Cucuzzi Gourd Seeds, Italian Edible Gourd, Annual, Self Pollinating Vegetable Garden Seeds

Bring a taste of Italy to your garden with Cucuzzi Gourd seeds. This annual, self-pollinating gourd variety produces long, tender, and flavorful fruits perfect for fresh cooking, stews, and stir-fries. Easy to grow, Cucuzzi gourds thrive in warm weather and are ideal for garden beds, trellises, and container gardening.

Features:

1. Variety: Cucuzzi
2. Growth habit: Vigorous, climbing, and self-pollinating
3. Fruit characteristics: Long, tender, edible gourds with mild flavor
4. Light requirements: Full sun
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, trellis support, raised beds, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
4. Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (12 mm)
5. Spacing: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm) between plants, provide trellis support
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Harvest: 60–80 days after sowing
8. Plant Height: Vining up to 10–15 feet (3–4.5 m)
9. Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
10. Temperature: Warm weather, 65–85°F (18–29°C)
11. Maintenance: Train vines on trellis or support; prune to encourage fruit production
12. Pollination: Self-pollinating, no need for additional plants

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in prepared soil or start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost.
2. Keep soil consistently moist and ensure full sun exposure.
3. Transplant seedlings outdoors when soil is warm and frost danger has passed.
4. Provide trellis or vertical support to allow vines to climb.
5. Harvest long, tender gourds regularly to encourage continuous production.

Benefits:

1. Easy-to-grow, self-pollinating gourd variety
2. Produces long, tender, edible fruits ideal for Italian cooking
3. High-yielding vines suitable for home gardens, containers, and raised beds
4. Compact and productive garden vegetable for fresh meals