Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Terminator is a Seminis F1 zucchini from 2004 of the grey type: long, medium green fruit with speckling, tapering slightly toward the blossom end, on a very vigorous plant. It resists zucchini yellow mosaic virus and watermelon mosaic virus. Similar to Grey Zucchini in look and use, so it suits Latin American dishes as well as everyday cooking.
Terminator traits
- Seminis F1 hybrid grey-type zucchini, 2004
- Long, speckled, medium-green fruit tapering to the blossom end
- Very vigorous plant
- Resistant to watermelon mosaic and zucchini yellow mosaic viruses
- Similar to Grey Zucchini
Good for
- Latin American cooking
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminator this page | 50 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 | — | — |
Terminator FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Terminator?
Terminator is a Seminis F1 zucchini from 2004 of the grey type: long, medium green fruit with speckling, tapering slightly toward the blossom end, on a very vigorous plant. It resists zucchini yellow mosaic virus and watermelon mosaic virus.
How many days to maturity is Terminator?
Terminator 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 Terminator compare with other zucchini varieties?
Terminator: 50 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 Terminator good for?
Terminator is grown for latin American cooking, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.