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- Days to maturity
- 45–50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Ball is an early hybrid round zucchini in the Eight Ball style, with green spherical fruit borne on vining plants. Pick at billiard-ball size for stuffing or slicing into thick rounds.
Black Ball traits
- Early hybrid round zucchini similar to Eight Ball
- Round green fruit
- Vining plants
Good for
- Stuffing and baking
- Grilling thick slices
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ball this page | 45–50 days | — | — |
| Butter Scallop | 45–50 days | — | — |
| Cocozelle Bush | 45–55 days | Bush | — |
| Golden Dawn III | 45 days | Bush | — |
| Green Machine Zucchini | About 45 days | — | — |
| Horn of Plenty | 45–50 days | Bush | — |
| Ronde de Nice | 45–48 days | Bush | — |
Black Ball FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Black Ball?
Black Ball is an early hybrid round zucchini in the Eight Ball style, with green spherical fruit borne on vining plants. Pick at billiard-ball size for stuffing or slicing into thick rounds.
How many days to maturity is Black Ball?
Black Ball is listed at 45–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Black Ball compare with other zucchini varieties?
Black Ball: 45–50 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Butter Scallop (45–50 days), Cocozelle Bush (45–55 days), Golden Dawn III (45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Ball good for?
Black Ball is grown for stuffing and baking, grilling thick slices.
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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