Varieties of zucchini are different, there are quite a lot of them. Each variety differs not only in the ripening period, but also in the shape, size and color of the peel, and taste. Some varieties are often grown by gardeners for ornamental purposes. The article discusses early, bush varieties, as well as those that are suitable for planting in open ground.
Early-ripening varieties
There are several varieties that ripen in a short time. These include the varieties listed below.
Cukesha
An early maturing variety preferred by many gardeners. It is successfully grown almost throughout Russia. Received popularity due to frost resistance and unpretentiousness to soils. The main advantage is high productivity. The fruits are harvested until the first frost.
The length of the fruit does not exceed 40 cm. The peel is green, when fully ripe it acquires a yellowish or orange tint. The shape is elongated, cylindrical, juicy pulp with a pronounced taste. Plants are compact, up to 10 kg of ripe fruits are harvested from each bush.
Baby
An early ripe variety valued by gardeners for its high yields. Bush plant, on which cylindrical fruits with a flat surface ripen in 38-47 days.
A vegetable with a creamy white skin and dense, white flesh reaches up to 20 cm in length, weighs 0,6-1 kg. It is preferable to grow the variety in well-lit areas, in warm regions, as it can be subject to frost. From 1 sq. m collect 9-10 kg of ripe fruits.
Orange
An early maturing variety with an exotic appearance. Ripe fruits can be harvested after 40 days. The bush is compact, and round bright fruits ripen on it, with a diameter of no more than 15 cm. The pulp is sweetish.
Especially this variety is liked by those who prefer a raw food diet. The vegetable actually resembles an orange.
Skvorushka
The fruits of the early ripe variety are harvested within 45-50 days after sowing. The fruits are cylindrical and dark green in color. The surface is strewn with small white specks. Vegetables grow to a maximum of 25 cm in length, reaching a weight of 0,5 to 1 kg. Zucchini is slightly ribbed to the touch. The pulp is white or light yellow, dense, soft.
The advantages include high productivity, resistance to cold and drought, transportability. From 1 sq. m gardeners collect 8-10 kg of mature zucchini.
Chaklun
This is a prolific plant. Zucchini variety Chaklun is harvested 41 days after germination. During this period, vegetables weigh 500 g. An overgrown vegetable is determined by its elongated shape – it looks like a pear, and small ribs appear on the smooth peel. Zucchini endures many diseases.
An early ripe variety has a creamy, juicy, sweetish pulp. These zucchini are suitable for marinating and cooking zucchini caviar. After planting, it is imperative to water, feed the plants, and loosen the soil.
Belukha
An early ripe variety bred by breeders from Altai. The plant is compact, does not take up much space on the site. Zucchini ripen 40 days after sowing. The variety is resistant to bad weather, powdery mildew and bacteriosis, for which gardeners especially appreciate it.
Zucchini have an elongated cylindrical shape, smooth, light green peel. On the surface of zucchini there is speckled spotting in the form of stripes. One vegetable can weigh from 0,5 to 1,2 kg. Seeds are sown in April-May. Plant care involves loosening row spacings, if necessary, feeding, watering, weeding. From 1 sq. m collect up to 3 kg of ripe fruits.
Aliya F1
A hybrid that has gained popularity among many summer residents. The bush is powerful, has an increased resistance to bacterial diseases and rot. The foliage is able to withstand the impact of small hail. The first fruits begin to appear 49 days after seed germination. The pulp is juicy, tender.
Sowing seeds is carried out in May. Zucchini have a cylindrical shape, reaching 25-30 cm in length. The fruits have a smooth, ribbed skin, light green. The weight of one zucchini reaches 0,7-1 kg. Aliya zucchini is grown in open ground. Zucchini grow better in areas where tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and root crops used to grow. Better growth and abundant fruiting will ensure timely watering, loosening, regular weeding and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.
Salvador
An early hybrid of marrows. It is used for cooking in various ways, canning, freezing for the winter. The fruits have not only good taste, but also a good presentation, which is especially important in the case of growing vegetables for sale. Zucchini have increased resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew. The peel of Dutch fruits is thin, dark green. Cylindrical vegetables with a smooth surface weigh 400-900 g, and reach 18-20 cm in length.
