Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbitaceae
Temperature
- Germination: above 20°C
- Growth: 20-25°C
Light
- Zucchini does best with plenty of light, placed in a well-ventilated area.
- 12 to 14 hours per day is recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- Squash does well in medium-textured soils, rich in organic matter.
- Good drainage is important, to avoid leaves from getting wet and rotting.
- For zucchini, we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 30 days from seed to flower harvest, depending on variety.
- Fruit will appear shortly after flowering.
HOW TO START
- Sow the seeds directly into the ground by putting two or three seeds in each hole positioned with the narrowest part of the seed facing down.
WATERING & CARE
- During growth it is helpful to fertilize with dissolved nettle (for an organic garden) or a quick-acting fertilizer.
- Water when the soil is dry.
How To Use
- The fruits are collected when they are tender and not fully developed. After the first harvest, the plant will continue to produce.
- The flower can be harvested opened or closed according to culinary tradition and need.
- Cook them in several ways: boiled, braised, fried or au gratin.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium: 459 mg
Phosphorus: 93 mg
Calcium: 21 mg
Sodium: 3 mg
Iron: 0.79 mg
Vitamin C: 34.1 mg
Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbitaceae
Temperature
- Germination: above 20°C
- Growth: 20-25°C
Light
- Zucchini does best with plenty of light, placed in a well-ventilated area.
- 12 to 14 hours per day is recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- Squash does well in medium-textured soils, rich in organic matter.
- Good drainage is important, to avoid leaves from getting wet and rotting.
- For zucchini, we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 30 days from seed to flower harvest, depending on variety.
- Fruit will appear shortly after flowering.
HOW TO START
- Sow the seeds directly into the ground by putting two or three seeds in each hole positioned with the narrowest part of the seed facing down.
WATERING & CARE
- During growth it is helpful to fertilize with dissolved nettle (for an organic garden) or a quick-acting fertilizer.
- Water when the soil is dry.
How To Use
- The fruits are collected when they are tender and not fully developed. After the first harvest, the plant will continue to produce.
- The flower can be harvested opened or closed according to culinary tradition and need.
- Cook them in several ways: boiled, braised, fried or au gratin.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium: 459 mg
Phosphorus: 93 mg
Calcium: 21 mg
Sodium: 3 mg
Iron: 0.79 mg
Vitamin C: 34.1 mg
