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Zucchinis
Bou Tozzina - Zucchini
Ref : P2630
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This ancient variety produces cylindrical fruits up to 25 cm long, weighing up to 500 g. Their light-green skin encloses firm, sweet, fruity flesh.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BOU TOZZINA ZUCCHINI?
Bou Tozzina" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, has a bushy shape and elongated, light-green fruit measuring 15 to 25 cm. The flowers can be eaten in salads or fritters.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI BOU TOZZINA SEEDLINGS?
How to grow "Bou Tozzina" zucchini plants from seed?
- In pots, from March to April. We recommend 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 fibrous roots that could prevent them from growing in the garden. For successful germination of zucchini seeds, keep them at a temperature of 18-20°C, and keep the substrate constantly moist.
- Sow outdoors from April to July. To sow directly in the ground, wait until the last frosts have passed and choose a sunny 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 plants or seeds.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI BOU TOZZINA?
Stimulate zucchini plant development by hoeing and weeding. Keep the soil moist by mulching around the base of the plant. Water close to the base without wetting the leaves.
Use companion plants to help zucchini flowers develop, incorporating plants such as basil and marigolds.
WHEN TO HARVEST BOU TOZZINA ZUCCHINIS?
Bou Tozzina" zucchinis can be picked between May and October. We suggest harvesting 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 ZUCCHINI BOU TOZZINA?
Zucchini can be stored for up to a year in the freezer. Simply cook and store in suitable containers or bags.
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 for this.
Zucchini production can be affected by high temperatures. Poor pollination can also prevent fruit formation. To avoid these problems, we recommend growing several zucchini plants together and attracting pollinating insects to ensure good fertilization of the flowers.
HOW TO GROW BOU TOZZINA 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, 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 15 to 25 cm
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Inconnue
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