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Overview
Cristoforo is an Italian summer squash of the Genovese type. The plants have an open habit, and the fruit are cylindrical and light green with darker stripes mottled over the skin.
Cristoforo traits
- Cylindrical light-green fruit with darker mottled stripes
- Open plant habit
- Genovese type
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauteing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristoforo this page | — | — | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Alexandria | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
| Anton | 46 days | — | — |
| Aristocrat | 48 days | Bush | — |
| Balmoral | 70 days | — | — |
Cristoforo FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Cristoforo?
Cristoforo is an Italian summer squash of the Genovese type. The plants have an open habit, and the fruit are cylindrical and light green with darker stripes mottled over the skin.
How does Cristoforo compare with other zucchini varieties?
Similar zucchini varieties include Albarello of Sarzana (50–55 days), Alexandria (40–50 days), Ambassador (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cristoforo good for?
Cristoforo is grown for fresh slicing, sauteing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.