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- Days to maturity
- 40–50 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Alexandria is a hybrid of the Eskenderany type, the pale Egyptian summer squash related to Lebanese cousa. The semi-erect bush bears cylindrical light green fruit, around 7 inches long, with greenish-white flesh inside. It resists zucchini mosaic virus and watermelon mosaic virus, tolerates powdery mildew, and also copes with cooler temperatures better than many zucchini, useful for an early planting. About 40 to 50 days to maturity.
Alexandria traits
- Hybrid Eskenderany-type summer squash
- Cylindrical light green fruit, about 7 inches, greenish-white inside
- Semi-erect bush habit
- Resistant to zucchini mosaic and watermelon mosaic viruses
- Tolerant of powdery mildew and low temperatures
- About 40 to 50 days
Good for
- Middle Eastern cooking
- Stuffing
- Early plantings
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria this page | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Eight Ball | 40–55 days | Bush | — |
| Fortune | 39 days | Bush | — |
| Early Yellow Crookneck | 42–60 days | Bush | — |
| Jackpot | 42 days | Bush | — |
| Sunglo | 38–50 days | Bush | — |
| Freckles Summer Squash | 43 days | Bush | — |
Alexandria FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Alexandria?
Alexandria is a hybrid of the Eskenderany type, the pale Egyptian summer squash related to Lebanese cousa. The semi-erect bush bears cylindrical light green fruit, around 7 inches long, with greenish-white flesh inside.
How many days to maturity is Alexandria?
Alexandria is listed at 40–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Alexandria compare with other zucchini varieties?
Alexandria: 40–50 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Eight Ball (40–55 days), Fortune (39 days), Early Yellow Crookneck (42–60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Alexandria good for?
Alexandria is grown for middle Eastern cooking, stuffing, early plantings.
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.