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Zucchini - Cocozelle
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ZU42005A
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Approximately 12-15 seeds per gram.
Cucurbita pepo
Lot# ZU42005
Cocozelle Zucchini (summer squash) is the classic ‘Italian heirloom’ striped summer squash. It has been available since 1885. Large bush plants are non-vining and grow on a semi upright open habit that can reach 45-61cm (18-24”) tall with a spread that reaches 45-50cm (18-20”) wide. A vigorous producer of long cylindrical glossy green to black fruits with white–yellow stripes. Flesh is firm with white flesh Outstanding flavor and texture, one of the better tasting zucchinis available today. They are best eaten when under 15-20cm (6-8”) long or smaller, and 3-8cm (1½-3”) in diameter. This is a good variety for freezing. Easy to grow.
Cucurbita pepo
Lot# ZU42005
Cocozelle Zucchini (summer squash) is the classic ‘Italian heirloom’ striped summer squash. It has been available since 1885. Large bush plants are non-vining and grow on a semi upright open habit that can reach 45-61cm (18-24”) tall with a spread that reaches 45-50cm (18-20”) wide. A vigorous producer of long cylindrical glossy green to black fruits with white–yellow stripes. Flesh is firm with white flesh Outstanding flavor and texture, one of the better tasting zucchinis available today. They are best eaten when under 15-20cm (6-8”) long or smaller, and 3-8cm (1½-3”) in diameter. This is a good variety for freezing. Easy to grow.
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Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information:
You will not need to grow many of these plants as they are quite prolific producers unless you have lots of friends and family that enjoy zucchini. The bush habit is rather closed and can make harvesting a bit of a challenge. Sow squash in the garden as early as 2 weeks after the last average frost date in spring. To get a head start on the season sow squash indoors about 3 weeks before you transplant it into the garden. Sow succession crops every 2 to 4 weeks to extend the harvest and to protect against crop loss to insects or disease. Time all plantings so that squash comes to harvest before the first frost in fall. By the time the Cocozelle Zucchini reaches its mature size, they can be monsters that reach 76-92 cm (30-36”) long with a tough hard hide. If you want to collect seeds for next year, cut them in half ‘length ways’ and scoop out the pulp and seeds with a spoon, and rinse off the pulp. Put the mixture in a bowl of water to remove the remaining pulp; the good seeds will sink. Remove the good seeds and spread them out to dry for 2-3 weeks, stirring them at times to make sure they dry completely. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years. |