Zucchini Middle Eastern Clarimore

EXCLUSIVE - This delectable zucchini variety is the type particularly prized in Persian and Lebanese cuisine. These distinctive light pastel green squash have exceptionally smooth, tender skins and a uniquely creamy, succulent interior flesh. Their nutty sweet flavor lends itself to a wide range of cooking possibilities. Clarimore is obediently compact in habit, making it easy to harvest from the vines. This well-bred, disease-resistant early variety produces reliable and substantial yields in all climate zones.

Seed Count: Approx. 17 / Weight: 2.5 g / F-1 Hybrid

START SEEDS OUTDOORS

All zucchinis need full sun, rich fertile soil and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow 2 to 3 seeds, 1 inch deep, every 2 feet, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin to leave only 1 seedling every 2 feet. Or, plant in slightly mounded hills, 2 feet in diameter, sowing 5 or 6 seeds in each hill. Thin hill planted seedlings to 2 or 3 strongest plants.

GROWING NOTES

Amend soil well before sowing with lots of aged manure or compost. Protect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with plastic berry baskets at planting time, removing when plants get crowded. Be sure to thin properly — you will have more productive, disease-free plants if seedlings have enough room to mature.

HARVEST AND USE

Harvest these luscious pastel green zucchini when no more than 5 to 6 inches long for top flavor and texture. Frequent harvesting keeps plants producing tasty new fruits. Slice to briefly steam or stir fry. Or cut in half and grill or roast these succulent squash until tender, then sprinkle with fresh parsley, dill, basil or thyme. Try the tasty blossoms sautéed or stuffed and baked.

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