Origin
Central America, South America
America
Types
Black turtle,Cranberry,Flageolet
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
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, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Food Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Hypotensive
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Blue Lake'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
common bean, French Bean, Kidney bean
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Gartenbohne
Zucchini
In French
Haricot
Courgette
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
calabacín
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Feijão
abobrinha
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
Kabaczek
In Latin
Phaseolus vulgaris
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pole Bean and Zucchini
Season and care of Pole Bean and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Pole Bean and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pole Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pole Bean is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pole Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pole Bean and Zucchini Physical Information
Pole Bean and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Pole Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pole Bean and Zucchini are as follows:
Pole Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Pole Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Pole Bean and Zucchini
Care of Pole Bean and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pole Bean 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 Pole Bean 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.