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Senator Zucchini: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Senator is an Asgrow hybrid zucchini from 1972 (XP 1046), a medium bush with an open growth habit that keeps the fruit in view.

Key facts

Days to maturity
47 days
Growth habit
Bush
Listed for
United States

Overview

Senator is an Asgrow hybrid zucchini from 1972 (XP 1046), a medium bush with an open growth habit that keeps the fruit in view. The productive plants bear glossy, blunt-ended, cylindrical fruit of light to medium green, best cut at 7 to 8 inches. General adaptation; similar to Seneca Zucchini.

Senator traits

  • Asgrow hybrid zucchini, released 1972
  • Cylindrical, blunt, glossy light to medium green fruit, 7 to 8 inches
  • Medium bush with open growth habit
  • Productive and generally adapted

Good for

  • Fresh slicing and sauteing
  • Home gardens

Compare with other zucchini varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Senator this page47 daysBush—
Slender Gem47 daysBush—
Sunbeam47 daysBush—
Aristocrat48 daysBush—
Elite48 daysBush—
Magda48–50 daysBush—
Sweet Zuke48 daysBush—

Senator FAQ

What kind of zucchini is Senator?

Senator is an Asgrow hybrid zucchini from 1972 (XP 1046), a medium bush with an open growth habit that keeps the fruit in view. The productive plants bear glossy, blunt-ended, cylindrical fruit of light to medium green, best cut at 7 to 8 inches.

How many days to maturity is Senator?

Senator is listed at 47 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.

How does Senator compare with other zucchini varieties?

Senator: 47 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Slender Gem (47 days), Sunbeam (47 days), Aristocrat (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Senator good for?

Senator is grown for fresh slicing and sauteing, home 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.

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.

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