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- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cougar is a Harris Moran hybrid yellow straightneck carrying the precocious yellow gene, so fruit colors early and cleanly. It resists zucchini yellow mosaic virus and papaya ringspot virus, which together with the large, vigorous plant give an unusually long harvest window. Fruit quality is high, and the variety is adapted to the eastern and southern U.S. Pick at standard straightneck size and keep harvesting to prolong the season.
Cougar traits
- Harris Moran hybrid yellow straightneck
- Precocious yellow gene for early, uniform color
- Resistant to papaya ringspot and zucchini yellow mosaic viruses
- Large plants with an extended harvest period
- Adapted to the eastern and southern U.S.
Good for
- Long-season harvests
- Sauteing and grilling
- Southern gardens
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar this page | 50 days | — | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
| Black Eel | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Zucchini | 50 days | — | — |
| Born Free | 50 days | — | — |
Cougar FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Cougar?
Cougar is a Harris Moran hybrid yellow straightneck carrying the precocious yellow gene, so fruit colors early and cleanly. It resists zucchini yellow mosaic virus and papaya ringspot virus, which together with the large, vigorous plant give an unusually long harvest window.
How many days to maturity is Cougar?
Cougar 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 Cougar compare with other zucchini varieties?
Cougar: 50 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Albarello of Sarzana (50–55 days), Ambassador (50 days), Black Eel (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cougar good for?
Cougar is grown for long-season harvests, sauteing and grilling, southern 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.