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Squash, Summer F1 'Portofino'
Cucurbita pepo


Hardiness

Warm-season vegetable

Light

Full sun
Soil

Rich, well drained
Water

Regular watering
Habit

Bushy 24 inch (61 cm) tall plants
Fruit

Dark green

Comments:

Beautiful romanesco-type zucchini. Firm, nutty flavored, dark green cylindrical fruit with light-green lengthwise ridges. Cut cross-wise, the pieces are star-shaped. Matures at 7-9 inches (17-23 cm) in 48 days.

Sources:

Since these are brand new to the market, it's hard to list definite sources. Ask for them at:

  • Online vegetable and flower seed websites
  • Mail order seed catalogs
  • Seed packets in retail stores
  • Or as bedding plants at garden centers


 




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