Zapalitto Del Tronco - Maxima squash
This bushy variety produces small, round, shiny-green fruits, 10 to 12 cm in diameter. They are eaten young and unripe, in the same way as zucchinis and pâtissons. Their white flesh has a creamy texture and nutty flavor.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots at a temperature of between 18 and 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 into the ground, sow after the last frosts when the soil is well warmed. Sow or transplant into planting holes filled with compost and prepared 2 weeks in advance.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October, November
in the ground
sunny
fort
humus
rich, heavy, furniture
Cucurbita maxima
mid-season
From 200 to 500 g
12 seeds
round and flat
fine
Bronze green
edible
From 150 to 400 cm
From 10 to 12 cm
bushy
Central America
Inconnue
This ancient variety originated in Central America.