Powdery mildew resistant zucchini seed Bonanza

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Overview
Bonanza is a productive zucchini hybrid bred for fresh‑market production. It produces attractive cylindrical, medium‑dark green fruit over an extended harvest window. The erect, open plant architecture improves fruit visibility and harvest efficiency, and reduced spines facilitate easier picking. Bonanza delivers steady yields through late harvests, supporting consistent quality for commercial growers.

Key Features

• Reduced spines for easier harvest
• Open plant architecture for improved fruit visibility
• Erect plant habit
• Cylindrical fruit shape
• Steady yield through late harvests
• Experimental # AF25576

Disease Resistance
HR: ZYMV, WMV, PRSV; IR: CMV, Px

Disease Key
CODE | DISEASE | PATHOGEN
PRSV | Papaya ringspot | Papaya ringspot virus
Px | Powdery mildew | Podosphaera xanthii
WMV | Watermelon mosaic | Watermelon mosaic virus
ZYMV | Zucchini yellow mosaic | Zucchini yellow mosaic virus
CMV | Cucumber mosaic | Cucumber mosaic virus

Characteristics
Fruit Shape: Cylindrical
Type: Zucchini (Hybrid)
Exterior Color: Medium Dark Green
Plant Habit: Erect; open architecture
Market Use: Fresh
Relative Maturity: Main season

Maturity
Days to Maturity from Direct Seed: 44–46 days

Resistance Terminology
HR = High resistance: varieties that strongly restrict growth and development of the specified pathogen under normal pressure compared to susceptible varieties. IR = Intermediate resistance: varieties that restrict growth and development of the specified pathogen but may show a broader range of symptoms. T = Tolerance: ability to endure abiotic stress without major impact on growth, appearance or yield.

Technical specifications

• Trade name: Bonanza
• Type: Zucchini (Hybrid)
• Fruit shape: Cylindrical
• Exterior color: Medium Dark Green
• Plant habit: Erect; open architecture
• Reduced spines for easier harvest
• Market use: Fresh
• Relative maturity: Main season
• Days to maturity (direct seed): 44–46 days
• Disease resistance: HR to ZYMV, WMV, PRSV; IR to CMV, Px
• Disease codes explained: PRSV (Papaya ringspot), Px (Powdery mildew - Podosphaera xanthii), WMV (Watermelon mosaic), ZYMV (Zucchini yellow mosaic), CMV (Cucumber mosaic)
• Experimental number: AF25576