Zucchini, Dunja

Dunja produces smooth, glossy zucchini with excellent flavor on compact plants perfect for smaller gardens. This variety is a reliable producer that keeps churning out tender 6-8 inch fruits all summer—just remember to pick daily or you'll have baseball bats!"Basil, Mrs. Burns

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 consistent moisture; heavy feeders requiring high fertility.

• Harvest Details: Pick fruits when 6-8 inches long while the skin is still tender and glossy, typically starting 45-55 days; harvest daily at peak production to prevent oversized, seedy, and tough fruits.