Zucchini 'Saffron' (Cucurbita pepo) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
Zucchini 'Saffron' is a tasty and very productive yellow zucchini , to be harvested between 10 and 20 cm for a tender texture and a delicate flavor. Its compact bushy shape (50 cm high by 60 cm and more wide) makes it a resistant variety and ideal for small spaces . An improvement of the crookneck type (coutor) , it offers rapid growth with harvests from 42 days after sowing.
For continuous production , it is advisable to pick young zucchini regularly .
Characteristics of the variety
Type: Annual
Plant habit: Bushy, compact
Height: 50 cm
Width: 60 cm and more
Maturity: 42 days
Fruit color: Bright yellow
Use: Fried, grilled, gratin, raw vegetables
Appeal: Highly productive, mild flavor
Quantity per sachet: ± 25 seeds
Origin: Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Cultivation method
🌞 Exposure: Full sun, well-drained and rich soil
🌱 Sowing: Indoors, 2 to 5 weeks before planting , or outdoors, directly in the ground after the last frost.
📏 Sowing depth: 1.5 cm
🌡 Germination temperature: 20-25°C
⏳ Germination time: 5 to 10 days
🌿 Spacing: 60 cm between plants
🛡 Tip: Protect young plants from insects at the start of the season
With ideal conditions, germination reaches 98% (December 2024) , ensuring an abundant and prolonged harvest .
Use and special features
🥒 A tender and versatile zucchini
Ideal for stir-fries, gratins, raw vegetables or grills , its fine and sweet flesh enhances many dishes.
🌿 A compact and resistant plant
Its bushy shape makes it easy to grow in pots or in open ground , with a generous yield .
✂️ Regular harvest for continuous production
Pick young fruits to stimulate the plant and extend the harvest season .
A tasty and ultra-productive zucchini , perfect for vegetable gardens and small areas !
