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Which varieties of Zucchini / Courgette have you grown, that you were really pleased with and would happily recommend to others ?
When I first started growing Zucchini, I didn't really worry about what variety they were, so long as the seed packet or plant pot said Zucchini or Courgette on it, sometimes with some very disappointing results and quickly found out, that you need to get the right variety, not only for your garden but also for taste.
Nowadays there are so many different varieties to choose from, that suit every climate, and range from, the flavorsome, to the self pollinators and good croppers, on to those that are said to be mildew resistant, but still, they don't always live up to our expectations. This is where I thought, that with all the different climates, we Zucchini growers live in, sharing our experiences and recommendations with each other may be useful to others, as well as enjoyable.
I'm always on the lookout for other varieties of course, but through trial and error plus one recommendation, I have four varieties that I have grown for the past 4 years and would happily recommend them to anyone, who lives in a warm climate,
Eight Ball - Round Zucchini, I like this one because they are great for putting on the barbecue and stuffing, they are prolific croppers, with a long season and stay reasonably compact.
Bambino F1 - This one was recommended to me and is great for cooking, as the skins are thin, is very flavorsome and the flesh remains firm, meaning it doesn't disintegrate like some do, even with minimal cooking, is a high yield, well behaved plant that is more mildew resistant than others.
Atena Polka F1 - Has all the same attributes of Bambino, but is yellow skinned with a slightly nutty flavor.
New Orleans - A pale skinned almost white Zucchini with faint green stripes, nothing particularly outstanding about the plant, but it is well worth growing for the delicious sweet tasting flesh.
What are you going to recommend?
When I first started growing Zucchini, I didn't really worry about what variety they were, so long as the seed packet or plant pot said Zucchini or Courgette on it, sometimes with some very disappointing results and quickly found out, that you need to get the right variety, not only for your garden but also for taste.
Nowadays there are so many different varieties to choose from, that suit every climate, and range from, the flavorsome, to the self pollinators and good croppers, on to those that are said to be mildew resistant, but still, they don't always live up to our expectations. This is where I thought, that with all the different climates, we Zucchini growers live in, sharing our experiences and recommendations with each other may be useful to others, as well as enjoyable.
I'm always on the lookout for other varieties of course, but through trial and error plus one recommendation, I have four varieties that I have grown for the past 4 years and would happily recommend them to anyone, who lives in a warm climate,
Eight Ball - Round Zucchini, I like this one because they are great for putting on the barbecue and stuffing, they are prolific croppers, with a long season and stay reasonably compact.
Bambino F1 - This one was recommended to me and is great for cooking, as the skins are thin, is very flavorsome and the flesh remains firm, meaning it doesn't disintegrate like some do, even with minimal cooking, is a high yield, well behaved plant that is more mildew resistant than others.
Atena Polka F1 - Has all the same attributes of Bambino, but is yellow skinned with a slightly nutty flavor.
New Orleans - A pale skinned almost white Zucchini with faint green stripes, nothing particularly outstanding about the plant, but it is well worth growing for the delicious sweet tasting flesh.
What are you going to recommend?
how did you manage to read my question, before I'd even managed to post it.