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- Days to maturity
- 40–45 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ishtar is a Lebanese-type hybrid summer squash with pale green, mottled, cylindrical fruit about 6 inches long, the classic look of cousa squash. The plant is semi-erect with a single stem, tidy enough for close spacing. It tolerates watermelon mosaic virus as well as zucchini yellow mosaic virus. Maturity is about 40 to 45 days, so it comes in fast.
Ishtar traits
- Hybrid Lebanese-type summer squash
- Pale green, mottled, cylindrical fruit about 6 inches
- Semi-erect single-stem plant
- Tolerant of watermelon mosaic and zucchini yellow mosaic viruses
- About 40 to 45 days
Good for
- Stuffing (kousa)
- Middle Eastern cooking
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishtar this page | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Alexandria | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Basima | 40 days | — | — |
| Condor | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Daize | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Eight Ball | 40–55 days | Bush | — |
| Lebanese Light Green | 40–50 days | — | — |
Ishtar FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Ishtar?
Ishtar is a Lebanese-type hybrid summer squash with pale green, mottled, cylindrical fruit about 6 inches long, the classic look of cousa squash. The plant is semi-erect with a single stem, tidy enough for close spacing.
How many days to maturity is Ishtar?
Ishtar is listed at 40–45 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Ishtar compare with other zucchini varieties?
Ishtar: 40–45 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Alexandria (40–50 days), Basima (40 days), Condor (40–45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ishtar good for?
Ishtar is grown for stuffing (kousa), 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.