Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Albarello of Sarzana, which translates as Little Tree of Sarzano, is an Italian zucchini with a long picking season. The large plants bear light green fruit with white speckles and a bit of ribbing, best cut at 3 to 7 inches. It resists powdery mildew, which helps the plants stay productive into late summer when that disease normally shuts zucchini down. Give the plants room, as they get big.
Albarello of Sarzana traits
- Light green, lightly ribbed fruit with white speckles
- Harvest at 3 to 7 inches
- Large plants that bear over a long season
- Resistant to powdery mildew
- Name means Little Tree of Sarzano
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Long-season harvest
- Grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albarello of Sarzana this page | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
| Black Eel | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Zucchini | 50 days | — | — |
| Born Free | 50 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 50 days | — | — |
Albarello of Sarzana FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Albarello of Sarzana?
Albarello of Sarzana, which translates as Little Tree of Sarzano, is an Italian zucchini with a long picking season. The large plants bear light green fruit with white speckles and a bit of ribbing, best cut at 3 to 7 inches.
How many days to maturity is Albarello of Sarzana?
Albarello of Sarzana is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Albarello of Sarzana compare with other zucchini varieties?
Albarello of Sarzana: 50–55 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Ambassador (50 days), Black Eel (50–55 days), Black Magic (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Albarello of Sarzana good for?
Albarello of Sarzana is grown for fresh slicing, long-season harvest, grilling.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.