Description
Dark Green Zucchini Squash Seeds (Bush Type) 2245.
Space-Saving, High-Yielding Heirloom Producing Abundant Tender Dark Green Summer Squash.
Dark Green Zucchini Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an exceptionally prolific, compact bush-type heirloom designed to deliver maximum yields in minimal space. Growing just 50 to 100 cm in height, this bushy, space-saving plant produces a continuous harvest of smooth, dark green, cylindrical fruits. Best harvested when 25 to 30 cm long for optimal tenderness and flavor, these versatile zucchinis excel when sliced into stir-fries, grilled, roasted, spiralized into noodles, or baked into sweet zucchini breads. Its neat bush habit makes it an ideal choice for urban gardens, raised beds, or large patio containers such as half whiskey barrels.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2245
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Dark Green Zucchini’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Summer Squash (Bush Type)
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Plant Height: 50–100 cm
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Harvest Size: Best picked at 25–30 cm long
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart (Ideal for container growing)
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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: Approx. 7 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
Squash are heat-loving crops that thrive in full sun with organic-rich soil and benefit from careful transplanting to protect sensitive roots.
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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 & Container Planting: In shorter-season regions, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to prevent root disturbance. Excellent for container culture—plant in half whiskey-barrel sized pots filled with rich potting soil.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or well-rotted manure into garden beds prior to planting. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
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Harvesting: Harvest tender fruits frequently throughout the summer when they reach 25 to 30 cm long. Regular picking encourages heavy, continuous production right up until the first autumn frost.
Why Dark Green Zucchini Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an easy-to-grow, space-saving summer squash that yields an incredible abundance of tender, delicious fruit, Dark Green Zucchini is a garden essential. Its compact bush structure, versatility in containers, and exceptional kitchen usability make it a top pick for Canadian home gardeners.
