

Enter the
Share Market®
Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.


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.
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
Dos Palmas Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-496-4343 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | |
The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | |
Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-504-3071 |
The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
The Palate | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-2716 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Lucha Libre Taco Shop | San Diego CA | 619-296-8226 |
Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Zucchini Squash. One

Recently Shared
People have shared Green Zucchini Squash using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
![]() ![]()
Esentai Gourme
Al Fabari avenue 77/8, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 91 days ago, 10/29/20 Sharer's comments : Green Zucchini from Spain in Almaty ![]() ![]()
Supermercado Mercandu
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaVia santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia 574-538-2142 About 299 days ago, 4/03/20 Sharer's comments : Very big zucchini!! ![]() ![]() About 364 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette green 😋 ![]() ![]()
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 378 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette light green 🧚🏻 ![]() ![]()
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 582 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Summer Squashes from Beylik Family Farms ![]() ![]()
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 596 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Summer Squash going strong ![]() ![]()
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 624 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farms ![]() ![]()
John Her
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 631 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Her Produce ![]() ![]()
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 638 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farm ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 644 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Courgette 💚 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 696 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer's comments : Green Zucchini Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. ![]() ![]()
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-760-310-0334 About 708 days ago, 2/20/19 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms |