Dark Green Zucchini
Best summer squash for home gardeners seeking manageable, high-yield harvests.
Discover the Dark Green Zucchini, an open-pollinated summer squash variety perfect for the home garden. This vigorous plant delivers abundant yields of straight, smooth zucchini featuring a lightly mottled dark green exterior and firm, pale greenish-white flesh. For optimal quality, harvest fruits when they reach 6 to 8 inches long. As a bush-type variety, it offers manageable growth in your garden space. Remember that these warm-season annuals require planting only after all danger of frost has passed to ensure a fantastic harvest.
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Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
50
/ days
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a high-volume summer harvest
- Organic growers prioritizing sustainable and non-GMO seeds
- Home cooks wanting a versatile kitchen staple
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Small households struggling to manage excess produce
- Urban gardeners with limited square footage
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Vigorous growth habits ensure a reliable harvest throughout the summer season.
Space Efficiency
Compact bush-type habit makes this ideal for smaller backyard garden plots.
Harvest Window
Clear maturity guidelines make timing the perfect 6-8 inch harvest simple.
Germination Reliability
High-quality open-pollinated seeds provide dependable sprouting in warm soil conditions.
Culinary Versatility
Firm texture and classic flavor profile suit a wide range of recipes.
Growth Manageability
Predictable bush structure prevents the sprawling mess common in other varieties.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
50 days
Zucchini seeds/oz
155-260 (185 avg)
Zucchini seeds/lb
2,500-4,200 (3,000 avg)
Seeding Rate
12,000 seeds/acre (4 lbs)
Soil pH requirement
5.8-6.8
Germination soil temperature
Approx. 85ºF
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Features
- Vigorous variety produces good yields
- Open-Pollinated, ideal for home gardens
- Produces straight, smooth fruit
- Bush-type habit for manageable space
- Abundant yields of dark green fruit
- Firm, pale greenish-white flesh
- Harvest recommended at 6-8 inches
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Dark Green Zucchini for its exceptional reliability and prolific yield. Reviewers consistently report outstanding germination success, building immediate trust in the seed quality. The resulting plants are vigorous and robust. The main source of delight is the sheer volume of production; harvests are described as nearly endless, yielding beautiful, firm, dark green fruit. This high performance strongly justifies the investment in these organic, non-GMO seeds. Flavor is classic and holds up well in cooking. Customers view this variety as a dependable, high performing choice, highly recommended for growers seeking consistent, excellent organic zucchini results.
Know before you buy
These are warm-season annuals that require soil temperatures of approximately 85ºF to germinate. You should wait until all danger of frost has passed in the spring before planting them directly into your garden.
This is a bush-type variety, which makes it more manageable for smaller garden spaces compared to vining squash. While they stay compact, ensure you provide them with full sun and adequate room for the plant to spread.
For the best flavor and texture, harvest the fruit when it reaches 6 to 8 inches in length. Harvesting at this size ensures the flesh remains firm and the skin stays smooth.
Yes, these zucchini thrive in soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. Ensuring your soil is well-draining and within this range will help support the vigorous growth and abundant yields this variety is known for.
You can expect to start harvesting your zucchini approximately 50 days after planting. Keep in mind that environmental factors like sunlight and soil temperature can slightly influence this timeline.
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