Zucchini Italian Ribbed – Burpee Seeds

Description:

Cucurbita pepo

HEIRLOOM. Nutty taste and a decorative star shape when sliced.

Known and beloved by Italians as "Costata Romanesco", this Italian heirloom zucchini offers up a distinctive nutty flavor. The 6-8" medium-green fruits have pale green ribs and flecks. The prominent ribs create star-shaped slices which are lovely sauteed or roasted.58 Days

• Harvest when fruits are small and the skin is shiny. Harvest often. To keep summer squash producing pick all fruit at this stage. If fruit is allowed to mature the plant may stop producing.
• To pick summer squash give the fruit a gentle twist until it snaps off.
• Store summer squash in plastic bags in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Male squash blossoms are also delicious and sweet, try dipping in batter and frying.