Growing Zucchini, also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash

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22 Jan 11 Ash (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, my zucchini is a really light green colour - not anything like those you buy in the supermarket? Is this normal? Should we pick it and eat it
22 Jan 11 Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Ash, Zucchini come in various shades from yellow to almost black/green. Your light green ones are quite alright to eat. If they have small raised 'ribs' along the length of them, they are particularly good.
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