SUMMER SQUASHES

Cucurbitaceae Cucurbita pepo

Availability:  July - August

Storage:  Summer squashes do not store like their winter cousins.  Keep them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but do not wash them before storing.  Thicker skinned varieties can store longer.

COOKING IDEAS AND RECIPES:

 

Cavili

Early with a creamy texture and mild flavor.

Coosa

An heirloom, Lebanese-type. This one has a pleasant, nutty flavor.

Enterprise

This variety has a bit of a savory flavor.

Gold Rush

A brillant golden-skinned zucchini.

Park's Straightneck

Large fruits with particularly thin skins, making them amazing for eating fresh.

Portofino

A Romanesco-type from Italy.

Zephyr

Bi-color with firm flesh and a delicious nutty flavor.

Costata Romanesco

An Italian variety with prominent ribbing.

Italiano Largo

Strong, nutty flavor with very few seeds.

Fortune

An early straightneck that grills nicely.

Cozelle Bush Zucchini

An heirloom from the Old Country. The flavor is nutty and classic.

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