Italian Cocozelle Squash Seeds | Premium Classic Heirloom Summer Squash

Italian Cocozelle is a compact heirloom bush squash with striped dark green skin, tender greenish-white flesh, and a sweet, nutty flavor. Harvest at 6–8 inches for best tenderness or up to 10–12 inches before fruits become seedy. Ideal for small gardens and containers, it grows best in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or manure, with a pH 6.0–6.8 and temp. 70–85°F. Enjoy grilled, sautéed, fried, stuffed, or in Italian dishes; the blossoms are also excellent fried.

Germination: 5–14 days

Maturity: 50–55 days after Transplanting

Genus: Cucurbita pepo

Quantity: 25 Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance: Long, slender, cylindrical fruits with alternating dark and light green stripes.

Flavor & Uses: Sweet, grassy, and slightly smoky, with tender, crisp flesh. Delicious blistered, grilled, sautéed, or served as an appetizer.

Growth Habit: Compact, productive bush plants thrive in containers, raised beds, and garden plots.

Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. After frost, transplant into warm, rich, well-draining soil in full sun. Space plants 18–24 inches apart, water consistently at the base, and avoid waterlogged soil.

Harvest Note: Harvest peppers when bright green and 2–4 inches long for their classic mild flavor and tender texture. Pick regularly, cutting the stems to prevent plant damage.

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