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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza, also listed simply as Tondo di Piacenza, is a northern Italian heirloom that gives round, dark green fruit much like the hybrid Eight Ball. Cut them at baseball size or smaller; past that the skin and seeds toughen. Round summer squash are traditionally hollowed and stuffed, and this one roasts well whole when picked small.
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza traits
- Round, dark green fruit
- Best at baseball size or smaller
- Heirloom from northern Italy
- Comparable to Eight Ball
Good for
- Stuffing
- Roasting whole
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tondo Scuro di Piacenza this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Benning's Green Tint | 55–63 days | — | — |
| Bolognese | 55–60 days | — | — |
| Casserta | 55–57 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozella di Napoli | 55 days | — | — |
| Gadzukes | 55 days | — | — |
| General Patton | 55 days | — | — |
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Tondo Scuro di Piacenza?
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza, also listed simply as Tondo di Piacenza, is a northern Italian heirloom that gives round, dark green fruit much like the hybrid Eight Ball. Cut them at baseball size or smaller; past that the skin and seeds toughen.
How many days to maturity is Tondo Scuro di Piacenza?
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Tondo Scuro di Piacenza compare with other zucchini varieties?
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza: 55 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Benning's Green Tint (55–63 days), Bolognese (55–60 days), Casserta (55–57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tondo Scuro di Piacenza good for?
Tondo Scuro di Piacenza is grown for stuffing, roasting whole.
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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