{"product_id":"zucchini-dark-green-italian","title":"Zucchini Dark Green - (Italian)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e10 seeds in the pack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZucchini Dark Green Italian\/French market-garden zucchini variety known for its deep dark green, smooth, cylindrical fruits. It is a vigorous, reliable, and productive plant that produces abundant harvests over a long period. The fruits are tender, non-bitter, and ideal for fresh cooking. Both the zucchini and its large yellow flowers are edible and widely used in Mediterranean cuisine (grilled, steamed, stuffed, in ratatouille, soups, and fritters).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eThis variety is rustic, re-growing (continuous producer), and well adapted for open-field cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eSowing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing in open ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm between holes in all directions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eSeeds per hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eMinimum temperature for germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eWhen plants reach the 3–4 leaf stage, keep only the strongest seedling in each hole and remove the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eFor earlier harvest (from July), sow under protection (greenhouse or tunnel) in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eMarch–April\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eCulinary Use (From “Dans l’assiette”)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eCan be eaten stuffed, steamed, in ratatouille, soups, and vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eThe flowers can also be cooked, especially as fritters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eVariety Characteristics (From “Intérêt de cette variété”)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eProductive and hardy variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eNon-bitter fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eBeautiful dark green color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eSuitable for continuous harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eIdeal for home gardens and market production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eSowing Season in Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e September - October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eGrowing Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 days after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eContinuous picking\u003c\/strong\u003e for several weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2282\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eFruit color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eFruit shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cylindrical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush \/ dwarf, vigorous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eSoil temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 14°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2282\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2282\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Green Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default 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