"(Lebanese) 50 days. A staple of the Middle East, this delicious squash has creamy, light green skin with a tapered shape. Harvested at 6"" long, it has a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness. Longer fruits, cut lengthwise and stuffed, are very tasty. Plants are compact, disease tolerant and often yield 50-70% more fruits than most zucchini. Perfect for saute, stir-fry, stuffing and baking. Burpee exclusive. Summer squash and zucchini ripen early and are highly productive. The bush type plants take little space. After danger of frost, sow 3-4 seeds in groups 3-4' apart or sow 6"" apart in rows, later thinning to 3' apart. 25 seeds per packet, sows 6-8 groups. One ounce sows 40-50 groups. Sun."
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
8 of 8 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Favorite zucchini,
May 4, 2009 Submitted byeliewriter from Michigan's lower peninsula
"I'm an amateur gardener but these always grow great and taste wonderful. People seem fascinated by their light color but it's their wonderful nutty taste I love.
Just 3-4 plants will yield plenty to share. If you pick them small, split them lengthwise, brush with a little olive oil and garlic salt--they're delicious grilled. When they're bigger, slice them up and saute them or add a little cheese.
I come back year after year for these seeds--nothing compares!"
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
MI
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
Amazingly delicious,
March 14, 2009 Submitted byGardenRiot from Columbus Ohio
"The first thing you should know is that my husband does not like zucchini. However, he was asking me this morning if I was going to plant more of these this year. Nutty and sweet, on sturdy plants. Very prolific.
The only criticism I can think of is that the fruits scratch easily, and it's not very attractive. I'm going to have to come up with a good way to harvest and transport them without scratches if I'm going to add this variety to my farmer's market offerings. The few we offered via word-of-mouth and to friends last year were snatched up once people had a taste."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
OH
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
The Best Squash Ever,
August 10, 2008 Submitted bySamsMom from Kennett Square, PA
"This is the best squash I have ever grown. The flavor is great. Grilled, steamed, sauteed or baked you can't go wrong. Have shared this with some neighbors, their comment was "I'm to going to grow this one next year." It is a extreamly prolific plant, so they just keep coming and you get to keep on enjoying. If you plant any squash, this one is a must. You won't be disappointed."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
PA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Food of the Gods,
June 5, 2008 Submitted byGunnyW from Sylvester, Ga
"I planted Sweet Gourmet for the first time this year. I am not a fan of zucchini, and I almost didn't plant it. Am I glad that I decided to try it. It is the best tasting squash that I have ever put in my mouth. It tastes great, even raw. Next year, I will be planting mainly the Sweet Gourmet instead of yellow squash. I am totally sold on this one."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
GA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Super Sweet Gourmet,
May 22, 2008 Submitted byhungarianharvester from Southern New Jersey
"What can I say? I just sowed these seeds for the third year in a row. Not only are they the most proliflict summer squash I have ever grown but the taste is superb! I average 15 to 25 fruit per plant. I harvest from late June until September. If you like them fried, baked, steamed or grilled they are perfect! They are excellent for zuchini bread as well. For my money ten times better then the standard dark green zuke. I grow many vegetables and fruit. I love them all. If I had to only choose one to grow for the rest of my life it would be the sweet gourmet summer squash. Hands down the best....."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
NJ
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
perfect color and taste,
August 13, 2007 Submitted byveggiegirls
"I use this in a Middle Eastern dish. I scoop out the insides (save for another dish) and then stuff with ground tomatoes, cummin, mint, and uncooked long grain rice. When ready to cook- I make a tomato broth and gently place them into the pan and let them simmer for about 45 min. They come out just like the ones I remember my grandmother making. It has been worth the effort to find these seeds. They were easy to grow !"
"The Sweet Gourmet is so much more flavorful - milder - than regular zuke - even when the size of a small child! The plant seems to be much more disease resistant and prolific than most zuke hybrids. This is the only one I grow now."
Productive, Tasty, Aromatic,
March 9, 2006 Submitted byVeggieGrower from Novato, CA
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
5
out of 5
Yield:
5
out of 5
"Sweet Gourmet is one of the best zucchinis ever. It is much more productive than any other variety I have grown. It is also the most aromatic. Cut lengthwise, sprinkle some salt and let it sit for a few hours to drip. Then saute to release its wonderful aroma and sweet taste. You can't go wrong with this variety."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
CA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
