Varieties of Zucchini - What's the Difference?

• Aristocrat - this variety features a waxy skin and is medium green in color


• Black Zucchini - very dark green skin and almost white flesh, very common variety of zucchini


• Zucchini Gadzukes - dark green with distinctive light green ridges, resembles a star when sliced crosswise, compact plant




• Gold Rush - A unique zucchini variety that features gold colored fruit and a classic zucchini taste, compact plant


• Black Beauty - this variety bears very dark green fruit, very compact plants


• Embassy - features medium green fruit, almost spineless plant, very heavy producer


• Greyzini - early producer, ready in 47 days, tender green fruit with light green stripes


• Sweet Gourmet - a Lebanese variety, very light, creamy green skin, tapered fruit, very compact plant and heavy producer