Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 49–60 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Barq is a Ferry-Morse F1 hybrid from 1985 (FMX 327D) with medium light green fruit that is slightly tapered and blocky, almost teardrop shaped, about 6 inches long. The plants are vigorous, open bushes with medium-dark green foliage, so fruit is easy to find. Similar to Victoria.
Barq traits
- Ferry-Morse F1 hybrid, 1985
- Light green, slightly tapered, blocky fruit about 6 inches
- Vigorous, open bush plants
- Similar to Victoria
Good for
- Stuffing
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barq this page | 49–60 days | Bush | — |
| Aristocrat | 48 days | Bush | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Clairmore | 50–55 days | Bush | — |
| Cocozelle zucchini | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Dunja | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Early Prolific Straightneck | 50 days | Bush | — |
Barq FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Barq?
Barq is a Ferry-Morse F1 hybrid from 1985 (FMX 327D) with medium light green fruit that is slightly tapered and blocky, almost teardrop shaped, about 6 inches long. The plants are vigorous, open bushes with medium-dark green foliage, so fruit is easy to find.
How many days to maturity is Barq?
Barq is listed at 49–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Barq compare with other zucchini varieties?
Barq: 49–60 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Aristocrat (48 days), Black Magic (50 days), Clairmore (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Barq good for?
Barq is grown for stuffing, 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.