Atena Polka F1
Variety
Approved Data
created by Melanie R. at 27.01.2021
Seeds
Not Available
Propagating
Planting
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F1 hybrid. Slim, tender zucchini. Early maturing, bushy, with golden yellow fruits and yellow flesh. Non-climbing and early to pick. Finer, fruitier than green zucchini. Remains yellow when cooked.
F1 Hybrid
Not frost resistant
Germination after 8-14 days at 16-25°C. Harden off before planting. Likes warm, wind-protected locations. Sensitive to frost. Several plants can pollinate each other. Harvest regularly to ensure continuous formation of new fruit. Fertilize and water regularly. Follow crop rotation. Home-grown seeds are strongly discouraged for zucchini because the toxic bitter substance cucurbitacin can form. Mixed cultivation with borage promotes pollination. Pumpkins and zucchinis of the same species can interbreed, zucchini can become bitter and inedible or poisonous (due to so-called curcurbitacins).
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
100 cm
Row spacing
100 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Angular leaf spot of cucumber
Soft rot
Grey mold
Powdery mildews
Spider mites
Leaf-miner flies
White fly