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Bottle gourd 'Cucuzzi'    

Lagenaria siceraria

'Cucuzzi' is a Bottle gourd variety in the Lagenaria genus with a scientific name of Lagenaria siceraria. Cucuzzi is a variety of heirloom Bottle gourd . Blooms appear in these approximate colours:   Floral white. When mature, they grow to 7.5 cm (2.93 inches imperial) in diameter.The mature flowers take a Single form, with an approximate petal count of 4. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours:   Grade 1 Paint Green. Leaves appear approximately as a   North Texas Green colour. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Cucuzzi is known for growing to a height of approximately 24.70 feet (that's 7.60 metres in metric) with a climbing habit.

Italy is believed to be where Cucuzzi originates from.

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How to grow Bottle gourd 'Cucuzzi'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cucuzzi is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Cucuzzi from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 2.96 inches (7.6 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.93 feet (90.0 cm) between Bottle gourd plants.

Transplanting Cucuzzi

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cucuzzi is a tender plant.

Harvesting Cucuzzi

Best at 6-10" long.

Bottle gourd 'Cucuzzi' information

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Other Names for Bottle gourd 'Cucuzzi'

Zucchetta Cucuzzi, Serpent of Sicily, Longissima, Bottle Gourd, Calabash, Suzza Melon, Zucca, Tasmania Bean, Guinea Bean, New Guinea Bean, White Flowered Gourd & Indian Squash

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