Zucchini has a fresh and delicate flavour, and a texture that almost melts in your mouth! They are popular in stir fries, served raw (on a platter of crudités), steamed, stuffed with onions, mushrooms, capsicum, tomatoes and tofu!

How do we make sure we provide top quality zucchini?

Simple – we grow them ourselves! Sam draws on 3 generations of horticultural experience to grow delicious, flavoursome and gourmet zucchinis. We only hand-pick zucchinis if they’re heavy for their size (if they’re light, it probably means they are dry inside). We also check to make sure they have a smooth glossy skin (no signs of wrinkles or wilting, which both suggest the zucchini is old), and have a dark green uniform colour. It’s also important to make sure the stem is firm (this area is a good indicator of whether the zucchini is past its use-by date because it’s usually the first to show signs of ageing).

Where do we source our zucchinis from?

Our zucchinis usually come direct from our farm – planted, cultivated and hand-picked by Sam and the team. It thrives in our quick-draining and nutrient rich soils, however when conditions aren’t favourable to growing them on our farm (due to seasonality, crop rotation etc) we source zucchinis from other farmers in areas with similar geographical and climatic conditions (such as from other farms around Bacchus Marsh, or around Werribee).

What is the best way to keep zucchini?

Zucchinis store well in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator. Optimal conditions are between 7°C-10°C, and 90%-98% relative humidity. Don’t freeze them, it’ll turn them gluggy when they’re brought back to room temperature.

Zucchini nutritional information

Zucchinis are low in calories, and contain antioxidants, beta-carotene, vitamin B, folic acid, and a small amount of vitamin C and calcium. The calorie content is slightly increased when they’re cooked.

Zucchini serving tips and suggestions

From a culinary perspective, zucchinis are typically treated like a vegetable (cooked as a savory dish). However botanically, the zucchini is actually an immature fruit – it’s the swollen ovary of the female zucchini flower.