Basil and Tulsis
Zucchinis
Bianca di Trieste - Zucchini
Ref : P2633
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This old-fashioned variety produces rather short, pot-bellied, white "gourd-like" fruits. Their thick flesh offers a highly appreciated flavor.
WHAT ARE THE
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "BLANC DE TRIESTE" ZUCCHINI?
The "Blanche de Trieste" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, has a bushy habit and produces elongated, white fruits measuring 20 to 30 cm. The edible flowers can also be eaten in salads or fritters.
HOW TO SOW WHITE TRIESTE ZUCCHINI SUCCESSFULLY?
There are two ways to sow "Blanche de Trieste" zucchini:
- In pots, from March to April. We recommend planting 2 to 3 seeds per pot. Sow in pots 2 to 3 weeks before transplanting. It's important not to sow zucchini seeds too early, to avoid the formation of fibrous roots that could hinder their development in the garden. Zucchini seed emergence is facilitated by temperatures of 18 to 20°C, combined with sufficient humidity.
- Sowing "Blanche de Trieste" zucchini in the garden takes place from April to July, in a sunny spot after the last frosts. To do this, prepare holes two weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to receive the seedlings.
HOW TO GROW TRIESTE WHITE ZUCCHINI?
Transplant zucchini plants in a sunny spot in mid-May, spacing them about 1 m apart in all directions. Be sure to water them well. We recommend adding compost. Hoe and weed regularly. Mulch the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water close to the base in summer, without wetting the leaves.
Incorporate companion plants to encourage flower fertilization while keeping pests at bay. Basil or beans, for example.
WHEN TO HARVEST BLANC DE TRIESTE ZUCCHINIS?
Blanche de Trieste" zucchinis can be picked between May and October. It's best to harvest the fruit before it reaches maturity. Avoid pulling them off, preferring to cut them close to the stem. Zucchini flowers are also edible.
HOW TO STORE TRIESTE WHITE ZUCCHINI?
Zucchinis can be frozen for up to a year. Cook the zucchini, place in sealed bags or boxes and place in the freezer. Lacto-fermentation is also a quality preservation option.
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 YOUR OWN TRIESTE WHITE ZUCCHINI SEEDS?
Here are the steps for producing zucchini seeds:
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Choose the best zucchini plant: the one with the earliest fruit, the one with the most fruit, and so on.
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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 500 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
Italy
Inconnue
This ancient variety originated in Italy. It is also known as "Bianca Goriziana".
