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Cocozelle Summer Squash
Cocozelle Summer Squash
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Product Details
Product Details
Our Cocozelle squash is an Italian heirloom favorite of our Epic team! This bush-type squash has long, cylindrical zucchini in dark green with lighter-green stripes. Great when harvested at 8", but can reach lengths of up to 12" before going seedy.
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Exposure
Full Sun
Seasonality
Warm Season
Harvest
50 Days
Sow Inside
Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Sow Outside
RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°F-85°F.
Organic + Non-GMO
Our Non-GMO + Organic seeds are not only free from genetic modification but are also grown and processed according to strict organic standards. This means they are cultivated without synthetic chemicals, using natural methods that promote soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming practices.
- Sowing Info
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°F-85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 5-10 days
Seed Depth: 1/2" to 1"
Seed Spacing: 2-3 seeds per mound
- Lauren M.PA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsSep 20, 2025Not good results
Don't know what happened. I had 2 nice compact plants, got some flowers but only 1 zucchini. Maybe it was the weather or me,. just don't know.
Who do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundEGEpic GardeningSep 29, 2025Hey Lauren,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Cocozelle Summer Squash! It sounds like you did a great job getting those plants established and flowering - that's actually a really positive sign that they were healthy and growing well.
Low fruit production despite good flowering is pretty common with summer squash and can happen for a few reasons. Weather definitely plays a big role - extreme heat, humidity, or inconsistent watering can stress the plants and affect fruit set. Sometimes it's also a pollination issue, especially early in the season when there might not be as many pollinators around yet.
The good news is that with compact, flowering plants, you had all the right building blocks! Summer squash can be a bit unpredictable sometimes, but it sounds like you were on the right track. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback - every growing experience helps us all learn something new.
Keep on growing 🌻️
