Description

Sicilian cucuzza
Lagenaria siceraria

An impressive gourd that can reach 1.60 metres in length, sometimes more. Very vigorous, climbing plant. You’ll need a support at least 2 meters high, ideally a pergola or other very sturdy structure. For consumption, harvest immature, best at 3 feet long or less. Can be cooked like zucchinis. Other names: Sicilian squash, Zucca da pergola, Sicilian snake. 95-120 days to maturity.

Full sun, well-drained, rich soil. Sow indoors 5 to 10 weeks before last frost. Protect young plants from insects at the beggining of the season. 2 cm deep. 60 cm between plants.

Germination: 97% in November 2023
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.