Patisson Custard White

Season Overview

Description

This zucchini develops white, plate-shaped fruits with tender flesh. These flying saucers or UFOs taste best when they are harvested when they are 10-15 cm in diameter. They can be prepared according to zucchini recipes and also have a special ornamental value. Can be stored until November. Ripe/larger fruits are eaten like pumpkins and can be stored for 3 months. When fully ripe, the pumpkin becomes hard and is suitable for decorative purposes. Often also found under the species 'pumpkin'.

Growing tips

Germination in 7-14 days at 18-22°C. Pre-cultivation in pots from March indoors or in a warm greenhouse Planting out from May, direct sowing outdoors after the last frosts. Water and fertilize regularly (e.g. nettle manure). Further growing tips for the zucchini species.

Details

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