Zucchini breeds & varieties
7 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SCucurbita pepo
Origin: MX, IT, US
Flower Also EdibleHigh WaterImmature Summer SquashMild Green
SCourgette
Origin: FR, GB
Culinary Context UK EUEuropean Market NameEveryday EUMild
SBlack Beauty
Origin: US
Bush HabitClassicClassic OP BushDark Green
ACostata Romanesco
Origin: IT, US
DenseDense Nutty FleshFirm Cook HoldFlavour Standout
AYellow Zucchini
Origin: US
Colour ContrastGolden SkinMildMild Pale Flesh
APattypan
Origin: US
Dense Mild FleshFestiveMild DenseMulti Colour Skin
AEight Ball
Origin: US
Dark Green HybridMildNovelty MarketPortion Sized