Zucchini 'Dark Green' (Cucurbita pepo) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
The 'Dark Green' zucchini is a vigorous and productive variety, producing long, cylindrical, shiny dark green fruits. Its mild, slightly sweet taste and tender texture make it a must-have in the vegetable garden. Very easy to grow, this zucchini offers generous harvests throughout the summer , whether in the ground or in a container.
Type : Summer zucchini
Plant habit : Bushy and compact
Spread : 80 to 100 cm
Plant height : 50 to 70 cm
Quantity per pack : 25 seeds
Maturity : 50 to 55 days
Companion plants : Beans, corn, nasturtium, radish, marigold
Enemy plants : Potato (competition for nutrients)
Cultivation method
Zucchini 'Dark Green' is grown in full sun , in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost . Sow directly in the ground after the last frost or start seedlings indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting . Sow 2 cm deep , spacing the plants 80 to 100 cm apart to allow them to develop well. Regular watering , without wetting the leaves, promotes abundant production and prevents diseases. Harvest zucchini young (15-20 cm) for a more tender texture and prolonged production .
Use and benefits
The 'Dark Green' zucchini is versatile in the kitchen , perfect for stir-fries, gratins, soups, salads or even desserts . It is also excellent grated into pancakes or vegetable spaghetti . Very low in calories , it is an excellent source of fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C , contributing to a balanced and light diet .
Thanks to its ease of cultivation, rapid growth and impressive yield , zucchini 'Dark Green' is a vegetable garden classic, ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike .
