Zucchini (Cocozelle) [15+ seeds]

Description

Summer Squash can be grown anytime in Georgia after Spring’s last Frost and before Fall’s first Frost! For best results, we recommend breaking this long squash growing season into two shorter ones; Spring and Fall. The Spring Growing Season begins after the last Spring Frost, ending with a final harvest in the Summer. The Fall Growing Season begins in the Summer, ending with a final harvest in the Fall. Specific Recommended Growing Dates are listed below.

Cocozelle Zucchini an an old Italian Heirloom Variety. It was first brought to the United States in the late 19^th Century. Their skin is dark green with light green strips, almost like a zebra. Harvest fruit when it grows to be 8 to 11 inches long.

Cocozelle Zucchini are a Summer Squash. Summer Squash have a thin skin, as opposed to a Winter Squash that has a thick, hard skin. Expect a spreading bush that reaches a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet and a width that spreads up to 5 feet. The bush will continuously produce a harvest of squash. We recommend growing more than one plant to encourage better pollination.

Tip: Make a small mound of soil, no taller than 6 inches. Plant squash on the mound. This will maximize drainage and encourage more vigorous growth.

Pollination: Squash require pollination in order for the fruit to properly set and grow. In most cases, the work of pollination is taken care of by pollinators (bees and other pollinating insects). If they do not pollinate the plants, then it must be done by hand. Click Here for more information.

Squash are a great source for many Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients.

Expect for the plants to grow 2 to 3 Feet Tall.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 hours of Full Sun Daily)

Frost Tolerant?: No

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 50-60

Planting Depth: ¼” to ½”

Distance Between Rows: 3 to 4 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 2 Feet

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: April 10 through October 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): April 10 through May 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 5 through August 15

Central Georgia: March 25 through October 31

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 25 through May 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 25 through August 30

South Georgia: March 25 through November 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 25 through May 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 25 through September 5

Coastal Georgia: February 25 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 25 through May 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 1 through September 30

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