In general, pumpkin is a heat-loving vegetable, but among them there are also cold-resistant ones. Some varieties are suitable for Siberia almost as well as for the Moscow region.
Bush pumpkin varieties are in great demand among gardeners. But why? The plant has several advantages:
- Compactness of the plant.
- High yields.
- Dense foliage, creating a barrier for the soil from drying out.
- Unpretentiousness.
- Resistant to temperature changes.
Variety "Smile"
“Smile” is an unpretentious early-ripening species with a long shelf life. It easily tolerates sharp temperature fluctuations, so gardeners grow this variety both in warm regions and in areas with cold climates. In addition, pumpkin is resistant to many diseases and pests.
Variety Acorn (acorn squash)
Acorn is a winter type of pumpkin. It has an acorn shape and yellow-orange flesh with a nutty flavor. One of the earliest varieties, which can be harvested after 80 days. Acorn is grown almost everywhere.
Variety "Lel"
"Lel" is a new variety of pumpkin. The stems and leaves are covered with thorns, and the seeds are bare and valuable. The seeds are used to make oil and for the further release of medicines for both internal and external use. It is resistant to bad weather conditions and diseases.
Variety "Medicinal"
Its pulp is sweet and juicy, containing a large amount of fiber, vitamins A, B, E and nutrients.Growing “Medicinal” pumpkin does not require special efforts or experience. The only thing you need to know is that you should avoid the area where cucumbers, zucchini and squash grow. This is a frost-resistant, high-yielding and useful plant.
Variety "Bush orange"
"Bush orange" contains carotene, phosphorus and magnesium. It is famous for its taste: pronounced sweetness, honey flavor; With regular use, immunity increases. The substances contained in the vegetable help prevent cancer. An early ripening variety that can tolerate temperature changes.
Every year more and more summer residents plant pumpkins, because they are unpretentious, but they also need proper care. When growing, it is also necessary to take into account climatic conditions, because they affect yield and vegetation. Some of them are heat-loving, while others, on the contrary, are frost-resistant. But among them there are also those that can be planted both in Siberia and in the Moscow region. Their descriptions will help summer residents decide on the choice of pumpkin.
