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- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sunburst is a hybrid pattypan that won All-America Selections recognition in 1985, and it is still the go-to yellow scallop squash. The compact bush bears glossy, bright yellow saucer-shaped fruit with scalloped edges, a small green button at the blossom end, and mild, buttery white flesh. Pick at 2 to 3 inches for the most tender fruit; skin toughens and flavor fades as it grows. Plants need no support, take up far less room than vining squash, and keep bearing through hot weather, which makes spring and fall plantings possible in warm climates. Essentially the same plant as Bennings Green Tint but in a consistent bright yellow. Sow 1 inch deep in warm, fertile soil after frost.
Sunburst traits
- Hybrid yellow pattypan with scalloped edges and green blossom button
- White flesh, mild and buttery when picked at 2 to 3 inches
- Compact bush habit, no support needed
- Productive in hot weather over a long season
- All-America Selections winner, 1985
- Yellow counterpart to Bennings Green Tint
Good for
- Stuffing and baking
- Grilling and sauteing
- Small gardens
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunburst this page | 50–55 days | Bush | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Clairmore | 50–55 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozelle zucchini | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Dunja | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Early Prolific Straightneck | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Gold Rush | 50–54 days | Bush | — |
Sunburst FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Sunburst?
Sunburst is a hybrid pattypan that won All-America Selections recognition in 1985, and it is still the go-to yellow scallop squash. The compact bush bears glossy, bright yellow saucer-shaped fruit with scalloped edges, a small green button at the blossom end, and mild, buttery white flesh.
How many days to maturity is Sunburst?
Sunburst is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Sunburst compare with other zucchini varieties?
Sunburst: 50–55 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Black Magic (50 days), Clairmore (50–55 days), Cocozelle zucchini (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sunburst good for?
Sunburst is grown for stuffing and baking, grilling and sauteing, small gardens.
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.