Zucchini take pride of place among the vegetables in the beds of many gardeners. Such popularity is associated with the unpretentiousness of cultivation, as well as a large number of useful properties.
There are many varieties, hybrids and varieties of zucchini, but despite all this diversity and richness of choice, there are a number of key indicators by which vegetable growers evaluate this or that species. Among the main criteria are:
- good yield;
- resistance to temperature fluctuations and lack of attachment to a certain temperature regime;
- taste qualities;
- terms and conditions of storage.
One of the varieties that is ideal for all of the above indicators is the Zebra zucchini.
Description
Variety “Zebra” refers to the early ripening. The fruit ripening period is from 37 to 45 days. The plant is intended for cultivation both in the open, and in the closed ground. The fruits are cylindrical, oblong. The color of the vegetable, as you can see from the photo, resembles the body of a zebra, which led to its name.
Yield is high. From one square meter you can harvest 10-12 kg. The length of a mature fruit reaches 20 cm. The weight of one vegetable ranges from 0,5 to 1 kg.
Zucchini belongs to the category of zucchini. This specific definition of “Zebra” is associated with the color and main characteristics of the variety.
The flesh of the zucchini is juicy, has a whitish-yellow color. The vegetable is rich in vitamins C, A and PP, contains folic acid, natural sugars and a large amount of water.
In addition, the vegetable perfectly removes toxins from the body and prevents the occurrence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, due to its good digestibility.
In cooking, zucchini “Zebra” is used to prepare a variety of dishes: fritters, rolls, stuffed “boats”, shish kebab, caviar and even jam. Each housewife has many of her signature recipes for this healthy and versatile vegetable.
Zucchini is stored for a long time and tolerates transportation well, without losing its external indicators and qualities.
Cultivation and care
The variety “Zebra” will not require special growing conditions from you. For good growth and high yields, it is enough to regularly water the plant, loosen the soil and remove weeds, and also monitor the condition of the leaves and fruits in order to timely detect signs of disease or damage to the plant by pests.
Advantages of the variety
Among the positive aspects of the “Zebra” should be noted:
- High productivity.
- Resistance to low temperatures during cultivation.
- Resistant to powdery mildew and fruit rot.
- Long shelf life and ease of transport.
You can learn even more useful information about the secrets of growing, caring for and the main characteristics of zucchini by watching this video:
Growing zucchini in your garden is easy. Even a novice vegetable grower can cope with this task. Due to its unpretentiousness, excellent taste and wide use in cooking, zucchini takes pride of place among other representatives of the vegetable group, in no way inferior to them in terms of the number of useful properties.