Cocozelle Italian Heirloom Zucchini Summer Squash Vegetable SeedsCucurbita pepoListing is for 1 packet of minimum 15 seedsCheck out my video tutorial on how to grow zucchini from seed to harvest: https://youtu.be/t-M1TY9np04 This is a beautiful bush type heirloom squash from Italy. The skin is dark green with light green stripes. Flesh is firm and white. Harvest fruits when they are 8 to 10 inches long. Planting InstructionsGermination: 5-10 days Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2” deep Sowing: Direct sowing is preferred after your last spring frost date. In warmer climates can also direct sow at the end of summer for a fall harvest. How to harvest: For the best flavor and texture harvest when the squash is about 6-9 inches long. Frequent harvesting promotes more production. Days to maturity: 60 days Watch this video clip to learn how to hand pollinate: https://youtube.com/shorts/3z7WTkeUCYc Common Diseases: Squash get a lot of leaf diseases caused by pathogens like molds, fungus spores, bacteria etc.... It is very common, so dont worry. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 5 days or so as a preventative, or until you notice the spread of the disease has stopped. Common Pests: Critters like rabbits love to munch on newly germinated seedlings, so protection from small animals might be required. If you notice the leaves are chewed up and there are small black, green, or orange balls, worms/caterpillars are chewing up the plants. Spray with BT or spinosad to treat for the worms. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Yes, watch it here: https://youtu.be/t-M1TY9np04 Additional Tips/Information: N/A
