Burpee
Fordhook Zucchini
Summer Squash
Cucurbita pepo
HeirloomNon-GMO
★ 5.0(1 review)
About (From this Label)
Smooth fruits have creamy white tender flesh. Space-saving bush-type plants.
About the Plant
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
10–14 days
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Days to Maturity
57 days
How to Plant
🪴
Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1 in
Seed Spacing
3 ft
Row Spacing
3 ft
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
SOW in rich, fertile soil after danger of frost. Sow 1-2 seeds about 36" apart and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days. Harvest often and when fruits are small.
Reviews (1)
Marcus SchulzZone 6a
★★★★★Ease: ★★★★★Yield: ★★★★★Flavor: ★★★★★
Planted these seeds (same packet) two years in a row. Germination was good, and they've been some of my favorite zucchini, producing plenty of delicious, large, dark green fruits and have been seemingly more resistant to squash bugs than some of the other varieties I've had at the same time.
July 23, 2026