{"product_id":"zucchini-genovese-seeds","title":"Zucchini Genovese seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZucchini ‘Genovese’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGourmet Italian Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Delicate, sweet, and nutty flavor with a silky, non-watery texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistinctive Light Green Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Pale lime-green skin with subtle speckling that stands out in fresh garden harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpace-Saving Bush Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Forms an open, compact bush rather than sprawling vines, fitting neatly into smaller patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinuous Heavy Yields:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps setting new blossoms and tender fruits continuously when harvested regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGourmet Blossom Bonus:\u003c\/b\u003e Generates abundant, large golden blossoms perfect for stuffing, crisping, and frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/i\u003e 'Genovese'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (October to January, strictly after all frost risk has passed and soil has warmed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Early Spring through to Late Summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through to Early Spring (avoiding severe mid-summer humidity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun (requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2cm deep (sow seeds on edge to prevent water pooling and seed rot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 70–90cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 45–60cm tall (compact bush habit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 20°C–30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 6–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 50–60 days (harvest young when fruits reach 12–18cm in length).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 10 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCannot send to W.A \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116493459729,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/image_49.png?v=1786405313","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/zucchini-genovese-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}