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Zucchini Eight Ball

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Eight Ball'

Overview
This unique round zucchini variety produces perfectly spherical, dark green fruits that are ideal for stuffing and create stunning presentation dishes. The compact, productive plants are perfect for container growing and small spaces while still delivering abundant harvests of tennis ball-sized fruits. Their dense, flavorful flesh and hollow centers make them the ultimate stuffing squash for elegant summer meals.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.