Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 51–60 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Medallion is an Abbott and Cobb hybrid semi-crookneck from 1992, bred for eastern U.S. gardens and Florida winter production. Fruit is bright yellow with a strong neck, 4.5 to 6.5 inches. The vigorous, open bush plants make picking easy. Around 52 days to harvest.
Medallion traits
- Abbott and Cobb hybrid semi-crookneck, 1992
- Bright yellow fruit with strong necks, 4.5 to 6.5 inches
- Vigorous, open, bush-type plants
- About 52 days
- Adapted to the eastern U.S. and Florida winter crops
Good for
- Frying and sauteing
- Florida winter production
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medallion this page | 51–60 days | Bush | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Clairmore | 50–55 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozelle zucchini | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Costata Romanesco | 52–60 days | Bush | — |
| Dunja | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Early Prolific Straightneck | 50 days | Bush | — |
Medallion FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Medallion?
Medallion is an Abbott and Cobb hybrid semi-crookneck from 1992, bred for eastern U.S. gardens and Florida winter production.
How many days to maturity is Medallion?
Medallion is listed at 51–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Medallion compare with other zucchini varieties?
Medallion: 51–60 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 Medallion good for?
Medallion is grown for frying and sauteing, florida winter production.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.