Zucchini was almost certainly taken to America by Italian immigrants and probably was first cultivated in the United States in California. A 1928 report on vegetables grown in New York State treats 'Zucchini' as one among 60 cultivated varieties of "C. pepo". When used for food, zucchini are usually picked when under in length, when the seeds are still soft and immature. Mature zucchini can be a metre long or more. The larger ones are often fibrous. A zucchini with the flowers attached is a sign of a truly fresh and immature fruit, and it is especially sought after for its
The Dragon's Call night behind ITV's "The X-Factor". The episode received a final rating of 7.15 million viewers, the sixth most-watched programme of the week on BBC One. In the United States, "The Dragon's Call" was aired back-to-back with the following episode "Valiant" on 21 June 2009 on network station NBC, the first time since 1978's "The New Avengers" that a British programme was picked up by one of the U.S.'s four major terrestrial networks, rather than cable. The premiere was watched by an average 5.2 million viewers, with an average of 6.3 million during the slot for "The Dragon's Call". The premiere