Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
America
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Zucchini
In French
cerise Pepper
Courgette
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
calabacín
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
abobrinha
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Kabaczek
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Zucchini
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Zucchini Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Zucchini are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Zucchini
Care of Cherry Pepper and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.