Zucchini & Summer Squash 101

Zucchini and summer squash are two summer staples that are great for fresh eating, cooking, grilling and even baking. As a rule, I use zucchini for grilling, cooking and baking, while summer squash can also be eaten fresh. Zucchini tends to hold more water than summer squash, so keep that in mind while you experiment in the kitchen.

Our Zucchini...

Type: Green Zucchini
Varieties Grown: Dunja F1, Dark Star

Type: Striped Zucchini
Varieties Grown: Cocozelle

...and Our Summer Squash

Type: Straightneck Summer Squash
Varieties Grown: Success PM Straightneck

Type: Yellow Zucchini
Varieties Grown: Golden Zucchini (Heirloom)

Type: Specialty Zucchini
Varieties Grown: Ronde de Nice (Heirloom)

Type: Specialty Summer Squash
Varieties Grown: Lemon Summer Squash (Heirloom)