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- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Nimba is an early zucchini from Poland, and its cold tolerance is what makes it interesting for cool or short-season gardens. The compact, bushy plants bear fruit that starts light green and develops dark green stripes as it grows, so color is a rough guide to age. Sow a bit earlier than you would other zucchini and pick young.
Nimba traits
- Early Polish zucchini
- Compact, bushy, cold-tolerant plants
- Fruit light green when young, striping dark green with age
Good for
- Cool or short-season gardens
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimba this page | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Clairmore | 50–55 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozelle zucchini | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Dunja | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Early Prolific Straightneck | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Gold Rush | 50–54 days | Bush | — |
Nimba FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Nimba?
Nimba is an early zucchini from Poland, and its cold tolerance is what makes it interesting for cool or short-season gardens. The compact, bushy plants bear fruit that starts light green and develops dark green stripes as it grows, so color is a rough guide to age.
How many days to maturity is Nimba?
Nimba is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Nimba compare with other zucchini varieties?
Nimba: 50 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Black Magic (50 days), Clairmore (50–55 days), Cocozelle zucchini (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Nimba good for?
Nimba is grown for cool or short-season gardens, 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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