Todd's Seeds Dark Green Zucchini Summer Squash Heirloom Seed _ 7g Packet

Dark Green Zucchini Summer Squash is an early vigorous bush-type zucchini. It has straight, slightly mottled fruits that are best when picked between 6-8 inches. This summer squash variation was introduced from Italy. This is a high yielding plant that produces dark green zucchini that are excellent sliced, fried, steamed or baked. Because of its incredibly high yields, if you choose to go with this variation you will most-likely be giving them to everyone you know. Home gardeners and market growers appreciate this variations excellent quality and consistency. This summer squash variety is a very popular, easy growing, fast maturing crop. Its fruit is delicately flavored and excellent for baking. Zucchinis contain folate, potassium and vitamin A. They are also a great source of vitamin C. With their high water content, zucchini are very low in calories. Most of the nutrients offered by this summer squash variety can be found in its skin, so don’t peel. Zucchini is the most popular type of summer squash. Seeds for the Dark Green Zucchini Summer Squash can be sown directly outdoors once soil temperatures reach 70 degrees. They should be planted in groups of 2-3 with 36-48 inches apart. Rows should be given the same spacing as between plant groupings. This variation of zucchini will mature between 45-65 days. 1 Packet: 7g 1 Gram ~ 7-15 seeds 1 Pound ~ 4,000 seeds