Dark Green
dark-green-zucchini Dark Green Cucurbita pepo
HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI
Start 2-3 seeds in flats or 4” pots 3-4 weeks before transplanting, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost followed by multiple successions until three months before last frost. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil, 5-6 seeds to a hill. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Plastic mulch and floating row covers can be used to increase soil and air temperature, and reduce cucumber beetle damage to young seedlings. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-40”
Days To Maturity 50
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-40”
Days To Maturity 50
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 25 Seeds$3.50
This classic zucchini is mild in flavor, prolific, grows straight market fruits. Tolerant both of hot and cool weather. Harvest when needed, peak flavor is at 7-8” long. If they grow to their peak size at 24-36”, leave the fruit on the plant until frost, and then remove and save the seed in December. Control the abu...
This classic zucchini is mild in flavor, prolific, grows straight market fruits. Tolerant both of hot and cool weather. Harvest when needed, peak flavor is at 7-8” long. If they grow to their peak size at 24-36”, leave the fruit on the plant until frost, and then remove and save the seed in December. Control the abundant harvest by harvesting the zucchini flowers to eat on salads, stuff with goat cheese, or fry. Also known as courgette. Tags: Color: Green, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.
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