Cucurbita maxima Zappho
Cucurbita maxima Zappho
Bushy, high-yielding, harvestable similar to zucchini.
Zappho is a specialty among the giant pumpkins. The plants grow bushy and bear abundant small green fruits that can be harvested at a young age. They are significantly more aromatic than zucchini. When fully ripe, the fruits usually remain under 1 kg.
The variety’s origin is South America, where it is also widespread as Tronco Redondo. Zappho was selected from this in Germany. The fruits can also be used when ripe, for example stuffed. But they are not very storable.
Ripening time: young 50 days, mature 80 days.
Zappho grows bushy/compact.
Cucurbiuta maxima are usually robust and make excellent food. Variety grows well in warm, well-drained soils.
Pre-cultivation and planting with sowing from the end of April or direct sowing from the beginning of May.
Optimum germination at 24-30o C. When sowing stick the pointed side of the seed down or lay them flat. Do not keep the seed too moist. After germination, place in a brighter and cooler place.
For Zappho we recommend 1 square meters per plant.
Possible pests: snails, birds, mice, lice, powdery mildew, virus.
Supplied as raw (normal) seed.
Tier-pricing
- From 50
- seeds for
- €0,120 per
- seed
- From 100
- seeds for
- €0,105 per
- seed
- From 250
- seeds for
- €0,088 per
- seed
- From 500
- seeds for
- €0,076 per
- seed
Total amount
€0,08 - €0,12 / per seed €0,12
