellow zucchini in the middle zone
Yellow zucchini occupy a special place in the list of experienced gardeners. The young fruits of these varieties have a very delicate taste. They can be used for a wide variety of dishes and for preservation.
Yellowfruited
The fruits of this variety, as you might guess from the name, have a rich yellow color. It belongs to the mid-season variety and bears fruit for a long period. Elongated zucchini with slight ribbing. They reach commercial maturity, growing up to 700 g. But even a 2-kilogram zucchini will not lose its taste characteristics.
Golden
One of the early ripening varieties. The fruits are oblong with smooth skin, weight up to 1 kg. They have a rich yellow color. The variety produces a bountiful harvest and is a small bush. Plants are resistant to cold weather and resist powdery mildew.
Helena
Another variety that produces bright yellow zucchini.Plants resist diseases well, but are capricious with regard to light and soil moisture. Zucchini has yellowish flesh with a pleasant, slightly sweet taste.
Yasmin
The hybrid was originally bred by Japanese breeders. Zucchini is oblong in shape, technical maturity occurs upon reaching 20-25 cm. The peel is smooth, bright yellow, the flesh is light yellow, rich in carotene. Has a sweetish taste. The plant resists diseases and putrefactive bacteria. This hybrid is characterized by a long fruiting period - up to two months.
Golda
Early hybrid with high yield. The best taste characteristics are preserved in young zucchini 20-25 cm long. But the fruits that have been lying in the garden are quite suitable for consumption. Their length can already reach 50 cm, and their weight is 2-3 kg.
Zucchini pulp contains a large proportion of sugars and carotene. It has a creamy tint. The fruits tolerate transportation well and are stored for a short time.
Gold Rush
The result of the work of Dutch breeders. Refers to early ripening hybrids; the first harvest can be obtained after 45 days. The variety is characterized by high productivity. Zucchini is small in size, weighing about 200 g. The peel is smooth, bright orange, the flesh is cream-colored, juicy, with a pronounced sweetish taste.
Conclusion
After reading about the different varieties of zucchini that grow in the middle zone, it can be difficult to decide. They differ in color, size, ripening speed and taste characteristics. It's worth trying a few different bushes. The most suitable ones will become permanent inhabitants of the beds. At the same time, many gardeners are interested in trying new varieties every season.
