ZUCCHINI-COSTA ROMANESQUE
$3.00
SEEDS PER PACK: 7
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Cucurbita pepo
ZUCCHINI-COSTA ROMANESQUE is a distinctive Italian heirloom bush zucchini with prominently ribbed fruit. The skin is medium grey-green with pale green flecks. It is delicious raw or cooked with a nutty flavor. The male flower buds are also eaten. It stays tender even when very large. It is a favorite of Jamie Oliver.
Sow in a good seed compost Germination usually takes 6-10 days at 24°C. Can also be sown where they are to crop in late winter/early spring. Sow 3 seeds every 60cm & thin out to the best seedling.
| Germination Time (Days) | 6 – 12 |
| Harvest Time (Days) |
52 – 60 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 10 – 15 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 50 – 80 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 80 – 120 |
| pH | 6 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
