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- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Born Free is a Burpee hybrid zucchini from 1999 whose plants lack spines, so harvest is comfortable. The fruit is long, slender, green, and lightly ridged; pick at 6 to 8 inches. A good everyday zucchini for gardeners tired of scratched arms.
Born Free traits
- Burpee hybrid zucchini, 1999
- Long, slender, slightly ridged green fruit
- Spineless plants
- Best picked at 6 to 8 inches
Good for
- Easy hand harvesting
- Sauteing and grilling
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Free this page | 50 days | — | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
| Black Eel | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Zucchini | 50 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 50 days | — | — |
Born Free FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Born Free?
Born Free is a Burpee hybrid zucchini from 1999 whose plants lack spines, so harvest is comfortable. The fruit is long, slender, green, and lightly ridged; pick at 6 to 8 inches.
How many days to maturity is Born Free?
Born Free is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Born Free compare with other zucchini varieties?
Born Free: 50 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Albarello of Sarzana (50–55 days), Ambassador (50 days), Black Eel (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Born Free good for?
Born Free is grown for easy hand harvesting, 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)
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