Type
hybrid zucchini, dark green
Zucchini variety
Raven Zucchini
A productive hybrid that sets smooth, glossy dark fruit on open plants. It is favored for uniform harvests and good garden performance.
Days to maturity
48
Best for
steady production, fresh use
About Raven
Raven is a hybrid zucchini bearing very dark green, glossy fruit on an open, upright plant. The compact, mostly spineless habit holds the leaves away from the fruit, making the crop easy to see and pick, and it is valued for reliable, heavy yields.
Growing Raven Zucchini
Set plants about 2 to 3 feet apart in full sun; the open habit reduces reaching into spiny foliage at harvest. Pick fruit at 6 to 8 inches while the skin is still glossy and tender. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production through the season.
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.