Zucchini

Zucchini is the most popular summer squash purchased in the United States. Zucchinis come in different shapes, from long and narrow to short and round. Zucchini range in color from dark green to lighter shades of green and yellow. Some have stripes, and many are highlighted with speckles. Zucchini squash is so plentiful in home gardens that there is an "official night" for getting rid of it: National Sneak Some Zucchini On To Your Neighbor's Porch Night (August 8).

Selection
Choose zucchini that are firm and fairly heavy for their size, otherwise they may be dry and cottony inside. Look for squash that have bright, glossy exteriors. Avoid buying zucchini that have nicks or bruises on their skins or ones that have soft spots.

Storage
Place zucchini in plastic bags and store in the refrigerator. Fresh zucchini squash should keep for up to a week.

Source

 * FSA Kids by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain goverment resource—original source of article
 * Vegetable of the Month: Squash by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain goverment resource—source of selection and storage sections