The zucchini, courgette or baby marrow (Cucurbita pepo) is a summer squash, a vining herbaceous plant whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and epicarp (rind) are still soft and edible.

When picking up your produce this week, don’t forget to take a second look at the zucchini! This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. The University of ...