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Seeds Green zucchini Diamant - Summer squash Diamant - Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
Summer squash Diamant: early and productive variety with smooth dark green fruits and firm flesh, perfect for home cooking.
Description
Summer squash Diamant – Cucurbita pepo
Introduction
Summer squash Diamant is a early and high-yielding variety producing smooth, dark green cylindrical fruits. Its firm flesh is ideal for everyday cooking.
Origin and botanical family
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Origin: European selection
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Family: Cucurbitaceae
Botanical description
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Type: annual bush plant
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Growth habit: compact
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Leaves: healthy green foliage
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Fruits: cylindrical, glossy dark green
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Flesh: white, firm, low in water
Sowing and growing
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Sowing under cover: April
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Outdoor sowing: May
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Germination temperature: 18–25 °C
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Germination time: 5–8 days
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Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
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Spacing: 70–80 cm
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Soil: rich, fertile, well drained
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Position: full sun
Maintenance
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Water regularly at the base
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Mulching recommended
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Frequent harvesting encourages production
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Generally disease resistant
Harvest
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Period: June to September
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Ideal size: 18–22 cm
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Yield: high and continuous
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Storage: a few days refrigerated
Garden use
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Suitable for small to medium gardens
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Good crop rotation plant
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Can be grown under cover
Culinary uses
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Flavour: mild
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Uses: sautéed, grilled, baked, stuffed or raw
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Tip: excellent for quick cooking
Advantages
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Early variety
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Uniform production
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Attractive fruits
Gardener’s advice
Harvest regularly to prevent excessive fruit growth and extend production throughout the summer.
2-gram packet covers 6 m²
Caractéristiques
- Common name : Summer squash Diamant
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : Mid-April to mid-May
Shipping & delivery
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Nos méthodes de livraison
Expédition de nos plantes dans toute l'Europe (sauf en outre mer et les îles).
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Summer squash Diamant: early and productive variety with smooth dark green fruits and firm flesh, perfect for home cooking.