Zucchini

Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom $3.75 $4.00

A favorite of ours! This squash or zucchini thrives all across America. It doesn't seem to be plagued my mildew and it is not bothered by bugs, it just keeps producing all summer long. The Living Seed Company - This Italian gourmet nutty summer squash has a unique appearance that piques the interest of any curious gardener. With green skin and ribbing, this Italian heirloom surprises with its tender skin and delectable taste! The ribbed edges give the squash a beautiful scalloped appearance when sliced. This heirloom has been enjoyed for centuries and will do well in most any garden. Male flowers are edible and delicious! Best if harvested at 6" or smaller but does not loss its flavor with increasing size. Ribbed, Speckled skin Best when eaten under 6" Summer squash 50-60 days 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Organic Summer Zucchini Ortolana di Faenza Squash, Heirloom Seeds

Summer Zucchini Ortolana di Faenza Squash, Heirloom, Organic $2.95 $3.25

Renee's Garden - Italian heirloom yields nicely shaped, light green fruits you’ll find meltingly tender, custardy, and delicious–never watery or mushy. Early bearing vines with marbled leaves. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Light green color Tender texture A delicate and nutty flavor 40 days Approx 35 seeds Instructions - Zucchinis need full sun, rich fertile soil, and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds,1 inch deep, every 2 feet, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin to leave only 1 seedling every 2 feet. Or, plant in slightly mounded hills, 2 feet in diameter, sowing 5 or 6 seeds in each hill. Thin hill-planted seedlings to 2 or 3 strongest plants. Plant In: May - June for cold winters and April - June for mild winters Full Sun Plant 2 feet apart 7-10 days to germinate Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Black Beauty Zucchini Squash, 1957 variety, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - A 1957 All America Selections winner developed by John Scarchuk at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Compact everbearing bush plants are loaded with glossy green-black fruits with firm white flesh. Best eaten when under 8" long. Excellent variety for freezing. 45-65 days. Characteristics: Organic Glossy, green-black skin Best when eaten under 8 inches Excellent variety for freezing Summer squash 45-65 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Ronde de Nice Summer Squash Zucchini, Organic, 1800's Heirloom $3.75 $4.39

This is our favorite zucchini. The skins are tender, they are perfect for grilling, roasting, and stuffing. We have to source them differently each year but we strive for organic. Perfectly spherical light green fruits with white speckling - a unique specialty item! Heirloom from southern France with a nice nutty flavor and great texture for fresh eating or freezing. Round shape and small size make this variety perfect for stuffing! Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Specialty crop Harvest at 3-5" diameter Bush-type habit Heirloom Instructions - Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if the leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Direct seed as soon as the chance of all frost has passed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before the planting date. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Many growers plant multiple successions of summer squash during a season to ensure a continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after a frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: 12-24" Row Spacing: 5-6' Harvest & Storage: Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for the best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity. Fruits are very perishable but will store for 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF and 90% relative humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Golden Zucchini Squash, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) Introduced in 1973 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia, bred from genetic material supplied by Dr. Oved Shifress. This vivid yellow fruit was the first commercial B (bicolor gene) cultivar. Crisp and mild-flavored zucchinis are borne prolifically on bush plants. 50-55 days. Characteristics: Organic Bright yellow skin Best when eaten under 8 inches Heavy yielding bush plants Summer squash 50-55 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Cocozelle Zucchini, Organic $3.50 $3.90

Productive, tasty Italian variety with attractively striped fruits. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Dark and light green striping is less defined than Costata Romanesco. The flavor is slightly nutty; milder than Costata but more flavorful than most zucchini. Straight fruit with very slight ribbing over the lighter green striping. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Bush habit Uniform shape Harvest at 6-8" 58 days 1/8 oz Instructions - Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: 12-24" Row Spacing: 5-6' Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Dark Green Zucchini, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Vigorous variety produces good yields of straight, smooth fruits. An open-pollinated variety best suited to the home garden, with abundant yields of lightly mottled dark green fruits. Pale greenish-white, firm flesh. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Harvest at 6-8" Bush-type habit Instructions - Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if the leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Direct seed as soon as the chance of all frost has passed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before the planting date. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Many growers plant multiple successions of summer squash during a season to ensure a continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after a frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: 12-24" Row Spacing: 5-6' Harvest & Storage: Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for the best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity. Fruits are very perishable but will store for 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF and 90% relative humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Stardust Zucchini, Organic $3.50 $3.90

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Large, productive plants with beautiful, medium to dark green fruit. One of our most uniform open pollinated zucchinis in fruit shape and color, plants produce abundantly on short stems. Leaves are large and variegated and fruit are covered in beautiful tiny flecks of contrasting color with defined, attractive ridges. Productive Variegated leaves Harvest at 6-9" Open-Pollinated 1/8 oz seeds Instructions Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if the leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Direct seed as soon as the chance of all frost has passed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before the planting date. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Many growers plant multiple successions of summer squash during a season to ensure a continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after a frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: 12-24" Row Spacing: 5-6' Harvest & Storage: Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for the best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity. Fruits are very perishable but will store for 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF and 90% relative humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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