Zucchini is one of the most grateful vegetables in the garden. Unpretentious to growing conditions, providing a harvest not only in the summer season, but also in the period of winter harvesting, it always pleases lovers of gourmet dishes. Gardeners try to simultaneously grow varieties of zucchini with different ripening periods. Such a reasonable approach makes it possible to enjoy healthy zucchini all season long. Among the early ripe varieties, it is especially worth highlighting the Roller zucchini.
Variety description
According to its characteristics, it belongs to ultra-early ripe varieties.
The description of the advantages of the Roller zucchini can begin precisely from the ripening period. 35-40 days after germination, the fruits are ready for consumption. The second important criterion is the high yield of the Roller variety. Among the main advantages of zucchini:
- resistance to cold, which makes it possible to plant early;
- good transportability and presentation;
- the possibility of growing in any soil;
- high level of taste of fruits.
It is the latter characteristic that allows you to use Roller zucchini not only fresh, but also for culinary preparations. And the early ripening period makes it possible to harvest a good harvest before the onset of extreme heat.
The fruits of the zucchini “Roller” are white. They have an even beautiful oval shape. The bark is smooth, medium density. The pulp is very tasty, juicy and tender. Even a photo of the fruit looks no less appetizing than real zucchini.
Growing rules and care
To grow a good crop, you need to plant quality seeds. The package must have a photo of the variety.
To obtain high-quality seedlings, a nutrient soil mixture is prepared. In early April, the seeds are sown in separate cups or special containers. Seedlings of the zucchini “Rolik” are planted for permanent residence according to the 70×70 scheme. When planting immediately in the ground in one hole, two seeds are sown at the same time. After germination, the weaker sprout is removed.
Further care consists mainly in proper watering and nutrition. The main requirement for watering is that it must be timely and regular. When growing zucchini “Rolik”, in addition to fertilizing, it may be necessary to carry out measures to combat melon aphids. This variety is quite resistant to other parasites. Most often, Roller squash is affected by aphids in years with adverse climatic conditions. With a mass defeat, leaves are deformed on zucchini, flowers and young ovaries fall off. Gardeners prefer to deal with pests with non-chemical means. These include:
- Infusion of wood ash (for 10 liters of water – 2 cups). In addition to ash, you will need a piece of crushed soap (household). Both components are poured with water, stirred and insisted for a day. Spraying the leaves is done weekly.
- Tobacco infusion (1 liter of boiling water and 60 g of tobacco). Laundry soap (10g) is also added to this composition. Insist for a day and spray the leaves once a week.
- Dandelion infusion. It will take 450 g of crushed leaves and a bucket of hot water. Insist for two hours. Spray the leaves either in the morning or in the evening as desired.
Among the chemicals, the “Rolik” squash is of good help during the invasion of aphids by the drugs “Iskra”, “Strela”, “Intavir, “Decis”. Any tool is used according to the attached instructions.
If it is necessary to fight the pest during the period of fruit set, then use the Fitoverm biological insecticide.
The main advantage of Roller zucchini can be considered good reviews from summer residents. Among those who grew this variety, people of different ages and taste preferences. Zucchini “Rolik” was liked by almost everyone.