Squash Seeds (Summer) - Cocozelle

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita pepo

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Bush

Cocozelle is a - perhaps the - classic Italian zucchini introduced in the 1880s. An extremely versatile heirloom variety, use Cocozelle - the fruit as well as the flower (dipped in batter and fried, yum.) - in any of your favorite cuisines. An early producer of high-yield zucchini, this one is a must for any serious vegetable gardener.

• • Bush Variety; Classic Italian Zucchini
• • Extremely Versatile; High Yielding; Long, Tender and Flavorful
• • Prefers Full Sun Exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 to 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual