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Zucchinis
Alberello Di Sarzana - Zucchini
Ref : P2634
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This variety produces elongated "Cocozelle"-type fruits, 30 to 40 cm long, with a green color flecked with lighter shades.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ALBERELLO DI SARZANA ZUCCHINI?
Alberello di Sarzana" zucchini, Cucurbita pepo, is a mid-season variety of fruiting vegetable with a bushy habit. The fruit is elongated, 30 to 40 cm long, with green speckles and lighter shades. The flowers are eaten in salads or fritters.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY SOW ZUCCHINI ALBERELLO DI SARZANA?
Alberello di Sarzana" zucchini seedlings can be sown :
- Pot sowing of "Alberello di Sarzana" zucchini takes place between March and April. We recommend sowing 2 to 3 seeds per pot and transplanting the plants 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. To ensure optimum development of the zucchini, seeds should not be sown too early, as this can lead to the formation of fibrous roots. Seeds should be kept at a temperature of between 18 and 20°C until they emerge. Keep the substrate moist to help the seed germinate.
- Sow outdoors, from April to July. To sow directly in the ground, wait until after the last frosts and choose a bright spot. In the garden, prepare holes filled with compost or organic matter 2 weeks in advance, spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to accommodate the zucchini seedlings.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI ALBERELLO DI SARZANA?
Transplant zucchini plants in a sunny spot in mid-May, spacing them about 1 m apart in all directions. Make sure they are well watered and composted. Hoe and weed regularly. Mulch the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water at the base during the summer without wetting the leaves.
Consider using companion plants, such as basil and beans, to stimulate flower pollination and deter pests.
WHEN TO HARVEST ZUCCHINI ALBERELLO DI SARZANA?
Alberello di Sarzana" zucchinis are harvested from May to October. It's best to pick them immature. Be careful not to tear them off, but cut as close as possible to the stem. The flowers can also be picked and eaten.
HOW TO STORE ZUCCHINI ALBERELLO DI SARZANA?
Freezing is an effective way of storing fresh zucchinis for up to a year. Cook the zucchini and place in airtight freezer containers or bags. Lacto-fermentation is also an excellent alternative to the freezer.
WHY DOESN'T MY ZUCCHINI PLANT PRODUCE FLOWERS OR FRUIT?
When a zucchini plant doesn't produce flowers or fruit, there may be several reasons.
High temperatures can hinder zucchini growth and development. A lack of fruit can also be caused by poor pollination. It's important to have several zucchini plants together and to attract pollinating insects for good flower fertilization.
HOW TO PRODUCE ALBERELLO DI SARZANA ZUCCHINI SEEDS?
Here are the steps for producing zucchini seeds:
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Choose the most beautiful zucchini plant: the one with the earliest fruit, the one with the most fruit, etc.
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Let the best zucchini from this plant mature on the ground. They will grow and their skin will thicken.
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Wash the seeds to remove all pulp.
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Let the seeds air-dry on absorbent paper or a plate for about a week.
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Store the dried seeds in a paper bag or airtight container away from light and moisture.
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The seeds are now ready to be used for sowing next year. But they can be stored for several years without any problem.
We've put together a Youtube video on zucchini seed extraction.
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Sow in pots at 18-20°C, 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball into the ground, after the last frosts, at a distance of 1 m in all directions. For sowing directly in the ground, sow after the last frosts when the soil is well warmed. Sow or transplant in planting holes filled with compost and prepared 2 weeks in advance.
Cucurbita pepo
From 250 to 1000 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 30 to 40 cm
Italy
This variety originates from Italy. It is also known as "Zucchini Alberello of Sarzana" and "Little Tree of Sarzano".
