Table 9. Approximate Time From Pollination to Harvest Maturity Under Favorable Conditions.

Vegetable	Time to Market Maturity (days)
Bean	7-10
Corn, fresh market*	18-23
Cucumber, pickling	4-5
Cucumber, slicing	15-18
Eggplant (2/3 maximum size)	25-40
Cantaloupe	40-45
Okra	4-6
Pepper, green stage (about maximum size)	45-55
Pepper, red stage	60-70
Pumpkin	80-90
Squash, summer, Crookneck	6-7
Squash, summer, Early Prolific Straightneck	5-6
Squash, summer, Scallop	4-5
Squash, winter, Zucchini	3-4
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	80-90
Tomato, mature green	35-45
Tomato, full red	40-50
Watermelon	40-45

*From 50% silking.

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