Zucchini 'Atena Polka' (Cucurbita pepo) - 20 Seeds | Striking Yellow-Green Speckled Fruit, High-Yielding, Disease Resistant!

2020-09-08T13:19:43+02:00

Price: 3.29

🎨 A Garden Showstopper! This exceptional Polish heirloom produces vibrant yellow zucchini with pale green speckles - as beautiful as they are productive! The 4-6" cylindrical fruits have firm, sweet flesh perfect for grilling, roasting, or fresh eating. Compact bush-type plants (24-36" spread) deliver heavy yields of these unique, eye-catching zucchinis all season long.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Striking Speckled Fruit - Unique two-tone yellow/green coloration
✔ Exceptional Flavor - Sweeter and nuttier than standard green zucchini
✔ High Productivity - Continuous harvests from midsummer to frost
✔ Compact Growth - Ideal for small gardens and containers
✔ Disease Resistance - Shows good resistance to powdery mildew

Growing Guide:

🌱 Sowing Time:

Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 70°F

Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost (transplant carefully)

☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8+ hours daily)

💧 Watering: Consistent moisture (1-2" weekly), avoid wetting leaves

🌱 Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil amended with compost (pH 6.0-7.5)

🌿 Plant Spacing: 24-36" apart in all directions

✂️ Harvesting:

Pick when 4-6" long for best texture

Harvest every 2-3 days to encourage more production

Why Gardeners Love It:

🍽️ Culinary Star - Holds shape when cooked, perfect for grilling
🌿 Space-Saver - Compact bushes fit in small gardens
🛡️ Reliable Performer - Resists common zucchini diseases
👩🍳 Chef's Favorite - Unique appearance elevates any dish

Contains 2 grams or about 20 seeds

Cucurbita pepo