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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:

http://gurneys.com

 




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