Romanesco ribbed zucchini - 15 seeds AB - La ferme Sainte Marthe

Romanesco zucchini: a nutty Italian variety

Discover Romanesco zucchini, a variety of Italian origin producing fruit with gray-green ribs flecked with pale green, weighing around 3 kg. Appreciated for its nutty flavor and good texture, its ribbed slice adds a decorative touch to dishes. Learn how to sow, grow and harvest this zucchini, with tips for tender, flavorful fruit.

Romanesco zucchini: a nutty Italian variety

The Romanesco zucchini, originally from Italy, is distinguished by its green-gray-ribbed fruits flecked with pale green, weighing around 3 kg. This variety is appreciated for its nutty flavor and good texture, while its ribbed slice adds a decorative dimension to dishes. It reaches maturity in 50 to 60 days.

Sowing and growing

Romanesco zucchini seeds are sown in April, in pots, in a light location with a minimum temperature of 12°C. For optimum germination, seeds should be placed on edge. At the 3 to 4-leaf stage and after the frosts, the plants are transplanted at a distance of 1 metre in all directions to ensure good development.

Harvesting and tips

Romanesco zucchinis are harvested around 2 months after sowing. It's best to harvest young zucchini to avoid bitterness. The younger a zucchini is harvested, the more tender and flavorful it will be.

Further information

Packaging: approx. 15 seeds per item
Sowing date: April - June
Harvesting date: June - August