Classic striped Italian zucchini. Highly regarded summer squash, long and cylindrical, pale green with dark green stripes and firm yet tender greenish white flesh. Best harvested at a young stage just as the blossom falls away from the tip or can be grown on to marrow size and eaten stuffed with other vegetables.
Maturity 55 days from transplant.
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Cucurbita pepo
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 5-12 |
100cm
|
Tender | 2 | 25 |
Transplant
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Gourmet Vegetable
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
