Zucchini 'Alberello di Sarzana'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Alberello di Sarzana is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Alberello di Sarzana tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Look to ensure a distance 2.92 feet (90.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Alberello di Sarzana about 42 days before your last frost date.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Alberello di Sarzana about 14 days after your last frost date.

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

Sarzana is the name of the Ligurian town where this cultivar is from.
Little tree of Sarzana is grown a vertical shape – as a small tree – tying the plant to a cane.

Little tree of Sarzana