25 Cocozelle Squash Seeds - Italian Heirloom Zucchini

Cocozelle Squash is a classic Italian heirloom zucchini prized for its long, slightly ribbed fruits and rich, nutty flavor. The plants produce abundant yields of dark green squash with pale green stripes, perfect for grilling, sautéing, baking, or enjoying fresh in salads. This versatile summer squash is a favorite among home gardeners for its vigorous growth and reliable harvest.

Whether you're growing a vegetable garden for fresh eating or preserving, Cocozelle Squash delivers. The compact, bushy plants are well-suited to raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows, and they begin producing just weeks after sowing. Harvest young for tender zucchini or allow fruits to mature for stuffing and baking.

Plant Features

• Italian heirloom variety with excellent flavor
• Produces long, striped fruits with firm texture
• Vigorous, bushy plants with high yields
• Harvest continuously throughout the season
• Great for fresh eating, cooking, and baking

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Plant Type: Annual summer squash
• Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Bush
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Cocozelle Squash seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in groups of 2-3 seeds, spacing groups 24-36 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilize lightly at planting and again when plants begin to flower. Harvest fruits regularly when they are 6-8 inches long to encourage continued production. Watch for common pests like squash bugs and cucumber beetles, and provide good air circulation to reduce disease risk.

What's Included

25 Cocozelle Squash seeds.