The fruits are grown in open and closed ground. The crop is harvested after 45-55 days. Care includes regular watering, loosening, hilling and top dressing. 1-40 thousand kilos of harvest are harvested from 60 hectare.
Ball
The main feature of the Ball variety is spherical squash with a green peel and light dots on the surface. Outwardly, a zucchini can be confused with a small ball – the unique appearance is especially appreciated by gardeners.
The pulp is juicy. Zucchini ripen in 50-55 days. The plant is small, the leaves are dissected.
I drive
An early ripe variety that attracts attention with its appearance and good taste. The fruits ripen 41-45 days after planting. The culture is demanding on heat, light and moisture. It takes root well on soils where cabbage, potatoes, onions, legumes were the predecessors. Fruits with whitish or light green skin, cylindrical shape, smooth surface. The weight of one zucchini is 700 g.
Sowing seeds is carried out in May. The variety is grown in open or closed ground. Plants need to be regularly watered, fed, loosened the soil. When ripe from 1 sq. m collect up to 11 kg of fruit.
Moor
An early ripe variety that ripens 40-45 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The fruits are even, long, cylindrical in shape, with a smooth or slightly ribbed surface. The peel is thin green-black. The pulp is light beige, dense. Fruits weigh up to 1 kg. Young ovaries are often added to salads instead of cucumbers.
Seeds are sown in mid-April for seedlings or at the end of May in the ground. Zucchini harvested before frost can be stored in the living room until early to mid-summer. From 1 sq. m collect 15-20 kg of zucchini.
Zucchini for the Urals
In order to obtain high yields of zucchini in the Urals, it is recommended to use a large number of a wide variety of varieties and hybrids.
pear-shaped
Fruit with pale orange-cream skin. Their pear-shaped, lightly ribbed surface is especially eye-catching. The weight of one fruit reaches 1-2 kg. The flesh is bright orange, tender.
These are very heat-loving plants that grow well only at temperatures above +25 degrees. The fruits ripen 80-90 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
Mountain
An annual culture bred by Russian breeders. The plant has dark green leaves with a strongly dissected shape. The fruits fully ripen 45 days after germination.
Cylindrical zucchini, milky-colored peel, dense and white flesh, rich taste. One vegetable weighs about 1 kg. The harvested crop is suitable for cooking squash caviar and preservation.
Zebra
Zucchini Zebra has an interesting color, due to which many gardeners love it so much. The rind is dark green with lighter stripes.
This is an early ripe variety with excellent taste, increased resistance to low temperatures and various diseases. For canning, fruits that have not reached 7 cm in length are suitable.
Harvest squash varieties
Harvest zucchini are varieties that are preferred by many gardeners who grow fruits for their personal needs and to make a good profit from their sale.
Belogor F1
Bushes are compact. Juicy fruits grow on them, fully ripening on the 50th day after germination. The peel of zucchini is white, their average weight reaches from 500 g to 1 kg. Fruiting lasts about 90 days. The hybrid is resistant to gray rot. May be affected by anthracnose, powdery mildew and bacteriosis.
Gardeners with 1 sq. m collect up to 14 kg of ripe zucchini.
When
A unique variety valued by gardeners. Fruit color is the main advantage of varieties. The peel of the fruit is light green with fuzzy lines of a darker shade. Often the color of the zucchini is characterized as “camouflage”. The culture is resistant to bad weather and numerous diseases. Fruiting lasts up to two months. During this period, gardeners can harvest up to 9 kg of crop per 1 sq. m. The weight of a mature vegetable reaches 1-1,5 kg.
Caring for zucchini involves traditional agrotechnical measures. At the very beginning, attention should be paid to protecting zucchini from weeds.
Nephritis
An early hybrid that begins to bear fruit 53 days after emergence. Bush grade with high commodity and tastes. The peel of the zucchini has a dark green tint, the surface is smooth. There is no ribbing. The vegetable has the shape of a cylinder. The pulp is light cream, thickened, fibrous. One fruit can weigh from 700 g to 1,5 kg.
Sowing is carried out in May. It is better to plant on soils where the predecessors were potatoes, cabbage, onions. Plants need watering, loosening and top dressing. From 1 sq. m collect 12-14 kg of ripe fruits.
