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- Days to maturity
- 40 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Starship is a hybrid pattypan with dark green, flat, dish-shaped fruit about 3 inches across, a darker alternative to the usual yellow, white, or pale green scallops. Note that some seed descriptions attach the Starship name to a cream-white cylindrical zucchini; the scallop form is the one described here. Pick at 3 inches for tender flesh, harvest frequently once the plant hits its stride, and sow in warm, fertile soil after frost.
Starship traits
- Hybrid pattypan with dark green skin
- Flat, dish-shaped fruit about 3 inches across
- Compact, productive bush
Good for
- Stuffing and roasting
- Grilling halved
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starship this page | 40 days | — | — |
| Alexandria | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Basima | 40 days | — | — |
| Condor | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Daize | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Eight Ball | 40–55 days | Bush | — |
| Ishtar | 40–45 days | — | — |
Starship FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Starship?
Starship is a hybrid pattypan with dark green, flat, dish-shaped fruit about 3 inches across, a darker alternative to the usual yellow, white, or pale green scallops. Note that some seed descriptions attach the Starship name to a cream-white cylindrical zucchini; the scallop form is the one described here.
How many days to maturity is Starship?
Starship is listed at 40 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Starship compare with other zucchini varieties?
Starship: 40 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Alexandria (40–50 days), Basima (40 days), Condor (40–45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Starship good for?
Starship is grown for stuffing and roasting, grilling halved.
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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