Zucchini 'Cocozelle'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cocozelle is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 as Cocozelle is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Keep moist and under light until germination.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.92 feet (90.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.56 inches (4.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cocozelle about 27 days before your last frost date.

Harden off appropriately. May also be direct sown after night-time temperatures are well above freezing.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Cocozelle about 10 days after your last frost date.

6-8" long.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Italian heirloom from Naples aka Napoli

Heirloom from Italy.

cocozzelle, cocozzella

Cocozelle bush, Cocozella di napoli, Cocozelle di napoli, Italian vegetable marrow