Italian Edible Gourd, Italian Squash, Tasmania Bean, Zucchetta Cucuzzi, Serpent of Sicily
Lagenariasiceraria 'Cucuzzi'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
Species: siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Cucuzzi
Additional cultivar information: (aka Longissima, Giant Italian Squash)

Synonym:Cucurbita lagenaria

Synonym:Cucurbita siceraria

Synonym:Lagenaria leucantha

Synonym:Lagenaria vulgaris

Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored