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Cucurbita pepo## HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI Start 2-3 seeds in flats or 4” pots 3-4 weeks before transplanting, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost followed by multiple suc cessions until three months before last frost. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil, 5-6 seeds to a hill. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Plastic mulch and floating row covers can be used to increase soil and air temperature, and reduce cucumber beetle damage to young seedlings. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/2-1”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚FDays to Germ. 3-10Plant Spacing 18-24”Row Spacing 36-40”Days To Maturity 58Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Cocozelle Organic Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 241 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 965 seeds1 Pound ≈ 3,860 seeds##Attractive Italian variety. Dark and light green striping is less defined than Dario, but shows much more contrast than Costata Romanesco. More flavorful than most zucchini, flavor is slightly nutty; milder than Costata. Evenly shaped, straight, slightly ribbed fruit. Single-stemmed bush plants. Harvest when needed, peak flavor is at 7-8” long. Control the abundant harvest by using flowers on salads and water sparingly. Also known as courgette. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Certification: Organic. Show more