Dark Green Zucchini
Dark Green Zucchini is a classic, high-yielding summer squash variety known for its tender, flavorful fruits and vigorous growth. Perfect for fresh eating, grilling, baking, and stir-fries, it’s a staple for home gardens.
Type: Open-Pollinated Summer Squash
Days to Maturity: 50–55 days
Growth Habit: Bush; 18–24 inches tall
Plant Details:
Plants produce abundant, dark green cylindrical fruits that are tender, straight, and smooth-skinned. Vigorous bush plants are easy to grow and thrive in full sun with well-drained soil.
Flavor & Use:
Mild, tender, and slightly sweet. Excellent for sautéing, grilling, baking, stir-fries, or enjoying fresh from the garden.
Growing Tips:
Sow seeds directly in warm soil after the last frost, ½–1 inch deep, spacing 18–24 inches apart with rows 36 inches apart. Keep soil consistently moist and harvest fruits regularly when young for best flavor and continued production.
A productive, easy-to-grow summer squash variety delivering tender, flavorful zucchini throughout the growing season.