Zucchini Alberello Di Sarzana [Cucurbita pepo]

The zucchini 'Alberello di Sarzana' is an annual, ancient and traditional Italian fruit vegetable. The rare and tried and tested variety has its origins in the city of Sarzana in Liguria, in the north of Italy. The strong plants become very large and form numerous light green marbled fruits. The flesh remains tender for a long time, is fruity and develops very aromatic fruits under optimal conditions. The variety can be harvested for a long time until autumn.

General information
Plant family: Cucurbitaceae
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 90 days
Plant height approx.: 70 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Strong Eaters
Water Requirements: High
Winter hardiness: Up to 3 °C
Location: Sunny to partially shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, slightly loamy, humus

PH: 6 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 2-3 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 18-24 °C
Germination time: 5-10 days
Planting, row spacing: 100x100 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Basil, bean, borage, nasturtium, corn, beetroot, spinach, onion, lettuce, leek/leek, carrot, parsley, pea, spinach, celery, chamomile
Unfavorable mixed culture: Dill, cucumber, pumpkin

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
From March onwards, sow directly into the open air at an ambient temperature of at least 15 ° C.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow into the frost-free open air in mid-May immediately after the ice saints. We recommend pre-cultivation in small pots from April to June.

General
The best time to germinate zucchini is at an average night temperature of 15 °C.
Zucchini is frost-sensitive, heat-loving and prefers a sunny location, with sufficient water and nutrient-rich, humus and loamy soil. Prepare the soil with deposited animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Sufficient and uniform irrigation is necessary and has a positive effect on the quality of the fruit. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
Regular harvesting promotes the formation of new fruits. The bed in the zucchini should never dry out completely, regular watering is necessary to keep the growth of the plants stable. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 4-5 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Cucurbita pepo
English Names: Courgette, zucchini
German names: Zucchini
Portuguese names: Abobrinha
Spanish Names: Calabacín, Zapallitos
French names: Courgette