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Zucchini is rightfully considered one of the most unpretentious and undemanding crops grown in difficult domestic conditions. This is all the more surprising that they trace their ancestry from Central America, specifically Mexico, known for its warm and humid climate, which is so different from the one. But even within Our Country, there are regions that stand out for their harsh climatic and weather conditions. One of these is the region of the Urals. But, despite the difficult conditions for agriculture in general and crop production in particular, the cultivation of zucchini in this region is quite possible. In addition, good yields of this vegetable are also achievable.
Ural climate properties
Growing zucchini does not impose any special requirements on the climate or weather of the region. But it is still necessary to highlight the main climatic or weather conditions of the Urals.
It should also be taken into account that the Urals is a vast territory, the natural and climatic conditions in the north and south of which can vary greatly. However, common properties and characteristics are still present.
The Ural region, like almost the entire central strip of Our Country, is considered by specialists to be quite difficult for agriculture and crop production. The main features of such areas are a short and unstable warm season, relatively early onset of stable cold weather and the possibility of early frosts.
Most of the above is a consequence of the sharply continental climate, which is characteristic of almost the entire Ural region.
Features of growing zucchini in the Urals
Despite the rather severe climatic and natural features of the Urals, the cultivation of zucchini mainly occurs using the same agricultural practices as in most other regions. This is due to the fact that the properties of zucchini are excellent for the domestic climate, allowing you to achieve good yields both in open ground and in closed ground film coatings.
However, some of the nuances must be taken into account:
- use when growing several different varieties. This allows you to minimize possible losses in the event of a crop failure of a particular variety;
- even among undemanding and unpretentious zucchini, there is a division into early ripe, cold-resistant and similar varieties. It is these varieties and hybrids of zucchini that must first be used for cultivation in the Urals;
- pay special attention to the processes of pollination of plants. This is caused, first of all, by a small number of warm and sunny days, when insects are especially active. Therefore, when using varieties of zucchini pollinated by bees, it is necessary to use preparations specifically designed to stimulate the ovaries. Another way to solve the problem is to use self-pollinated or parthenocarpic varieties of zucchini (for example, Cavili, Astoria, etc., more about their properties below).
In principle, the features of growing zucchini in the Urals are limited to a short list of measures. Otherwise, everything happens in almost the same way as in other domestic regions.
One of the original ways to grow zucchini on video:
The best varieties of zucchini for the Urals
In order to get a good crop of zucchini in the Urals, you can use a fairly large number of a wide variety of varieties and hybrids.
Aeronaut variety of green zucchini (zucchini).
Aeronaut is one of the most common in Our Country. His popularity is due to a combination of the following qualities:
- good yield (about 7 or more kg / sq. m);
- undemanding and unpretentiousness to the conditions of cultivation and care, which distinguishes the variety even among generally undemanding zucchini;
- versatility of the method of eating (can be used in salads, canned and pickled) in combination with excellent taste properties;
- fairly good resistance to diseases and viruses common to domestic conditions.
In addition, the fruit has a very attractive dark green color, sometimes containing a pattern of small light green dots.
Hybrid Cavili F1
Relatively recently appeared hybrid vegetable marrow Kavili is high-yielding. The plant has a beautiful bush shape, often spotted. It is characterized by the presence of a large number of not very large fruits, rarely exceeding 25 cm in length. The most pleasant taste properties are acquired by fruits that have reached 16-20 cm in length.
The Cavili squash hybrid belongs to the parthenocarpic, that is, it is able to bear fruit in relatively cold and rainy weather without any connection with the activity of insects. In addition, the hybrid has a long fruiting period (2 months), is ultra-early (the first harvest is after 35 days), and is suitable for both closed and open ground.
Squash variety Roller
Refers to the traditional white-fruited varieties of zucchini. It has a compact bush structure, which is not inherent in all ordinary zucchini. The main advantages are:
- sufficiently high yield (one bush is able to bear up to 9 kg of fruit);
- excellent cold resistance. This quality allows specialists to recommend for planting seeds in open ground in central Our Country, including the Urals;
- has properties that allow its transportation and long-term storage.
