Basil and Tulsis
Zucchinis
Petite Grise d'Alger - Zucchini
Ref : P2637
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This ancient, drought-resistant variety, originally from Algeria, produces "marrow gourd" type fruits, light green in color with gray flecks. The flesh is sweet and mild.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "Petite Grise d'Alger" zucchini?
Petite Grise d'Alger" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, has a semi-bearing habit and offers elongated, light-green fruits measuring 20 to 30 cm. The flowers are edible in salads or fritters.
SUCCESSFUL SEEDING OF COURGETTE Petite Grise d'Alger ?
How to grow "Petite Grise d'Alger" 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. Fibrous roots, caused by sowing too early, can make it difficult to grow plants in the garden. It is therefore important to take care when sowing. The right temperature for zucchini seeds to germinate is between 18 and 20°C. It's important to keep them moist to allow them to germinate.
- 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 2 weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to accommodate the zucchini seedlings.
HOW TO GROW Petite Grise d'Alger zucchini?
Keep the soil moist by mulching around the base of the plant. Water close to the base without wetting the leaves.
Companion plants can be used to enhance zucchini cultivation by promoting flower pollination and repelling pests. Install plants such as basil and beans.
WHEN TO HARVEST "Petite Grise d'Alger" zucchini?
Petite Grise d'Alger" zucchinis 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 CAN I STORE Petite Grise d'Alger COURGETTE?
Freezing is an effective way of storing fresh zucchinis for up to a year. Cook the zucchinis and place in airtight freezer containers or bags. Lacto-fermentation is also an excellent alternative to the freezer.
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 the production and development of flowers, and therefore fruit, in zucchini plants. Poor pollination may also be at the root of fruitlessness. It is therefore important to grow several zucchini plants together and attract pollinating insects to ensure good fertilization of the flowers.
HOW TO PRODUCE SEEDS OF COURGETTE Petite Grise d'Alger?
Here are the steps for producing zucchini seeds:
Choose the best 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 1000 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
Algeria
Inconnue
"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet
This traditional variety, originally from Algeria, is also known as "Grise d'Alger".
