Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Squash
Variety Name: Eight Ball F1
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: pepo
Year: 1999
Common Name: Zucchini summer squash
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Hollar
Close Market Comparison: Roly Poly
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Black
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 25 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Dark green with speckle
Fruit Shape: Uniquely round zucchini
Fruit Size: 2-3 inches
Fruit Weight: 4.25 ounces
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 30 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 35
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 30
Plant Spread: 30 inches
HOW TO GROW
Sow directly into the soil (preferably into moist soil) with 2 seeds per hill, 14 inches apart. Thin to one plant per hill. Open bush habit is desirable for easy harvest.