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Its pleasant taste, combined with its dietary properties, brought the zucchini a well-deserved popularity among vegetable growers. And the unpretentiousness of the culture and the stability of the harvest made this vegetable a habitual inhabitant of every summer cottage. But against the background of a wide variety of varieties and hybrids of the plant, the Black Beauty marrow stands out, which combines high productivity, attractive appearance and excellent taste.
Description and characteristics
The zucchini variety was included in the state register in 2006, after which it was admitted to mass cultivation. Its creators are domestic breeders S.V. Maksimov. and Klimenko N.N. Thanks to their hard work, many vegetable growers were able to grow zucchini in their garden and in the garden, even with a small plot size.
This type of culture is a variety of zucchini, which is characterized by a beautiful rich green fruit with a glossy surface. But the shade can change depending on the access of light and compliance with the rules of agricultural technology. Zucchini of the Black Krasavets variety, according to the manufacturer's description, is early maturing, which allows the first harvest to be harvested in 45-50 days from the moment the first shoots appear.
Zucchini Black handsome
During the growing season, the plant forms a compact, dense bush, which facilitates the harvesting process. But during the flowering period, a selective cut of the foliage should be carried out in order to improve the access of light for abundant flowering and ovary. The variety is distinguished by amicable ripening of fruits of a cylindrical oblong shape, which allows you to simultaneously remove from 5-7 zucchini from a bush. Their length reaches from 17 to 20 cm, and their weight ranges from 0.8 to 1 kg. Young ovaries 10-15 cm long can be used in salads, replacing cucumbers.
The fruits are distinguished by a delicate dense structure of a light green hue. Zucchini Black zucchini is a versatile variety, as its excellent taste makes it possible to use it both fresh and processed. The yield is 10-12 kg per 1 sq. m area. The black handsome man has high commercial qualities that persist throughout the entire fruiting period.
Useful substances per 100 g of product:
- proteins - 1.21 g;
- carbohydrates - 3.11 g;
- fats - 0.32 g;
- fiber - 1 g.
The black handsome man also has a high content of vitamins A, C, E, K, group B and minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium).
This variety has a relative resistance to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases, which makes it possible to grow plants without fungicide treatment. But when the temperature drops, the plant significantly slows down the growth and formation of fruits.
Agricultural rules
Zucchini seeds Black handsome must be purchased at specialized retail outlets, which guarantees authenticity and eliminates the need for additional processing of the seed.Before planting, it is enough to soak them in warm water for 1 hour, which will help stimulate growth processes.
Zucchini seeds Black handsome must be purchased at specialized retail outlets
To get a good harvest, you need to choose a sunny, open place, since a lack of light negatively affects the fruiting of the crop. 2 weeks before planting the seeds, it is necessary to prepare the site by digging to the depth of the shovel and adding rotted manure at the rate of 10 kg per 1 sq. m.
Planting of the Black Handsome can be carried out directly into the open ground at the end of May, or for seedlings at the end of April or at the beginning of May, which will speed up the collection of the first harvest by 20-30 days. For seed germination, a soil temperature of at least 13-14 degrees is required, therefore, in the event of a threat of late frost, it is necessary to cover crops with agrofibre or improvised means. For the successful cultivation of zucchini of this variety, a neutral level of acidity in the soil is required, the optimal type of soil is loam or sandy soil.
Growing zucchini in a greenhouse
It is necessary to plant a culture to a depth of 0.5-0.6 cm, sowing 2-3 seeds in each hole. After germination, you must leave the strongest seedling, and remove the rest. The distance in the row is recommended to be kept within 70 cm, and the row spacing is 80 cm.
Care rules for growing Black Handsome
At the beginning of the growing season, it is necessary to provide the plants with timely watering, since a lack of moisture can lead to the death of young seedlings. Zucchini should be watered with warm water at a distance of 20 cm from the root to exclude the possibility of root rot.
If weeds appear, remove them and loosen the soil at the base of the plants. This will help improve aeration and ensure proper root development.
During the formation of buds and ovaries, fertilizing with potash and phosphorus fertilizers should be carried out or wood ash should be used.
Feeding zucchini
In the phase of the formation of the 5th leaf, each plant should be spud, which stimulates the growth of additional roots and will further strengthen the bushes.
As the bushes grow, it is necessary to mulch the soil around, which will exclude excessive evaporation of moisture and prevent the growth of weeds. Straw, humus or peat should be used as mulch.
To improve fruit set, leaf spraying with boric acid should be carried out during the flowering period.
Boric acid for spraying
Fruit collection should be carried out at least 2-3 times a week, as this contributes to the establishment of new buds and ovary. For further storage of zucchini, a cool, dry room is needed, only in this case it is possible to preserve the crop for 2 months without losing its beneficial properties.
Fruits from the bush should be cut at an acute angle at a distance of 4-5 cm from the base, since twisting and manual cleaning can damage the entire bush.
Zucchini fruits Black handsome
Advantages and disadvantages
Like all varieties, the Black Handsome has its own characteristics. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with them in advance, which will help confirm the choice and dispel doubts of gardeners.
View advantages:
- early ripe, the first harvest can be obtained within 45-50 days;
- differs in amicable formation and return of fruits;
- does not require the formation of bushes;
- suitable for fresh consumption and canning;
- has an average level of resistance to fungal diseases;
- it has a beautiful appearance of the fruit;
- unpretentious in care;
- excellent taste (thin peel, dense tender pulp, high content of vitamins and minerals);
- long fruiting period (2 months)
- suitable for growing on an industrial scale.
Despite the large number of advantages, the Black Handsome has disadvantages. These include:
- slowdown in growth and development when the air temperature drops to 12-15 degrees;
- short shelf life (2-2.5 months);
- with a lack of light and moisture, it loses its taste.
Zucchini Black handsome is a worthy representative of zucchini and therefore, even with some drawbacks, it significantly surpasses many varieties in its characteristics. Therefore, it should be grown by gardeners who value, above all, the taste of the vegetable.
If Handsome is not suitable for its characteristics, you should pay attention to alternative varieties: Black zucchini zucchini, according to the description, is ultra-early ripening and well stored. Zucchini variety Krasavchik attracts with its unusual shape: the fruits are round, like small watermelons, tasty in any form.
Thanks to the work of breeders, it will not be difficult to choose a variety to your taste.
