Green Zucchini Squash
Estimated Inventory, 18 lbs : 68.18
This item was last sold on : 11/22/24
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.
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Boujiemana (TCW) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Viejas Casino Buffett | Alpine CA | 760-845-9931 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| RB Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-613-9000 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| The Plot Express (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-6846 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Monello (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Savory Moment (1) | El Cajon CA | 619-633-8863 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 mike |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Something Homemade | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| College Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 6192557644 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Dos Palmas Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-496-4343 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| College Cuisine - ZBT | San Diego CA | |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Kinme Omakase | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Zucchini Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
