15 Types Of Zucchini From A to Z
From classic green to zephyr zucchini, we’re covering the most popular types of zucchini from A to Z in this helpful guide to courgette!
All types of squash plants (including zucchini) originated in the Americas. When early explorers discovered these starchy plants, they brought them back to Europe and started growing and cultivating them there.
We can credit Italy with creating the modern-day zucchini. They dubbed it the zucchino (little squash). The zucchini made its way back to America in the 1920s, but it was ignored by most consumers for about 50 years. We just didn’t know what we were missing!
But it ended well as today we have volumes of zucchini recipes from zucchini noodles to stuffed zucchini and zucchini dessert crisp! And, there are more than a few varieties of zucchini to choose from.
Zucchini is a popular summer squash that is loved by many for its mild flavor and versatile nature. It can be eaten raw or cooked and is often used in salads, soups, stews, roasted as a side, and even as a substitute for pasta. Today we are going to look at 15 different types of zucchini.
Zucchini Varieties:
Bianco di Trieste Zucchini
Black Beauty Zucchini
Classic Green Zucchini
Cocozelle Zucchini or Striped Zucchini
Costata Romanesco Zucchini
Gadzukes Zucchini
Green Bush Zucchini
Green Egg Squash
Lebanese Zucchini
Magda Zucchini
Pattypan Squash
8 Ball Zucchini or Round Zucchini
Tromboncino Zucchini
Yellow Zucchini
Zephyr Squash
Continues, with information and photos of each type at:
https://www.liveeatlearn.com/types-of-zucchini/