Cucurbita pepo
DESCRIPTION
Our favorite zucchini, a classic in Italian cuisine and wonderfully delicious to slice and put on the grill, gratinate or fill with treats. Harvest when it is the size of a tennis ball. Easy to grow and gives a bountiful harvest. Italian cultivar. Grow in a warm, sheltered location.
LIFE CYCLE: ONE YEAR
HEIGHT: APPROX. 100 CM
COLOR: GREEN
GROWING POSITION: SUN
SEEDS/BAG: 15 PCS
PRE-CULTIVATION
SOWING TIME: APRIL-MAY
SOWING DEPTH: 1 CM
GROOMING TIME: 10-20 DGR
FINAL PLANTING
PLANT SPACING: 80 CM
ROW SPACING: 80 CM
HARVEST FESTIVAL: APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AFTER SOWING
SOWING AND HARVESTING ZUCCHINI
Growing location : Grown outdoors/in a flowerbed or in a pallet collar in a sunny location (6-7 hours of sun/day).
AT SOWING
Sow indoors in April-May. Sow the seeds in pots measuring approximately 10x10 cm filled with potting soil. Place one seed per pot 1 cm deep and cover with soil. Zucchini grows quickly, so don't over-grow the seeds too early!
Mark the sowing with markers. Specify the variety and date.
Cover the seeds with a transparent cover with air holes (e.g. plastic film, a recycled plastic bag or a plastic lid with air holes). Tip – use a greenhouse and place a capillary mat in the bottom to provide an even and good water supply. The seeds need heat to germinate. Place on a heated floor, heating mat or in a window above a radiator.
Water regularly with lukewarm water – the seeds should always be moist!
2-3 WEEKS AFTER SOWING
Provide light. As soon as the seed has germinated and emerged, usually after 10-20 days, it needs a lot of light. Remove the cover and place the pot in a brighter and cooler location.
FINAL PLANTING
Harden off the plant when the risk of frost is over, to accustom it to the outdoor environment. Start with 1 hour/day and gradually increase the time outside. Avoid direct sunlight which is too strong for the tender leaves. After a week or so it is ready for a permanent life outdoors.
Plant the plant in its growing location, for example in a flowerbed or pallet collar, with 80 cm between each plant and 80 cm between each row. Plant in well-fertilized soil. It is advisable to cover with non-woven fabric for the first 1-2 weeks outdoors to give them a good start and protect the plants.
Fertilize regularly throughout the season.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Harvest. About 3 months after sowing you can harvest the sweet little round zucchinis. Delicious to put on the grill or bake in the oven with your favorite filling.
