Cucurbita pepo

A favorite every season, this dark green zucchini goes right from the garden to the table or grill. Great in baked goods, too. Bush-type plants save space. All-America Selections winner. Harvest 6-8 inch fruit in 58 days.

Gardener's Notes: Squash is a warm-season crop. Sow directly in the garden in late spring or early summer when night temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Before planting, work well-rotted compost or a slow-release fertilizer into the soil at label rate. Plant 1 seed every 6 inches. Thin seedlings to 1 plant every 2 feet. For best flavor pick when 2-3 inches across. Harvest often to keep plants producing through the season.