vegetable variety in zone 8a
Costata Romanesco summer squash in zone 8a
Costata Romanesco · Cucurbita pepo
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Days to harvest
- 45 to 60
The verdict
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About Costata Romanesco
Nutty, dense, exceptional flavor for a summer squash; Italian heirloom with deeply ribbed pale-green fruit. Slicing for grills, raw on salads, sauteing.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Costata Romanesco in adjacent zones
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Costata Romanesco summer squash grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Costata Romanesco is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8b, which includes zone 8a.
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Image: "Cucurbita pepo Vilarromaris Oroso Galiza 2", by Lmbuga, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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