Zucchini
Year-round
Spain – a leading producer of Zucchini
Spain is one of Europe’s leading zucchini exporters, with production heavily concentrated in Almería (greenhouses) and complemented by Murcia, Valencia, and open-field summer crops. It is a key product in the EU winter vegetable supply chain. Main export season September to April, with reduced summer production mostly for domestic/regional supply. The standard zucchini in export is the dark-green one; other types are light green, yellow and round.
Varieties
( Jan — Dec)
Dark-green
Most important export type. Dark green skin, uniform shape, mild flavour and firm flesh. Excellent shelf life.
Light green
Lighter colour, slightly ribbed. Softer texture.
Yellow
Bright yellow skin, mild flavour, lower volumes.
Round
Ball-shaped. Niche product, limited export.
Harvest season by Variety
Sizes and packaging
