Nicknamed 'Little Tree of Sarzano', this wonderful zucchini produces light green fruit with white freckles. Its compact short bushy habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens. Produces many fruits with delicate flavor that are delicious fried.
SKU: 138203
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
5 to 12 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
50 to 55 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Fill Weight (grams): 2
Approximate Seed Count: 10-12
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Delicate flavor
Disease Resistance: Powdery mildew
Companion Planting: Plant near oregano, nasturtiums, zinnias. Oregano and zinnias attract pollinators and nasturtium will protect zucchini from aphids and whiteflies.
Preparation Ideas: Great for frying.
Instructions
Sow seed direct after last frost, or for an earlier crop, start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 5-6 per hill or 5 cm (2")
Plant Spacing: 3 per hill
Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.