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- Days to maturity
- 54 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Zephyr is a hybrid yellow straightneck summer squash that is easy to recognize on sight: the slender fruit is yellow along most of its length with faint whitish streaks, then finishes in a pale green blossom end. That two-tone look earned it an All-America Selections award, but cooks value it more for the flesh, which is firm and nutty and noticeably drier than a typical yellow squash, so it browns nicely in a pan or on the grill instead of going soggy. Pick fruit at 4 to 6 inches for the best texture. The plants are compact bushes that need no staking and produce heavily, making Zephyr well suited to small beds and even large containers. Direct sow into warm soil once frost is past; the variety also shows some tolerance to powdery mildew.
Zephyr traits
- Hybrid yellow straightneck with a distinctive light-green blossom end
- Slender, straight fruit with faint white striping
- Firm, nutty, relatively dry flesh that holds up to high heat
- Compact bush habit needing no support
- All-America Selections winner
- Some tolerance to powdery mildew
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Sauteing
- Small gardens and containers
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr this page | 54 days | Bush | — |
| Patty Pan | 54 days | Bush | — |
| Casserta | 55–57 days | Bush | — |
| Early Golden Crookneck | 53 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Bush | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Scallopini | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Summer Crookneck | 55–60 days | Bush | — |
Zephyr FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Zephyr?
Zephyr is a hybrid yellow straightneck summer squash that is easy to recognize on sight: the slender fruit is yellow along most of its length with faint whitish streaks, then finishes in a pale green blossom end. That two-tone look earned it an All-America Selections award, but cooks value it more for the flesh, which is firm and nutty and noticeably drier than a typical yellow squash, so it browns nicely in a pan or on the grill instead of going soggy.
How many days to maturity is Zephyr?
Zephyr is listed at 54 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Zephyr compare with other zucchini varieties?
Zephyr: 54 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Patty Pan (54 days), Casserta (55–57 days), Early Golden Crookneck (53 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Zephyr good for?
Zephyr is grown for grilling and roasting, sauteing, small gardens and containers.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.