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- Days to maturity
- 47 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Slender Gem is a Burpee zucchini introduced in 2003 that is as decorative as it is productive. The foliage is marbled with silver, so the plant stands out in a mixed bed, and the dark-green fruit are dotted with lighter speckles. Fruit are best cut at 6 to 8 inches. The bushy, upright plants keep their fruit visible and take up less room than sprawling types, which suits smaller gardens and larger containers. It was bred for and adapted to U.S. conditions.
Slender Gem traits
- Dark-green fruit with light-green speckling, 6 to 8 inches
- Silver-marbled foliage
- Upright, bushy habit
- Burpee introduction, 2003
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Ornamental edible beds
- Larger containers
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slender Gem this page | 47 days | Bush | — |
| Senator | 47 days | Bush | — |
| Sunbeam | 47 days | Bush | — |
| Aristocrat | 48 days | Bush | — |
| Elite | 48 days | Bush | — |
| Magda | 48–50 days | Bush | — |
| Sweet Zuke | 48 days | Bush | — |
Slender Gem FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Slender Gem?
Slender Gem is a Burpee zucchini introduced in 2003 that is as decorative as it is productive. The foliage is marbled with silver, so the plant stands out in a mixed bed, and the dark-green fruit are dotted with lighter speckles.
How many days to maturity is Slender Gem?
Slender Gem is listed at 47 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Slender Gem compare with other zucchini varieties?
Slender Gem: 47 days, bush. Similar zucchini varieties include Senator (47 days), Sunbeam (47 days), Aristocrat (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Slender Gem good for?
Slender Gem is grown for fresh slicing, ornamental edible beds, larger containers.
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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