Ronde de Nice Zucchini is an heirloom, open-pollinated French traditional summer squash variety, well known for its unique round-shaped fruits. It produces attractive spherical fruits with a light green color and subtle shading, smooth skin, and tender white flesh with excellent texture and a rich, delicious flavor. The fruits are best harvested when small to medium-sized, making them ideal for stuffing and cooking, as well as grilling, frying, sautéing, and preparing a variety of dishes.
This variety grows as strong, productive plants and produces a good number of uniform round fruits throughout the season. The ideal harvest size is approximately 7–10 cm in diameter, with an attractive globe shape that distinguishes it from traditional cylindrical zucchini varieties. Harvesting usually begins 50–60 days after sowing, and production continues when fruits are picked regularly. The plants also have good disease resistance, helping them maintain strong growth and reliable production throughout the season when grown under suitable conditions.
Ronde de Nice is well suited for cultivation in the Gulf countries from October to November, and it can also be grown again during February, which are the most suitable periods for summer squash production in the region. Seeds can be sown directly in the soil or started in seed trays before transplanting. Seeds usually germinate within 7–10 days when provided with suitable warmth and moisture.
This variety prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, along with regular watering to support strong growth and continuous production. It requires a sunny location receiving 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily, with enough space around the plants to allow proper leaf growth and spreading. Ronde de Nice is an excellent choice for gardeners and growers looking for a French heirloom zucchini variety with attractive round fruits, excellent flavor, good productivity, and improved disease resistance.
20seeds in packet
