Starflower
Zucchinis
Cocozelle - Zucchini
Ref : P2601
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This very old variety offers a large number of fruits, best eaten before they reach 20 cm in length. Their dark-green skin, streaked with lighter shades, encloses a tender, white flesh that is much appreciated.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COCOZELLE ZUCCHINI?
The "Cocozelle" variety of Cucurbita pepo zucchini has a bushy habit and produces elongated, dark-green fruit-vegetables 20-30 cm long. The flowers can be eaten in salads or as fritters.
HOW TO GROW COCOZELLE ZUCCHINI SEEDLINGS?
Cocozelle" zucchini seedlings can be sown in two ways:
- Cocozelle" zucchini seedlings are sown in pots between March and April. Sow 2 to 3 seeds per pot and transplant 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. Be careful not to sow zucchini seeds too early in the season, in which case the roots will become fibrous, making them difficult to develop in the garden. For successful germination of zucchini seeds, it is necessary to keep them at a temperature of 18-20°C in a substrate that is always moist.
- Sow "Cocozelle" zucchinis directly in the ground, between April and June, in a bright 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 COCOZELLE ZUCCHINI?
For good growth, be sure to plant your zucchini plants in full sun with plenty of space. Water if necessary and add well-decomposed compost. Hoe and weed regularly and use mulch to preserve soil moisture. Avoid watering the leaves.
Companion plants improve zucchini production by promoting flower development and repelling pests. Place plants such as basil and sunflowers.
WHEN TO HARVEST COCOZELLE ZUCCHINIS?
Cocozelle" zucchinis can be picked between May and October. It is advisable 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 COCOZELLE ZUCCHINI?
Freezing is an effective way of keeping zucchinis 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 COCOZELLE 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 500 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
Italy
"The Good Gardener
This very old traditional variety originated in Italy. It is mentioned as early as 1820, in Pons-Augustin Alletz's "Le Bon Jardinier", as having been sent to the Duc d'Orléans, and again in 1826.
