Pumpkin amazon

Pumpkin amazon
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Lukyanenko A.N., Dubinin S.V., Dubinina I.N.
  • Year of approval: 2009
  • Lash length, m: up to 1
  • Leaf color: dark green
  • The form: flat-round
  • Weight, kg: 1,0-1,5
  • Coloration: orange, sometimes with longitudinal light stripes
  • Color of the pulp: bright orange
  • Pulp (consistency): starchy, medium density and juicy
  • Taste: sweet
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Pumpkin Amazon is one of the popular varieties that is appreciated by gardeners for its high yield and strong immunity. Culture is an indispensable ingredient for preparing a variety of dishes.

Description of the variety

Amazon is one of the most compact varieties that does not require much space on the site. Culture characteristics:

  • bushes - classic green;

  • fruit formation - at the base;

  • frost resistance - excellent.

Gardeners also note the decorative function of the variety, with the help of which it is possible to decorate the surrounding space.

Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits

The Amazon pumpkin is not only a useful plant, but also an eye-catching plant. Characteristics of the popular variety:

  • type - portioned;

  • shape - flat-round;

  • weight - up to 1.0-1.5 kg;

  • the peel is smooth, orange in color.

The pulp of the vegetable also has a bright orange color, is famous for its high starch content, and has an average density and juiciness. Pumpkin tolerates long-distance transportation, which is also an undoubted plus.

Purpose and taste

Pumpkin Amazon is capable of boasting sweet taste and excellent keeping quality. The fruits are used for fresh consumption, as well as for the preparation of various dishes: from salads to soups and pastries.

Ripening terms

The variety belongs to the group of plants with a mid-ripening period. On average, fruits are formed in 80-100 days and appear closer to August-September.

Yield

The yield indicator on average reaches 363-683 centners per hectare.

Growing and caring

The Amazon is considered an unpretentious crop, so gardeners rarely have difficulty growing a unique variety. In most regions, they prefer to plant the pumpkin in open ground with seeds. First of all, the seed must be prepared.

  1. Selection. First you need to check the seeds for germination. For this, gardeners recommend placing the samples in a saline solution. Whole ones will remain at the bottom, empty ones will float to the surface.

  2. Disinfection. It is carried out by soaking the seeds in a solution of wood ash. For cooking, you need 2 tablespoons of ash and 1 liter of water. With the help of the procedure, it will be possible to destroy dangerous microorganisms and strengthen the culture's immunity.

  3. Hardening. For 2 days, it is recommended to keep the seeds at a temperature of 1 degree to prevent future damage to the plant from various diseases or frost.

At the end of all stages, it is recommended to place the seeds in a cloth bag, previously soaked in warm water, and then transfer the material to a windowsill. After two days, it will remain to treat the seeds with growth stimulants in order to accelerate the germination of the pumpkin.

Landing in open ground is carried out mainly in May-June - depending on the climatic conditions of the region. Landing scheme.

  1. 80 cm recede between the rows.

  2. Between samples in a row up to 80 cm are kept.

  3. Seed planting depth - 3 cm, seedlings - 5 cm.

After planting, the seeds are covered with fertile soil and watered abundantly. Next, it remains to take care of the care of the plant.

  1. Watering.The pumpkin should be watered with rainwater or previously settled water to prevent the risk of contamination of the crop. On average, the beds are watered every 10 days, taking into account the weather conditions. Water is introduced into the soil usually in the morning to prevent the sun from burning the leaves.

  2. Weeding. A mandatory procedure that involves removing weeds and loosening the beds. It is carried out mainly after each watering. With the help of weeding, it will be possible to accelerate the flow of useful components to the roots of the plant, as well as to avoid the risk of pumpkin disease.

  3. Top dressing. Another mandatory step that requires the introduction of mineral and organic complexes. The latter are usually used nettle, ash, onion and garlic. With the help of fertilizers, it will be possible to increase the yield indicator.

In addition to root dressing, gardeners are advised to use foliar. The procedure is carried out using a spray bottle. Spraying will help protect the plant from unwanted pests.

Requirements for soil and climatic conditions

The Amazon prefers to grow in sandy or light loamy soils. Additional recommendations for choosing a site:

  • the place should be well lit and windless;

  • preference should be given to hills; in case of landing in a lowland, you should take care of drainage;

  • before planting seeds, you must thoroughly fertilize and loosen the soil.

Additionally, gardeners recommend paying attention to the acidity indicator. In the case of a high acid content, alkaline fertilizers should be used, which will act as neutralizers.

Disease and pest resistance

The Amazon is distinguished by its endurance and strong immunity, however, with improper care, the likelihood of bacteriosis damage to the culture is high. The disease leads to rotting of the fruit, due to which the yield is noticeably reduced. To prevent the development of the disease, preventive treatment of the culture with a soap solution will help, for the preparation of which you will need 5 liters of water and 100 g of dry pre-grated soap.

Main characteristics
Authors
Lukyanenko A.N., Dubinin S.V., Dubinina I.N.
Year of approval
2009
Category
grade
View
large-fruited
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
363-683 c / ha
Transportability
transportable
Plant
Plant type
semi-bushy
Lash length, m
up to 1
Leaf color
dark green
Fetus
Fruit type
portioned
The form
flat-round
Weight, kg
1,0-1,5
Coloration
orange, sometimes with longitudinal light stripes
Segmentation
segmented
Fruit surface
smooth
Color of the pulp
bright orange
Pulp (consistency)
starchy, medium density and juiciness
Taste
sweet
Taste qualities
high
Seed nest
big
Seed shape
elliptical
Seed size
small
Seed color
white with a gray tint
Carotene content
increased
Keeping quality
good
Shelf life
120-130 days
Growing
Sowing dates for seedlings
in May
Dates of planting seedlings in open ground
in June
Sowing time in the ground
in May-June
Sowing scheme
80x80 cm
The soil
prefers sandy and light loamy soils
Location
sunny
Growing regions
Central, Far East
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-season
The period from germination to harvest
80-100 days
Harvesting time
Aug. Sept
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