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Zucchinis
Sativa selection - Zucchini
Ref : L0463
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This early, open-growing, non-runner variety produces long, smooth yellow fruit with very fine, tender flesh.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "Sélection Sativa" COURGETTE?
The "Sélection Sativa" variety, Cucurbita pepo, is characterized by a bushy habit and elongated, smooth, yellow fruits measuring around 20 cm. The flowers are eaten in salads or fritters.
SUCCESSFUL SOWING OF Sativa-selected zucchini?
There are two ways to sow "Sélection Sativa" zucchini:
- You can sow "Sélection Sativa" zucchini seeds in pots between March and May, placing 2 to 3 seeds per pot. Transplant 2 to 3 weeks after sowing. Fibrous roots, caused by sowing zucchini too early, can make it difficult to grow plants in the garden. So it's important to pay attention to the sowing period. Seeds should be kept at a temperature of between 18 and 20°C until they emerge. Keep the substrate moist to help the seed germinate.
- Sow outdoors from April to June. To sow directly in the garden, wait until the last frosts have passed and choose a sunny spot. In the vegetable garden, prepare holes filled with compost or organic matter 2 weeks in advance, spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to accommodate the zucchini plants or seeds.
HOW TO GROW Sativa Selection zucchini?
Keep the soil moist by mulching around the base of the plant. Water close to the base without wetting the leaves.
Add companion plants to help the zucchini fruit develop, by including plants such as basil or beans.
WHEN TO HARVEST Sativa Selection zucchinis?
Sélection Sativa" zucchinis can be picked between May and October. We recommend harvesting the fruit before maturity. Avoid pulling them off, preferring to cut them close to the stem. Zucchini flowers are also edible.
HOW TO STORE THE Sativa Selection COURGETTE?
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 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 PRODUCE ZUCGET SEEDS Sativa selection?
Here are the steps for making 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
12 seeds
20 cm
