Zucchini variety "Cavili" from Dutch breeders: what you might like and how to grow it correctly

Zucchini is an unpretentious garden crop with a delicate taste and high nutritional value. Many summer residents prefer varietieswhich require a minimum of care and produce a rich harvest. In this regard, the Cavili f1 hybrid from Dutch breeders has proven itself well.

Description

Cavili squash forms a compact bush with an erect stem. The curly leaves grow on long petioles. The leaf blade is painted with characteristic whitish spots. The flowers are large and orange. The fruits are regular cylindrical in shape with a faceted surface and smooth light green skin.

Hybrid f1

Hybrid Cavili f1 took the best characteristics of the parent varieties. It belongs to self-pollinating crops. Male flowers form on the bush, but do not play a physiological role. The fruits appear independently, even during rainy periods when bees do not fly.

The yield on the bushes is stable, all fruits are the same size and shape. The main advantage of the Cavili f1 hybrid is its high immunity to fungal diseases.

Origin and development

Cavili hybrid of Dutch origin. Zucchini was approved for cultivation throughout Russia in 2002 and included in the State Register.

Distinctive features

Gardeners especially appreciate the Kavili f1 zucchini for a number of advantages:

• ability to self-pollinate;
• small number of seeds in fruits;
• long fruiting period;
• drought and disease resistance;
• Possibility of growing in a greenhouse.

Experienced farmers choose hybrid plants for cultivation on an industrial scale.

On a note! 2-3 bushes of Kavili f1 zucchini completely cover the needs of a family of 4-5 people for the season and for preparations for the winter.

Fruit characteristics, yield

The fruits of the hybrid are smooth, of the same shape, with thin skin. The length at market ripeness reaches 18-20 cm, weight 300-400 g. The pulp is dense, juicy, and delicate in taste. The first zucchini is harvested 35-40 days after germination, 7-10 days after the formation of the ovary.

The expected yield per bush, subject to the rules of agricultural technology, is 4-5 kg. The fruits tolerate transportation well over long distances.

How to grow

Zucchini - an unpretentious culture, caring for it is simple, but there are certain secrets.

Planting with seeds or seedlings

It is impossible to obtain high-quality hybrid seeds with all the characteristics preserved at home, so planting material is purchased in the store. Zucchini is grown in seedlings and without seedlings from seeds.

Zucchini grows in well-lit areas with high-quality soil composition.

Before planting in the fall, the soil is brought to the desired condition:

• apply peat, compost, superphosphate to clay soils and loams;
• for sandy areas - peat, wood ash, mineral fertilizers;
• Peat soils are loosened with sand, sawdust, wood chips, and compost.

Seeds are planted after the soil warms up to +12 °C. The holes are placed at a distance of 70-80 cm from each other, the recommended row spacing is 1.5 m. The optimal depth of the hole is 5 cm, 1-2 seeds are planted in each hole. During the period of return frosts, the seedlings are covered with a cut plastic bottle.

On a note! The seeds of the Kavili hybrid have good germination; they do not need to be soaked before planting. Seed material is sold already treated with a nutrient composition.

Zucchini seedlings are planted in the greenhouse in individual peat pots at the age of 10-12 days. Planting of seedlings is carried out in the first or second ten days of March. When the first flowers appear, the film is opened during the day, but covered again at night.

Care

Caring for Cavili squash is standard. The root system of the bush is on the surface, so loosening is carried out to a depth of 5 cm in the area of ​​the bush and 15 cm between the rows. Weeds are removed as necessary.

On a note! During the period when 4-5 leaves appear, the zucchini is lightly hilled. This allows the root system to strengthen.

The hybrid is not demanding on moisture. Before the first buds appear, evening watering once a week is sufficient. During the phase of active fruit ripening, the bushes are watered 2 times a week. Zucchini leaves are dense and large; after watering, the plants do not need mulching. Zucchini does not tolerate sprinkling well; water is poured at the root. Excessive moisture on the leaves can cause the development of fungal diseases.