Zucchini variety Gribovskie 37
One of the oldest and traditional varieties of white-fruited zucchini, which has received significant distribution several decades ago and still holds its position. This is ensured by its following characteristics:
- early ripe. Begins to bear fruit after 40 days;
- extremely unpretentious and undemanding to conditions and care;
- with a relatively low yield (about 4-5 kg from each bush), it is able to guarantee it even when other zucchini cannot withstand the adverse conditions of a particular season.
Gribovskie 37 has fruits of the correct cylindrical shape, quite large, reaching a mass of 0,8-0,9 kg.
Zucchini variety Zebra
The Zebra variety belongs to the early ones and is intended primarily for cultivation in open ground conditions. It is famous and popular for its unusual fruit color – alternating bright and contrasting stripes of dark and light green. Despite the fact that it needs proper cultivation and care (therefore recommended for experienced gardeners), under these conditions it is able to provide a consistently high yield (about 9 kg / sq. M), while being an early ripening variety (provides the possibility of harvesting the first crop already after 38 days) with excellent taste characteristics. Fruit sizes, as a rule, do not exceed 0,6-0,7 kg and, in addition to a memorable color, have the shape of a regular cylinder and a slightly ribbed surface structure.
Zucchini variety Tsukesha
An extremely popular variety of green zucchini, which is known not only for its funny and playful name, but also for a number of properties that are appreciated by domestic gardeners:
- productivity, one of the highest among all varieties of zucchini, reaching 12 kg per bush, and sometimes more;
- versatility of use. It tastes great both fresh and after heat treatment or canning. It is especially appreciated by specialists in the last version of processing, since the structure of the fruit does not lose its shape and does not “spread” under the influence of high temperatures;
- good storage capacity (in the refrigerator, a vegetable can be stored for several months without any negative consequences).
Also, the positive properties include its suitability for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses, as well as in open ground conditions.
Hybrid zucchini Parthenon
The hybrid of the colored squash Parthenon belongs to parthenocarpic, that is, it does not require pollination for the appearance of fruit ovaries. It has a classic dark green color with occasional spotting. The hybrid was bred by Dutch specialists and appeared quite recently. But due to its high yield, resistance to diseases, as well as high taste characteristics, it managed to receive positive feedback from gardeners.
Zucchini variety Myachyk
A variety of zucchini, related to early ripeness, and known mainly for the original shape of the fruit. It resembles, in accordance with the name, a ball, as it has a round shape. The color of the zucchini is very similar to an ordinary pumpkin. However, in addition to a memorable appearance, the variety has taste characteristics that are appreciated by experts.
Pear-shaped zucchini variety
Another variety with an extremely original appearance. The fruits most of all resemble a pear in their shape, most often they are yellow in color, and the pulp of the fruit is a juicy bright orange color. The variety belongs to the universal in terms of the way it is eaten.
Zucchini zucchini variety Zolotynka
The external qualities of this zucchini variety are also reflected in its name. The fruits of Zolotinka have a very attractive, bright and, one might say, classic golden color. In addition to the extremely attractive appearance, the variety has the following advantages:
- refers to early ripe zucchini;
- is a high-yielding variety;
- Suitable for growing both indoors and outdoors.
Fruits, as a rule, are small, have an average weight of about 0,5 kg. One bush can bear up to 15 fruits.
Spaghetti squash variety
One of the most original varieties of zucchini, which stands out even among the extreme variety of species and varieties of vegetables. It got its name due to the property of the pulp during heat treatment to delaminate into separate rather long fibers, very similar to ordinary and well-known spaghetti.
Only fully ripened fruits acquire this property. In addition to originality, the advantages of the variety include an excellent ability to be stored until spring without losing any taste.
Conclusion
A huge variety of varieties and hybrids of zucchini, suitable for growing vegetables in the difficult conditions of the Urals, will allow every amateur gardener to choose the one that is most suitable for him.