Description
Organic Round Zucchini is a distinctive Cucurbita pepo summer squash selected for round, glossy green fruits instead of the usual long zucchini shape. Harvest the tender fruits at about 4 inches across for easy slicing, stuffing, frying, sandwiches, and lasagna-style dishes, with first harvests around 50 days from sowing under warm growing conditions.
Why Grow It
- Round green zucchini fruits grow about 4 inches across, giving wide slices and excellent stuffing size.
- Cucurbita pepo summer squash produces fast warm-season harvests, commonly ready in about 50 days.
- Round habit makes the fruits easy to spot, pick, slice, fry, or layer into kitchen dishes.
- Plants can be grown in full sun on rich, well-drained soil and may be trained upward on a strong trellis.
- Includes 25 USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO seeds for home vegetable gardens.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Cucurbita pepo |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Warm-season annual vegetable |
| Mature height | Bush to semi-vining plants about 18-30 in. tall with a 3-4 ft. spread; can be trellised with support |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Yellow squash blossoms followed by round green fruits; harvest in about 50 days |
| Seed count | 25 USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO seeds |
| Fruit color | Glossy medium green round zucchini with darker green striping and speckling |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow after frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow about 1 in. deep in rich, well-drained soil and keep evenly moist. |
| Spacing | Space plants 24-36 in. apart, or grow on a sturdy trellis with good airflow and regular harvesting |
| Germination | Usually 5-10 days in warm soil around 70-95 F |
Best For
- summer vegetable gardens
- kitchen gardens
- raised beds
- trellised squash plantings
- stuffed zucchini recipes
- grilling and frying slices
- organic seed collections
Packet Details
Includes 25 USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Zucchini prefers warm soil, steady moisture, and frequent harvests once fruits begin sizing up.
FAQ
What shape are the zucchini fruits?
This variety is grown for round green zucchini fruits rather than long fruits. Pick them at about 4 inches across for tender texture and easy kitchen use.
Are these organic seeds?
Yes. This packet is listed as 25 USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO seeds.
When should I harvest round zucchini?
Harvest is commonly around 50 days in warm conditions. Pick often while fruits are young and glossy to keep plants productive.
Can round zucchini be trellised?
Yes. Provide a sturdy trellis or support, guide vines gently, and check plants often so round fruits do not become hidden under foliage.
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