Zucchini 'Grey'
Zucchini 'Grey' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Grey' zucchini has a tapered shape rather than cylindrical. The pale grey-green mottled skin is smooth and shiny; it has solid, crisp flesh. 'Grey' zucchini has a great flavour, it is slightly sweeter than other zucchini. It can be eaten raw or cooked; and is fast growing with a prolific yield. Pick when about 8 - 15 cm long; flowers are also edible. Days to harvest: 49 days.
Product: Zucchini 'Grey'
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
Syn.: Syn. 'Lebanese', 'Middle Eastern', Mexican Grey Squash
Grey' zucchini has a tapered shape rather than cylindrical. The pale grey-green mottled skin is smooth and shiny; it has solid, crisp flesh. 'Grey' zucchini has a great flavour, can be eaten raw or cooked; and is fast growing with a prolific yield. In subtropical and tropical areas, avoid sowing during periods of high humidity.
Plant type: Annual semi-trailing vine; frost tender
Plant height: 90 cm; upright, open growth habit
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: 49 days; pick when about 8 - 15 cm long; flowers are also edible; plan for 2 plants per 4 - 6 people
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
*Has edible flowers
15 seeds per packet
Cucurbita pepo
Syn. 'Lebanese', 'Middle Eastern', Mexican Grey Squash
Annual semi-trailing vine; frost tender
Zucchini 'Grey'
Grey' zucchini has a tapered shape rather than cylindrical. The pale grey-green mottled skin is smooth and shiny; it has solid, crisp flesh. 'Grey' zucchini has a great flavour, it is slightly sweeter than other zucchini. It can be eaten raw or cooked; and is fast growing with a prolific yield. Pick when about 8 - 15 cm long; flowers are also edible. Days to harvest: 49 days.