Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Nutmeg
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Muskatnuss
Zucchini
In French
noix de muscade
Courgette
In Spanish
nuez moscada
calabacín
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
abobrinha
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Kabaczek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Violales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Myristica
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Zucchini
Season and care of Nutmeg and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Zucchini season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Zucchini Physical Information
Nutmeg and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Zucchini are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Zucchini
Care of Nutmeg and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Nutmeg 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.