Genovese

created by Claudia M. at 29.01.2021

Seed packet

Features

Growth habit

non rank

Color

gray-green

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Long, slender, gray-green fruits. Early maturing, long harvest time, very high yield. Vigorous plant with bushy growth. Firm skin and mild taste. Germination after 1-2 weeks at 18-24°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. 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).