First zucchini

So, yesterday's post showed us putting small zucchini plants in the ground outside. Today, we have the first zucchini! The zucchini in our high tunnels, planted on April 5 and transplanted around April 18, are about ready to harvest.

This variety is called Sultan, with a 48-days-to-maturity. Perfect Pick and Caveli are the other varieties yet to produce. This picture was taken late last week, so by Wednesday or Thursday, we should be dining on zucchini. And, if you are worried that your plants aren't near this big, keep in mind that these plants are in the movable high tunnel.

I love the excitement of the firsts. This tiny zucchini will be sauteed in a little bit of butter and divided among six plates...unless the other plants shoot out a few more for us to devour by then!

First zucchini