Description
Dark Green Zucchini Organic Squash Seeds 4185.
Prolific Certified Organic Heirloom Yielding Tender, Dark Green Summer Squash all Season Long.
Dark Green Zucchini Organic Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an exceptionally heavy-yielding open-pollinated heirloom, now available as certified organic seed. Growing as a compact, non-vining bush reaching 60 to 90 cm in height and spreading up to 150 cm square, this variety produces a continuous, generous crop of dark green, cylindrical fruits. Pick fruits young and small for optimal tender texture and sweet flavour in stir-fries, grilling, and roasting. Larger, fully matured zucchinis are ideal for shredding into delicious home-baked muffins and bread. Just a couple of plants will provide an incredible summer harvest for family, friends, and neighbours!
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 4185
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Dark Green Zucchini Organic’
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Type: Certified Organic Open-Pollinated Heirloom Summer Squash (Bush Type)
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Plant Height & Spread: 60–90 cm tall; 150 cm square spread
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Harvest Size: Pick young for fresh eating; matures up to 30–75 cm for baking
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20 seeds per packet (10–12 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Summer squash are heat-loving crops that thrive in full sun with organic-rich soil and careful transplanting to protect sensitive root systems.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May to mid-June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: In shorter-season regions, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or organic matter into garden beds prior to planting. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
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Harvesting: Harvest tender fruits frequently when small for fresh culinary use. Regular picking encourages non-stop production until autumn frosts. Allow some fruits to grow larger if desired for baking recipes.
Why Dark Green Zucchini Organic Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an abundant, easy-to-grow certified organic summer squash that supplies continuous harvests for cooking and baking, Dark Green Zucchini Organic is an essential choice. Its non-vining bush structure, outstanding productivity, and kitchen versatility make it a standout staple for Canadian home gardeners and organic growers alike.
