Zucchini Roller

Zucchini Roller
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Yurina O.V., Artyugina Z.D., Ermolenko I.V.
  • Year of approval: 1990
  • Ripening terms: very early
  • The period from germination to harvest: 28-34 days
  • Description of the plant: with shortened internodes
  • Leaves: pentagonal, strongly dissected, small, green, sometimes with white spot
  • Petiole length, cm: 25-35
  • Fruit shape: oval
  • Fruit color: light green
  • Color of the pulp: light green
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The variety of courgettes Rolik has successfully passed the test of time, remaining one of the most favorite among summer residents in many regions of Russia. Differs in very high early maturity, cold resistance, suitable for commercial production. Removal from the bush for transportation and storage is carried out at the stage of technical maturity.

Breeding history

The variety was obtained by specialists of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing". Approved for use in 1990.

Description of the variety

Roller - a zucchini with a standard stem, reaching a height of 250-350 mm. Bushes are formed sparse, with clearly visible lashes, with a crown not prone to thickening. Flowers do not need additional pollination. The variety is suitable for growing under film at the stage of forcing shoots or in cold climates. Ripening of fruits is non-simultaneous; they are eaten as they ripen.

The bushes are distinguished by the presence of straight thick stems with hard pubescence. The root system of this variety is powerful, well-developed, with a central core and additional underground shoots, actively growing in the soil. Flowering occurs predominantly on the main stem. Corollas are yellow, large, bell-shaped.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits

Bush plants, with shortened internodes, slightly leafy. The main shoot is short and strong. Petioles 25-35 cm long. Leaves are pentagonal, strongly dissected, small in size, usually green, but may show signs of white spot. Fruits on the bush are simultaneously formed up to 5 pieces.

Zucchini varieties Rolik have an oval shape, light green, medium density bark. The average length of the fruit reaches 15-20 cm, weight from 0.9 to 1.3 kg. The surface of the skin is smooth, the flesh under it is colored in a light green tone. Inside, on the cut, large, white ellipsoidal seeds are visible.

Purpose and taste

The video is intended for home cooking, all types of processing. It is equally good fresh, as well as in frying, conservation. Fruit taste is assessed as good. The pulp is of medium density, pleasant consistency.

Ripening terms

Ultra early variety. From germination to harvesting, 28-34 days pass. The first fruits begin to take off in June.

Yield

With industrial cultivation, the volume of fruit collection reaches an average of 60-80 t / ha. In the conditions of a personal plot, you can get up to 7 kg / m2.

Growing regions

The variety is zoned for cultivation in Central Russia, in the Urals, in Eastern and Western Siberia, in the north.

Growing and care

Zucchini Roller is planted in open ground in the period from May 25 to June 10, according to the scheme 70x70 cm. The main care implies regular watering of the bushes with warm, settled water. The variety is very hygrophilous, due to accelerated ripening it requires frequent moisture. When choosing a place, it is worth giving preference to ridges that are well protected from drafts.

Plants thrive best in well-loosened, weed-free soil. It is important to huddle the bushes as they gain height.

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 easy 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

To obtain good yields, you need to abundantly fill the soil with organic matter. The variety develops well on chernozem soils, loams.

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.

Required climatic conditions

Plants are resistant to cold weather, tolerate return frosts without loss. They need intense lighting, lots of sun.

Disease and pest resistance

Rolik bushes are moderately susceptible to powdery mildew. In the complex, the plants are resistant to major crop diseases. Possibly mild gray mold damage. The variety needs preventive insecticidal treatment against melon aphids. The pest is especially active in wet, cloudy weather.

Review overview

Over the long years of its cultivation, Rolik zucchini managed to earn numerous positive reviews from summer residents. The variety is praised for its general unpretentiousness, excellent seed germination rates, good taste without bitterness. It is noted that planting is successful even on poor soils with increased structure density. The roller is also appreciated for the low cost of seeds, and their number in the package allows you to successfully fill the entire garden at once.

Summer residents mention the unusual appearance of the fruit. They are obtained with characteristic pear-shaped outlines, easily recognizable among other varieties. Ripe zucchini are cut easily, effortlessly, the pulp is elastic and dense. Young fruits have a thin skin and do not need to be removed during cooking.

Of the shortcomings of the variety, summer residents only single out susceptibility to fungal diseases. During the period of prolonged rains, plants may die without giving a crop. The fruits themselves, upon contact with the ground, also tend to rot, deteriorate under the influence of pathogenic microflora.

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
Yurina O.V., Artyugina Z.D., Ermolenko I.V.
Year of approval
1990
Category
grade
Appointment
for home cooking, for all types of processing, for canning, for fresh consumption
Yield
high
Average yield
60.0-80.0 t / ha
Transportability
good
Plant
Plant type
bush
Description of the plant
with shortened internodes
Foliage
small
Leaves
pentagonal, strongly dissected, small, green, sometimes with white spot
Petiole length, cm
25-35
Main escape
short
Tendency to thicken
No
The number of fruits on the bush
up to 5 pcs.
Fruit
Fruit shape
oval
Length, cm
15-20
Fruit weight, kg
0,9-1,3
Fruit color
light green
Surface
smooth
Bark
medium density
Color of the pulp
light green
Pulp (consistency)
medium density
Taste qualities
good ones
Dry matter content,%
4-9%
Seeds
elliptical, large, white
Keeping quality
good
Growing
The soil
well seasoned with organic
Location
sunny place
Landing scheme
70x70 cm
Watering
warm water
Top dressing
responds well to organic fertilization
Cold resistance
cold-resistant
Growing regions
Ural, East Siberian, North, West Siberian, North-West, Central
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Powdery mildew resistant
moderately affected
Maturation
Ripening terms
very early
The period from germination to harvest
28-34 days
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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