Mini zucchini
When growing this variety, the first crop is harvested 90 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Mature zucchini reach a weight of up to 400 g. The duration of fruiting is 3 months. During this period, it will be possible to collect about 5 kg from 1 sq. m.
The fruits are even with a cylindrical shape, light green skin. The culture requires soil moisture, occasionally fertilizing.
Walnut
An early variety that ripens 90 days after germination. Tolerates hot weather. The plant is resistant to rot in rainy summers. The weight of a mature zucchini reaches from 3 to 5 kg.
One plant can produce up to 8 kg of zucchini. Seeds are sown in warm soil in a sunny area of โโthe garden.
Self-pollinated varieties
Such varieties of zucchini contribute to obtaining a stable harvest, regardless of the weather, the presence of insects and other factors.
Kawili F1
This hybrid is the result of Dutch selection. The fruits ripen 40-45 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The plant is suitable for cultivation in the open and closed ground. The size of the bush is compact, due to which per 1 sq. m have 4 plants at the same time. Zucchini is harvested until the end of autumn.
Cylindrical zucchini with a light green skin and white flesh with a greenish tint. Vegetable length – 22 cm, weight – 320 g. The pulp is juicy, tender. From 1 sq. m collect up to 9 kg of zucchini.
Parthenon F1
This is a hybrid that was bred by breeders from Holland. Due to the fact that plants self-pollinate, gardeners can from 1 sq. m collect up to 15 kg of zucchini. The bushes are compact, not very growing. The crop is harvested within 40-45 days after germination.
The advantage of the hybrid is long-term fruiting, until September. Fruit with dark green skin. The shape is cylindrical, the surface is smooth and even. The length of the vegetable is 20-25 cm, weight – up to 300 g.
Dry F1
Early maturing hybrid – the crop is harvested within 30-40 days after germination. Suitable for growing in open and closed ground. Zucchini is cylindrical in shape, with a light green skin and light spots on the surface. The length of the zucchini reaches 18 cm, weight – up to 700 g.
Planting material is sown in May. The culture needs regular moistening, weeding, top dressing. The peel of the fruit contains a high concentration of dry matter, so in the fall the zucchini remains juicy. The pulp is delicious. From 1 sq. m collect up to 13 kg of zucchini.
Jellyfish F1
Super early hybrid, ripening already 35 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The plant is compact, suitable for growing in open ground or greenhouses. Self-pollinating bush. Zucchini have a club-shaped shape, the peel is smooth, thin, tender, light green in color. The pulp is dense, sweetish, green in color. The length of the vegetable reaches 25-30 cm, weight – up to 800 g.
Mature zucchini can be stored for a long time, until the new season. From 1 sq. m harvest up to 9 kg of crop.
Sangrum F1
Early ripe, self-pollinating hybrid, ripening 38-40 days after the first shoots appear. Cultivated in open and closed ground. The tall bush is dominated by compact size. Landing work is carried out in May.
Zucchini have a cylindrical shape, their peel is light green in color. The flesh is green, dense, tender. The average weight of a vegetable reaches 350 g. The vegetable is preserved for a long time after harvest. The culture needs good watering, top dressing.
Varieties for planting in open ground
Many varieties of zucchini tend to spread long lashes, respectively, they need large plots. At the same time, modern gardeners are often limited to a small area where they want to plant several different crops at the same time.
Black handsome man
Early maturing variety. It is characterized by dense fruit pulp, without bitterness. The length of the zucchini itself reaches about 20 cm. The peel is dark green. The average fruit weight reaches 600-900 g. The duration of the growing season reaches 50-55 days. The fruit has a cylindrical shape with slight ribbing. Characterized by good taste.
The variety has increased resistance to powdery mildew, but needs to meet certain care requirements. Requires constant watering, hilling, loosening the soil.
Spaghetti
A unique variety that has recently become popular. Young zucchini have the same taste as the usual varieties. But after full ripening, the pulp of the fruit begins to delaminate into fibers, which resembles a kind of squash spaghetti, which has many fans. Outwardly, ripened zucchini in shape and color of the peel are similar to small melons. The length of zucchini reaches 30 cm, weight 0 0,7-1,2 kg. The skin is thick.
