Lungo Fiorentino
Variety
Approved Data
created by Kalle at 13.05.2021
Fruit shape
grooved
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
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A
S
O
N
D
Precocious. High yielding. Upright growing with cylindrical, light-dark green fruits. Star-shaped grooves. Very decorative. Compact flesh with nutty flavor. Tender and tasty even when harvested late and the fruit is large. Harvest the fruit at a size of about 40-60 cm.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
When planting out, pay attention to the delicate roots! 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. Follow crop rotation. Home-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
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
100 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