Ronde de Nice

Ronde de Nice is a French heirloom round zucchini from the Nice region, prized for its globe-shaped fruit and tender, delicate flesh. The bushy plants produce round, pale to medium green fruits speckled with lighter flecks, best harvested small at two to four inches across for the sweetest, most tender flesh, or slightly larger for stuffing. Because of their round shape they are classic for hollowing and stuffing, and their fine, mild flavor also suits sauteing and grilling. Highly productive, the plants set many fruits over the season. Maturing in about 45 to 55 days, it is early and reliable. As an open-pollinated heirloom, its seed can be saved. Ronde de Nice is a favorite of gardeners and cooks who want an attractive, tender round summer squash ideal for stuffing.