Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 51 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bobcat is a zucchini with a triple virus resistance package: papaya ringspot, watermelon mosaic 2, and zucchini yellow mosaic. The plants are large and open, and the medium-green, cylindrical fruit reaches about 8.5 inches at full size. Pick regularly and give the big plants room.
Bobcat traits
- Zucchini type with medium-green cylindrical fruit about 8.5 inches
- Large, open plants
- Resistant to papaya ringspot, watermelon mosaic 2 and zucchini yellow mosaic viruses
Good for
- Gardens with virus pressure
- Fresh slicing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat this page | 51 days | — | — |
| Clarita | 51 days | — | — |
| Goldfinger | 51 days | — | — |
| Lynx | 51 days | — | — |
| Medallion | 51–60 days | Bush | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
Bobcat FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Bobcat?
Bobcat is a zucchini with a triple virus resistance package: papaya ringspot, watermelon mosaic 2, and zucchini yellow mosaic. The plants are large and open, and the medium-green, cylindrical fruit reaches about 8.5 inches at full size.
How many days to maturity is Bobcat?
Bobcat is listed at 51 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Bobcat compare with other zucchini varieties?
Bobcat: 51 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Clarita (51 days), Goldfinger (51 days), Lynx (51 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bobcat good for?
Bobcat is grown for gardens with virus pressure, fresh slicing 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)
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