White-fleshed Vuyko zucchini seeds, 20 g

White-Fleshed Vuyko Zucchini (Favorite Selection)

White-Fleshed Vuyko is a classic high-yielding zucchini variety from NK Elit in the Favorite Selection series. Early-maturing, bush-type, compact. It produces cylindrical light-green fruits weighing 0.8–1.2 kg with tender, cream-colored flesh. Excellent for frying, stewing, canning, and freezing. Easy to care for and resistant to adverse conditions.

Characteristics

Advantages of the White-Fruited Vuyko variety

• High-yielding — a single plant will provide zucchini for the whole family all summer long
• Early-maturing — first fruits appear 45–50 days after sprouting
• Compact bush — doesn’t spread across the garden, saves space
• Long fruiting season — from June until the first frost
• Tender, stringless flesh — perfect taste even in large fruits
• Undemanding — grows in any soil, tolerates heat and lack of watering
• Cold-hardy — bears fruit until the first frost
• Versatile use — from frying to caviar and canning
• Long shelf life — keeps for up to 2–3 months in a cool place

Growing characteristics

Culinary Uses

• Fried zucchini: slice into rounds, fry in breading — a classic of summer cuisine
• Braised with vegetables: the perfect base for a stew, pairs well with tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant
• Zucchini caviar: the most popular way to preserve them for winter
• Zucchini fritters: add an egg, flour, and herbs—and a hearty dish is ready
• Baking: stuff with meat, rice, or vegetables and bake in the oven
• Canning: marinate in slices or cubes as a standalone appetizer
• Freezing: cut into cubes, blanch, and freeze for winter meals

Health benefits of zucchini

• Low in calories: only 24 kcal per 100 g — an ideal food for a healthy diet
• High in fiber: improves digestion, cleanses the intestines
• Potassium: supports heart function, removes excess fluid
• Vitamins B, C, and carotene: strengthen the immune system, improve skin condition
• Easily digestible: suitable for baby food and people with digestive issues

Disease and pest prevention

• Powdery mildew: at the first signs, treat with a baking soda solution (50 g per 10 L) or biofungicides
• White rot (Sclerotinia): remove affected fruits, do not overwater plants, ensure ventilation
• Aphids: spray with soapy water or garlic infusion
• Spider mites: increase humidity, treat with acaricides or biological agents
• Slugs: set out traps, sprinkle ash or crushed eggshells around the bushes

💡 The secret to a bountiful harvest: Zucchini are the giants of the garden—they need plenty of food! Fertilize generously with organic matter before planting, feed them during fruiting, and then a single plant will yield 20–30 zucchini per season. Also, don’t let the fruits get too big. Young zucchini measuring 15–20 cm are the tastiest, and regular harvesting encourages the plant to bear fruit even more actively. Harvest them, and in just a week, new ones will be ready! 🥒