Costata Romanesco Zucchini

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Costata Romanesco'

Also Known As

Zucchini 'Costata Romanesco'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

1-11

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Costata Romanesco Zucchini plant details

Costata Romanesco Zucchini is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Costata Romanesco Zucchini

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Costata Romanesco Zucchini

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

My favorite squash ever! Zucchini ‘Costata Romanesco’ is lovely with dark green flecked flesh & strong ribbing. It doesn’t produce a ton of fruits, so you won’t be swimming in zucchinis you don’t know what to do with but the ones you do get are so much better tasting. The fruit is firm & tasty & a bit nutty-flavored. Produces a lot of male blossom buds that are great for stuffing. A robust plant, give it plenty of space - 3-4’ around should do. Better air circulation will help prevent mildew of the leaves, to which squash can be susceptible. I like to let the fruits grow gigantic (they don’t get spongy!) & then cut them into rounds & throw them on the grill. The grilled patties make the yummiest sandwiches, just get a good loaf of bread, slather it with pesto, add a patty & sprinkle with Parmesan. Yum! I'm so hungry now!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Golden orange flowers and ridged, speckled and striped light green fruit are prized by professional chefs and gardeners alike. The flesh of these decorative fruits is nutty, meaty and delicious, and can be incorporated into many recipes with ease. Look sharp for the fruits, which can look uncannily like a stem until they are spotted at club size!