Bush pumpkin

Bush pumpkin: variety description and features

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A bush pumpkin can completely revolutionize gardeners' ideas about how this plant should and how it might look. Today, the choice of varieties of bush pumpkins is very wide, and every gardener, with his own personal preferences, tastes and views, can choose the one that will suit his vision. In this article, we will talk in more detail about what are remarkable bush pumpkins, as well as what varieties exist today.

Bush pumpkin differs in properties precisely during its flowering period, therefore they are in great demand among gardeners. Also, features in appearance remain even when the pumpkin begins to gradually bear fruit. The bush looks very elegant, immediately striking, since it is noticeably different in appearance from other pumpkins. The stems of the Bush pumpkin are erect, there are no whips at all, the fruits are used to forming at the very base of the bush, and this is precisely the specificity of this type of pumpkin.

There are several advantages that distinguish this variety of bush pumpkin from all others. These include the following indicators:

• the gardener does not need to spend extra time forming a pumpkin bush
• pumpkin bush The bush is very compact, takes up little space
• dense foliage protects the soil from drying out, which is also an undoubted advantage
• the yield of Bush pumpkin is absolutely not inferior to the yield of other varieties, which cannot but please gardeners.

Of course, there is one more, but very significant advantage of bush pumpkins, and it should be discussed separately. This is the early ripening of fruits. We understand that each variety has its own ripening period, but on average, it takes about 85-100 days from germination to the moment when the fruits can be harvested from the beds. At the same time, all the fruits of the Bush pumpkin are distinguished by the fact that they have excellent taste characteristics, and also have an incredible aroma. In most of the varieties, the pulp has a bright orange color, contains a fairly high percentage of carotene and other useful elements. Pumpkins are very useful for the human body, they are suitable even for those who adhere to strict diets and prefers to eat low-calorie vegetables. For this reason, pumpkins, in particular Bush pumpkin, are so popular and in demand.

Of course, there are many different varieties of early maturing bush pumpkin. Within the framework of this article, we will characterize the most demanded and popular ones, which can arouse interest both among experienced gardeners and those who are just starting their journey and are looking for new varieties.

Bush pumpkin: the most popular varieties and their characteristics

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As a rule, experienced gardeners are in no hurry to plant the seeds of the Bush pumpkin in open ground, because they understand perfectly well that this is a thermophilic plant, so the soil must warm up as much as possible so that the seeds rise. As the soil warms up, gardeners are busy choosing the most suitable pumpkin varieties that will suit all their needs and interests. In this part of our article, we will analyze in a little more detail some varieties, their advantages over all the others and the most specific features.

Typically, varieties are classified according to several of the most basic characteristics:

• ripening dates
• fruit shape and average size
• the taste of the pulp, its thickness, the possibility of preparing certain dishes, based on the level of bitterness of the fruit
• keeping quality of fruits and their possible transportability over long distances
• yield per season (calculating how many kilograms of pumpkins can be harvested from one square meter of the plot on which they are sown).

Smile - a variety of Bush pumpkin, about which gardeners respond extremely positively. Many summer residents choose the type of bush pumpkin Smile, because it is extremely productive (more than 250 quintals of pumpkins per hectare of a farm plot), cold-resistant and early ripening. From the moment the seeds are planted to the moment when the gardener can remove a ripe pumpkin from the site, it takes only 85 days. This variety is great for short summers when the weather is unstable and severe frosts may return. Also, by the end of summer, portioned fruits ripen on small, almost dwarf bushes. The weight of one fruit can vary from 800 to 1200 grams.

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Healing pumpkin also applies to bush varieties. The plant has a table purpose, the bark of the fruit is very easy to cut, the pulp is bright, orange, of medium thickness. Particular attention should be paid to the taste characteristics, since this is a very juicy and crunchy pumpkin, which has a delicate taste without a pronounced pronounced bitterness. One of the features of pumpkins is that more than 42 tons of pumpkins can be harvested from one hectare, which can be stored for a long time and can be transported very easily over long distances.

Pearl - bush early ripening pumpkin belonging to the nutmeg variety. The harvest is very rich, and you can get it 90 days after planting seeds in open ground. It is not difficult to get large pumpkins, whose average weight will be about seven kilograms. Each bush can release about six shoots, one ovary remains on each. The length of the fruit is about half a meter. As the pumpkin matures and is stored, its flavor can become even more delicious and full-bodied. In addition, the composition of the fruit includes a huge amount of trace elements, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, which are very useful for the human body. The valuable properties of the pulp also include such as:

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Bush orange pumpkin can be stored in suitable conditions practically until the New Year holidays. This variety can be planted in various regions of our country, it is not at all afraid of sudden changes in temperature, and is also quite loyal to transportation. Planting, as well as caring for this pumpkin are completely standard, do not differ in any way from planting and caring for other varieties, even if they do not belong to the bush type of pumpkin.

