Italian Striped Zucchini

Italian Striped, also known as Cocozelle, is a prolific Italian heirloom zucchini with a distinct striped pattern and nutty flavor. Plants produce smaller fruits than other varieties but make up for it in yield, are more disease tolerant, and last later into the season, perfect for small-space gardens.

At a glance

• Variety: Italian Striped (Cocozelle), heirloom summer squash
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Habit: Summer bush, small-space friendly
• Fruit: Striped, smaller, nutty
• Traits: High yielding, disease tolerant, long season
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Sauteing and roasting
• Grilling
• Small-space and container gardens
• Extended-season harvests

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm. Give plants full sun and rich, well-drained soil, and water consistently. Harvest fruits young and often to keep the compact bush producing.

Flavor profile

Mild and nutty with tender flesh, excellent sauteed or roasted.

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