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Courgette 'Striato d'Italia' / 'Naples Striped'10 Seeds

Courgette 'Striato d'Italia' / 'Naples Striped'10 Seeds

Product number: 075290
Origin: Central America
Latin: Cucurbita pepo

An early variety from the Italian tradition, which (when harvested young, of course) is deliciously tender. You can also let it grow larger: this variety has beautiful yellow stripes on the dark green fruits, which only become more pronounced. As a fully grown large fruit, a courgette can be stored for several months (for decoration).

Courgettes can be grown outdoors without any problems. This variety is non-vining; the fruits grow from the center of
the plant. Harvest the fruits young to very young for consumption. For decorative purposes, let them grow larger, then they can be stored.

Names:
Latin: Cucurbita pepo
Dutch: Courgette
Also known as: Naples Striped
English: Marrow, Summer Squash

Sowing method: April-May indoors or from mid-May directly into the garden. Planting distance ± 90x90 cm.

Sowing/planting time:

April
May

Harvesting time:

July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Flower colour: Yellow flowers
Origin: Central America
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: Bees
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Cucurbita pepo
Dutch: Zucchini
Also known as: Naples Striped
English: Marrow, Summersquash

(Too) large harvest? Sauté a quantity of chopped zucchini, onions, and garlic. Then, purée and freeze. After thawing, this forms a great base for soups when combined with broth. If the zucchini is a bit too large: Peel and deseed, then completely peel into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer, creating beautiful white strands. Sprinkle with salt and let drain. Afterward, mix well with two generous tablespoons of chopped chives, the same amount of pimpernel leaves, and the same amount of mayonnaise. This makes a delicious salad for approximately 4 to 8 people, depending on the zucchini. Per 15 cm of zucchini length and a circumference of 25 cm, it's enough for 1 to 2 people, depending on whether it's a main course or a side dish...