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- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Saffron is an open-pollinated yellow straightneck from Hollar Seeds with a manageable, sturdy, open plant that is easy to work around. The fruit is uniform and tapered in the classic straightneck shape, smooth, and a warm saffron yellow. It is early and prolific, and because it is not a hybrid, seed can be saved.
Saffron traits
- Open-pollinated yellow straightneck from Hollar Seeds
- Smooth, uniform, tapered saffron-yellow fruit
- Compact, sturdy, open plant
- Early and prolific
Good for
- Seed saving
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron this page | 50–55 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 | — | — |
Saffron FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Saffron?
Saffron is an open-pollinated yellow straightneck from Hollar Seeds with a manageable, sturdy, open plant that is easy to work around. The fruit is uniform and tapered in the classic straightneck shape, smooth, and a warm saffron yellow.
How many days to maturity is Saffron?
Saffron is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Saffron compare with other zucchini varieties?
Saffron: 50–55 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 Saffron good for?
Saffron is grown for seed saving, 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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