The hybrid is classified as early ripening, so fertilizing with mineral fertilizers should be done very carefully. Excessive application of complex mineral fertilizers will lead to the accumulation of nitrates in fruits. During the season, 1 feeding during the budding period will be enough.

Zucchini is fertilized as follows:

• a shallow groove is raked around the main stem;
• 0.5 liters of mullein and 1 tbsp. l. nitrophosphates are diluted in 10 liters of water;
• stir and leave for 10 minutes, add to the root, rake in.

Zucchini growing in open ground, provided crop rotation is observed, do not feed.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Zucchini is planted in open beds without shade in a place where pumpkin plants did not grow the previous year. Zucchini grows best after cruciferous vegetables, onions, and potatoes.

The soil for planting is prepared in the fall - it is dug up and organic fertilizers are applied. In spring, the beds are leveled and seeds are sown.

The bushes are watered exclusively with warm water in the early morning or at sunset.

When the yield decreases, the first 2-3 large leaves are removed to stimulate the flow of nutrients into the fruit.

Diseases and pests

The Cavili hybrid is immune to powdery mildew. But it is possible to become infected with other diseases:

1. Anthracnose of zucchini - forms brown-yellow spots on leaves and stems, leading to rotting of fruits. The disease attacks during hot, humid periods. The control method is to remove the affected leaf and spray with EM preparations.
2. Root rot — bushes growing in a greenhouse are affected. The cause of the disease is excessive consumption of organic matter and high humidity. Adding 1 cup of wood ash per 1 m2 to the soil corrects the situation.
3. Cucumber mosaic — the pathogens of the virus overwinter in open ground. The leaves become covered with yellow spots and curl, and the bush dies. The disease is carried by aphids and ants. The affected bush cannot be treated. To kill aphids, healthy plants are sprayed.

To combat aphids, insecticides are used - “Aktara”, “Aktellik”. When spider mites appear, plants are sprayed with onion infusion with the addition of red pepper and laundry soap.

Harvesting and application

The pulp of zucchini is juicy, light green in color. Overripe fruits do not lose their taste, but it is better to harvest them on time.Ripe fruits on the bushes inhibit the formation of a new ovary and reduce the yield.

Hybrid fruits are suitable for universal use. They are fried, stewed, preserve. If you collect fruits with a petiole 2-3 cm long, the zucchini is stored in the cellar or refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Gardeners prefer Cavili squash for a number of objective reasons:

• compact bush;
• ultra precocity;
• good taste;
• resistance to powdery mildew;
• long fruiting;
• drought resistance;
• ability to self-pollinate.

The Kavili F1 hybrid has one minor drawback - it is necessary to purchase new seed every year.

Farmer reviews

Summer residents generally respond positively to this culture.

Ivan, 39 years old, Taganrog: “I discovered Kavili zucchini 5 years ago. I grow about 20 bushes annually in a greenhouse for sale. They ripen early, require minimal care, and do not require much watering. The presentation is decent, I always take photos of the bush for advertising. Two packets of seeds fully cover the cost of maintaining the cottage for a year.”

Marina, 29 years old, Moscow region: “I buy hybrid seeds in the spring from my neighbor in the country. One packet is enough for two people. The bushes grow beautiful, the leaves are fleshy and spotted. Doesn't burn in the sun and doesn't fade. The fruits are tasty, juicy, the flesh is tender, and they go well for caviar.”

Petr Matveevich, 62 years old, Orel: “I plant Kavili squash in March under a film in peat pots. In early May, we already eat our own fruits without nitrates. I fertilize exclusively with rotted manure, no chemicals. The zucchini is smooth, not twisted, the skin is soft and thin. For 3 years of cultivation, we didn’t get sick even once.”

Conclusion

Zucchini Kavili f1 gives a good harvest with minimal care, stands out for its taste, and pollinates on its own. The only task of a summer resident when growing a hybrid is to carefully prepare the soil in the fall and prepare for long-term fruiting.