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Varieties of Courgettes and Zucchini
Courgettes and zucchini come in a huge range of colours and shapes. From yellow to black, some striped, some club shaped. So recommendations of specific varieties is more a matter of personal taste.
Almost all of them are easy to grow so you are unlikely to be disappointed whichever variety you choose. Below we have listed a few we recommend with pictures (click the name).
Varieties of Courgette and Zucchini
Variety
Comments
Golden Dawn III This is an F1 variety with which has a golden yellow skin. The flesh is firm and crisp. This variety will produce crops from July right through to October . Available from Mr Fothergills .
El Greco A traditional coloured and shaped F1 courgette / zucchini which produces an early crop. This has been awarded the RHS "Award of garden Merit".
All Green Bush Very tasty and easy to grow. This variety is a speckled green and will crop early in the season. They are available from Thompson and Morgan .
Bambino An excellent F1 variety which produces lots of mid green fruits. Available from Nicky's Nursery .