The only drawback of the variety is the late ripening period – 95-130 days from germination to full ripeness of the fruit. Grow by seeds, less often by seedlings.
Lagenaria Calebas
Early maturing variety. Green fruits, apical leaves and shoots are consumed as food. The color of the peel is white, sometimes light green, the surface is smooth, the shape is cylindrical. The length reaches up to 1-1,2 meters, weight – up to 12 kilograms. When ripe, the fruits bend, taking on an unusual shape.
Sowing is carried out in open ground in April. Plant care provides for the timely tying of growing shoots to the trellis, watering, regular feeding, loosening the soil. The fruits ripen 80-100 days after germination. Up to 40 kg of fruits are harvested from one plant.
Odessa-52
An early maturing variety bred by Ukrainian breeders in the middle of the 20th century. From the first shoots to the appearance of ripe fruits, only 40 days pass.
Zucchini is characterized by an oblong shape, milky or greenish skin with small specks. Flesh with a pinkish or yellowish tint. The variety is productive, has increased resistance to frost and diseases.
yellow varieties
There are amazing varieties of zucchini with a yellowish peel, which especially attracts the attention of gardeners. Varieties are practically no different from white zucchini or vegetables with a different skin tone.
Pineapple
Early maturing variety. A plant with a compact bush form. Fruiting begins 40-45 days after germination and continues long and abundantly. The last fruits are removed before the first frost. They are tasty and contain a complete set of vitamins.
The peel of zucchini is golden with a yellow tint, the shape is cylindrical. The pulp is juicy, does not coarsen for a long time. The variety is popular for preservation and consumption in garnishes.
Zolotinka
Until now, Zolotinka is considered one of the best varieties, and even many foreign hybrids do not surpass it. The name speaks for itself – the peel of the fruit is yellow, the plant is bushy. The fruits are elongated. The pulp is juicy, crispy, the taste is excellent.
40 days after germination, fruits weighing up to 500 g, about 15 cm long, ripen. Up to 15 zucchini are harvested from one bush.
Gold Rush F1
A well-known hybrid of zucchini, reaching a length of up to 32 cm, weighing up to 200 g. The pulp is tasty, tender, juicy, sweet. This is a representative of the Dutch selection.
The plant is powerful, bushy, has a high yield. Seeds are sown in May. Suitable for growing outdoors. From 1 sq. m collect up to 12 kg of ripe fruits.
Goldline F1
An early ripe hybrid bred by Czech breeders. The fruits ripen 40 days after germination. The peel is golden-green, the flesh is juicy, sweet. Zucchini is consumed even fresh.
A cylindrical vegetable reaches a length of up to 30 cm, a diameter of 4-6 cm. Seeds are sown in open ground at the end of May. From 1 sq. m collect up to 6 kg of fruit.
Sunlight F1
A hybrid that was bred by French breeders. Zucchini are small, 18 cm long, weighing no more than 200 g. The surface of the peel is smooth, golden yellow in color, cylindrical in shape. Seeds are planted in open ground in May. The crop is harvested 40-45 days after germination.
Bushes are small and compact. From 1 sq. m collect up to 12 kg of ripe zucchini.
yellow-fruited
Early maturing variety. Plants are bushy. Fruits with a bright yellow skin, cylindrical shape, with some narrowing towards the stalk. The mass of one vegetable is 0,7-1,4 kg. The pulp is tasty, juicy. The length of the zucchini is up to 20 cm.
The variety can be planted both by seeds and seedlings. This variety is harvested in August-September. From 1 sq. m comes out from 5 to 12 kg of ripe fruits.
Bush varieties
There are so many bush zucchini, which makes it difficult to list all the cultures. Below are the varieties that are considered the most popular among gardeners. The demand for such zucchini is due to taste and high yield.
Iskander F1
The plant does not branch, grows in the form of a large spreading bush. This is a unique Dutch hybrid that attracts with high yields and increased resistance to many diseases. An early ripe squash that ripens 40-45 days after germination.
Zucchini are club-shaped or cylindrical, narrow, with a smooth surface and slight ribbing. The peel is light green with white patches. The length of zucchini reaches 20 cm, weight – 550-700 g. Up to 17 kg of crop is harvested from a bush. The pulp of the fruit is tender, tasty, pale green or light cream in color.
