Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tinda is an Indian squash unlike anything in the zucchini group. The vines set green, apple-sized, slightly flattened round fruit weighing about 2 ounces each. Popular in South Asian curries.
Tinda traits
- Apple-sized, flattened-round green fruit, about 2 ounces
- Vining Indian squash
Good for
- Curries
- Trellis growing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinda this page | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Trailing Green Marrow | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Palee | 68 days | Vining | — |
| Serpente di Sicilia | 75–80 days | Vining | — |
| Tatume | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Polo | 64 days | Vining | — |
| Italian Vegetable Marrow | 60 days | Vining | — |
Tinda FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Tinda?
Tinda is an Indian squash unlike anything in the zucchini group. The vines set green, apple-sized, slightly flattened round fruit weighing about 2 ounces each.
How many days to maturity is Tinda?
Tinda is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Tinda compare with other zucchini varieties?
Tinda: 70 days, vining. Similar zucchini varieties include Trailing Green Marrow (70 days), Palee (68 days), Serpente di Sicilia (75–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tinda good for?
Tinda is grown for curries, trellis growing.
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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