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Zucchini

Zucchini is the most popular variety of summer squash, which grows fast and features tender skin and soft flesh.

We harvest our zucchini when they are medium-sized (about 6–8 inches), which is the "sweet spot" for flavor. At this size, the seeds are tiny, the skin is tender, and the flesh is creamy rather than watery. If you find yourself with a giant-sized zucchini, use it for making zucchini bread. It will be too tough and seedy for many recipes.

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Sold by the pound at farm stands. Look for heavy, small-to-medium squash with smooth, unblemished skin. The weight tells you it’s full of moisture and hasn't gone "woody" inside. We grow both classic green and yellow varieties of zucchini.

Typically in season: mid-June through September.

When this product is in season, it can be purchased at Untiedt's Farm Stands. We harvest by hand and deliver to our Farm Stands daily.

Availability is dependent on weather conditions and overall supply. Not all products are available on all days at all Farm Stand locations.

Daily market prices vary.

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Don't peel them! The skin contains most of the nutrients and helps the zucchini hold its shape when grilled or sautéed.

Rinse under water to remove the dirt or prickles, and slice off the stem and blossom ends. Then slice or chop. Scrape out seeds from baseball bat sized zucchinis before using them to bake.

Slice tender, young summer squash raw into salads. Try them in stir-fry or with pasta. Lightly steam (4-5 minutes) and dress them with fresh herbs or pesto. Or coat squash lightly in oil and roast at 350 degrees whole or sliced in half for 15-45 minutes. Stuff whole squash with your favorite stuffings. Bread them and make zucchini fries.

Zucchini is a master of disguise. If you have picky eaters at home, grate your zucchini, squeeze out the excess moisture with a paper towel, and stir it into your spaghetti sauce or turkey burger patties. It adds incredible moisture and vitamins without changing the flavor!

Store squash unwashed in a perforated plastic bag in the vegetable bin. In the refrigerator they keep for about a week.

You can freeze grated zucchini for use in breads and muffins. Squeeze as much liquid out as possible before adding to the freezer bag.