Zucchini

How They Grow

• There are many cultivated varieties of zucchini, with different shapes and skin colors.
• Jolife zucchini are cultivated both in the open field and in greenhouses.
• Zucchini are monoecious plants, with solitary male or female flowers that open early in the morning. The flowers are fertilized by insects, such as bees and bumblebees.
• Zucchini are usually harvested starting 40 to 50 days after field transplant.
• Jolife zucchini are hand picked with a knife.

Their benefits

• Thanks to their 93.60% water content, zucchini have a refreshing effect.
• They are naturally rich in minerals, especially potassium.
• They are easy to digest.
• Magnesium and zinc are found in the skin and are particularly abundant in dark varieties.
• To preserve their vitamin content, it is best to steam cook or bake them in the oven at medium heat.

Conservation

Zucchini can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 week.
You can also freeze them after cooking, to preserve their fragrance and taste.