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- Days to maturity
- 41 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dixie is an Asgrow hybrid crookneck from 1966 (XP HCR2), bred by Robson Seed Farms and adapted especially to the Southeast. The plants are small yet very prolific, and the shiny lemon-yellow fruit stays firm and fresh-looking after picking, an advantage for market stands. It is also early. Similar to Early Yellow Summer Crookneck but on a more compact plant.
Dixie traits
- F1 hybrid crookneck from Asgrow, 1966
- Small, prolific plants with high yields
- Shiny lemon-yellow fruit that holds up after harvest
- Early, about 41 days
- Widely adapted, especially to the southeastern U.S.
Good for
- Southern gardens
- Market sales
- Frying and sauteing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie this page | 41 days | — | — |
| Alexandria | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Basima | 40 days | — | — |
| Condor | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Daize | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Early Yellow Crookneck | 42–60 days | Bush | — |
| Eight Ball | 40–55 days | Bush | — |
Dixie FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Dixie?
Dixie is an Asgrow hybrid crookneck from 1966 (XP HCR2), bred by Robson Seed Farms and adapted especially to the Southeast. The plants are small yet very prolific, and the shiny lemon-yellow fruit stays firm and fresh-looking after picking, an advantage for market stands.
How many days to maturity is Dixie?
Dixie is listed at 41 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Dixie compare with other zucchini varieties?
Dixie: 41 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Alexandria (40–50 days), Basima (40 days), Condor (40–45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dixie good for?
Dixie is grown for southern gardens, market sales, frying and sauteing.
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)
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