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Adherents of a healthy and dietary diet widely use zucchini in their diet. The vegetable has a low calorie content, it is easily digestible and does not cause allergies. Zucchini is fried, boiled, stuffed, used to prepare caviar and eaten raw. It is included in the baby food menu and is recommended for people with diseases of the digestive system. Many housewives grow this wonderful vegetable in their garden. To do this, they choose the best varieties of zucchini and put some effort and effort in order to get a rich harvest of healthy vegetables. According to experienced gardeners, the Hero f1 zucchini is among the best. This vegetable is not whimsical in cultivation, it is rich in nutrients and tasty, juicy pulp. You can see a photo of a vegetable and find out the agrotechnical features of the variety, the rules for growing it, by reading the article.
Microelement composition
Zucchini varieties “Hero f1” contain not only proteins, carbohydrates, but also a complex of useful trace elements. So, in 100 g of pulp there is 240 mg of potassium, which is 1,5 times higher than the content of this substance in white cabbage. In the same amount of pulp is present:
- 0,4% iron;
- 15% vitamin C;
- 0% B vitamins;
- 0,3% carotene;
- 0,1% organic acid;
- 0,6% vitamins of the PP group.
The young fruits of the Hero f1 variety are considered especially useful. They contain magnesium, calcium and some other mineral salts. Such vegetables are excellently digestible and have a wonderful fresh taste, they can be a wonderful ingredient in fresh vegetable salads.
Description of zucchini
The producer of seeds of the Hero f1 variety is the Spanish breeding company Fito. Zucchini hybrid, obtained by crossing two varieties. It differs by early fruit ripening: from seed germination to technical ripeness of vegetables takes about 40 days.
The plant is bushy, medium power, semi-closed. The internodes on it are medium. You can grow vegetables of the Hero f1 variety in open and protected areas of land. The variety is suitable for sowing in spring and summer.
Zucchini “Hero f1” has a thin skin of light green color. The shape of the vegetable is cylindrical, aligned. Its average dimensions are: length 12-15 cm, diameter 4-6 cm, weight from 400 g to 1,5 kg.
Taste qualities of zucchini experts estimate as high. Sweetish pulp is dense, juicy, crispy. The fruits of the Hero f1 variety are well suited for cooking squash caviar, and can also be used as an ingredient in fresh vegetable salad.
The vegetable has good transportability and is suitable for long-term storage.
Growing rules
You can grow zucchini “Hero f1” in two turns: the first turn is spring-summer, the second is summer-autumn. The short period of fruit ripening allows for the harvest of this crop in full twice during the season. To do this, pre-germinated seeds are sown in the ground in early spring, after the threat of night frost has passed. In the central region of the country, the period of sowing seeds in open ground falls on mid-May; in greenhouse conditions, seeds can be sown earlier. In late June-early July, the first fruiting cycle ends and you can sow zucchini seeds again. The harvest of the second turn will ripen by the end of August. Thus, it is possible to achieve the highest yields and enjoy fresh zucchini throughout the spring-autumn period, as well as prepare a canned product for the winter.
seed germination
Germination of zucchini seeds allows you to speed up the process of crop growth and select weak, unsimilar grains from the total number of grains. For germination, the seeds are wrapped in a damp tissue flap. The resulting “sandwich” is placed in a plastic bag or on a saucer. By placing the seeds in a warm place with a temperature of + 23- + 250With it is necessary to regularly control the moisture content of the fabric to prevent drying. After 4-5 days, sprouts can be observed on the zucchini seeds, which means that the grains are ready for sowing in the ground.
Sowing zucchini
According to the rules, zucchini can be sown only when the soil at a depth of 10 cm has warmed up to a temperature of more than +120C. Such conditions are the guarantor of the safety of the seed and allow the plant to grow and develop safely.
Germinated seeds are sown in such heated soil to a depth of 5-6 cm. It is better to sow the seed in a conditional square with a side of 60-70 cm. This arrangement will not allow the bushes to shade each other, provide better access for insects and favorably affect the yield.
Care
It is possible to get a good crop of zucchini only if proper care is provided, which consists in regular abundant watering, loosening and feeding plants. For irrigation, it is necessary to use water, the temperature of which is not lower than +220C. The regularity of watering depends on weather conditions. Fertilizing zucchini should be done every 2-3 weeks, using manure infusion or special mineral fertilizers. Zucchini bushes as weeds grow must be weeded. Simultaneously with weeding, plants should be spudded.
artificial pollination
The yield of zucchini largely depends on the presence and activity of pollinating insects. However, a caring farmer can compensate for the lack of bees by pollinating zucchini artificially. You can find out the details of the procedure and see an example of artificial pollination of zucchini by watching the video:
You can artificially pollinate plants growing in the open field, as well as in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Experienced owners also know that pollinators can be attracted to their site. To do this, on the beds with zucchini crops, you can place several saucers with sweet syrup or pour water over the bushes with the addition of a small amount of honey.
Second turn
Having harvested the zucchini of the Hero f1 variety in the first turn, you need to remove the bushes and clean and fertilize the soil. To destroy possible pests, the soil can be shed with a solution of potassium permanganate. The nutritional value of the soil should be restored by applying a complex fertilizer or by adding organic matter to the soil.
In the cleared and prepared land, you can safely plant zucchini varieties “Hero f1” for the second turn. Such a growing system allows you to be content with vegetables in the required volume, without occupying large areas on the land.
Conclusion
Zucchini varieties “Hero f1” are very tasty and healthy. The rich microelement composition makes these vegetables a storehouse of vitamins. Without fear, zucchini can be consumed by both adults and small children, since the product does not cause allergies. Growing vegetables of the f1 hero variety on your site is very simple. You do not need to have special knowledge and many years of experience. Zucchini is sown with seeds directly into the ground, and all subsequent crop care consists of the most familiar manipulations. It is worth noting that Hero f1 zucchini is a real find for farmers with small plots of land, because in the same place with the help of this unique variety, you can easily get a double crop of vegetables in one season.