Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Gadzukes! is a Burpee zucchini released in 2003 with a distinctive look: green-striped fruit with raised ridges running its length, so cross-sections come out star-edged. The reference gives few growing specifics; treat it as a standard zucchini, harvest young, and enjoy the decorative slices.
Gadzukes traits
- Burpee zucchini, introduced 2003
- Green-striped fruit with raised ridges
- Star-edged slices when cut crosswise
Good for
- Decorative slicing
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadzukes this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Benning's Green Tint | 55–63 days | — | — |
| Bolognese | 55–60 days | — | — |
| Casserta | 55–57 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozella di Napoli | 55 days | — | — |
| General Patton | 55 days | — | — |
| Golden Bush | 55 days | Bush | — |
Gadzukes FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Gadzukes?
Gadzukes! is a Burpee zucchini released in 2003 with a distinctive look: green-striped fruit with raised ridges running its length, so cross-sections come out star-edged.
How many days to maturity is Gadzukes?
Gadzukes is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Gadzukes compare with other zucchini varieties?
Gadzukes: 55 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Benning's Green Tint (55–63 days), Bolognese (55–60 days), Casserta (55–57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gadzukes good for?
Gadzukes is grown for decorative 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.