Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Cucurbita pepo) 42 days. Cocozelle Summer Squash are bush plants that produce long cylindrical zucchini type fruit that have dark green skin with light green stripes. Flesh is greenish white and very firm. Cocozelle is best picked young when they are 10″ to 12″ long. A great market squash.
Planting Instructions for Cocozelle Summer Squash Seeds
Cocozelle Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Summer Squash Seeds indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Summer Squash in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at set of true leaves. Or plant Summer Squash seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. In general Heirloom / Open Pollinated Summer Squash have the best flavor and tenderness when picked young.
FAQ:
How long does it take Cocozelle Summer Squash to mature?
Cocozelle Summer Squash matures in approximately 42 days.
What are the characteristics of Cocozelle Summer Squash?
Cocozelle produces long, cylindrical fruits with dark green skin and light green stripes. The flesh is greenish-white and very firm. This squash is best picked young when it is 10-12 inches long.
How should Cocozelle Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Cocozelle Summer Squash?
Harvest the squash when it is young and 10-12 inches long for the best flavor and tenderness.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Cocozelle Summer Squash?
Plant in full sun, with soil temperatures between 65-85°F for germination, which typically occurs in 5-10 days. Keep the soil just damp during germination to prevent seeds from rotting.
Mary Hayes (verified owner) –
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100% germination!
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love them
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