Vegetables
Zucca Hokkaido
In short: Zucca Hokkaido is in season in Switzerland January, February, August, September, October, November and December, peaking in September and October.
Peak: September and October
Available: January, February, August, September, October, November and December
Frequently asked questions
When is Zucca Hokkaido in season in Switzerland?
Peak season is September and October. In Switzerland it is available January, February, August, September, October, November and December.
Seasonal recipes
- Seared Hokkaido squash with horseradish yogurt and seeds
- Stracciatella soup with spelt and Hokkaido pumpkin
- Buckwheat bowl with scrambled eggs and Hokkaido squash
- Hokkaido Squash Stuffed with Rice, Lentils and Mushrooms
- Sautéed Lamb with Hokkaido Squash and Rosemary
- Beef Hachis Parmentier with Hokkaido squash
- Potato and Hokkaido pumpkin tortilla
- Ticino rice with Hokkaido squash and veal
- Wholewheat fusilli with pulled chicken and squash cream
- Endive boats with Hokkaido squash and apple
- Polenta with Gruyère fondue and roasted Hokkaido squash
- Griddled Hokkaido squash with lamb's lettuce and seeds
Updated on 25 October 2026