Zucchini Caruso

Caruso zucchini is a mid-season spaghetti-type variety characterized by a vining growth habit and oval fruits of cream-white color weighing about 1 kg. The plant has medium-sized, green leaves without mottling. The fruit flesh has medium density, is low in moisture, and sweet; when baked, it separates into fibers resembling boiled spaghetti, making this variety particularly attractive for culinary purposes. The taste quality of Caruso zucchini is highly rated due to its content of 7.3% dry matter and 3.6% total sugar.

Growing Caruso zucchini is recommended in open ground with sowing in May or seedlings at the end of April to early May. The optimal planting scheme is 60 by 60 cm, with one plant per square meter. Successful growth requires fertile, well-warmed soils with a deep plow layer, rich in organic matter. The plant does not tolerate frosts, and the optimal temperature for its development is in the range of 20-25 degrees Celsius.

Care for the zucchini includes regular watering, weeding, hoeing between rows, and feeding with complex mineral fertilizers, especially during flowering and fruiting. The harvest is collected at the stage of technical maturity, when fruits reach the optimal size and taste. The variety is distinguished by high yield, reaching 6.8 kg per square meter, and is recommended for growing on home plots, in small farming enterprises, and garden plots.