Nero di Milano

created by Anne E. at 05.04.2021

Seed packet

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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Description

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

Growing tips

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).