Causes of ALS. ALS is a somewhat diverse and decidedly mystifying disease. In more than nine out of every 10 cases diagnosed, no clear identifying cause of the disease is apparent, that is, patients lack an obvious genetic history, complete with affected family members.
1 Gold Rush - A unique zucchini variety that features gold colored fruit and a classic zucchini taste, compact plant. 2  Black Beauty - this variety bears very dark green fruit, very compact plants.  Embassy - features medium green fruit, almost spineless plant, very heavy producer.
Tips. 1  Select zucchinis that have no bruising or marring. Like the more traditional squashes, zucchini will go bad very quickly once the skin has been broken. 2  Taste test several sizes of zucchini to see which you like best. Some people like smaller zucchini, while others like larger ones. If you are picking them from your garden, try a smaller one and a larger one and see which you like best. If you are selecting one at the grocery store, pick the largest ones you can find.