Zaphito (Zappho)

created by Peggy B. at 28.02.2021

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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Description

Botanically a squash, but is harvested early like zucchini. Peel is edible. Harvested at about 8-12 cm when the round fruits are still light green. Yellow flesh. Not climbing, but can grow up to 1 m tall. Bushy, high yielding. Taste reminiscent of fresh peas, more intense than zucchini. Can be stored for about 1 month.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Germination temperature for cultivation: above 20 ° C. Fertilize and water regularly. Sensitive to frost. Harvest fruits early, when they are still shiny. If harvested later, the yield and taste suffers.