Zucchini - (Cucurbita pepo) Sow after frost. Harvest from 15cm in length.
COMPANION PLANTS - LIKES: Bean, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn DISLIKES: Potato
First introduced to the European market in 1930. Dark green, glossy fruit, 15-20cm in length and up to 5cm diameter. Popular variety. Creamy-white flesh. Produces early. Prolific. Good variety either cooked or frozen. 50-63 days. 45 seeds
HINT: For high yields over a long period, pick fruit continually. Zucchini are generally ready for harvest around 7 days after flowering.