Type
green zucchini
Zucchini variety
Fordhook Zucchini Zucchini
An old reliable open-pollinated zucchini with good yields and classic flavor. It is a standard variety for home gardens.
Days to maturity
50 to 55
Best for
fresh cooking, freezing
About Fordhook Zucchini
Fordhook Zucchini is a bush-type variety long offered by Burpee and named for the company's Fordhook trial farms. It produces smooth, medium to dark green cylindrical fruit on a productive, space-saving plant well suited to typical backyard gardens.
Growing Fordhook Zucchini Zucchini
Its compact bush form fits smaller gardens and large containers; space plants about 2 to 3 feet apart in full sun. Harvest when fruit reach 6 to 8 inches for tender flesh, and pick frequently so the plant keeps setting new fruit. Watch for powdery mildew on the leaves late in a humid summer.
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.