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- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ambassador is a Petoseed hybrid zucchini from 1967, an early and very prolific type with an open habit on a fairly compact plant. The fruit is straight and cylindrical, medium green with gold flecks, and darker than the older Zucchini Hybrid it resembles; the flesh is white. Wide adaptation and easy picking made it a long-standing standard.
Ambassador traits
- Petoseed F1 hybrid zucchini, released 1967
- Straight, cylindrical, medium-green fruit with gold flecks
- White flesh inside
- Open habit on a fairly compact plant
- Very early and prolific, widely adapted
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador this page | 50 days | — | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Black Eel | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Zucchini | 50 days | — | — |
| Born Free | 50 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 50 days | — | — |
Ambassador FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Ambassador?
Ambassador is a Petoseed hybrid zucchini from 1967, an early and very prolific type with an open habit on a fairly compact plant. The fruit is straight and cylindrical, medium green with gold flecks, and darker than the older Zucchini Hybrid it resembles; the flesh is white.
How many days to maturity is Ambassador?
Ambassador is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Ambassador compare with other zucchini varieties?
Ambassador: 50 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Albarello of Sarzana (50–55 days), Black Eel (50–55 days), Black Magic (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ambassador good for?
Ambassador is grown for fresh slicing, sauteing and grilling.
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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