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Cucurbita pepo (Zucchini) Bush Baby F1

Cucurbita pepo (Zucchini) Bush Baby F1

Striped zucchini specialty. Striped fruits that can be prepared like zucchini. If allowed to ripen further, they can be used like pumpkins.

Unit

seed
Graduated prices
From 50 seeds for 0,140 per seed
From 100 seeds for 0,120 per seed
From 250 seeds for 0,100 per seed
Total amount (seed)
Total incl. VAT: 8,47Total (excl. VAT): 7,00

Description

Cucurbita pepo (Zucchini) – Bush Baby F1: Compact, early and prolific yielding mini zucchini variety

Bush Baby F1 is a modern, extra-compact F1 hybrid zucchini variety specifically developed for small gardens, raised beds, pot cultivation, and intensive professional production. This variety is known for its short, bushy growth, uniform mini-fruits, and exceptionally high yield in a very small space. Bush Baby F1 is an excellent choice for anyone with limited space but still wants to harvest abundant, high-quality zucchini.


Characteristics of the fruits

Bush Baby F1 fruits are short, cylindrical, and dark green, often with light speckles or stripes. Their small size gives them an exceptionally fine texture and full flavor, making them ideal for gourmet cooking, stir-fries, and raw applications.

Main properties of the fruits:

  • Compact, mini courgettes of 12–16 cm

  • Dark green, glossy skin with light markings

  • Fine, firm and juicy flesh

  • Very small seed chamber

  • Slim, uniform shape

  • Excellent shelf life and strong skin

When harvested young, the fruits have a delicate, almost nutty flavor and are particularly attractive for fresh market sale.


Cultivation characteristics

Bush Baby F1 is a truly space-saving zucchini variety, with plants that maintain a compact bush shape. This makes the plants manageable, easy to maintain, and ideal for high-density cultivation.

Growing benefits of Bush Baby F1:

  • Ultra-compact growth, ideal for small gardens or pots (min. 15–20 L)

  • Early and consistently productive

  • High resistance and tolerance to common diseases

  • Produces many female flowers for high fruit set

  • Suitable for open ground, greenhouse and balcony

  • Continues to grow neatly and airily, without long tendrils

  • Little sensitive to mechanical damage

Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production. Bush Baby F1 produces a consistent yield even in cooler conditions, making it a reliable choice even during shorter summers.


Culinary applications

Bush Baby F1 is a favorite among amateur and professional chefs alike for its small size, beautiful presentation, and intense flavor. The berries are perfect for:

  • Grilling and roasting (stays firm and juicy)

  • Raw in salads, carpaccio or crudités

  • Stuffed mini courgettes

  • Wok and stir-fry dishes

  • Mediterranean dishes

  • An asset for vegetable packages and farmers' markets

Their beautiful uniformity also makes them very suitable for packaging with mini vegetables.


Why choose Bush Baby F1?

Bush Baby F1 is an excellent choice for anyone who:

  • has little garden space

  • want to grow in pots

  • an easy to care for plant

  • want to harvest early and in abundance

  • likes small, tasty courgettes

  • is interested in aesthetically attractive, uniform fruits

Advantages at a glance:

  • Extremely compact growth – ideal for a balcony or raised bed

  • Mini courgettes with exceptional taste

  • Early, rich and long lasting harvest

  • Strong F1 hybrid variety with healthy growth vigour

  • Attractive for fresh sales and catering

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Height

60 cm. The plant is shrubby, meaning it remains compact and does not climb.

Article number

EU-BB030

Number of seeds per gram

About 7

Tips for sowing

Dark germinator. Optimal germination temperature: 20-30°C.

Delivered as

Normal seed.

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