Cucuzi Gourd (Italian Edible Gourd)

Cucuzi Gourd (Italian Edible Gourd) Lagenaria siceraria also known as the Snake Gourdor Longissima, this pale green Italian Gourd is a long, thin Squash that could grow over 3″ wide and about 18″ long. Cucuzi Gourd (Italian Edible Gourd) is best picked when 8″ long and 2″ in diameter, while its white flesh is still tender and sweet. Easy to grow, Cucuzi Gourd (Italian Edible Gourd) should be started indoors 4 weeks before setting out when night temperatures stay above 55 degrees F. Support vines with a tall trellis, netting or strings to keep the fruit on the straight and narrow. Enjoy as you would Zucchini squash.