Pale greenish-white, firm flesh. Summer squashes Cucurbita pepo are warm-season annuals in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, melons, winter squash, and gourds.
Commonly grown types include:. Plants need loose, fertile, well drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH 5. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if leaves yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Direct seed as soon as chance of all frost has passed or start transplants weeks before planting date.
Harden off plants by reducing temperature, water, and fertilizer. Many growers plant multiple successions of summer squash during a season to ensure continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost.
Black plastic mulch and floating row cover can be used to increase soil and air temperature, as well as ward off cucumber beetles which feast on young seedlings and also spread disease. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Home Dark Green Zucchini. Cucurbita pepo Dark Green Zucchini. Days to Maturity: 50 days SKU Size Choose an Option Add to Cart. Vigorous variety produces good yields of straight, smooth fruits. Bush habit Harvest at ".
They offer a pleasant, moist crunchy texture to vegetable sautes. But some have an almost nutty flavor. The Middle Eastern Cousa squash are known for deep flavor and dense flesh that stands up well to grilling. Vine Size and Habit are another thing to consider to when selecting among zucchini varieties. Even bush-type zucchini need ' 1 m of space to grow in. Heirloom and older zucchini types can be larger, and take up more space.
They may also have spines on the stems of the fruit or ribs of the leaves. Some heirloom and most of the newer hybrid zucchini varieties are selected for compact, bushy habits and minimal spines, so they're easier to harvest, and work better in small gardens. Finally, Disease Resistance can be important for some gardeners. If you live in a wet climate, look for varieties with some resistance to powdery mildew, and allow more space between plants for better air circulation.
If yellow mosaic virus is a problem in your area, look for resistant zucchini varieties. Organic seeds are, by definition, non-GMO. Most varieties featured here are organic, but some varieties are only available as non-organic seed. Don't let this prevent you from trying a variety that looks interesting. The way the plants are grown without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides is the primary determinant of whether they're grown organically. Links to buy seeds go to seed companies that offer that variety.
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Commissions help pay for maintaining and updating this web site. Links to other seed companies are provided as a service, we receive no commission from them. Links open in new windows. It produces glossy green zucchini over a long season. Harvest at " cm. Compact bush variety suitable for small gardens and containers. A good zucchini variety for small spaces and container gardens.
Buy 'Raven' Seeds Territorial Seeds. Flesh is creamy white, good texture. Harvest at " cm long. Vigorous, bushy plants spread ' 1. All-America Selections winner. Buy 'Fordhook' Seeds Burpee Seeds. Open plants and small spines make for an easy harvest. Hi Janis, there are other varieties of genetically modified summer squash such as the yellow crooked-neck squash. Your email address will not be published. By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website.
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