Green Zucchini Squash
Inventory, 18 lbs : 174.79
This item was last sold on : 09/06/24
Description/Taste
The Zucchini squash has a uniformly cylindrical shape with little to no taper from its stem to blossom end. It can be harvested when it is at its baby stage or when more mature at up to six to eight inches long. Many growers and chefs note that Zucchini will be at its peak flavor and texture when five to six inches in length. The exterior glossy skin of the Zucchini is vibrant to dark green in color and delicate enough to consume. Summer squash such as Zucchini are harvested when immature for best flavor, as a result their skin is delicate and prone to easily bruising and scratching. Its flesh is creamy white in color with a spongy yet firm texture and faint traces of edible seeds. It offers a sweet summer squash flavor with nuances of black peppercorn and nutty undertones. In addition to the fruit of the Zucchini plant the flower blossoms of Zucchini are also edible and offer a mild, squash like flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Originally grown as a summer vegetable, Zucchini squash is suitable to forced cultivation in temperate climates and is available for harvest year-round.
Current Facts
Zucchini is a classic summer squash and botanically a member of Cucurbita pepo. Today it is easily the most popularly grown and consumed of all summer squashes. There are numerous Zucchini varieties on the market today with independent names and characteristics. Zucchini can also be harvested at varying stages of maturity, when petite and at its baby stage of growth or when slightly more mature and medium sized. Fully mature Zucchini that are large with hardened skin have not developed much of a place in the commercial marketplace as their flavor and texture at this stage are not preferable for culinary applications. In the culinary context, Zucchini is treated as a vegetable. Botanically, however, the Zucchini is identified as the swollen fruit that stems from the female Zucchini flower.
Nutritional Value
Zucchini squash are a low caloric food and are nearly 94% water. Additionally they offer some vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
Applications
Zucchini squash are mild in flavor, extremely versatile and can be prepared in sweet or savory recipes. Grate Zucchini and add squash to muffin or bread batter, or use to make vegetable pancakes and fritters. Thinly sliced Zucchini works well in salads or as part of a fresh (raw) appetizer such as vegetarian carpaccio. When sliced thinly lengthwise Zucchini squash can be an excellent substitute for conventional noodles in pasta preparations. Sliced Zucchini squash can be grilled, steamed, sautéed or battered and fried. Larger more mature squashes are perfectly sized for hollowing and baking when stuffed with meats, cheeses and grains. The Zucchini blossoms additionally can be stuffed with soft cheeses and herbs then battered and fried. The flavor and texture of Zucchini will complement a variety of ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, corn, eggplant, fresh herbs such as parsley, basil and oregano, olive oil, pine nuts, eggs, citrus juice, sausage, roasted chicken and cheeses such as ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. Zucchini squash will keep best when kept dry and refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Zucchini squash may owe its parentage to Italy but its commercial success was one achieved in the United States, specifically Southern California’s Los Angeles where it was featured on the menu of the famous 1920’s restaurant Café Marcell and also made several appearances in food features of the Los Angeles Times.
Geography/History
While many summer squashes can trace their origins back to the early Americas Zucchini squash is believed to be native to Milan, Italy. Renowned squash historian Harry S. Paris notes the squash is a Milanese variety listed in an Italian seed pamphlet from 1901 for a squash named zucca quarantine vera nana. Zucchini would make its way to the United States via Italian immigrants around the time of World War I. Mention of the Zucchini can be found in American seed catalogs such as Los Angeles Germain Seed and Plant Co. where it was first listed as ”Italian squash” in 1918 then renamed in 1919 as Zucchini. The Zucchini caught on so quickly as a favorite squash of American growers and chefs that by 1920 the same catalog devoted a whole page to the now sought after Zucchini squash. Like many summer squash types when grown in mild to warm climates with ample sun exposure the Zucchini will be a highly prolific fruiter. So prolific in fact that August 8th is known as national sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch day, a nod to the overabundance of Zucchini many growers experience in the summer months.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| L Orangerie | Coronado CA | 619-571-3367 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-218-4000 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-481-9349 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Savory Moment (1) | El Cajon CA | 619-633-8863 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Kinme Omakase | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Club Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Comma | San Diego CA | 619-802-9183 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Employee Dining) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Valley View Casino & Hotel | Valley Center CA | 760-291-5500 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | Chris 702-334-8845 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Café ( Danielson ) | Poway CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| The Plot Express (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-6846 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Daily Chew Catering | San Diego CA | 619-879-7979 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Zucchini Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.