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Pumpkin Rossiyanka is a large fruit with a rich aroma, sweet flesh and bright color. The variety is included in the VNIISSOK selection. The vegetable crop has high frost resistance, therefore it is suitable for cultivation in the Central regions, including the Moscow region.
There are huge specimens of the Rossiyanka variety, the mass of which reaches 60 kg. In addition, this pumpkin has a rich mineral composition: fats, proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron salts. Trace elements – cobalt, copper, zinc. Vitamins – groups B, C, PP, carotenoids.
Description of the pumpkin Rossiyanka
Pumpkin variety Rossiyanka is a medium climbing, early ripe, hardy plant. The bush has a compact size. Scourges grow up to 3 m in length. The root system is powerful. The foliage is broad, green, five-lobed.
The full cycle from planting to ripening is 90-110 days. It is preferable to grow pumpkin Rossiyanka in open ground. For the full development of the variety, a small area is enough, you can use vertical supports. Flowers solitary, large, yellow.
Description of fruits
The pumpkin variety Rossiyanka is large-fruited. The average fruit weight is 2 to 4 kg. The form is turban-like. The surface is smooth. The color of the pumpkin is red-orange.
Taste qualities are harmonious. The flesh is bright orange. The peel is dense, the wall thickness is 6 cm. It contains a large amount of zinc, so it must be removed before cooking. The structure of the inside of the pumpkin of the Rossiyanka variety is crumbly, soft. The taste is sweet. A distinctive feature of the variety is a melon aroma.
Characteristics of a variety
Vegetable culture is not demanding on the chemical composition of the soil. However, it develops poorly in depleted soils. Pumpkin belongs to heat-loving plants. Young bushes do not tolerate a drop in temperature even to -1 ° C. Grows in sunny beds. The woman endures drought.
The vegetable is perfectly transported, and thanks to the possibility of long-term storage, the pumpkin can be consumed until the next season. Culture has a universal purpose. Candied fruits, mashed potatoes, jams are prepared from pumpkin. Also, the fruits are boiled, fried and baked.
Disease and pest resistance
Pumpkin variety Rossiyanka suffers from fungal diseases. Bushes are covered with white spots, black mold, leaves and ovaries dry. As a result, growth and development stops. Common diseases of the Cucurbitaceae family: powdery mildew, anthracnose, white, root rot, bacteriosis. The main treatment is the timely treatment of plants with systemic fungicides, the removal of damaged areas. Sick bushes should be destroyed to prevent the development of the disease.
Young vegetable crops weaken from the defeat of melon aphids. These insects multiply rapidly and form entire colonies. The first sign of the appearance of aphids is twisted leaves. Small parasites suck out the juice, spoil the inflorescences, the formed ovaries. You can fight aphids with folk remedies: infusion of wormwood, soapy water, decoction of onion peel. Among the chemicals aimed at combating melon aphids on the large-fruited pumpkin Rossiyanka, the reviews note: Trifos, Karbofos, Aktellik.
To prevent the reproduction of infection and prevent fungal diseases, preventive measures will help:
- removal of weeds, regular weeding of the site;
- use of proven, high-quality seeds;
- lack of frequent watering;
- moderate plant nutrition with nitrogen fertilizers;
- observance of crop rotation rules.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pumpkin Rossiyanka is popular among gardeners. It combines a number of positive qualities. Advantages:
- productivity;
- precocity;
- the same size pumpkins;
- disease resistance;
- transportability;
- keeping quality;
- the presence of a high content of sugars in the pulp.
The disadvantages of pumpkin variety Rossiyanka include the poor quality of planting material. Self-collected seeds are not suitable for planting, since the culture is of a hybrid origin. And the seeds sold in gardening stores often come across empty inside or spoiled.
Growing and caring for pumpkin Rossiyanka
Pumpkins of the Rossiyanka variety can be planted in the ground both in the form of seedlings and seeds. The seedling method will require cups with a diameter of 10-15 cm and a specially prepared soil mixture. 2-3 hours before sowing, vegetable seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator solution.
After the sowing procedure, the containers are covered with a film and cleaned in a warm place until the first shoots appear. The grown seedlings are hardened daily. Take out to the street first for 20 minutes. Then gradually increase the length of stay.
Rossiyanka variety pumpkin is planted on the beds when the ground temperature is + 12 ° С. It is recommended to plant plants in late May or early June. During this period, the threat of night frosts has passed.
A secluded bed protected from cold winds is considered a good place for growing vegetables. The greatest yield will be obtained in moist, loose, fertile soils. According to the mechanical composition, loam or sandy loam is optimal. The standard planting pattern is 100×100 cm. The depth of immersion of seeds of the Rossiyanka variety is 3-5 cm.
Be sure to prepare the site before planting a vegetable crop.
- Dig up the soil to the depth of a shovel bayonet.
- Remove weed roots.
- Evenly distribute nitrogen fertilizers. The norm is 20 g per 1 sq. m area.
- Level the bed with a rake.
- It is advisable to place pumpkins next to legumes, corn. Unfavorable neighbors will be: watermelons, melons, squash, zucchini.
Pumpkin variety Rossiyanka loves warmth. The temperature comfortable for full growth is + 22-27 ° С. With a slight cold snap, the plant begins to die. To prevent this from happening, covering material is used in cold regions. It will help retain moisture and heat in the soil.
Vegetable culture endures periods of drought. The branched root system is able to go deep into the ground to a depth of 3 m. It is enough to water the Rossiyanka pumpkin once every 7 days. The volume of water for one plant is 3-4 liters.
In the process of growing vegetables, do not forget about timely weeding, loosening. To make the bush lush, pinch the top. And when the size of the stem reaches 150 cm, the lateral processes will go.
It is imperative to apply fertilizer. From organic substances, humus is used. From mineral dressings choose: superphosphate, potassium salt, ammonium nitrate.
In the photo, the pumpkin of the Rossiyanka variety, which is 4 months old. As a rule, the harvest of ripe vegetables begins to be harvested in late summer or early September. This is important to do before the first frost, frozen fruits have a short shelf life.
A ripe pumpkin of the Rossiyanka variety has:
- hard, strong skin;
- yellowed leaves;
- lignified stalk;
- rich orange color.
This fruit can be stored for up to 6 months. The main thing is to put the vegetable in a dry, well-ventilated room with a temperature of + 14 ° C. However, you should not save it until spring, because irreversible processes begin to occur inside. Seeds germinate, flesh becomes bitter. The process of natural movement of juices starts. In this state, harmful substances accumulate in the Rossiyanka pumpkin, which can cause poisoning.
Conclusion
Pumpkin Rossiyanka is an unpretentious plant. Even a person without experience can grow it. Agrotechnical measures require standard. Suitable for cultivation in the Central regions. The taste of vegetables is excellent. The variety combines external attractiveness, high fruiting and the ability to long-term storage.
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