Zucchini- Ronde De Nice

Zucchini - Ronde De Nice Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Description:

• Fruit: Small, round fruits with a grey/green skin
• Flavor: Very tender flesh with exceptional flavor
• Use: Gourmet variety, ideal for stuffing
• Plant Type: Vigorous bush producing tender, small green/grey fruits
• Harvesting: Best harvested when fruits are 8 cm or less in size

How to Grow Zucchini from Seed

• Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sowing Instructions:
  • Best Time to Sow: Warm season crop; sow seeds after the last frost has passed
  • Preparation: Grow in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
  • Sowing: Plant seeds directly into the garden, 20 mm deep, and 50 cm apart with 80 cm spacing between rows
  • Germination: Takes 7-14 days at soil temperatures between 21-35°C
  • Protection: Protect young seedlings from pests, pets, and weather until well-established
  • Indoor Sowing: In cooler climates, sow indoors 6 weeks before the last expected frost

How to Care for Zucchini Plants

• Watering: Water when soil is dry about 5 cm below the surface. Water deeply in the early morning or late afternoon, avoiding wetting the leaves to reduce the risk of fungal diseases
• Fertilizing: If the soil is well-prepared, no additional fertilizer is needed. In poor soils, apply a balanced fertilizer or one designed for fruit and vegetables:
  • Apply slow-release fertilizer at transplanting or when seedlings reach 5-10 cm
  • Use liquid fertilizer during fruiting or flowering

Harvesting Zucchini

• When to Harvest: When the skin is glossy, and the fruit is young and tender, typically at around 8 cm
• Harvesting Method: Cut the fruit from the vine or bush, leaving a small amount of stem attached
• Storage: For short-term storage, keep the fruit in the fridge. For long-term storage, zucchini can be frozen, canned, or pickled

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