Aeronaut
Bush early-ripening variety, ripening 45-50 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Gained popularity among gardeners due to the long-term storage of harvested fruits. It has good taste and the presence of useful substances in the composition.
The fruits are elongated, elliptical in shape, even with a smooth surface. The peel is thin, green. The pulp is white, juicy, with seeds. The length of one fruit is up to 16 cm. The fruits are universal, they are consumed in a season in different forms. The plant itself is compact. Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation.
Gribovsky
Gribovsky squash grows on a variety of soils. Fruiting occurs 55-60 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The duration of harvesting can be up to one and a half months after the removal of the first fruits.
A compact, strongly branched shrub, on which flowers are attached closer to the base, and then fruits. Zucchini have a cylindrical shape. The skin is dense, hard, yellowish in color. The pulp is juicy, dense, with seeds. The variety attracts with excellent taste. The composition contains many minerals and vitamins.
White
An early maturing and high-yielding variety, ripening 40 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Ripe zucchini reaches about 1 kg in weight.
The peel is white, the flesh is white with a yellowish tinge, juicy. This variety is especially popular for cooking and canning.
Waterfall
An early maturing zucchini hybrid with a unique taste and attractive appearance. The fruits are cylindrical, with a smooth surface and a green skin. The pulp is dense, white. The weight of one zucchini is 400-500 g. Only 42 days pass from the moment the shoots appear until the fruit ripens.
Sowing is carried out in April, May. Waterfall zucchini prefer light soils, where potatoes, onions, cabbage, and legumes were predecessors. Care consists in loosening row spacing, weeding, watering, if necessary, feeding. Watering is especially desirable during flowering and fruiting. From 1 sq. m collect 7-9 kg of zucchini.
Varieties of zucchini with soft skin
Occasionally, gardeners do not have to store zucchini for a long time, so they choose varieties with soft skins. Such zucchini is used immediately for the preparation of any dishes.
White Bush
This is an early ripe variety of Dutch selection. Fruits appear 5-6 weeks after germination. Gardeners note a good presentation of vegetables; they have a flat surface, a regular cylindrical shape, and a peel of light green color.
The pulp is white-cream, soft, juicy. The variety attracts with increased resistance to various diseases.
Genovese
Variety obtained by Italian breeders. This is an early ripe variety, the fruits are harvested 35-60 days after emergence. The fruits are small, retain tender pulp and peel for a long time. The weight of one zucchini reaches 0,9-1,7 kg.
The grade is suitable for cultivation in an open ground and the greenhouse. It is characterized by increased resistance to diseases of a humid climate – bacteriosis and powdery mildew.
Climbing varieties
You can meet varieties not only bush, but also climbing. They bear edible fruits, and the lashes of plants are good to use to decorate the area around the house.
The Amazing Giant
Ultra early variety. No wonder it got its name, because its fruits actually reach huge sizes up to 1 meter. The plant is woven with long vines. The fruits are heavy, weighing from 6 to 10 kg.
The grade possesses big vitality, well transfers cold and dampness. The variety is valued for its high keeping quality – the fruits can be stored from one and a half to two years.
Climbing
Variety of zucchini, bred by Italian breeders. Climbing plant with 3-5-meter vines. Mature fruits are slightly curved, they have a bulb-shaped thickening at the end. The peel is creamy yellow. The pulp is fragrant, juicy and slightly crunchy.
The advantage of the variety is high yield, preservation of appearance during transportation, long shelf life.
Varieties for growing in Siberia
There are varieties of zucchini specially bred for Siberia that are resistant to harsh climatic conditions. Below are the best of them.
Roller
Early maturing variety, picky about soils. Prefers soils where onions, potatoes, cabbage, legumes were the predecessors. Elongated zucchini can grow on any soil. Vegetables have a greenish peel, white flesh.
The fruits ripen 35 days after germination. In the future, the yield increases significantly. Harvest before the first frost. The advantage of this variety is a high keeping quality, resistance to mechanical damage.
Anchor
Zucchini of this variety is grown everywhere, except for the regions of the far north. The bush is small. The fruits ripen 45 days after germination.
The fruits are elongated, elliptical in shape. The skin is pale, the flesh is white, dense. The grade well transfers transportations on long distances, it is stored for a long time. It is best to grow zucchini outdoors.
