Cucuzi Italian Snake seeds

The Cucuzi Italian Snake is a traditional Italian gourd that grows on a climbing, leafy plant. The fruits are long, slender, and light green, and can range from 38 to as much as 91 cm in length. For the best flavor and texture, harvest them when they are 20–30 cm long. The white flesh is juicy, firm, and delightfully mild in flavor—comparable to zucchini, but slightly sweeter and nuttier.

Mild, subtly nutty flavor
Perfect for curries, soups, or stir-fry dishes
Elongated fruits up to 90 cm, but best harvested at 20–30 cm
Produces white flowers, grows as a climbing plant

Cucuzza gourds grow best upright on a trellis or support structure, but can also develop playful curls when left to grow along the ground.

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Cucuzi Italian Snake

The Cucuzi Italian Snake is a traditional Italian gourd that grows on a leafy climbing vine. The fruits are long, slender, and light green, ranging from 38 to 91 cm in length. For the best flavor and texture, harvest them when they are 20–30 cm long. The white flesh is juicy, firm, and pleasantly mild in taste—similar to zucchini, but slightly sweeter and nuttier.

Mild, subtly nutty flavor
Perfect for curries, soups, or stir-fry dishes
Long fruits up to 90 cm, but best harvested at 20–30 cm
Produces white flowers and grows as a climbing plant

Cucuzza gourds grow best upright on a trellis or fence, but can also twist and curl playfully if grown along the ground. Select smooth, pale green fruits without blemishes for the best shelf life.

How to sow Cucuzi?

Sow from late April to mid-June in a sheltered seedbed outdoors. Once germinated and the plant is strong enough, transplant it to a sunny, fertile spot with enough space. Ideally, use a trellis, fence, or pergola to let the fruits hang freely—this encourages attractive shapes and even drying.