ZUCCHINI: COCOZELLE

(CUCURBITA PEPO VAR. CYLINDRICA) 

Attractive Pale striped, green fruits popular with home gardeners.

Tender white flesh, prolific producer.

if fruit are picked frequently, plant 2 successions in a season.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – JAN

Temperate:  SEP – FEB

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – FEB

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5-7.5

Well-drained soil.

 

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 1.5-2cm deep- keep moist.

Plant 80cm apart.

Very hungry plant.

Frost tender.

Full sun.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

52 – 60 Days

 

APPROX 12 SEED

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY

 

Sorry, no sales to WA or overseas due to quarantine Restrictions.

We hope you enjoy growing these heirloom and often rare varieties. While we grow seed commercially it’s home gardeners who are keeping them alive!