Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic 'Genovese' zucchini is an old variety of Cucurbita pepo that combines beauty, abundance, and great flavor, making it a remarkable choice for the summer vegetable garden. Its open bushy habit makes daily harvesting easy and offers pleasant cultivation, even for gardeners who like to pick their vegetables as needed. Its elongated fruits, a light green delicately speckled with gray, bring a luminous and elegant touch to both the garden and the harvest basket. Their white, firm, and flavorful flesh retains a delicate texture, even when the zucchini are picked a little larger, which adds to their versatility in the kitchen. In bloom, the plant brightens the vegetable garden with large yellow flowers that attract pollinators and support garden biodiversity. Easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun and produces generously throughout the beautiful season. Its culinary versatility allows it to be enjoyed both raw and cooked, in simple or more gourmet recipes. Flavorful, productive, and elegant, 'Genovese' stands out as a zucchini of choice to enrich summer harvests.
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
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, beans, peas
Avoid planting withPotatoes, cucumbers
Salads, stir-fries, grilled dishes, stuffed dishes, cooking
