Type
round zucchini hybrid
Zucchini variety
Eight Ball Zucchini
A compact plant that produces round dark green fruit. The shape makes it especially useful for stuffing when harvested young.
Days to maturity
40 to 45
Best for
containers, stuffed squash
About Eight Ball
Eight Ball is a hybrid zucchini that produces round, dark green globe-shaped fruit instead of the usual cylinder. The tender, mild flesh and hollow-friendly shape make it a favorite for stuffing and roasting, and the plant has a compact, productive habit.
Growing Eight Ball Zucchini
Grow on a compact bush spaced about 2 to 3 feet apart in full sun; it also does well in large containers. Harvest the round fruit young at about 2 to 3 inches, roughly baseball size, before the skin toughens and seeds develop. Check plants daily, since the globes enlarge fast in warm weather.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all zucchini, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.