Fordhook Zucchini Summer Squash Seed
Description
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.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
