Zucchini, Dark Star (50 days)

A new open pollinated zucchini developed by Eel River, California organic grower, Bill Reynolds.  It has been bred as an OP market gardener workhorse alternative to hybrids.  Spineless stalks prevent damage to fruits while harvesting.  Long harvest window is a good trait for farmer and gardener alike.  Remarkably vigorous.  It was selected under dry farmed conditions In N. California  Dark Star was included in variety trials with the Dry Farming Collaborative 2016 – 2018, with an average yield of 15 lbs per plant at a planting density of 24 sq ft per plant, on 9 sites in Western Oregon. ERP

*If you have issues with Squash Vine Borers you may want to try growing Tromboncino as a summer squash as they are a different species (Cucurbita mochata)

SS1: Packet (2 g ≈ 30 seeds) - $3.95                 

 1 oz =  $20.00

1/4 lb = $65.00