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- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Genovese is an Italian zucchini from the Genoa region with smooth, unribbed, light green fruit. The plants are large, so allow space. Harvest at 3 to 7 inches for tender fruit.
Genovese traits
- Light green fruit without ribbing
- Large plants
- Best at 3 to 7 inches
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauteing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genovese this page | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Albarello of Sarzana | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Ambassador | 50 days | — | — |
| Black Eel | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Black Magic | 50 days | Bush | — |
| Black Zucchini | 50 days | — | — |
| Born Free | 50 days | — | — |
Genovese FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Genovese?
Genovese is an Italian zucchini from the Genoa region with smooth, unribbed, light green fruit. The plants are large, so allow space.
How many days to maturity is Genovese?
Genovese is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Genovese compare with other zucchini varieties?
Genovese: 50–55 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 Genovese good for?
Genovese is grown for fresh slicing, sauteing.
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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