According to statistical data, zucchini of Iskander variety is one of the most popular species in Russia, .To understand what people's love and fame deserve a vegetable for, it is worth exploring its properties in detail.
Contents
- description and characterization of varieties of zucchini Iskander f1
- ripening time, the advantages and disadvantages
- Preparation of seeds for
- planting Soil Preparation for growing culture
- planting material landing technology
- Care Tips
- Diseases and
- prevention Harvesting and storage
Descriptionand the characteristic of Iskander f1
zucchini variety. The variety under consideration is remarkable in that has very tender skin, like pulp. According to the description, the oblong, elongated fruit has a milky-white surface with a greenish tint.
The variety is of Dutch origin .He began his journey through Russian cities from Krasnodar Territory. It was there that the first sprouts were grown.
Ripening time, advantages and disadvantages of
The main positive characteristics that Iskander can boast: high yields and earlier ripening .For the season from the 1st bush gardeners collect up to 17 kilograms of zucchini.
Another plus is that the zucchini can withstand a minus temperature of .In addition, it does not affect its productivity: even in cold weather, the variety continues to bear fruit well.
Large vegetable farms appreciate this plant for its unpretentiousness.
Unlike many other varieties, this variety has a pleasant taste, but not as long is stored as thick-skinned subspecies.
High-yielding variety, ripens early, cold-resistant, fruits have a pleasant taste. Preparing seeds for planting
You can plant this species in two ways : grow seedlings or immediately sow seeds in open ground. In both cases, a preliminary preparation.
Seeds for germination need moisture .For this purpose, they are soaked in warm water with a temperature not lower than 20 degrees. For better effect, useful trace elements can be added to the liquid.
After this procedure, the contents are wrapped in a dense, damp cloth for three days. It is necessary to ensure that the coating does not dry out completely, but it is not too wet. The room temperature is +25 - 26 degrees.
The Iskander zucchini is classified as F1 in , because the seeds of the fruit grown in the garden are not suitable for planting next year.
Before planting, the seeds are prepared: soaked in water, wrapped in a dense, damp cloth for three days. They dig it up, fertilize it, spring is already loosening, leveling and marking the beds. Planting material is placed in the hole at a distance of 60 centimeters from each other. This will help reduce the number of pests that are common to them.
This early variety can be planted in open ground as early as mid-April, , barely bypasses the threat of frost.
The plant patiently treats the cold, but loves the heat, because it is planted in warmed places.
The seedlings are shallowly dipped into the ground, about 7-8 cm and covered with powder. After disembarking, it is required to pour them well with warm water.
Saplings can be planted in open ground in mid-April Planting technology for planting
If planting is carried out, bypassing the stage of growing seedlings, its dates are postponed to May or the end of June :
- In the loosened soil, grooves are prepared in advance.
- Prepared seed should be positioned with a sharp tip down and planted in grooves in the soil heated to 12 degrees.
- Sprinkle so that the top layer is not too thick.
- Water.
In order to protect the landing from frost, sowing should be postponed until the end of May, .At first, a special film for covering is used.
Care Tips After the young plants have taken root, the gardener will again have to to inspect the beds and thin them, removing the unviable, weak shoots. In their place, you can add new seedlings.
Roots need good air access. The land is regularly loosened and weeds removed. Active watering takes place before the growing season. Then it should be applied periodically.
In a rainy summer, you can water only once a week or less often - according to the situation.
The most common mistake: watering under the spine during the active sun .It is more correct to make a strip along the landings and gradually pour water into it.
Active irrigation takes place before the growing season. Diseases and their prevention
There are 2 types of diseases that the zucchini is prone to: pests and fungal infections.
To insects that harm a vegetable include:
- ; wingless;
- melon aphid;
- spider mite.
If the leaves turn brown and start to dry, then this indicates the presence of anthracnose .It occurs as a result of excessive moisture.
A sign of powdery mildew is the round spots, which look like a plaque of flour. Causes: cold and damp.
If the spots start to grow and grow brown, this is called a false form of the disease. It is necessary to treat it, as well as anthracnose.
High humidity and high temperature differences provoke the development of white rot .
To protect the bushes from the cold, warmed beds are created: compost and vegetable garbage are put into the holes for 30 centimeters.
Powdery Dew on Zucchini Leaves Harvesting and Storage Rules
Harvest this vegetable throughout the entire season, without waiting for it to fully ripen. It is necessary only for the collection of seeds, but in the case of a hybrid variety it is completely useless.
The cut is made at an angle at a distance of 4-5 cm to the end of the stem, its line should be straight. Tools are used for this. Unscrewing and pulling the fruit with your hands is wrong .
Iskander is stored for up to 5 months .It is better preserved by certain rules:
- Vegetable storage should be torn off at the moment when its skin is firm to the touch, and it makes a dull sound when tapped. Immature species will start to deteriorate much faster.
- Air temperature should not exceed 10 degrees.
- The room must be dry.
- For the winter version suitable samples, torn shortly before frost.
By providing optimal conditions for the plant, in return, you can get a rich harvest of high quality.
