Zucchini Genovese seeds

Zucchini ‘Genovese’ (Cucurbita pepo).

Hailing from the coastal region of Liguria, this sought-after Italian heirloom is celebrated by culinary enthusiasts and market growers alike for its superior flavor, delicate texture, and reliable productivity.

Unlike standard dark green varieties, 'Genovese' produces elegant, cylindrical fruits with a pale, cylindrical, light green skin subtly speckled with soft ivory flecks. Harvested young, the white flesh is remarkably tender, sweet, and mild, with a creamy consistency that never turns watery or bitter. Its compact bush habit makes it an ideal performer for home plots, raised beds, or large container setups. Whether sauteed in olive oil with fresh herbs, sliced into light summer frittatas, spiralised, or stuffed with ricotta and baked, this regional Italian treasure brings outstanding gourmet quality to any meal.

• Gourmet Italian Flavour: Delicate, sweet, and nutty flavor with a silky, non-watery texture.

• Distinctive Light Green Look: Pale lime-green skin with subtle speckling that stands out in fresh garden harvests.

• Space-Saving Bush Habit: Forms an open, compact bush rather than sprawling vines, fitting neatly into smaller patches.

• Continuous Heavy Yields: Keeps setting new blossoms and tender fruits continuously when harvested regularly.

• Gourmet Blossom Bonus: Generates abundant, large golden blossoms perfect for stuffing, crisping, and frying.

Growing Information (Australia):

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Genovese'

• Plant Type: Annual

• Sowing Season:

  • Temperate/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania): Spring to Early Summer (October to January, strictly after all frost risk has passed and soil has warmed).

  • Subtropical: Early Spring through to Late Summer.

  • Tropical: Autumn through to Early Spring (avoiding severe mid-summer humidity).

• Sun Position: Full Sun (requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).

• Sowing Depth: 2cm deep (sow seeds on edge to prevent water pooling and seed rot).

• Plant Spacing: 70–90cm apart between plants.

• Plant Height: 45–60cm tall (compact bush habit).

• Germination Temp: 20°C–30°C.

• Germination Time: 6–10 days.

• Seed to Bloom/Harvest Time: 50–60 days (harvest young when fruits reach 12–18cm in length).

• Gardener’s Tip: For the best culinary quality, harvest young and often using a sharp knife or secateurs. Regular picking prompts the bush to continually produce new female flowers and fruit. If early fruits fail to set, hand-pollinate by transferring pollen from the central stamen of a male flower directly onto the stigma of open female flowers in the early morning.

 10 seeds per pack

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