Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50–51 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
White Bush is a Lebanese-type novelty squash, also sold under the names Cousa and Coosa. The plants bear bulbous fruit, light green and speckled white, the typical look of Middle Eastern stuffing squash. Pick small and use for stuffing or in stews.
White Bush traits
- Lebanese (cousa) type squash
- Bulbous light green fruit speckled white
- Also known as Cousa and Coosa
Good for
- Stuffing
- Middle Eastern cooking
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bush this page | 50–51 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 | — | — |
White Bush FAQ
What kind of zucchini is White Bush?
White Bush is a Lebanese-type novelty squash, also sold under the names Cousa and Coosa. The plants bear bulbous fruit, light green and speckled white, the typical look of Middle Eastern stuffing squash.
How many days to maturity is White Bush?
White Bush is listed at 50–51 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does White Bush compare with other zucchini varieties?
White Bush: 50–51 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 White Bush good for?
White Bush is grown for stuffing, middle Eastern cooking.
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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