Variety field guide
What to expect from Lungo de Napoli Winter squash Seeds
Lungo de Napoli Winter squash seeds produce green winter squash, 20 inches, on vining/climbing plants.
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Lungo de Napoli Winter squash seeds produce green winter squash, 20 inches, on vining/climbing plants. It is best suited to productive warm-season beds, trellises or sprawling vines, kitchen use, and seed saving. Discover the robust charm of the Lungo de Napoli, a vining winter squash that promises both size and flavor. Lungo de Napoli Squash Seeds produce italian heirloom squash with long, dark green fruits and sweet, dense orange flesh.
About Lungo de Napoli
Lungo de Napoli is an annual winter squash with green color, 97–120 in mature height or spread, and a vining/climbing habit. Harvest form or size: 20 inches. Botanically it is Cucurbita moschata Duchesne. Maturity or first bloom: 100-109 Days; germination: 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F. Best for productive warm-season beds, trellises or sprawling vines, kitchen use, and seed saving. Discover the robust charm of the Lungo de Napoli, a vining winter squash that promises both size and flavor.
History and provenance
Lungo de Napoli circulates as a named winter squash within the cultivated history of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne. Seed sold as Lungo de Napoli is identified by its green color, growth form, harvest use, and the documented harvest traits. A complete breeder record, introduction year, family story, or uninterrupted custody chain has not been located for this seed lot. The cultivar identity is tied to observable crop traits that can be checked in a grow-out, not to an unsupported origin story. The flesh of the Lungo de Napoli is a striking orange, dense and sweet, making it a versatile choice for a variety of culinary applications. Its smooth texture lends itself beautifully to roasting, while its sweet notes enhance stews and soups. In the kitchen, the Lungo de Napoli is a true performer, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness that elevates both savory and sweet dishes. Whether you're crafting a hearty winter soup or a delectable pie, this squash's rich flavor profile will not disappoint.
Growing facts
| Scientific name | Cucurbita moschata Duchesne |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Maturity / first bloom | 100-109 Days |
| Germination | 7-10 Days at 75–90 °F |
| Seed depth | 1 in |
| Plant height / spread | 97–120 in |
| Growth habit | Vining/Climbing |
| Spacing | 36 in between plants; 72 in between rows |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil | Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5 |
| Water | Moderate |
| Support | No-Support |
Starting Lungo de Napoli from seed
How to grow Lungo de Napoli Winter squash
Botanical identity: Cucurbita moschata Duchesne. Life cycle: Annual.
Sow 1 in and use a seed-zone temperature near 75–90 °F. Expected emergence: 7-10 Days. No stratification; direct sow into warm soil or start briefly in biodegradable cells and transplant young
Plant during Late Spring. Space plants 36 in apart with 72 in between rows or planting bands.
Provide Full sun, moderate water, and loamy near pH 6.0–6.5. Support: No-Support.
Garden performance and care
Give Lungo de Napoli enough room for its vining/climbing growth. Direct irrigation to the soil, keep developing fruit on dry mulch or boards where rot is common, and leave seed-saving fruit on the plant beyond the eating stage. Expected emergence is 7-10 Days; the listed maturity or bloom timing is 100-109 Days.
Harvest, bloom, and uses
Lungo de Napoli is best for productive warm-season beds, trellises or sprawling vines, kitchen use, and seed saving. Harvest form or size: 20 inches. Color at the principal harvest or mature stage: Green. Discover the robust charm of the Lungo de Napoli, a vining winter squash that promises both size and flavor.
Saving seed
Seed saving for Lungo de Napoli Select several healthy, true-to-type plants so the saved lot represents the variety rather than one unusually early or large individual. Squash and gourds are insect-pollinated and cross readily with other varieties of the same species. Confirm the species identified for this crop, then isolate by distance or controlled hand pollination. Mark seed fruit and let it reach full biological maturity; summer squash must become large and hard, winter squash must develop full rind color, and luffa or hard-shell gourds must mature well beyond the edible stage. Cure sound fruit before extraction when the crop benefits from curing. Remove, wash, and dry seed to a hard, storage-ready condition. Maintain several representative plants and record species, population, isolation, fruit selection, curing, cleaning, and test date.
Common problems
Watch Lungo de Napoli for cucumber beetles, squash bugs where applicable, aphids, powdery or downy mildew, bacterial wilt, crown rot, poor pollination, and fruit damage on wet soil. Rotate cucurbit crops, provide airflow, water at the root zone, protect young plants before flowering, and remove covers when blossoms need pollinators. Do not work wet vines.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lungo de Napoli ready?
100-109 Days from warm direct sowing or equivalent established transplant
How long does germination take?
Expect 7-10 Days near 75–90 °F; actual emergence changes with moisture, seed condition, and soil temperature.
How large does it grow?
About 97–120 in with a vining/climbing habit. Support: No-Support.
Can it grow in a container?
Best in open ground or a large raised bed; mature vines require substantial horizontal or vertical space.
How is it used?
Primary uses: productive warm-season beds, trellises or sprawling vines, kitchen use, and seed saving. Discover the robust charm of the Lungo de Napoli, a vining winter squash that promises both size and flavor.
Can I save seed?
Yes where the crop biology allows, but keep compatible varieties isolated, use several healthy plants, wait for full seed maturity, dry thoroughly, and label the lot.
Minimum Seed Count:25 seeds
