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Zucchinis
Ronde di Piacenza - Zucchini
Ref : P2641
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This variety offers round fruit very similar to the "Ronde de Nice" but slightly darker in color. They are slightly ribbed, light green with dark green stripes, and can be eaten when they are the size of a tennis ball.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PIACENZA ROUND ZUCCHINI?
The "Ronde de Piacenza" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, is characterized by a bushy habit and the production of round fruits measuring 10 to 15 cm in diameter, light green in color with dark green stripes. The flowers can be eaten as a salad or fritter.
HOW TO SOW PIACENZA ROUND ZUCCHINI SUCCESSFULLY?
How to sow "Ronde de Piacenza" zucchinis?
- Sow "Ronde de Piacenza" zucchinis in pots between March and April, placing 2 to 3 seeds per pot. Transplanting takes place 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. 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. The right temperature for zucchini seeds to germinate is between 18 and 20°C. It's important to keep them moist to facilitate germination.
- Sow outdoors from April to July. To sow directly in the ground, wait until after the last frosts 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 plants or seeds.
HOW TO GROW PIACENZA ROUND ZUCCHINI?
To encourage the development of zucchini plants, transplant them in full sun in mid-May, spacing them 1 m apart in all directions. Be sure to water regularly and add compost.
By combining companion plants with zucchini plantings, flower pollination is enhanced. For example, plant basil or beans.
WHEN TO HARVEST PIACENZA ROUND ZUCCHINIS?
Ronde de Piacenza" 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 TO STORE PIACENZA ROUND ZUCCHINIS?
Zucchini can be stored for up to a year in the freezer. Simply cook and store in containers or bags suitable for freezing.
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 PIACENZA ROUND 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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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 150 to 250 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 10 to 15 cm
Italy
