Lunga Serpente di Sicilia

created by Carciofo at 05.01.2022

Seed packet

Features

Location

Greenhouse

Bed

Bucket

Outdoor

Raised bed

near compost

Fruit shape

elongated

cylindrical

clubbed

Growth habit

climbing

high ranking

Climbing plant

Color

light green

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Typical Sicilian variety that produces zucchini 60-150 cm long, with light green color and firm white-yellowish flesh. Botanically: bottle gourd. Use young fruit (30 cm or more) like zucchini or cucumber. Do not consume if bitter.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Germination temperature and for optimal growth 23-26 degrees, at least 10 degrees for good growth. Habitat: sunny, needs plenty of sun and heat. Humus-rich easily warmed loose soil, no waterlogging, sensitive to salt. Vegetation: 100 days. They need support on sticks. Sensitive to cold and frost.