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Organic Genovese Courgette

"Originating from the hills of Genoa, this generous zucchini transforms even the smallest corner of the garden into a summer feast, combining simplicity, abundance, and true flavor."

$4.49

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Originating from the Genoa region of Italy , the Genovese zucchini embodies the Mediterranean tradition of a simple, productive, and flavorful vegetable garden. Cultivated for decades in the Genoese countryside , it is now prized for its firm, tender white flesh and delicate taste , even when the fruits are harvested at a more advanced stage.

Its elongated fruits , 10 to 18 cm long , are recognizable by their thin, light green skin marbled with greyish spots , making them easy to prepare in cooking. Their texture remains pleasant , even after they have grown a little larger, which makes it a versatile and forgiving variety for the gardener who forages.

The Genovese variety is distinguished by its bushy, open habit , which facilitates harvesting and limits fungal diseases. It exhibits vigorous growth and sustained production throughout the summer , making it a reliable choice for organic vegetable gardens and varied crop rotations.

Undemanding, it thrives in rich, well-drained soil , in full sun , and generously offers its fruits under a beautiful , dense foliage that covers the ground and retains moisture.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Regular

Note: Sensitive to excess humidity, good ventilation recommended.

Highly prized in Mediterranean cuisine, the Genovese zucchini is a versatile ingredient that blends elegantly into stir-fries, gratins, ratatouilles, fritters, or stuffed vegetables. Its tender, flavorful white flesh makes it a classic for summer barbecues, and it can be enjoyed freshly sliced, steamed, or roasted in the oven.

Although it is best enjoyed fresh to fully appreciate its texture, it freezes well once blanched or cooked. Less well known, its use as a gentle infusion, particularly in certain regions of Italy, testifies to its place in a culinary tradition that is simple, nourishing, and inventive.

Organic Genovese Courgette

Organic Genovese Courgette

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

5-12 jours

Germination temperature

26° to 32° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep

Transplantation

Difficult Transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 50 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

70 cm

Distance between rows

120 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

acidic pH

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