Zarte Grüne

created by kraeuterjux at 07.02.2021

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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Description

Very fine flavor. Very productive. Needs a lot of compost. Traditional, proven variety Does not tolerate night frost. Do not keep too moist when germinating. Plant outdoors with 3 leaves. Germination after 10-14 days at 18-20°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).