Noche Zucchini Summer Squash
Best disease-resistant zucchini for home gardeners seeking reliable, early summer harvests.
This is the workhorse of the summer garden, bred specifically to outlast common viruses that usually claim squash crops. You sacrifice the heirloom charm of irregular shapes for a uniform, high-yield plant that keeps producing glossy, kitchen-ready fruit long after others have succumbed to disease.
$5.65
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking visually striking, dark-skinned produce
- Home cooks wanting early, consistent summer harvests
- Busy growers needing easy-to-spot fruit for quick harvesting
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts searching for complex, heirloom-quality flavors
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own seeds
- Casual growers lacking time for consistent soil maintenance
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Superior protection against WMV and ZYMV ensures a reliable harvest.
Maturity Speed
Early-maturing variety gets fresh produce to your table in 45 days.
Harvest Accessibility
Open bush habit makes locating and picking fruit remarkably simple.
Shelf Stability
Glossy fruits maintain quality longer than standard zucchini varieties.
Growth Vigor
Strong, consistent development supports high yields throughout the summer.
Germination Reliability
Standardized germination rates provide predictable results for home garden beds.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity
45 days
Seed Viability
3–4 years
Minimum Germination Rate
75%
Seed Depth
1–1.5 inches
Soil pH Requirement
6.0–6.8
Planting Depth
1 inch
Sunlight Requirements
Full sun (6-8 hours daily) or partial shade (4-6 hours)
Water Requirements
Consistent, deep watering, about 1 inch per week
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