Lungo Bianco Courgette Marrow Zucchini Bianco di Trieste

“Lungo Bianco” (Italian for “long white”) is a traditional variety of�� Cucurbita pepo It’s a type of courgette (zucchini) known for: Long, slender fruits Very pale green to almost white skin Tender flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavour Often harvested young for best texture �� Key characteristics Vigorous, productive plant Bush or semi-trailing habit Produces continuously through summer Fruits can grow quite long if left, but are best picked at ~15–20 cm �� Growing tips Sun: Full sun (essential in the UK climate) Soil: Rich, well-drained, lots of compost Water: Keep consistently moist Spacing: About 90 cm between plants Harvesting: Pick regularly to encourage more fruit ���� In the UK You might also see it sold as: “White courgette” “Italian white zucchini” Sometimes under names like Bianco di Trieste (similar pale varieties) �� Why growers like it More delicate flavour than dark green courgettes Softer skin (great for eating raw or lightly cooked) Less bitterness if it gets slightly oversized