Zucca Marina di Chioggia

Blue-green turban squash that is covered with warts and boils. Gorgeous, with good culinary qualities too. Squash have a tough rind and are very difficult to cut into. Flesh is dark orange, smooth, and moderately sweet. Not very productive at Heritage Farm. 5-6 inches long, 10-12 inches wide, 10-16lbs. Brix 11.2. Stores very well. Cucurbita maxima. Acquired by SSE from William Woys Weaver (PA WE W) who obtained the variety from M. Cingano Sementi of Vicenza Italy in 1974. According to Weaver, the squash gets its name from the Italian fishing village Chioggia. This variety is traditionally sliced and grilled with rosemary and olive oil. SSE Accession # 120900