Corn
Zucchinis
Odessa - Zucchini
Ref : P2639
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This variety produces an abundance of elongated "Zucchini"-type fruits with very light green, almost white skin. Their tender flesh has a mild, sweet flavor.
WHAT ARE THE
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ODESSA ZUCCHINI?
Odessa" zucchini, Cucurbita pepo, is a mid-season variety of fruiting vegetable with a semi-bearing habit. It produces elongated, light-green fruit measuring 20 to 30 cm. The flowers are edible in salads or fritters.
HOW TO SOW ZUCCHINI ODESSA ?
How to grow "Odessa" 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 the formation of fibrous roots that could prevent the plants from developing in the garden. To ensure successful germination, zucchini seeds should be stored at a temperature of 18-20°C, in a substrate that is always moist.
- Direct sowing of "Odessa" zucchinis in the garden can be carried out from April to July. Choose a sunny spot and, after the last frosts, sow a few seeds in holes prepared 2 weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI ODESSA?
Transplant zucchini plants in a sunny spot in mid-May, spacing them about 1 m apart in all directions. Make sure they are well watered and composted. Hoe and weed regularly. Install mulch at the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water close to the base in summer, without wetting the leaves.
Add companion plants, such as basil and beans, to help pollinate the zucchini flowers.
WHEN TO HARVEST ZUCCHINI ODESSA?
Odessa" 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 ZUCCHINI ODESSA?
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 for this.
To ensure good zucchini production, it's important to prevent the negative effects of high temperatures. Poor pollination can also prevent fruit formation. It is therefore advisable to grow several zucchini plants together and attract pollinating insects to ensure good fertilization of the flowers.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI ODESSA 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
Ukraine
This variety originates from the Odessa region of Ukraine.
