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Zucchini 'Atena Polka' (Cucurbita pepo) - 20 Seeds | Striking Yellow-Green Speckled Fruit, High-Yielding, Disease Resistant!
Zucchini 'Atena Polka' (Cucurbita pepo) - 20 Seeds | Striking Yellow-Green Speckled Fruit, High-Yielding, Disease Resistant!
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🎨 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:
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Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 70°F
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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:
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Pick when 4-6" long for best texture
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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
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