Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ghada is a cousa-type squash with pale green, flecked fruit harvested at about 4 inches, the size Middle Eastern cooks prefer for coring and stuffing. The reference groups it with pattypans, but the fruit is the blocky Lebanese form.
Ghada traits
- Cousa-type squash
- Pale green, flecked fruit harvested at about 4 inches
Good for
- Stuffing (kousa)
- Middle Eastern cooking
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghada this page | 52 days | — | — |
| Costata Romanesco | 52–60 days | Bush | — |
| Lolita | 52 days | — | — |
| Bobcat | 51 days | — | — |
| Clarita | 51 days | — | — |
| Early Crookneck | 53 days | — | — |
| Early Golden Crookneck | 53 days | Bush | — |
Ghada FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Ghada?
Ghada is a cousa-type squash with pale green, flecked fruit harvested at about 4 inches, the size Middle Eastern cooks prefer for coring and stuffing. The reference groups it with pattypans, but the fruit is the blocky Lebanese form.
How many days to maturity is Ghada?
Ghada is listed at 52 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Ghada compare with other zucchini varieties?
Ghada: 52 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Costata Romanesco (52–60 days), Lolita (52 days), Bobcat (51 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ghada good for?
Ghada 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)
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