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Courgettes and zucchini come in a huge range of colours and shapes. From yellow to black,
some striped, some club shaped. So recommendations of specific varieties
is more a matter of personal taste.
Almost all of them are easy to grow
so you are unlikely to be disappointed whichever variety you choose.
Below we have listed a few we recommend with pictures (click the
name).
Variety
Comments
Golden Dawn
III
This is an F1 variety with which has a golden yellow skin. The
flesh is firm and crisp. This variety will produce crops from July
right through to October. Available from
Mr Fothergills.
El Greco
A traditional coloured and shaped F1 courgette / zucchini which
produces an early crop. This has been awarded the RHS "Award of
garden Merit".
All Green Bush
Very tasty and easy to grow. This variety is a speckled green and
will crop early in the season. They are available from
Thompson and Morgan.
Bambino
An excellent F1 variety which produces lots of mid green fruits.
Available from Nicky's
Nursery.
Varieties of Courgette and Zucchini