Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
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
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Stomach burn
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Parsnip
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Pastinake
Zucchini
In French
Panais
Courgette
In Spanish
Chirivía
calabacín
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
cherivia
abobrinha
In Polish
Pasternak
Kabaczek
In Latin
parsnip
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Parsnip and Zucchini
Season and care of Parsnip and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Zucchini season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parsnip and Zucchini Physical Information
Parsnip and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Zucchini are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Parsnip and Zucchini
Care of Parsnip and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip 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.
