Oatmeal Farm Network | Zucchini Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity
Bianco di Trieste	An Italian heirloom variety with pale green skin. It has a mild flavor and tender flesh, ideal for sautéing and grilling.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Black Beauty	A popular, classic variety of zucchini with dark green skin and tender flesh. Known for its versatility in cooking and high yields.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Caserta	An Italian heirloom variety with light green and dark green stripes. It has a mild, sweet flavor and firm texture, making it perfect for grilling.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Clarimore	A light green zucchini variety with a tender texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is a prolific producer with excellent cooking qualities.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Cocozelle	An Italian heirloom variety with green skin and light green stripes. Known for its firm texture and sweet flavor, ideal for grilling and roasting.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Costata Romanesco	An Italian variety with ribbed, light green skin and white stripes. Known for its dense, meaty texture and superior flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Eight Ball	A round, green zucchini variety that is perfect for stuffing. Known for its tender flesh and mild, sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Floridor	A round, yellow zucchini variety with a sweet, tender flesh. It is often used for stuffing or grilling.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Fordhook	A large, green zucchini variety known for its high yields and mild flavor, often used in baking and frying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Gadzukes	A unique zucchini variety with light green ridges, creating a star shape when sliced. Known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Golden Glory	A bright yellow zucchini variety known for its high yields and sweet, mild flavor. It is excellent for grilling and sautéing.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Golden Zucchini	A vibrant yellow-skinned variety with a sweet, nutty flavor. It is similar in texture to green zucchini but adds a splash of color to dishes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Hybrid Midnight	A dark-skinned zucchini variety with a smooth texture and rich flavor. It is known for its high yield and tender flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Lebanese White Bush	A pale, almost white zucchini variety known for its tender flesh and mild flavor. Popular in Middle Eastern cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Magda	A Middle Eastern variety with pale green skin and a slightly nutty, sweet flavor. Known for its crisp texture and excellent cooking properties.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Nimba	A light green zucchini variety with a sweet flavor and tender texture, often used in Mediterranean cuisine.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Parador	A yellow zucchini variety with a delicate flavor and tender flesh, known for its vibrant color and versatility in cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Partenon	A high-yielding zucchini variety with dark green skin and a tender, mild flavor. Known for its vigorous growth and disease resistance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Pattypan	A unique, scalloped-shaped summer squash that comes in green, yellow, or white. Known for its slightly sweet flavor and firm texture.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Raven	A dark green zucchini variety with a compact growth habit. Known for its tender, flavorful flesh and excellent grilling properties.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Ronde de Nice	A round, French heirloom variety that is light green with a tender flesh. Often used for stuffing due to its shape and mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Spineless Perfection	A green zucchini variety known for its smooth skin, tender flesh, and absence of spines on the plant, making harvesting easier.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Sundrop	A golden yellow zucchini variety with a tender, sweet flavor and firm texture, ideal for grilling and stir-frying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Tromboncino	An Italian heirloom variety that is long and curvy with pale green skin. It has a sweet, mild flavor and can be harvested when young as a zucchini or later as a winter squash.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Yellow Crookneck	A curved, yellow-skinned variety with a bumpy texture. Known for its sweet flavor and tender flesh, often used in summer squash dishes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Zephyr	A bi-colored zucchini with yellow and light green skin. Known for its tender flesh and nutty, slightly sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate