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Vladimir 04/25/2020
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We invite you to familiarize yourself with the description of the most popular varieties of pumpkin. There are probably no summer cottages in Russia where pumpkins grow. Its history goes back many centuries. It is known that pumpkin was used by the Mayans, knowing about its healing properties. This vegetable has a great advantage over all others - it can be stored for a long time, and you can eat not only the juicy pulp, but also the healthy seed.
Sweetie
Description of the variety. Pumpkin is cold-resistant and tolerates transportation well. It is resistant to drought, and, if crop rotation is observed, to diseases of melons and melons. Late-ripening: 120 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. The length of the lash is 1.3-1.7 m. Productivity is up to 25 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard orange bark and dense pulp of the same color, has a spherical shape and weighs 2-3 kg. Well segmented. When grown on an industrial scale, the fruits can reach a weight of 100 kg - therefore, Konfetka pumpkins are classified as large-fruited. It has a high content of carotene and ascorbic acid, the sugar content of the fruit is about 8%.
Butternut or Walnut or Squash
Description of the variety. Nutmeg. Pumpkin does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C and needs moderately moist soil. With proper agricultural technology and prevention, it is resistant to all known diseases and pests. Late-ripening: 120 days or more pass from planting seeds to harvesting. The length of the lash is 1.5-2.5 m. Productivity is 7.5-25 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard but thin light orange bark and dense carrot-colored pulp, has the shape of an elongated pear and weighs 1.5-2.5 kg. Butternut pumpkins are distinguished by a high content of ascorbic acid, B vitamins, as well as phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. The sugar content of the fruit is about 10%.
Real reviews from gardeners
- Elena Igorevna, 49 years old
For many years I have been planting country pumpkin seedlings in the garden. From experience I can say that it takes root best in the Voronezh region. The variety is not afraid of sandy soil, and moderate temperatures allow it to ripen on time.
- Milena Yurievna, 32 years old
In the Urals, it is easier to grow sweet pumpkins than tomatoes. You don't need a greenhouse or hotbed for this. The most important thing is to choose frost-resistant varieties that are not afraid of frost, pests and common diseases.
Winter sweet
Description of the variety. The pumpkin is large-fruited, cold-resistant, tolerates transportation well and has a shelf life. It is resistant to drought, but is sometimes susceptible to white mosaic, gray mold and fusarium. Late-ripening: 130-140 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. The length of the lash is up to 3 m. Productivity is up to 30 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard gray bark with slightly noticeable spots of different colors and juicy friable egg-yellow flesh, has a spherical, slightly flattened shape and weighs 6-12 kg. Well segmented. Winter sweet pumpkins contain a large amount of vitamins and microelements; the sugar content of the fruit is about 10%.
Honey dessert
Description of the variety. The pumpkin is large-fruited, long-climbing, frost-resistant, tolerates transportation well and has an average shelf life. Resistant to drought and diseases. Early ripening: 95-100 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. Productivity – up to 30 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard bright orange bark and dense juicy carrot-colored pulp, has a spherical, slightly flattened shape and weighs 3-11 kg. Well segmented. Pumpkins of the Honey Dessert variety are distinguished by a high content of carotene; the sugar content of the fruit is about 10%.
Marble
Description of the variety. The pumpkin is large-fruited, long-climbing, tolerates transportation well and has a shelf life. Not resistant to drought. Late-ripening: 130-140 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. The length of the lash is up to 3 m. The yield is 1.6-3 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard, wrinkled green bark with noticeable spots of light color and juicy, friable egg-yellow flesh, has a spherical shape and weighs 4-5 kg. Well segmented. Marble variety pumpkins contain vitamins A, B and E, as well as carotene, potassium, magnesium and other useful elements. The sugar content of the fruit is about 10-12%.
Bush pumpkin - what is its peculiarity and varieties
This variety of crop is ideal for small garden plots. Its peculiarity is that it does not form long lashes, but grows as a compact bush. The fruits of this pumpkin are formed directly at the base of the plant.
The most popular varieties:
- Amazon;
- Sweet early;
- Smile;
- Crocus;
- Gribovskaya;
- Lel;
- Roll.
Amazon
A mid-season type of pumpkin, the harvest of which is stored for 4 months. Its flattened fruits are orange in color, weighing up to 2 kg. The pulp is crispy, dense, aromatic, sweet orange in color. The variety is heat-loving.
Sweet early
Pumpkin has an accelerated growth rate. Its fruits weigh up to 3 kg and ripen in 3 months. The skin is firm but thin, and the flesh is crisp, soft, and orange-red.
Smile
Pumpkin Smile is characterized by bright orange large fruits that are distinguished by their sweetness and pleasant aroma. The variety is cold-resistant, early ripening.
Crocus
Bush pumpkin. Valued for its resistance to temperature changes and good transportability. Its fruits are medium in size, weighing up to 5 kg. The pulp is juicy, sweet, aromatic, suitable for any type of processing.
Gribovskaya
Pumpkin Gribovskaya is characterized by elongated fruits, the weight of which reaches 5 kg. The peel is dense, thin, orange with stripes of a gray-green hue. The pulp is juicy, sweet, ideal for making desserts.
Lel
The variety belongs to the category of early ripening species. The fruits are flattened and ribbed with a light ash striped skin. Pumpkin is not used in cooking, but is used for the green conveyor belt.
