Green Zucchini from Italy - organic seeds

Green Zucchini from Italy

The Coucourzelle pumpkin is a lively, productive, non-trailing variety. It produces long, green fruits streaked with silver. The flesh is white and mild in flavor. This pumpkin is easy to grow and adapts well to various garden conditions.

Growing Tips for the Coucourzelle Pumpkin

• Sowing: Sow the seeds indoors in March-April at a temperature of 20°C in pots to speed up fruiting and reduce damage from slugs. Transplant seedlings into the ground after the last frost, around May 15, at 1 meter apart. For trailing varieties, plant 2 meters apart in small holes filled with compost.

• Location: Pumpkins require a sunny spot and a soil rich in organic material. They thrive with regular and abundant watering, especially during dry periods.

• Direct Sowing: You can also sow directly into the soil in May, but the harvest will be later, and the yield will be smaller.

• Harvesting: For longer storage, harvest the pumpkins when fully ripe. The skin should be hard to penetrate with a nail, and the stem should be well-developed. Cut the pumpkin as close to the stem as possible.

Usage Recommendations

For Sowing: Pumpkin seeds need warmth (20-22°C) to germinate quickly, usually within 5 days. Avoid excess moisture, as it can cause the seeds to rot.