| Item Number | Italian Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|
| 378 |
Zucca Lunga Di Napoli
|
Cucurbita Moschata |
Description
This cylindrical club-ended fruit measures up to 24 inches in length and weighing on average between 30 to 40 pounds. It has a outer green skin with grey stripes and deep orange pulp containing very few seeds. This popular cooking variety, part of the Mediterranean diet, can be used in soups or as a side dish (baked in the oven and then dressed with oil and vinegar).
Sowing Period
From April to July in holes spaced 60 inches apart. Place 4 or 5 seeds in each hole, later thinning out the shoots to leave the strongest plant.
Sow Method
Direct
| Life Cycle | Days of Maturity | Sun Type | Spread | Max Height | Planting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Plant | 120-160 Days | Full | 20-28 inches | 24 inches | Spring to early summer |
Growing Calendar
= Outside Sow Period
= Sow Indoors then Transplant seedlings
= Harvest Period
= Tunnel/Cloche Gardening
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