Cocozelle Squash, Summer (Cucurbita pepo)
Heirloom from Italy. Heirloom zucchini in bush form with dark and light green stripes. Greenish white flesh that is tender, flavorful, and firm is best picked under 12”. It is eaten when it is only 1-2” long in Italy. Excellent for small gardens and container planting, as well as freezing and canning.
Botanical name : Cucurbita pepo
Common name : Cocozelle Squash, Summer
Size at maturity : 8-12"
Days to maturity : 55-60
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring / Summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1/2"
Plant spacing : 3"- 4"
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 250