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Costata Romanesco summer squash

vegetable variety in zone 8b

Costata Romanesco summer squash in zone 8b

Costata Romanesco · Cucurbita pepo

Zone
8b 15°F to 20°F
Growing season
260 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 8b

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Common challenges in zone 8b

  • ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
  • ▸ Citrus greening risk
  • ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils

Modified care for zone 8b

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Costata Romanesco in adjacent zones

Other summer squash varieties for zone 8b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Costata Romanesco summer squash grow in zone 8b?

Yes. Costata Romanesco is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8b, which includes zone 8b.

Image: "Cucurbita pepo Vilarromaris Oroso Galiza 2", by Lmbuga, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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