Zucchini Type Squash

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Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Black Forest F1'

Unique climbing habit, saving space, and best grown in containers on the patio. Stems can be trained and tied to a trellis, stout cane, or netting and will produce dark green, cylindrical 15cm (6in) fruits in abundance if picked regularly. Grow...

Cucurbita pepa 'Zucchini Dark Green'

Squash 'Zucchini Dark Green'

Straight. 15-18 cm.

Cucurbita pepo 'Alberello di Sarzana'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Alberello di Sarzana'

Mid-green, slightly mottled, cylindrical fruits early into production. Cut when about 15cm long.

Cucurbita pepo 'All Green Bush'

Marrow/Courgette Squash, 'All Green Bush'

Heavy yields of dark green succulent fruit with tender skins for cooking whole as young small courgettes. Regular picking produces a crop over many months. Do not leave fruit to become large, as this slows the production down.

Cucurbita pepo 'Ambassador F1'

Zucchini Squash, Courgette 'Ambassador F1'

One of the most versatile varieties as the smooth, dark glossy skinned fruits retain their excellent flavour whether harvested as baby courgettes or once they have fully developed.

Cucurbita pepo 'Battani F1'

Courgette Squash, 'Battani F1'

Special exhibition variety

Cucurbita pepo 'Defender F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Defender F1'

A British bred hybrid variety with resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus which so often decimates marrow plants in our gardens. Defender produces a heavy yield of mid-green, slightly speckled fruits and is best if cut regularly.

Cucurbita pepo 'El Greco F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'El Greco F1'

A very productive, early cropping, deliciously flavoured variety, producing good yields of glossy, mid-green courgettes throughout the summer.

Cucurbita pepo 'Genovese'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Genovese'

Light greyish-green, mottled fruit of delicate, delicious flavour. Early into production, the fruit will grow to about 18cm long, with a slight bulbous end. Large, open bush habit.

Cucurbita pepo 'Green Bush F1'

Marrow/Courgette Squash, Bush type 'Green Bush F1'

Very early-maturing plants producing small, dark green tender fruits in abundance. Pick often to ensure continuity of crop.

Marrows are at their best while small and tender, and plants are more porductive if fruits are cut often. In May...

Cucurbita pepo 'Italian Striped / Striato d'Italia'

Zucchini Squash 'Italian Striped / Striato d'Italia'

Snazzy light green stripes against a dark green background define Italian Striped zucchini. Just as firm and tasty as less well-dressed zucchini, this bush-type summer squash is grown for the 'spash' it makes on the plate. Great grilled, baked...

Cucurbita pepo 'Jemmer F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Jemmer F1'

Brighten the dish no end with this bright yellow variety.The fruits taste just like the others. Highly prolific on compact plants.

Cucurbita pepo 'Mirza F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Mirza F1'

Compact plants with an upright habit that takes up less space and has good tolerance to disease. Can be grown in the garden or in large pots or growing bags. Pick regularly to encourage further cropping. Harvest July to October.

Cucurbita pepo 'Mirza F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Mirza F1'

Compact plants with an upright habit that takes up less space and has good tolerance to disease. Can be grown in the garden or in large pots or growing bags. Pick regularly to encourage further cropping. Harvest July to October.

Cucurbita pepo 'Nero di Milano'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Nero di Milano'

Medium early, dark green, cylindrical fruit about 18-20cm in length. Erect, open plant habit for easy picking.

Cucurbita pepo 'One Ball F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'One Ball F1'

Unique tennis ball size, yellow coloured fruits, with attractive and tasty creamy flesh. Bake them whole or slice and fry for a special treat.

Cucurbita pepo 'Orelia F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Orelia F1'

Attractive yellow colour and tasty fruit in this new hybrid courgette. Abundant cropping, and high in vitamins A, C and E.

Cucurbita pepo 'Parador F1'

Courgette/Zucchini Squash 'Parador F1'

Attractive, shiny, golden yellow, cylindrical fruits of excellent flavour. Early maturing and prolific cropping throughout the summer. Adds colour to both the kitchen garden or the mixed flower and vegetable border.

Cucurbita pepo 'Striato d'Italia'

Zucchini Squash 'Striato d'Italia'

Darkish green, smooth, cylindrical fruits with pale green stripes. Very productive fruiting variety thought the summer if picked regularly. Sow Apr-May; Harvest Jul-Oct. Start indoors and transplant outside in full sun.

Cucurbita pepo 'Summer Zucchini'

Zucchini Squash 'Summer Zucchini'

Smooth skin of really dark green. Slim and cylindrical with excellent internal quality. Ideal for freezing.