Vegetable Description: Cocozelle summer squash grows on a bush type plant, making this variety ideal for small gardens. Fruits is dark green with light green stripes, and is best when harvested under 12”. This open pollinated variety is very flavorful and tender and great for cooking, freezing, or canning. Matures in about 55 days. Average water needs. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

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Vegetable Duration: Annual

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 55

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 120

Vegetable Height: 18” to 24”

Vegetable Spacing: 36” to 48”

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Plant in hills of 2-3 plants per hill at 36”-48” apart, and 1“ below soil surface.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow squash to ripen on plants; then collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.