Cucuzzi, Italian Squash, Serpent of Sicily, Italian Edible Gourd, Longissima, Cucuzza (Lagenaria Siceraria) Seeds. Direct From Grower. (24+ Seeds) 24+ fresh Seeds for Cucuzzi, Cucuzza, Italian Squash (Lagenaria siceraria) . Comes with detailed growing instructions included from the grower. Cucuzzi are utilized in the kitchen much like summer squash and are best harvested at a length of 8 - 10 inches and enjoyed baked, grilled, raw, frozen or pickled. They can reach 40 inches and be dried as a gourd. Despite having the white flower of a gourd, these are eaten as a squash (eg. "Italian Squash") when the fruits are small. Enjoy them baked, grilled, raw, frozen, and pickled. This vine will produce a PROFUSION of large (the longest we've had so far is 40"!) gourds for drying and saving seeds for next year. They are fast growing - so make sure you check for edible fruits to harvest EVERY DAY - the fruits will easily grow 1 - 2 inches a day! These also make an excellent plant for children as they are so fast growing, the kids can almost see them grow! Also known under a wide range of other names such as Zucchetta Cucuzzi, Serpent of Sicily, Italian Edible Gourd, Longissima, Bottle Gourd, Calabash, Suzza Melon, Zucca, Tasmania Bean, Guinea Bean, New Guinea Bean, White Flowered Gourd and Indian Squash, is a vine is an annual plant with hairy, shallow lobed leaves and white flowers (unlike squash which are always yellow flowered). The vines can run up to 25 feet in length.