Roll
A large-fruited table variety, the gray spherical pumpkins of which reach 10 kg. The taste is average, but pumpkin juice contains many useful components. The variety is not subject to long-term storage and transportation.
Melon
Description of the variety. The pumpkin is large-fruited, long-climbing, tolerates transportation well and has a shelf life. Characterized by average resistance to drought and cold. The variety is mid-season: 110 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. The length of the lash is up to 5 m. Productivity is 30-45 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard, slightly wrinkled dark orange bark and dense orange pulp, has a spherical shape and weighs up to 15 kg. Well segmented. Melon pumpkins contain vitamins A, B and C, as well as carotene, sodium, magnesium and fiber. The sugar content of the fruit is 9-15%.
Precocious
Hardbark pumpkin lives up to its name—cutting and peeling these fruits can be difficult. By September it is usually fully ripe and ready to eat. It is not advisable to store it for a long time - after a month in the room, the seeds may germinate.
When they eat. The pumpkin is ready to eat if the stalk and bark have hardened, and the fruit itself has turned yellow or brown.
The pumpkin is hard-barked if it has:
- The leaf is heavily dissected, with sharp lobes.
- The peduncle is hard and faceted.
- The fruit is often elliptical.
- The seeds are medium or small with a clearly defined rim, thin-skinned, tasty.
Chit
Description of the variety. The pumpkin is climbing, tolerates transportation well and is characterized by keeping quality. It is characterized by high resistance to cold, temperature changes, and anthracnose. The variety is mid-season: 115-125 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. Productivity – 5-7 kg per plant.
The fruit has a hard grayish bark and yellow-orange pulp of medium density, has a spherical, slightly flattened shape and weighs 2.5-3 kg, with weak segmentation. Pumpkins of the Kroshka variety contain a lot of useful substances. The sugar content of the fruit is more than 9%.
Pearl
Description of the variety. Nutmeg pumpkin, long-climbing, has good transportability and keeping quality. It is characterized by high resistance to drought and cold, and, if agricultural practices and crop rotation are followed, to the main diseases and pests of melons and melons. The variety is late-ripening: 110-130 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. Productivity – up to 15 kg per plant.
The fruit is pear-shaped, with hard orange-green bark and dense light orange pulp, weighing 4-8 kg. Pumpkins of the Zhemchuzhina variety are rich in vitamins A, E, K, PP, as well as group B. The sugar content of the fruit is more than 10%.
How to choose a variety
When choosing a variety, first focus on your needs.
Determine what you want to get from the future harvest. If juicy pulp is important to you, then pay attention to the Pearl and Pink banana varieties. If the presence of pumpkin seeds plays a key role, then take a closer look at the Gymnosperm and Danka Polka pumpkins
Also pay attention to whether the variety requires care. There are pumpkins that do not require mineral and organic fertilizers to grow.
For example, the Gymnosperm variety shows good results with minimal care. This is especially true for those gardeners who are busy at work and cannot devote much time to caring for the plant.
So, when choosing a pumpkin variety, focus on the following criteria:
- what do you want to get from the harvest;
- how much time will you devote to growing;
- what region do you live in?
- how do you plan to use the pumpkin?
- shelf life of vegetables;
- his immunity to disease.
New
Description of the variety. Nutmeg pumpkin is characterized by good transportability and high shelf life. The plant is heat-loving, but at the same time drought-resistant. Shows relative resistance to powdery mildew. The variety is mid-season: 110-115 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. Productivity – up to 10 kg per plant.
The fruit is pear-shaped, with thin orange-pink bark and yellow-orange dense pulp, weighing 5-8 kg. Pumpkins of the Novinka variety are rich in ascorbic acid and carotene. The sugar content of the fruit is 9-10%.
Pineapple F1
Description. First generation hybrid. Nutmeg pumpkin, long-climbing, has good transportability and high shelf life. With proper agricultural technology and compliance with crop rotation, it is resistant to major diseases of melons and melons. The variety is mid-season: 110-125 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting. Productivity – 10-15 kg per plant.
The fruit is pear-shaped, with a beige-cream thin bark and yellow-orange dense pulp, weighing 1.5-2.5 kg. Hybrid Pineapple F1 is rich in ascorbic acid and carotene. The sugar content of the fruit is about 10%.
In addition to these sweetest varieties of pumpkin, there are many others. Perhaps some of them are already growing in your garden. Share it with us in the comments.
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Use in cooking
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There are sugar squashes - with pulp that can be eaten raw, like fruit. This is a wonderful base for fresh salads - in combination with other vegetables (carrots, celery), fruits and berries. This ensures maximum preservation of vitamins (including ascorbic acid).
But the main value of pumpkin - provitamin A - is not lost even during heat treatment, and the absorption of carotene improves together with fats (milk, yogurt, sour cream, any butter).
Sugary pumpkin pulp is used in various dishes:
- it can be baked (steamed) and stewed, stuffed, served as a side dish in pieces and as a puree, prepared as a puree soup and soufflé;
- this is an excellent addition to dough: biscuits, pancakes, pancakes; wonderful filling for pies;
- classic dietary recipe - pumpkin porridge (especially millet);
- The preparations that come out to be original are: jam, compote with spicy cloves, candied fruits, dried and frozen pumpkin.
A healthy and tasty product is fresh and canned pumpkin juice (always with pulp).
