Corn
Zucchinis
Striato Pugliese - Zucchini
Ref : P2612
- Cucurbita pepo
Bag of 12 seeds
This variety offers slightly ribbed, "Cocozelle"-type fruits up to 18 cm long. Their dark green skin is streaked with lighter shades.
WHAT ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STRIATO PUGLIESE ZUCCHINI?
The "Striato Pugliese" zucchini, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, has a bushy growth habit and produces dark-green, elongated fruits measuring 15-20 cm. The flowers can be eaten as a salad or fritter.
HOW TO GROW STRIATO PUGLIESE ZUCCHINI SEEDLINGS?
How to grow "Striato Pugliese" zucchini plants from seed?
- Striato Pugliese" zucchini seedlings should be sown in pots between March and April. We recommend sowing 2 to 3 seeds per pot, and transplanting the plants 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 delay their growth 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 allow them to germinate.
- Sowing "Striato Pugliese" zucchinis in the open ground is best done between April and July, in a bright spot and after the last frosts. To do this, prepare holes two weeks in advance, filled with compost or organic matter and spaced 1 m apart in all directions, to receive the plants or seeds.
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI STRIATO PUGLIESE?
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. Compost is recommended. Hoe and weed regularly. Mulch the base of the plant to preserve soil moisture. Water close to the base in summer, without wetting the leaves.
The use of companion plants facilitates pollination of zucchini flowers. Include plants such as basil and beans.
WHEN TO HARVEST STRIATO PUGLIESE ZUCCHINIS?
Striato Pugliese" zucchinis can be picked between May and October. We suggest harvesting 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 STRIATO PUGLIESE?
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 the development and growth of zucchinis. 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 PUGLIESE 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 200 to 500 g
12 seeds
From 45 to 100 cm
From 15 to 20 cm
Italy
