Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Pyramidal
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
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Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Frost
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
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Sharon Frucht
Zucchini
In French
Sharon Fruit
Courgette
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
calabacín
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
abobrinha
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Kabaczek
In Latin
Sharon fructus
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Zucchini
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Zucchini Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Zucchini are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Zucchini
Care of Sharon Fruit and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.