Zucchini, Dark Star

Dark Star is a compact bush zucchini with excellent powdery mildew resistance, keeping plants healthy and productive when others fail. The dark green fruits are tender and flavorful, and the open bush habit makes harvesting easy without scratching your arms on prickly leaves. Zucchini: Unleash summer abundance with these notoriously prolific squash! These unstoppable green or gold machines bury gardeners in tender, elongated fruits seemingly overnight. For peak flavor and tenderness, harvest fruits when they are 6-8 inches long and the skin is still glossy. Just 2-3 plants are typically sufficient to provide more than enough for family consumption, preservation, and baking, while the edible male flowers are a delicacy for frying. • Growing Tips: Transplant 1-2 weeks after the last frost when the soil reaches 65°F, spacing 24-36 inches apart; 2-3 plants are sufficient for most families. • Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours minimum). • Preferred Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with