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Italian Striped Cocozelle · Zucchini

Zone 10a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Italian Striped Cocozelle to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsJan 16th
Last FrostJan 16th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJan 30th
Harvest BeginsMar 21st
Harvest EndsDec 19th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity50
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For earliest production, sow once soil is warm and protect seedlings from cool nights; harvest frequently to keep plants producing.