On our table this representative of the pumpkin family appears almost every day. Zucchini is perfectly prepared for the winter , it is put in the second and the first dishes, and even a beginner in the garden business will be able to grow a good abundant harvest on his plot.
How to plant zucchini in the ground?
As a rule, this crop is perfectly grown in the open ground and does not require too much effort. The first thing to do is to select the landing site correctly and prepare the soil. Everything depends on the composition of the land on the site.
- For peat soils, composting, humus and the addition of loamy or clay soils are mandatory. For one square meter there are enough buckets of compost and a couple of buckets of loam. Also add about a tablespoon of ash and tea superphosphate. Once all the fertilizers have been introduced, you can dig the beds, level the surface and pour a warm solution of liquid fertilizer.
- The preparation of clay is slightly different. Before planting zucchini in an open ground, two to three kilograms of peat are added, wood chips and humus are added. Then wood ashes and superphosphates are also introduced.
- The preparation of light loamy soil is similar to the second point.
- Before planting the seeds of zucchini in the sandy soil, it is necessary to add sod land, sawdust and humus with peat. Fertilizers and the way they are introduced remain the same.
Preparation of seeds of zucchini for planting in the ground
Next, you should properly prepare and planting material. So that the seeds come together and the sprouts are strong, be sure to lower the contents of the sachet in a liquid solution of potassium or sodium humate, then cover with a damp cloth and leave for a couple of days. Periodically wet the cloth with water so that the seeds do not dry out.
One of the frequently encountered problems to this day remains the choice of planting material. Many gardeners can not understand why, with all the efforts and efforts, the harvest is very scarce. The fact is that often in the hands of inexperienced truck farmers get old seeds. Therefore, about a month before planting zucchini in the ground, it is necessary to check the selected planting material for germination: simply soak a few seeds from different packages and hold a couple of days in an important tissue.
When to plant zucchini in the ground?
The third stage of planting zucchini in the open ground - the timing. To obtain the earliest harvest, a seedling method is always used. For the cultivation of seedlings, greenhouses and balconies are suitable, and the work should begin no later than April.
If you do not have a goal to get an early harvest, the time when you can plant zucchini in the ground, falls at the beginning of May - mid-June. First, prepare beds about 60 cm wide: dig it on the bayonet bayonet. Next, at about a meter distance, holes are made and organic fertilizers are introduced there. All thoroughly mixed with the soil and poured a warm solution of fertilizer Agricola 5. Next plant the seeds. Work better either early in the morning, or on a cloudy day.
When planting courgettes in the open ground, the distance between the seeds should be about 5 cm. Many recommend throwing seeds in pairs. If two ascend immediately, you can always transplant the second
There is another method, how to plant zucchini in the soil to get a quick harvest - "under the bottle." The time when you need to put in the ground squash in this way, falls at the end of April, when the night temperature does not drop below 10 ° C. Planted immediately to a permanent place, while the depth of the pit after landing should be about 10 cm. Then all crops will be protected from spring winds. After disembarking carefully, we water everything and cover it with plastic transparent bottles. The bottoms of each bottle are cut off, and the cap is not unscrewed. Once the temperature reaches 20 ° C, the bottles can be cleaned.