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- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Polo is a hybrid snake gourd (Trichosanthes anguina), listed alongside zucchini because it is cooked the same way. The vines produce long green fruit that twist as they grow and look startlingly like snakes hanging from a trellis. They are edible up to about 24 inches, though younger fruit are more tender. Hang the vines on a strong trellis so the fruit can dangle.
Polo traits
- Trichosanthes anguina, edible snake gourd
- Long, twisting, green fruit
- Edible up to 24 inches
- Vigorous climbing vines
Good for
- Trellis growing
- Stir-fries and curries
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo this page | 64 days | Vining | — |
| Tatume | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Italian Vegetable Marrow | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Palee | 68 days | Vining | — |
| Patison Panache Green and White | 60–70 days | Vining | — |
| Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60 days | Vining | — |
Polo FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Polo?
Polo is a hybrid snake gourd (Trichosanthes anguina), listed alongside zucchini because it is cooked the same way. The vines produce long green fruit that twist as they grow and look startlingly like snakes hanging from a trellis.
How many days to maturity is Polo?
Polo is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Polo compare with other zucchini varieties?
Polo: 64 days, vining. Similar zucchini varieties include Tatume (65 days), Italian Vegetable Marrow (60 days), Palee (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Polo good for?
Polo is grown for trellis growing, stir-fries and curries.
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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