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- Nutritional Info
- High in water (over 90%). Good source of Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, folate. Low in calories, high in fiber
- How to eat
- Immature fruits (zucchini) are eaten raw or cooked (grilled, stir-fried, steamed). Flowers widely eaten stuffed or in soups/omelets.
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- Unit
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 24. March - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 31. March - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 28. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 18. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. September - Weekly Food Basket
- Price
- 650
- Medicinal Uses
- Seeds are rich in zinc and used for prostate and urinary health. Anti-inflammatory properties (especially seeds and oil). Good for digestion due to mild laxative effect.
- Spanish Name
- Calabacín
- Category
- Vegetables
- Scientific Name
- Curcubita pepo
- Edible parts
- Fruit, Seed, Flower, Young shoots
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited November 19, 2025.Open in Notion