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Eight Ball Hybrid Zucchini Squash
$4.50
Packet - 15 to 20 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity37 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing4 Feet
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Eight Ball Hybrid Zucchini Squash
‘Eight Ball’ is an award-winning summer squash and 1999 All-America Selections Winner prized for its unusual round shape and excellent kitchen versatility. Glossy dark green fruits grow to about the size of a baseball and offer tender flesh with excellent flavor.
Sow ‘Eight Ball’ directly in the garden about 1 inch deep and space plants about 4 feet apart. Grow in full sun. Compact, productive plants are well suited to containers and smaller gardens.
Ready to harvest in about 37 days, pick fruits regularly once they reach a usable size while they remain tender.
Tender, compact, and distinctive, ‘Eight Ball’ is excellent for stuffing, grilling, roasting, fresh eating, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 37
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: 1 Inch
- Spacing: 4 Feet
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Spread: 3 Feet
- Height: 18-24 Inches
- Fruit Size: 3-4 Inches
- Fruit Color: Dark Green
- Fruit Type: Round Zucchini/Summer Squash
Catalog Page: 62
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
1 Inch
Plant height
18-24 Inches
Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 4 Feet.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Eight Ball Hybrid Zucchini Squash$4.50 · Packet - 15 to 20 Seeds
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Trying to germinate 10+ seeds (in ground) for over a month, nothing yet - in zone 8b
Hi Mike,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’ve reached out to you directly to better understand the issue and work toward a resolution.
Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to making things right. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
—The Seeds 'n Such Team
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A great size to stuff for kids, or I used them for the elderly when I was a hospice chef. We're in New England, and the plants kept bearing through fall!
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I Enjoy stuffing these and baking them
K
Fun to cook with. Good production and germination
C
Suitable for containers or 4x4 small beds. Good producer!