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- Days to maturity
- 25–40 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bossa Nova F1 from Seminis is a 2015 AAS-winning Caserta-type summer squash (listed among winter squash here). Fruit is bulb-shaped, 6 to 8 inches and 8 to 10 oz, very light green with irregular dark rhomboid patches, and the taste and texture were rated highly. Bushy plants 3 ft tall spread 4 ft and are extremely prolific, so harvest every other day. Resistant to WMV and ZYMV, the aphid-borne viruses that cut summer squash seasons short, and noted for a long harvest window. About 25 to 40 days from transplant or 30 to 45 from seed.
Bossa Nova F1 traits
- Mottled light green bulb-shaped fruit 6 to 8 inches, 8 to 10 oz
- Bushy plant 3 ft tall, 4 ft spread
- Very prolific with a long harvest window
- 25 days from transplant, 30 from seed
- Resistant to WMV and ZYMV
- 2015 AAS winner
Good for
- Sauteing and grilling
- Stuffing
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossa Nova F1 this page | 25–40 days | Bush | — |
| Eight Ball F1 | 30 days | Bush | — |
| Green Lightning F1 | 40 days | Bush | — |
| Tay Belle | 68–70 days | Bush | — |
| Goldilocks | 70 days | Bush | — |
| Table Ace | 70–85 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
Bossa Nova F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Bossa Nova F1?
Bossa Nova F1 from Seminis is a 2015 AAS-winning Caserta-type summer squash (listed among winter squash here). Fruit is bulb-shaped, 6 to 8 inches and 8 to 10 oz, very light green with irregular dark rhomboid patches, and the taste and texture were rated highly.
How many days to maturity is Bossa Nova F1?
Bossa Nova F1 is listed at 25–40 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Bossa Nova F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Bossa Nova F1: 25–40 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Eight Ball F1 (30 days), Green Lightning F1 (40 days), Tay Belle (68–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bossa Nova F1 good for?
Bossa Nova F1 is grown for sauteing and grilling, stuffing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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