Zucchini is growing in popularity and is a great local choice in the spring and fall
Harvest: Zucchini
Learn all about the zucchini grown in Hillsborough County.
When is fresh Hillsborough County zucchini available at local groceries and farm stands?
March through May; November and December
What type of zucchini are grown commercially here?
Green straight-neck summer squash
Where is zucchini most commonly grown in Hillsborough County?
South County, Plant City
How many acres are planted with zucchini?
450 acres
How many pounds of zucchini are harvested?
131,850 bushels, or about 5.54 million pounds
Fun fact
Botanically, zucchini is a fruit - A favorite way to enjoy zucchini is to eat it raw, either in a salad or as a party dip.
Local insight
Zucchini has overtaken other types of summer squash in popularity.
Homegrown Hillsborough is also the name of the food system program coordinated by our Extension Services department.
Homegrown Hillsborough is a network of community members with the mission to grow a strong food system. The vision is to create an integrated food system that is diverse, reliable, and creates opportunity for active participation.
Homegrown Hillsborough will act as an educational and community development initiative with a focus on community nutrition, food entrepreneurship, and agricultural production that will strengthen the relationship that Hillsborough County residents have with their food.