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- Days to maturity
- 45–50 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Horn of Plenty is a Hollar-bred hybrid crookneck sold by Willhite Seed, and one of the earliest of its type at 43 to 45 days. The plant is an erect bush, and the fruit is bright yellow with smooth skin, a thick neck, and the bulbous end typical of crooknecks. Fruit runs 5 to 7 inches, with 6 inches the ideal picking size. A good choice for gardeners who want crookneck flavor without the bumpy skin.
Horn of Plenty traits
- Hybrid crookneck bred by Hollar, sold by Willhite Seed
- Bright yellow, smooth-skinned fruit with a thick neck
- Erect bush plant
- Very early, 43 to 45 days
- Best picked at 6 inches
Good for
- Frying and sauteing
- Early harvests
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn of Plenty this page | 45–50 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozelle Bush | 45–55 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Dawn III | 45 days | Bush | — |
| Ronde de Nice | 45–48 days | Bush | — |
| Black Beauty | 44–64 days | Bush | — |
| Revenue | 44–48 days | Bush | — |
| Freckles Summer Squash | 43 days | Bush | — |
Horn of Plenty FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Horn of Plenty?
Horn of Plenty is a Hollar-bred hybrid crookneck sold by Willhite Seed, and one of the earliest of its type at 43 to 45 days. The plant is an erect bush, and the fruit is bright yellow with smooth skin, a thick neck, and the bulbous end typical of crooknecks.
How many days to maturity is Horn of Plenty?
Horn of Plenty is listed at 45–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Horn of Plenty compare with other zucchini varieties?
Horn of Plenty: 45–50 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Cocozelle Bush (45–55 days), Golden Dawn III (45 days), Ronde de Nice (45–48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Horn of Plenty good for?
Horn of Plenty is grown for frying and sauteing, early harvests.
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.