Zucchini Seeds

Zucchini Seeds for Planting: Classic, Striped, Golden, and Round Varieties

Zucchini is the crop that rewards even a beginner generously, and growing from seed lets you choose far more interesting varieties than a nursery shelf offers. Our collection of zucchini seeds includes classic dark green Black Beauty types, Italian striped and ribbed heirlooms, pale and speckled varieties, golden yellow fruit, and round globes made for stuffing. Most are open-pollinated and non-GMO, and most mature in 46 to 60 days, so planting in late spring puts zucchini on the table by midsummer.

Zucchini Squash Seeds: Black Beauty, Costata Romanesca, Cocozelle, and More

Black Beauty and Dark Green Zucchini are the traditional picks, with dark, glossy fruit and a long track record in home gardens, while Dark Star and Stardust offer other dependable green and speckled options. For flavor, Costata Romanesca is the ribbed Italian heirloom that cooks up firm and nutty, and Cocozelle and Italian Striped bring long, lightly striped fruit with a rich taste. Bianco di Trieste and Grey Zucchini are pale, tender types prized for their delicate texture, and Golden Zucchini adds a bright yellow color to a platter of grilled summer vegetables. Round Zucchini is the one to grow if you want to stuff your squash. Only a couple of these varieties are listed as container-friendly, so plan on a sunny bed with room to spread.

Growing Zucchini from Seed: Warm Soil and Room to Spread

Zucchini is a warm-season crop that hates cold soil, so the most important step is patience. Growing zucchini from seed works best by direct sowing once the last frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 65 to 70°F, planting seeds about an inch deep and giving each plant around three feet of space. Expect sprouts in about a week, and expect plants to grow quickly once the weather settles. In short-season climates, you can start seeds indoors about three weeks before transplanting, in pots that go straight into the ground. The Seedtime garden planning software builds a planting calendar around your frost dates, and the layout planner makes it easy to give each plant the space it needs without wasting a square foot.

Buy Zucchini Seeds with One Shipping Charge

When you buy zucchini seeds here, you can add seeds from multiple suppliers to the same order and pay one flat shipping charge, or qualify for free standard shipping on Seedtime-fulfilled orders of $49 or more to the lower 48 states. Paid Seedtime members get 20% off seed packets marked "Fulfilled by Seedtime" and 5% off everything else in the store. You can start planning for free, and if you want unlimited calendars and layouts along with those store discounts, compare Seedtime's plans to find the right fit. Whether you want a single packet of zucchini seeds for sale or several different types for a full summer of squash, it all ships together.