Zucchini 'Cocozelle'
Zucchini 'Cocozelle' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Cocozella di Napoli; an heirloom squash from Italy, long and cylindrical, pale green with dark green stripes. It is tender with a good flavour. Fast growing with a prolific yield. In subtropical and tropical areas avoid sowing during periods of high humidity.
Product: Zucchini 'Cocozelle'
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
Syn. Cocozella di Napoli; an heirloom squash from Italy, long and cylindrical, pale green with dark green stripes. It is tender with a good flavour. Fast growing with a prolific yield. In subtropical and tropical areas avoid sowing during periods of high humidity.
Plant type: Annual bush type, frost tender
Plant height: 90 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 21 - 35°C soil temp.
Temperate: Sept - Jan, after all danger of frost
Subtropical: August - March
Tropical: April - August
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 1.5 - 2 cm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Directly where it is to grow
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6 - 7.5
Details: Add plenty of compost; keep soil moist
Harvest: 45 - 50 days; best harvested just as the flower falls away; it can also be grown large as a marrow; plan for 2 plants per 4-6 people