Ronde de Nice Summer Squash

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Ronde de Nice'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

1-12

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Ronde de Nice Summer Squash plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ronde de Nice Summer Squash

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ronde de Nice Summer Squash

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A French heirloom squash, ‘Ronde de Nice’ is very tender, and some people who dislike zucchini just love its delicate but NOT bland flavor. Ball shaped and light green with speckles, its thin skin (easily damaged in transport) makes it perfect for a home garden. Pick at tennis ball size for steaming and sauteing. Larger squashes are excellent for stuffing. ‘Ronde de Nice’ has a tidy bush habit and grows 24-30” tall and 18” across. Plant 2’ apart in garden soil well amended with compost, and as with all squashes, keep the plants evenly watered to avoid bitterness and blossom end rot. Water at the base (keep leaves dry) and surrounding the plants with damp newspapers covered with compost suppresses weeds and keeps the soil from drying out.