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Heirloom Summer Squash DARK GREEN Zucchini❋50 SEEDS❋VIGOROUS❋HIGH YIELDS❋Early
$ 6.03
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- Heirloom Summer Squash DARK GREEN Zucchini❋50 SEEDS❋VIGOROUS❋HIGH YIELDS❋Early
- 55 days. Warm weather crops. This is the traditional, reliable zucchini that just keeps on producing! Vigorous bush variety, high yields. Fruits are dark green, and nice and straight! Best harvested at 6-8" long. Average water needs. Plant grows 2 to 3 ft. A summer squash variety. Try dipping blossoms in a beer batter and deep fry for a treat.
- SEED SOWING: Soil germination temperature 75F-90F. Direct sow outside after danger of all frosts and during warm temperatures. Sow seed 1/2"-1" deep, 3-5 seeds per hill and 3 feet distance between hills. Germination is 10-15 days depending upon growing conditions.
- Zucchini is high in Vitamin C and lutein, so it is excellent for the eyes and helps to reduce bruising. It is very low in calories but does have some fiber and protein. That makes it a good "diet" food and can help keep the colon healthy. Its levels of Vitamin A, folate and potassium make it heart healthy as well.
- Zucchini contains good amounts of folate, potassium, and vitamin A, all of which have been linked with cancer prevention. Some research has been done that shows eating zucchini may assist in lowering BHP levels in men, a factor in maintaining a healthy prostate.
