Cucurbita pepo
- Vigorous Heirloom Italian Variety
- Rich Green, Glossy Fruit
- Reliable, Easy to Grow and Very Productive
This zucchini variety is a long time Italian favorite. The vigorous vines grow easily and are very productive over a long season. Enjoy these rich green zucchinis steamed, sautéed, grilled or roasted. The pretty fruits are ready to harvest in just 58-62 days.
4.4g. of Seeds
Light | Row Spacing | Plant Spacing | Planting Depth | Days to Germination | Plant Height |
Full Sun | 4′ | 2′ | 1″ | 8-10 | 1′ |
Gardener’s Notes:
Zucchini is a warm-season crop: wait to sow outdoors directly in the garden in late spring or early summer when nights are reliably above 50F (10C). Choose a sunny spot and amend soil with compost and all-purpose fertilizer. Sow in groups of 2-3 seeds every 2′. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to 1 strong seedling per group. For best flavour pick when no longer than 6-8″. Harvest often to keep plants producing through the season.