Drake Green Zucchini is an open-pollinated variety and the winner of the All-America Selections (AAS) Award in 1962. It is a distinguished summer squash variety known for its good productivity and high-quality fruits. It produces glossy dark green fruits with a uniform cylindrical shape, smooth skin, and tender white to light green flesh with a mild, delicious flavor. The ideal harvest size is approximately 15–20 cm in length, with well-shaped fruits and excellent quality, making them suitable for fresh use and cooking, including grilling, frying, sautéing, and stuffing.

This variety grows as strong, relatively compact plants and produces a good number of uniform green fruits throughout the season. Drake Green Zucchini is known for its early production, with harvesting usually beginning 45–55 days after sowing, and it continues producing when harvested regularly. Harvesting the fruits while they are small to medium-sized helps maintain the best texture, flavor, and eating quality.

This variety is well suited for cultivation in the Gulf countries from October to November, and it can also be grown again during February, which are the most suitable periods for summer squash production in the region. Seeds can be sown directly in the soil or started in seed trays before transplanting. Seeds usually germinate within 7–10 days when provided with suitable warmth and moisture.

Drake Green Zucchini prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, along with regular watering to support strong growth and continuous production. It requires a sunny location receiving 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily, with enough space around the plants to allow proper leaf growth and spreading. It is an excellent choice for gardeners and growers looking for an award-winning zucchini variety with good productivity, attractive green fruits, and excellent culinary quality.

15seeds in packet