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- Days to maturity
- 40 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Basima is an Anita-type hybrid summer squash from the Middle Eastern group, with tapered, club-shaped fruit in a darker pale green with mottling, borne on a single-stemmed plant. It tolerates watermelon mosaic virus as well as zucchini mosaic virus. Maturity is about 40 days, so it is quick to first picking.
Basima traits
- Hybrid Anita-type summer squash
- Tapered, club-shaped, mottled pale green fruit
- Single-stem plant
- Tolerant of zucchini mosaic and watermelon mosaic viruses
- About 40 days
Good for
- Middle Eastern cooking
- Stuffing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basima this page | 40 days | — | — |
| Alexandria | 40–50 days | Bush | — |
| Condor | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Daize | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Eight Ball | 40–55 days | Bush | — |
| Ishtar | 40–45 days | — | — |
| Lebanese Light Green | 40–50 days | — | — |
Basima FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Basima?
Basima is an Anita-type hybrid summer squash from the Middle Eastern group, with tapered, club-shaped fruit in a darker pale green with mottling, borne on a single-stemmed plant. It tolerates watermelon mosaic virus as well as zucchini mosaic virus.
How many days to maturity is Basima?
Basima is listed at 40 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Basima compare with other zucchini varieties?
Basima: 40 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Alexandria (40–50 days), Condor (40–45 days), Daize (40–45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Basima good for?
Basima is grown for middle Eastern cooking, stuffing.
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.