Quantity
About 25 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic 'Costata Romanesco' zucchini is an ancient variety of Cucurbita pepo that immediately captivates with its rustic elegance, high productivity, and remarkably delicate flavor. In the garden, its ribbed, gray-green fruits with light green stripes catch the eye as much as they promise generous and consistent harvests throughout the summer. Its tender, flavorful orange-yellow flesh reveals a delicate hazelnut note that enhances both simple everyday dishes and more refined recipes. This zucchini is also prized for its edible male flowers, highly sought after in cooking, which add an extra gourmet dimension to the crop. Its large, bright flowers attract numerous pollinators, contributing to the garden's vitality and successful fruiting. Easy to grow in rich, loose, well-drained soil, it thrives in a sunny spot and produces quickly after sowing. Even when harvested a little larger, its fruits maintain a pleasant texture, making it a flexible and generous variety for both amateur and passionate gardeners. Beautiful, abundant, and delicious, 'Costata Romanesco' is an essential zucchini to enrich the food garden and summer cuisine.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Harvest55 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, beans, peas
Avoid planting withPotatoes, cucumbers
Salads, grilled dishes, stir-fries, stuffed dishes, edible flowers
