Description

Dark Green Zucchini is a high-yielding summer squash variety prized for its glossy, deep green fruits and tender, mild-flavored flesh. Its straight, uniform fruits are ideal for grilling, sautéing, baking, and fresh garden use, making it a reliable staple for productive home gardens.

This vigorous bush-type plant produces consistently throughout the summer, offering an abundant harvest when picked regularly. Fruits are best enjoyed young for optimal texture and flavor, though they can be allowed to size up for baking and stuffing applications.

• Type: Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Plant habit: Bush type
• Days to harvest: 50–55 days

Zucchini thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and warm temperatures. Sow seeds directly in hills or rows and thin to the strongest plants. Water regularly and mulch to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest frequently at 6–8 inches long to encourage continuous production and best flavor quality.

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