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Zucchinis
Bolognese - Zucchini
Ref : P2622
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This variety produces beautiful, oval-shaped, light-green fruit. Their creamy-white flesh has a fine texture and mild flavor.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BOLOGNESE ZUCCHINI?
The "Bolognese" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, has a bushy habit and produces green, oval fruits 15 to 20 cm long. The flowers are edible in salads or fritters.
HOW TO GROW BOLOGNESE ZUCCHINI SEEDLINGS?
How to grow "Bolognese" zucchini plants from seed?
- Bolognese" zucchini seedlings should be sown between March and April. We recommend sowing 2 to 3 seeds per pot and transplanting the plants 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. Fibrous roots, caused by sowing zucchini seeds too early, can make it difficult to develop the crop in the garden. So it's important to pay attention to the sowing period. The optimum temperature for zucchini seeds, to help them germinate, is between 18 and 20°C. It's important to keep them moist to facilitate germination.
- Sow "Bolognese" zucchinis directly in the ground between April and July, in a sunny spot and after the last frosts. Prepare holes 2 weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to accommodate the plants or seeds.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI BOLOGNESE?
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. Compost is recommended. Hoe and weed regularly. Place mulch at the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water close to the base in summer, without wetting the leaves.
Combine companion plants in the vegetable garden to encourage flower fertilization while keeping pests at bay. For example, basil or beans.
WHEN TO HARVEST BOLOGNESE ZUCCHINIS?
Bolognese zucchini are harvested from May to October. It's best to pick them while they're still young and tender. Cut them close to the stem to avoid damaging them by pulling them off. Zucchini flowers can also be eaten.
HOW TO STORE ZUCCHINI BOLOGNESE?
Freezing is an effective way of keeping zucchini fresh. Simply cook them, then place them in airtight containers to freeze.
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 BOLOGNESE ZUCCHINI SEEDS?
Here are the steps for producing zucchini seeds:
Choose the most beautiful zucchini plant: the one with the earliest fruit, the one with the most fruit, and so on.
Let the best zucchini from this plant mature on the ground. They will grow and their skin will thicken.
Wash the seeds to remove all pulp.
Let the seeds air-dry on absorbent paper or a plate for about a week.
Store the dried seeds in a paper bag or airtight container away from light and moisture.
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 15 to 20 cm
Italy
Inconnue
"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet
This ancient variety originated in Italy.
