10 varieties that can be easily grown will beat the bland supermarket squash hand-down
Summer squash is one of my favorite home garden crops because they are easy to grow, and a plant will last most of the season in most places. Varieties stored in grocery stores and farmers' markets are grown to be high-yielding, attractive, and disease-resistant, but they may not be as tasty as some varieties you can grow yourself. If you want to add some delicious summer squash to your garden, here is what you need to know.
Start with the basics
Summer squash plants are sensitive to frost, so pass the risk of frost and wait for the weather to stabilize before planting. I like direct seeding; It does less work, and I feel that the plants form better root systems. However, if you are careful, the seedlings can be successfully transplanted. The types discussed in this article are spaced 18 to 24 inches apart, with rows spaced 6 feet apart, unless otherwise noted. Varieties, especially those with large plants, work best with more space. Plants work best in fertile, well-drained soil, but average fertile soil will still give good crops. Plant in a well-ventilated area to keep the plants healthy.
Maturation days vary from one variety to another, but if the fruits are large enough to be picked, they should be harvested frequently. Harvesting once every two days or more will allow the plants to produce fresh fruit. If the plants are not plucked, they will stop producing fresh fruit and pour their energy into the existing ones.
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The following summer squashes taste great. Immune codes, if any, are listed after various interpretations; "IR" stands for Intermediate Resistance. Even varieties that are not grown specifically for disease resistance will usually produce larger, healthier plants.
Costata Romanesco
This ancient Italian type of zucchini is the best zucchini I have ever eaten. Ripe fruit is attractive, and the dense flesh is packed with delicious zucchini flavor. Because the flesh is less hydrated than high-yielding commercial varieties, it is firmer when cooked. Its strong floral attachment makes it easy to harvest the flower intact, and the larger flowers are better stuffed. Place half vines 3 feet apart for best results.
Trombocini
Sometimes referred to as 'tromboncino', this large, deadly Italian deity produces delicate fruits with dense, nutty flesh. Most summer squashes are bare-stemmed Cucurbita pepo cultivars, a C. moschata that has solid stems that resist squash vine borers. Grow it on the ground or, for straight fruit, on a grater. Sow large plants 3 feet apart.
‘Benning’s Green Tint’
Here is an adorable antique grandma pan that looks like a spaceship. The malignant, 3 to 4 feet wide plants produce a large number of tasty, light green fruits when they are 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
‘Spineless Perfection’
The soft, glossy, medium-green fruits stand out for their 'spineless perfection'. It is an excellent choice for areas with significant disease stress, as it is an open, invertebrate plant with very easy to harvest fruits. IR: PM, WMV, ZYMV
'Q Ball', 'One Ball' and 'Eight Ball'
‘Q Ball’ is light green, ‘One Ball’ is yellow, and ‘Eight Ball’ is dark green. Round fruits are usually harvested when they are 2 to 3 inches in diameter. They are perfect for stuffing or cutting in half and grilling. IR: PM, WMV, ZYMV (‘Q Ball’); IR: WMV, ZYMV (‘one ball’)
Yellow Crookneck
This old favorite is well known for its excellent food quality. The fruits have a distinctive, slightly bumpy but attractive appearance. For best taste and texture, harvest them when they are no more than 4 to 5 inches long. The plants are large and late to bear, but they have a long harvest period. For best results, plant them 3 feet apart.
‘Partenon’
Unlike most zucchini varieties, 'Parthenon' is suitable for outdoor and greenhouse production. It is parthenocarpy, meaning it bears fruit without being pollinated by insects. Plants that are stacked or stacked have an open habit, making it easier to harvest medium green fruits.
‘Magda’
‘Magda’ is an exceptionally tasty kusa zucchini, commonly grown in the Middle East. These varieties are light green in color and slightly bubble shaped and suitable for filling.
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