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Zucchinis
Egyptian white - Zucchini
Ref : P2607
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This very old variety offers an abundance of potbelly squash-like fruits, up to 25 cm long and weighing up to 900 g. Their skin is cream to pale green and their flavor is highly appreciated.
WHAT ARE THE
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EGYPTIAN WHITE ZUCCHINI?
The "White Egyptian" zucchini, Cucurbita pepo, is a bushy variety of fruiting vegetable. This mid-season crop produces light-green, oval-shaped fruits 20 to 25 cm long. The flowers are also edible, and can be eaten in salads or fritters.
HOW TO SOW WHITE EGYPTIAN ZUCCHINI SUCCESSFULLY?
How to sow "Blanche d'Égypte" zucchini seeds?
- You can sow "Blanche d'Égypte" zucchini seeds in pots between March and April, placing 2 to 3 seeds per pot. Transplanting should take place 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. To ensure proper growth, seeds should not be sown too early, as this can lead to the formation of fibrous roots. Zucchini seed emergence is facilitated by temperatures of 18-20°C, combined with sufficient substrate humidity.
- Direct sowing of "Blanche d'Égypte" zucchini in the open ground can be carried out from April to July. Choose a sunny spot and, after the last frosts, plant in holes prepared 2 weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions.
HOW TO GROW WHITE EGYPTIAN ZUCCHINIS?
To encourage the growth of zucchini plants, transplant them in full sun in mid-May, spacing them 1 m apart in all directions. Be sure to water them regularly and add compost to the planting.
Combining companion plants with your zucchini crop, such as basil and beans, can stimulate flower growth and deter pests.
WHEN TO HARVEST WHITE EGYPTIAN ZUCCHINIS?
For "Blanche d'Égypte" zucchinis, the harvest period is between May and October. It's best to harvest them while they're still young. Cut them close to the stem rather than pulling them off. Zucchini flowers are also edible.
HOW TO STORE WHITE EGYPTIAN ZUCCHINIS?
Using the freezing method, zucchini can be stored 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 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 WHITE EGYPTIAN 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, 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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Cut the zucchini and extract the seeds.
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Wash the seeds to remove all pulp.
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Leave the seeds to 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 400 to 900 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 20 to 25 cm
Egypt, Lebanon
1824
This ancient variety is highly prized in the Orient. It is probably the "Vegetable Marrow White" variety listed by Thorburn in 1824. It is also known as "Lubnani".
Thorburn
