Marrow "black handsome": features of the variety and growing rules

It is unlikely that any lover of the garden will plan the planting of vegetables, not including in it zucchini. Breeders deduce each year new varieties of this culture, which simplifies the task of the farmer. He can pick up a plant, given the need for fertilizing and the climatic conditions to which the variety he has chosen is located. In addition, there is a selection collection of shrub courgettes, which will help significantly save space on the site. One of them is the tavern "black handsome".

Description

This sort of pumpkin culture is considered a zucchini. It is characterized by a dark green color and a glossy surface. By the way, the color may vary slightly. It depends on the conditions in which the courgette "black handsome" was placed. This includes his location on the garden plot, and fertilizing, and the climatic conditions in which he fell. It is noticed that even on one bush fruits can be of different shades. The fruit size is about 20 cm. A compact bush throws out long cuttings, with beautiful carved leaves, in white divorces.

Characteristic differences

In contrast to the classic zucchini, zucchini "black handsome" to his taste more like a pumpkin than his "brethren". In some countries, all kinds of courgettes are called zucchini. And yet, the fruits of green have their own distinctive characteristics.

• They are famous for their tender flesh and skin, which can not be said about light-colored marrows.
• Zucchini can be eaten fresh. From them prepare nutritious salads, not subject to thermal processing.
• Zucchini "black handsome" is noted as one of the most high-yielding varieties.
• Since the culture develops in the form of a bush, it is more convenient to take care of it and it is not necessary to allocate a vast territory for its planting.
• The shrub culture is capable of tying up 5 fruits at a time.
• The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.

Landing

Zucchini "black handsome" love enriched and structured soils. Their seeds are sown both on the seedlings, and immediately into the soil.

The planting method promises an additional care for the vegetable gardener, because the courgettes do not tolerate the transplant. On the other hand, it accelerates the process of appearance of the first fruits, provided that they are properly left. Seedlings need to be planted when 2-3 present leaflets appear.

Since all pumpkin cultures are unpretentious, the seed method of seeding is considered more convenient. If the seeds are pre-soaked, then they can significantly accelerate their germination. Seeding depth is 4 cm. It is important to take into account the weather conditions. Zucchini - the plants are thermophilic, and at low temperatures the seeds can rot in the ground.

Experienced farmers sow the seeds of courgettes in places where formerly grew bean, nightshade and root crops. Where earlier any plants from the pumpkin family grew, squash can not be planted.

The distance between the rows is 70-80 cm. It is better to place the plants in staggered order. The optimal distance for this method is 60 cm.

Proper care

This variety was created by foreign breeders, so it is better to cultivate it in temperate and southern regions. Judging by the reviews, the tavern "black handsome" feels great in the Moscow region. The deduction of a new kind of zucchini was designed to make it possible in 40 days to remove the first zucchini.

In the seeds of zucchini "black handsome", as in other elite varieties, the principle of mutual return is laid. If zucchini does not receive enough minerals and moisture, then the harvest will be meager.

Feeding and watering are the two main factors in caring for zucchini. Important is the loosening of the soil.

As a rule, spend 3 additional fertilizing.

1. Nitrogen fertilizers. It can be both natural organic matter, and mineral substances, such as urea or nitrate. For example, 500 g of overdone chicken manure on a bucket of water.
2. Integrated feeding. Since courgettes zucchini are very responsive to fertilizers, fertilizing is carried out as follows: nitrophosphate + potassium humate, or buy special complex fertilizers. In such procedures, it is important to observe the doses indicated on the package. Some truck farmers use herbal infusion with the addition of ash.
3. Wood ash. It includes the basic elements necessary for the formation of fruits, such as phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen ash contains much less. If necessary, this additional dressing can be repeated.

The recommendations listed here are not regular. They are designed for impoverished land. If during the preparation of the soil a sufficient amount of organic matter has been introduced, then, probably, some additional fertilizing will not be needed. Every gardener must learn to intuitively feel the need of his plants.

To get the most out, zucchini should be torn off on time, otherwise they will pull in nutrients and thereby prevent the appearance and development of new fruits.

If you periodically break old leaves on the bushes, you can significantly extend the life of the plant. In addition, this method of renovation protects zucchini from diseases.

Zucchini courgettes in the kitchen

Juicy and dense pulp of zucchini is an excellent ingredient for preparing various dishes. A gentle peel gives an opportunity for fantasy to those who do not expect to stay in the kitchen for a long time.

For fresh salads, you need to shoot zucchini squash when the fruit is still dairy, about 10 cm.

To preserve zucchini "black handsome" for the winter, it is important to remember their too tender flesh. If they are subjected to a long heat treatment, then they lose elasticity, the dish will not meet its taste qualities.

Due to its too dark color, which distinguishes it from other zucchini, "black handsome" will do a good job in decorating the table.

For children's and dietary nutrition this variety of courgettes is an indispensable product.

Beneficial qualities of the variety for those who grow zucchini for sale

The uniqueness of the variety lies in the fact that it is early maturing. It is convenient for those who did not have time to drop seeds early. Culture grows very quickly and gives an opportunity to get an early harvest. Extra fertilizing prolongs the period of fruiting, zucchini will appear on the bushes until autumn.

The next advantage of zucchini "black handsome" is that it has a long shelf life.

For those who grow vegetables for sale, he will decorate the counter. In combination with other varieties of zucchini, especially having a bright yellow color, zucchini looks quite tempting. It is noticeable on the provided photo with zucchini "black handsome".

In addition, zucchini is transportable, not so susceptible to damage and the appearance of stains and scratches, like ordinary white zucchini. Despite the tender flesh, they retain their shape.

Conclusion

From the description of courgettes "black handsome" we can conclude that the variety has many faceted features. Even lovers of other species of this culture would do well to replenish their summer residence with several bushes of courgettes zucchini.