One hundred pound pumpkin - mid-season fruits, bright orange colors. The average weight of one fruit usually does not reach forty kilograms, hence the obvious discrepancy between the name of the variety and its actual characteristics. However, even these parameters do not really affect the popularity of the variety - it still remains one of the most popular pumpkins that can be found in household plots today.

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Amazon - early ripening bush pumpkin, whose ripening does not have to wait long. Within 90 days they reach full maturity and excellent fruits can be enjoyed. Their pulp is very juicy and crunchy, it is incredibly sweet, which is impossible not to mention. The advantages of the variety also lie in the fact that pumpkins have an excellent presentation, they are very tasty, and can be stored in a suitable place for a very long time. In addition, as we have already indicated, pumpkins ripen very early, which is also undoubtedly one of the advantages of this variety.

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Bush mushroom pumpkin - this is one of the oldest bush pumpkin varieties, which in its shape no longer resembles a pumpkin, but a squash.The fruit is oblong, narrowed towards the end, its weight varies from three to five kilograms, the weight mainly depends on the conditions under which this variety grew, and whether the gardener himself was careful when choosing a seed and a site for planting pumpkins. In this variety, as it grows and develops, ripening, the color of the peel may change. First, the Gribovskaya bush pumpkin is green, and then it changes to bright orange, keeping the green stripes. The pulp is very dense and tasty, rich orange color.

It is worth noting that the Shrub Gribovskaya pumpkin has a high level of immunity, loves the warm atmosphere and weather very much, the weight of the fruit can reach an average of four kilograms. Also, the pulp contains a fairly large amount of nutrients, which cannot but be a plus.

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Rouge Wife Detamp - this pumpkin is a rather exotic culture, but it is not difficult to grow a bush pumpkin of this variety on a personal plot. The variety is very fond of Russian gardeners, and today it is almost the most popular among all bush pumpkin varieties. It is quite simple to grow it, the bushes are compact. Large fruits can be harvested from one bush, the weight of one on average reaches ten kilograms. Despite the high level of yield, gardeners emphasize that the taste and aroma of the fruits are average.

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Bush pumpkin: the specifics of care

In general, bush pumpkins do not require any special attention. Planting and aftercare are quite standard procedures, which are no different in technique from procedures for conventional climbing gourds. The only difference that the gardeners themselves, as well as the breeders, distinguish, is that the bushes should be formed, and the methods here are very different. When choosing a place, it should be borne in mind that pumpkins love warm and lighted areas, and also do not tolerate wind or drafts.

The soil should be deoxidized periodically before planting a bush pumpkin, dolomite powder or chalk should be added to it. To increase soil fertility, some components are introduced for digging, including compost and humus, mineral fertilizers. Pumpkins can be planted in open ground with seeds, or seedlings can be planted, which emerge and form within 25 days. When planting and caring for pumpkins, it is also best to focus on the weather conditions, since the pumpkin loves heat very much and should not be planted if recurrent frosts are expected in the forecast.

It is thanks to the responsible and attentive attitude of the gardener himself that it is possible to ensure that the pumpkins will give a high-quality and tasty harvest. Bush pumpkins should also be given regular watering, but in general, if there is a short-term drought, the pumpkins can survive without much harm to themselves. In general, you should be very careful, the bushes are not formed, but they are tied up and pinched. In this way, you can achieve that the future harvest will be even larger. The fruits are stored in a dark and cool place, protected from moisture, otherwise the pumpkins will simply crack and the harvest will be lost.

Overall, pumpkins are very popular and significant crops. They are easy to grow and produce excellent fruits, even under adverse conditions. This is especially true of bush pumpkins - they can grow even in those regions where the climate is not stable and stable. This is the peculiarity and advantage of bush varieties on the territory of our country, and for this reason Russian gardeners give them their preference. The keeping quality of bush pumpkins gives them even more advantages; they can be used to prepare delicious meals for the whole family - game, stews, cereals, preparations for the winter. The bush pumpkin even freezes. In all cases, it gives an incredible taste and aroma to the dishes.It is worth noting that, despite the lack of equipment for growing bush pumpkins, they must be watered and fed in accordance with the schedule, and also make sure that they are not attacked by dangerous pests and insects, which, moreover, are carriers of viral and fungal diseases and bacteria.