Fordhook Zucchini Summer Squash Seed

Such a versatile vegetable! Classic, cylindrical, dark green zucchini are straight-to-slightly curved. The flesh is tender, creamy-white and freezes well. Vigorous and productive (and we mean productive) bush-type plants are studded with beautiful edible blossoms that can be stuffed/fried as a gourmet delicacy. A must in any kitchen garden. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

• Days to germinate: 7-14
• Days to maturity: 57
• Start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow ½” deep in sterile planting medium.
• Transplant spacing: 24-48”
• Sow outdoors after the last frost.
• Seed spacing: 24-48”
• Seed depth: 1”
• Produce size: Best picked when 6-8” long
• Yield: Up to 20 lbs. per plant
• Mature plant height: 24”
• Suitable for container growing: Yes
• Year of discovery: Formally introduced in 1942, but has likely been in existence for 100+ years.