Zucchini Gherkin

Zucchini Gherkin
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Kushnereva V.P., Khimich G.A., Zharova V.P., Ushakova G.N., Korganova N.N.
  • Year of approval: 2011
  • Ripening terms: early maturing
  • The period from germination to harvest: 45 days
  • Description of the plant: compact
  • Leaves: small, green, without spotting, dissected
  • Fruit shape: in technical ripeness cylindrical
  • Fruit color: light green
  • Color of the pulp: white
  • Pulp (consistency): dense, juicy, thick
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Zucchini variety Kornishonny was bred by breeders V.P. Kushnereva, G.A. Khimich, V.P. Zharova, G.N. Ushakova, N.N. Korganova. After the crop was approved for use in 2011, it has earned a lot of positive feedback from gardeners. They note, first of all, the high yield of the variety, its early maturity and excellent taste.

Description of the variety

Zucchini Gherkin is intended for growing in the open field. It belongs to the early maturing high-yielding varieties. Differs in keeping quality without loss of presentation and taste. It is characterized by resistance to cold and temperature extremes, good immunity to various diseases. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits

This variety is characterized by powerful compact non-creeping bushes. The pubescence of the plant petiole is average in its rigidity. The leaves are small, dissected, green in color, without spotting.

Fruits at the stage of technical ripeness have a cylindrical shape. They are short, 17–20 cm long, of medium diameter. The mass of one zucchini reaches 0.5-1.1 kg. Fruits of the Kornishonny variety are light green in color with a slightly ribbed surface and a thin skin. Seeds are medium in size, cream in color, elliptical in shape.

Purpose and taste

The flesh of the fruit is white. It is juicy, dense and thick. The variety is characterized by good and excellent taste. The dry matter content is only 5-7%.

Gherkins are universal, they are used for all types of processing. At the stage of technical ripeness, they are ideal for canning whole fruits. Stores well when frozen and stored for a long time.

Ripening terms

The early ripening variety Kornishonny has a period from germination to harvesting of about 45 days. This culture has a long fruiting period.

Yield

The Kornishonny zucchini is characterized by a high yield. Average rates are 214–673 c / ha. Since the variety is characterized by amicable long-term fruiting, it is suitable for industrial cultivation.

Growing and care

This culture is easy to grow even for novice gardeners. In late May - early June, the seeds are planted in a place well warmed by the sun, protected from the winds. The recommended seeding depth is 3-5 cm. The planting scheme suitable for the Kornishonny variety is 70x70 cm. In the seedling method, young plants are planted in open ground at the age of 14-25 days.

Care consists in timely watering and loosening the soil. We must not forget about the regular destruction of weeds, since they not only disrupt the nutrition of the plant, but can also be sources of disease. Gherkins respond well to fertilizing with mineral fertilizers.

In most regions, zucchini is grown by direct sowing in the garden, but seedlings are often prepared in order to obtain early production.When growing seedlings, you need to do pre-sowing seed treatment, properly prepare containers and soil.
Zucchini is an unpretentious vegetable, it shows good germination and gives a bountiful harvest. You can plant it with seeds or seedlings, the main thing is to do it on time and properly prepare the bed.
Zucchini is a garden crop that does not need special care. But regular and correct watering can increase the yield of the plant and make it healthier. The frequency of watering depends on the place where the vegetable is growing and the weather conditions.
It is very simple to grow zucchini on your personal plot. Vegetable culture is unpretentious. But in order to get a good harvest, the gardener needs to learn how to properly form the plant.

Soil requirements

Fertile loose soil is ideal for this variety. It is imperative to apply organic fertilizers, which significantly improve its structure. In autumn, when digging, humus or compost is placed in the ground, in no case should fresh manure be used.

Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is associated with a specific phase of growth of Gherkin zucchini. 1.5 weeks after sowing, it is recommended to introduce nitrogen into the soil together with organic matter to build up the green mass of young plants. During the appearance of inflorescences, a solution of boric acid, yeast and iodine feeding are effective, and at the time of flowering, zucchini must be added to the root of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. When fruiting, it is better to use organic matter and safe mineral compounds, for example, urea, superphosphate and potassium preparations.

Top dressing is an important step in caring for zucchini. The process of development of the bushes, as well as the quality of the crop, depends on this procedure. You need to feed the zucchini in stages. Fertilization at each stage pursues its own goals and has a number of features.
If you create suitable storage conditions for zucchini, then you can enjoy these healthy vegetables for up to six months. The main thing is to properly prepare the fruits, and create optimal levels of temperature and humidity.
Main characteristics
Authors
Kushnereva V.P., Khimich G.A., Zharova V.P., Ushakova G.N., Korganova N.N.
Year of approval
2011
Category
grade
Growing conditions
for open ground
Appointment
for all types of processing
Average yield
214-673 c / ha
Plant
Plant type
bush
Description of the plant
compact
Leaves
small, green, without spotting, dissected
Fruit
Fruit shape
in technical ripeness cylindrical
Fruit size
short
Length, cm
17-20
Fruit weight, kg
0,5-1,1
Fruit color
light green
Surface
slightly ribbed
Color of the pulp
white
Pulp (consistency)
dense, juicy, thick
Taste qualities
good and great
Dry matter content,%
5-7%
Seeds
elliptical, medium, cream
Storage
suitable for long-term storage
Growing
The soil
fertile, loose, rich in organic fertilizer
Location
well-heated and wind-protected areas
Landing scheme
70x70 cm
Watering
timely
Top dressing
mineral fertilizers
Cold resistance
cold-resistant
Growing regions
Central
Maturation
Ripening terms
early maturing
The period from germination to harvest
45 days
Fruiting characteristic
long
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