- Zucchini are part of the gourd family. They are native to Central America and Mexico.
- The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash.
- Bigger is not Better - the most flavorful zucchinis are small- to medium-sized.
- The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible so add it to your salads along with our other favorite edible flower – Indian Cress.
- A zucchini has more potassium than a banana.