Zucchini 'Cocozelle'
Zucchini 'Cocozelle'
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Cucurbita pepo
- Italian heirloom
- Full body , slightly nutty flavour
- Attractively striping fruit
- Open architecture bush habit
Slightly nutty, full bodied flavour with light green, subtly ribbed stripes on the dark green 18cm average fruit, Italian heirloom 'Cocozelle' is a farm favourite variety. An open, bush habit, prolific plant.
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 20 seeds, 50 seeds , 25 grams, 100 grams approx
Seed Specifications: ZUCCHINI average 6-7 seeds/gram
Germination: Lot#16827 Oct 2024 95% 20seeds,50seeds
Lot#17827 May 2025 90% 25 grams, 100 grams
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 60cm apart in rows 90cm apart |
60cm | 15-20mm | 6-10 days @ 21-31 degrees |
52-60 days |
TRANSPLANT- Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Start transplants 3 weeks before planting date in peat pots or soil blocks for minimal root disturbance. Zucchini or courgettes are sensitive to disturbance with the fine feeder roots being easily broken if you over-handle the plant. Harden off plants by reducing temperature and water. Transplant after last frost with 60cm between plants.
DIRECT SEED - Direct seed as soon as chance of all frost has passed. Optimum soil temperature for germination is about 27°C and little or no germination occurs below 15°C. Sow 2 seeds every 50-60cm in rich soil, thinning to 1 plant.
NOTE - Many growers plant multiple successions of zucchini during a season to ensure continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost.
