Origin
Southern Asia
America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
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
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
Fertilize when new
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Spinach
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Spinat
Zucchini
In French
Épinards
Courgette
In Spanish
Espinacas
calabacín
In Greek
Σπανάκι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Espinafre
abobrinha
In Polish
Szpinak
Kabaczek
In Latin
Spinach
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Spinach and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Zucchini. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Zucchini has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spinach and Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Zucchini
Season and care of Spinach and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Zucchini season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Zucchini Physical Information
Spinach and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Zucchini are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Zucchini
Care of Spinach and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.