Verde Pequeño de Argel zucchini is a well-known variety producing short to medium fruits in a light, greyish-green colour with distinct green mottling. It grows vigorously and comes into production early, forming a compact plant suited to field growing and home gardens, with uniform, good-quality fruits for fresh use.
Key Features
- Short, uniform fruits with a distinctive light-green colour
- Compact, vigorous plant
- Early production and regular harvests
- Suitable for field cultivation and home gardens
- Ideal for fresh eating and cooking
- High-quality seed from a specialist vegetable seed company
Specifications
- Trade name: Verde Pequeño de Argel zucchini seeds
- Crop: Zucchini (squash)
- Net weight: 10 g
- Germination rate: 85%
- Purity: 97%
- Seed treatment: Fungicide (fludioxonil) for seed protection
- Country of origin: Italy
- Packed in: Spain
Directions for Use
- Sow directly in the permanent field once the soil has warmed, at a depth of 5–6 cm.
- Sow in planting holes with 6–7 seeds per hole, spaced 120 cm between rows and 70 cm between holes.
- After 4 true leaves appear, thin to the 3 strongest plants per hole.
- Prefers well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter, with regular irrigation and no waterlogging.
Planting Season
- Temperate regions: spring
- Saudi Arabia: from early spring once the cold has passed, with earlier sowing possible in warm areas
Harvest
- Harvest once the fruits reach the right size; regular picking keeps production going and maintains fruit quality.