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Pumpkin: the best varieties, description of pumpkin
The pumpkin is grown throughout Russia, but when planting, it is better to choose the type that is more suitable for the existing natural conditions. Pumpkin varieties are varied and differ from each other not only in climatic preferences, but also in color, taste and shape.
For the middle lane, it is better to choose varieties that are suitable for this particular climate – the yield will be higher. The choice of these types of pumpkin is great:
Pumpkin varieties vary in climatic conditions
For the middle lane, it is better to choose varieties that are suitable for this particular climate – the yield will be higher. The selection of these types of pumpkin is great. Here are some of them:
- “Healing”. An early ripe variety, has a classic shape. Unpretentious, drought and cold weather resistant. A ripe pumpkin weighs on average about 3 kg. The pulp is orange, dense in consistency and sweet in taste.
- “Sweet pie”. A bright red-orange vegetable, has a rounded flat shape. The palatability is excellent – the pulp is juicy and sweet.
- “Premiere”. The variety is cold-resistant, mid-season. It has a flattened, dark green rind color. The pulp is bright orange, dense, contains a large amount of sugars. The weight of one fruit is on average 5-6 kg.
For the northwestern part of the country, the following varieties are perfect:
- “Shrub”. Produces small fruits – up to 2 kg, they have a yellow-green color and a round shape. The pulp is sweet and juicy, yellow in color. Grows in the form of a bush.
- “Trojanda”. Early maturing and high-yielding variety. Resistant to cold and disease. Fruit weight can reach 7 kg. Yellow-orange inside, has a pleasant sweet taste.
All fruits can be stored fresh for six months, this will not affect the properties and external qualities.
The best pumpkin varieties for the Urals and Siberia
Taking into account the harsh climate of these regions, you need to choose varieties that tolerate frost well:
- “Freckle”. The fruits have a hard skin and do not exceed 3 kg in weight. The taste is a bit like a melon. It tolerates temperature changes well.
- “Smile”. The bright orange fruit grows up to 3 kg in weight. Sweet and juicy. Ripens quickly, after 3 months you can pick ripe vegetables.
- “Russian woman”. Its round fruit is dark orange in color and tastes like a melon. The plant is resistant to disease, frost and drought. With good care, it gives a large harvest.
Pumpkin amazes with the variety of its varieties. Each summer resident can pick it up not only based on taste preferences, but also depending on the place of residence. Choosing the right variety will help you get a large harvest.