{"product_id":"ao-daimaru-zucchini","title":"Ao Daimaru Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAo Daimaru\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese summer squash (zucchini) variety that produces \u003cstrong\u003eround to slightly flattened dark green fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with tender flesh and a delicate, sweet flavor. It is excellent for \u003cstrong\u003estir-frying, grilling, steaming, stuffing, soups, and tempura\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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