How to water zucchini?

Zucchini is a traditional dacha vegetable, which belongs to the pumpkin family. The name comes from the Turkic word "tavern", which means "pumpkin". It has a different color: white, yellow, green. And also the vegetable is enriched with a number of useful properties: vitamins (A, C, PP, B) and microelements (iron, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium). All these properties have a positive effect on the skin and the whole body. That is why zucchini is an integral ingredient in various dishes. In this article we will consider all the nuances and requirements for the care of vegetables, in particular, for irrigation.

Proper watering is the key to a good harvest when growing zucchini. It should begin when the seedlings are already rooted, and if the seeds are sown in open ground, then when the shoots appear. Watering should be done so that the soil is moistened to a depth of 40 centimeters.

According to the norm, about 10 liters of water are consumed per 1 square meter before the ovary period (2-3 liters separately for each bush), then the amount of water needs to be increased to 20 liters. Watering is necessary 1 time in 5-6 days, with average climatic conditions, that is, in the absence of drought, heavy rainfall. Squashes are watered under the root, while trying not to fall on the leaves, which from the water may turn yellow.

Since the root system is very close to the ground, care must be taken not to bare it. If the roots are still bare, then powder them with earth taken from another site. Before the fruit is formed, be careful. Overdrying is not allowed during this period. In conditions of severe drought, the irrigation regime is changed to more frequent - squash will require water every two to three days.

Planted squash, whether seeds or seedlings, should be in a well-moistened soil. The next watering is carried out when the plant is applied, it is approximately 3-4 days after planting. During flowering, zucchini needs abundant watering, about 1 time in 5 days. When fruiting, the amount of water is doubled, the irrigation regime is the same.

Watering should be done early in the morning and the water should be warm. By no means cold. The water temperature is better to warm up to 20 degrees Celsius, so that the growth of the vegetable was more intense. Water for irrigation is prepared in advance. To do this, it will be enough to take out the containers with the liquid on the site which is well warmed by the sun. However, observe moderation - to keep the water in the scorching sun all day is also not necessary. Like cold, hot water also negatively affects the growth of the zucchini, it slows down the growth and development of the bush.

Why not water the zucchini with cold water? Because for this vegetable cold water is fraught with the fact that it will cause their “shock reaction”. That is, in hot weather, the difference in temperature of the environment and water will lead to the fact that the peripheral roots will begin to die off, and the main ones, due to the illusion of irrigation, will not fully absorb the right amount of water. Because of this, the growth of the plant will slow down, if not completely.

Before you choose one or another method of irrigation, you first need to determine the area of ​​the plot, and then make sure that this method will really ensure timely watering according to the type of plant.

All irrigation methods are very easy to use and do not need any special equipment. Absolutely all units can be made independently of improvised means. Such work does not take much time, which is important. You just need to arm yourself with desire and patience in order to grow a truly rich harvest. So, consider the 4 most common methods of irrigation zucchini in the suburban areas.

Using dosed watering plastic bottles.It is necessary to choose a capacious container and cut off the bottom, and make several holes on the cover with an awl (pieces 6-7) so that the water from them will not flow, but drip. The irrigation unit is ready to use. Further, at a distance of 0.2 meters from the plant, it is necessary to dig a hole with a depth of 0.15 meters and place a bottle filled with water in it at an inclination of 45 degrees. Thus, the zucchini will be watered directly under the root. And the flow of water at the same time will be economical.

For the implementation of this type of irrigation will also need plastic bottles with a cut bottom. But they need to hang over the plant, and the cover just unscrew a little, do not perforate.

Many gardeners call it a jet. You will need a hose with a lot of small holes. The hose breaks into the ground and connects to the water supply system. If the water supply is properly adjusted, then there will be no moisture on the surface, and only the root system of the vegetable will be watered.

Its name is wick. It is the most economical compared to the others. The essence of the method is to place various containers over the entire area of ​​the site. It can be any container: buckets, jars, bowls, bottles, disposable glasses. Then a harness is taken, which is easy to do yourself (just twist any fabric tightly), one end of which falls into a container with water, and the other is buried along the bed (to a depth of about 0.15 meters). Thus, the fabric will get wet, and the moisture will begin to go into the soil.

Water needs just enough so that it does not stand for a long time on the surface. If this is the case, then you need to cover the excess moisture with earth. But drying too should not be allowed. The norm is the moisture content of the soil at 35-40 centimeters.

Nevertheless, despite frequent and full watering of the vegetable marrow, many inexperienced gardeners make mistakes in the form of excess moisture and its deficiency. Both excess and lack of moisture adversely affect the metabolic processes of the plant. And if the metabolism is disturbed, then as a consequence there is a slowdown in growth, wilting of the fetus, death of the root system, various diseases of the fungal etiology, weakening of the immune system.

Soil saturation with moisture primarily causes exposure and rotting of the tip of the fruit. Due to abundant watering, the root system begins to grow on the surface and, as a rule, dries quickly, which contributes to the development of various fungal diseases.

Insufficient watering can provoke such phenomena as:

• bitter and tasteless fruit;
• the formation of sterile male flowers;
• reducing the size of the fruit;
• slowing plant growth;
• lack of a good harvest.

The technology of the correct irrigation of the zucchini in the open field is shown in the following video.