48 days. All zucchini were not created equal! Sweet Zuke's nutty flavor is tasty both cooked and fresh. Heavy yields of cylindrical fruits on bush-type plants. Burpee exclusive. Summer squash and zucchini ripen early and are highly productive. The bush type plants take little space. After danger of frost, sow 3-4 seeds in groups 3-4' apart or sow 6" apart in rows, later thinning to 3' apart. 25 seeds per packet unless noted, sows 6-8 groups. One ounce sows 40-50 groups. Sun.