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- Days to maturity
- 48 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Romanesco is an Italian hybrid zucchini with ribbed fruit in dark gray-green with stripes. The flesh is firm and sweet, and the blossoms stay open long enough to be picked for cooking. Vines are described as disease resistant.
Romanesco traits
- Ribbed, dark gray-green striped fruit
- Firm, sweet flesh
- Long-holding blossoms usable in the kitchen
- Disease-resistant vines
Good for
- Grilling
- Stuffed blossoms
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanesco this page | 48 days | — | — |
| Aristocrat | 48 days | Bush | — |
| Elite | 48 days | Bush | — |
| Grey Zucchini | 48 days | — | — |
| Kuta | 48 days | — | — |
| Magda | 48–50 days | Bush | — |
| Raven | 48–52 days | — | — |
Romanesco FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Romanesco?
Romanesco is an Italian hybrid zucchini with ribbed fruit in dark gray-green with stripes. The flesh is firm and sweet, and the blossoms stay open long enough to be picked for cooking.
How many days to maturity is Romanesco?
Romanesco is listed at 48 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Romanesco compare with other zucchini varieties?
Romanesco: 48 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Aristocrat (48 days), Elite (48 days), Grey Zucchini (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Romanesco good for?
Romanesco is grown for grilling, stuffed blossoms, fresh slicing.
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.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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