Tromboncino Squash: This crazy long squash is tender inside and out. It has creamy flesh and a slight melon flavor. It is great sauteed or steamed, but you can also enjoy it raw!
Pattypan Squash: Medium-sized scalloped edge squash. Firm flesh, medium-thick skin. Not particularly seedy. Holds up well to a pan saute and roasting.
I think they are slightly sweeter than yellow straightneck and the scallop edge makes for some fun shapes when sliced.
Yellow Straightneck Squash: This is your summer stand-by squash for good reason. It has very tender flesh and thin skin. It is the best for steaming or quickly sauteeing and adding to almost any dish. Definitely the best choice for squash casserole.
Costata Romanesco Zucchini: Big ol' zucchini! Firm, ribbed flesh and somewhat thick skin. The best zucchini for grilling. Cut it on the diagonal to get the most surface area and baste with olive oil before placing on the grill. An Italian heirloom variety with a fun look and mild flavor.
Eightball Zucchini: Adorable orbs of zucchini delicious-ness. These are definitely the best choice for stuffing. Slice off the tops and scoop out the middles and fill with grains like quinoa or barley, herbs, peppers and sausage. You can also slice in 1/4 inch circles and place it on burgers like you would a tomato.
Marketmore Cucumber: This is your standard slicing cucumber. It has somewhat thick, deep-green skin and consistent flesh and seeds throughout. It's the firmest of all our cucumbers and we prefer it with the skin peeled.
Suyo Long Cucumber: Japanese variety with tender skin, firm flesh and small seeds. Considered to be "burpless". Don't let its odd appearance fool you; this is one sweet cucumber. It is great raw, but also stands up well to a quick pickling. Try mixing with apple cider vinegar, sliced sweet onions, squash and some pickling spices for a crisp summer pickled salad.
Lemon Cucumber: My favorite! Thin skinned and more tender flesh than Marketmore or Suyo Long. Looks great sliced into wedges (like a lemon!) and placed on salads or in cocktails. It is sweet and has a very slight honeydew melon flavor. No need to peel the skin. Kids love these!
