Zucchini

IN SEASON:
July – August

COOKING TIPS:
Use zucchini in desserts, in stir fries, boiled, grilled and stuffed. See recipes for ideas.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:
Keep zucchini in a plastic bag in the fridge for one week. Since zucchini is mostly water it will dehydrate quickly if not properly stored.

NUTRITIONAL DETAILS:
Zucchini has the same nutritional benefits as summer squash and also has some niacin and a few grams of carbohydrates per serving.

VARIETIES:
Spineless Beauty, Raven, Cocozella, Sebring (yellow)