Cosmos
Zucchinis
Striato d'Italia - Zucchini
Ref : L0116
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This ancient variety, originally from Italy, produces fruits up to 30 cm long and weighing up to 1 kg. Their green skin, streaked with lighter shades, encloses creamy-white flesh.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF Striato d'Italia zucchini?
The "Striato d'Italia" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, has a bushy growth habit and produces elongated, green fruit measuring 20-30 cm. The flowers can be eaten as a salad or fritter.
SUCCESSFUL SEEDING OF Striato d'Italia zucchini?
Striato d'Italia" zucchini seedlings can be sown using two methods:
- Sowing "Striato d'Italia" zucchini in pots is done between March and April, placing 2 to 3 seeds per bucket. Transplanting takes place 2 to 3 weeks after sowing in pots. To ensure optimum development of the zucchini, seeds should not be sown too early, as this can lead to the formation of fibrous roots. The 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 July. To sow directly in the garden, wait until the last frosts have passed and choose a sunny spot. In the vegetable 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 Striato d'Italia zucchini?
Transplant zucchini plants in a sunny spot in mid-May, spacing them about 1 m apart in all directions. Be sure to water them well. It's a good idea to add compost. Mulch the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water close to the base in summer, without wetting the leaves.
By combining companion plants with zucchini crops, such as basil or beans, flower pollination is facilitated.
WHEN TO HARVEST Striato d'Italia zucchini?
Striato d'Italia" zucchinis are harvested from May to October. It's best to pick them immature. Be careful not to tear them off, but to cut as close as possible to the stem. The flowers can also be picked for consumption.
HOW CAN I STORE Striato d'Italia COURGETTE?
Freezing is an effective way of storing fresh zucchinis for up to a year. Cook zucchini 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 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 Striato d'Italia ZUCGET SEEDS?
Here are the steps for making zucchini seeds:
Choose the most beautiful zucchini plant: the one with early fruit, the one with the most fruit, etc.
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 500 to 1000 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
Italy
Inconnue
This ancient variety originated in Italy.
