Table

Approximate time from pollination to market maturity under warm growing conditions

    Vegetable Time to market maturity (days)
    Bean 7-10
    Corn 18-23
    Cucumber, pickling (¾ - 1 in. diameter) 4-5
    Cucumber, slicing 15-18
    Eggplant (maximum size) 25-40
    Muskmelon 42-46
    Okra 4-6
    Pepper, green stage (about maximum size) 45-55
    Pepper, red stage 60-70
    Pumpkin, Connecticut Field 80-90
    Pumpkin, Big Max 120
    Pumpkin, Small Sugar 65-75
    Squash, summer, Crookneck 6-71
    Squash, summer, Early Prolific Straightneck 5-61
    Squash, summer, Scallop 4-51
    Squash, summer, Zucchini 3-41
    Squash, winter, Banana 70-80
    Squash, winter, Boston Marrow 60-70
    Squash, winter, Buttercup 60-70
    Squash, winter, Butternut 60-70
    Squash, winter, Golden Delicious 60-70
    Squash, winter, Hubbard 80-90
    Squash, winter, Table Queen or Acorn 55-60
    Tomato, mature green stage 35-42
    Tomato, red ripe stage 45-60
    Watermelon 42-45
    To attain a weight of ¼ - ½ lb.


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