Nero di Milano
Variety
Approved Data
created by Anne E. at 05.04.2021
Seeds
Not Available
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Early-mid ripening. Compact & vigorous. Dark green, elongated fruits. Firm, white flesh. Open growth. Harvest first fruits early. Germination after 1-2 weeks at 18-22° C.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Harden off before planting. Likes warm, wind-protected locations. Sensitive to frost. Several plants pollinate each other. Harvest regularly so new fruit will form continuously. Fertilize and water regularly. Mulch with straw if necessary. Observe crop rotation. Self-grown seeds are strongly discouraged for zucchini because the toxic bitter substance cucurbitacin can form. Mixed cultivation with borage promotes pollination. Pumpkins and zucchinis of the same species can interbreed, zucchini can become bitter and inedible or poisonous (due to so-called curcurbitacins).
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
80 cm
Row spacing
100 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Angular leaf spot of cucumber
Soft rot
Grey mold
Powdery mildews
Spider mites
Leaf-miner flies
White fly