Lagenaria long-fruited
This is an early ripe variety of zucchini, fruits can be harvested already 45-55 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
Zucchini with a thin, fragile, pale green skin. The shape is elongated, cylindrical, the surface is slightly ribbed. The weight of one zucchini reaches from 900 g to 1,7 kg. Recommended for planting outdoors. Requires regular watering, fertilizing, loosening the earth and hilling.
Pharaoh
Early maturing variety. Plants grow like a bush or weave, forming 1-2 lashes no more than 50 cm long. Zucchini has a cylindrical shape, dark green peel with small specks. The mass of one zucchini reaches up to 1 kg. The pulp is soft, juicy. The fruits are harvested 39-43 days after the appearance of the first shoots. From 1 sq. m collect 6-9 kg, under temporary film shelters, the figure increases to 15 kg.
The variety has increased resistance to fruit decay and relative cold resistance. Large ripe zucchini can be stored in a cool room until March.
important gentleman
A relatively young variety that appeared not so long ago, but won the sympathy of gardeners in Siberia. The fruits ripen early – from the moment of sowing to full maturity, 45-60 days pass.
The surface is ribbed. Dark green skin, creamy flesh. The fruits are juicy and tender. The weight of one root crop reaches from 600 g to 1,3 kg.
Beloplodny
Early maturing variety. Plants are bushy. Fruits appear 36-44 days after germination.
The fruits are cylindrical, slightly ribbed at the base, tasty. The rind is whitish-green, turning white or yellow when the seeds ripen. The weight of one fruit is 0,7-1 kg. From 1 sq. m harvest about 7-10 kg of crop. The disadvantage of the variety is that it is not sufficiently resistant to fruit rot.
Pestruha
Early ripe Siberian variety of zucchini. Bushes are compact. It takes 45-55 days for the fruit to fully ripen. Zucchini has a thin peel, small specks are located on the light green surface. Inside the fruit is white, moderately juicy, but slightly sweet.
Ripe zucchini can lie until spring if stored properly. The variety is undemanding in care. It ripens well with minimal watering, but prefers moist soil. From 1 sq. m collect up to 7 kg of ripe zucchini.
Indian happiness
An early ripe variety adapted to the harsh Siberian climate. It is characterized by high levels of endurance to sub-zero temperatures and diseases. Fruits in 45-60 days after sowing.
Varieties with excellent keeping quality
There are several varieties of zucchini, which, after harvesting, are stored for a long time and do not lose their taste and useful properties. These varieties include those described below.
Aral F1
Early maturing hybrid with high yield. The bush is compact. Zucchini is an elongated oval shape, the skin is pale greenish with a dense network of white veins. The pulp is white, elastic. The first crop is harvested within 30 days after germination.
Almost does not get sick. Zucchini are suitable for processing for winter harvesting.
F1 Festival
A hybrid that is usually used for decorative purposes: decorate summer cottages and country houses. Rounded fruits are outwardly similar to a decorative pumpkin. The weight of one zucchini reaches 600 g.
The peel of an interesting color on the surface is an alternation of black, yellow, green and white stripes. The taste of the vegetable is quite good. Suitable for stuffing, pickling and baking.
The Golden Key
Early maturing and cold-resistant variety. Zucchini have a cylindrical shape, reach a length of up to 18 cm. Vegetables after harvesting in the fall are well stored until February, while their taste and commercial qualities are not lost.
5-6 ripe fruits are harvested from one bush at once.
Negro
An early ripe variety that begins to bear fruit 40 days after germination. Bushes are compact. The fruits are cylindrical, elongated. The weight of one fruit reaches up to 1 kg.
The peel is smooth, black-green in color with small white spots. The skin is dense, of medium thickness, which ensures long-term storage. The pulp is green, juicy. Seeds are sown in late May-early June after spring frosts. The fruits are leveled, attract with a cylindrical shape. Presentation is the main advantage of the variety. The skin is light green in color. The pulp is white, with moderate juiciness.
There are a lot of varieties of tender, juicy zucchini with excellent taste today. All of them differ in external data, they attract with significant dimensions and a shade of peel. Proper cultivation will ensure high yields no matter which variety is chosen.
