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'Raven' Squash - Summer
 
Sub-Category: Zucchini
 
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Description: Hybrid. Zucchini type. Semi-vining plants bear black-green, white-fleshed, spineless fruit. Holds quality well when large.
Days To Maturity: 48-52
Seed Sources:
 
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Yield: (4.8 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 02/24/2010 by bstnh1 - An experienced gardener

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Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Excellent Zuke! I've tried many, many varieties of zucchini over the years and Raven tops them all. It's early, produces a tremendous yield all season, keeps producing despite prolonged rainy weather or extreme heat. Taste great! Very, very reliable.
 
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Reviewed on 03/08/2009 by beast13 - An experienced gardener

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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I have grown this variety for the last four seasons and it has been the earliest and most prolific of many varieties that I had tested. Good taste even when very large.
 
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Reviewed on 03/14/2008 by bacon - An experienced gardener

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Coos, New Hampshire, United States
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

this was a very easy variety to grow. had no problems with molds or mildews. taste was great and definitely could be eaten and enjoyed even at a large size. am now growing Raven for commercial production.
 
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Reviewed on 11/21/2006 by jaliranchr - An intermediate gardener

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Lincoln, Colorado, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Very pleased with Raven and it will become the staple in my garden. Prolific and very tasty.
 
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