Squash 'Bossa Nova'
Best high-yield zucchini for gardeners seeking an extended summer harvest.
This All-America Selections winner turns the typical zucchini patch into a high-yield, long-season producer. You trade the standard uniform green for a striking mottled aesthetic, gaining a significantly extended harvest window that keeps your kitchen stocked well after other varieties have called it quits.
$7.95
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking premium flavor and firm cooking texture
- Gardeners eager for a fast and consistent summer harvest
- Urban growers with limited space for container gardening
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to daily harvest checks
- Beginners intimidated by the need for proactive pest management
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own seeds
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid maturity allows for a quick turnaround from transplant to table.
Yield Duration
Extended production window keeps the kitchen stocked well past standard varieties.
Transplant Resilience
Pint-pot shipping minimizes root disturbance for a smoother garden transition.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and mild notes make this a versatile culinary staple.
Visual Appeal
Striking mottled skin adds aesthetic interest to any vegetable patch.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent watering and fruit thinning to maintain peak plant health.
Key Specs
Maturity
Approximately 25 days from transplant
Mature Height
2 feet
Spacing
2 feet
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Watering Needs
High
Soil Type
Well-drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Life Cycle
Annual
Shipping Restrictions
Cannot ship to Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey
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