Origin
Mexico, Central America
America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
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agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-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
Prostrate/Trailing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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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
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
Do Not over Water
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, Apply N-P-K
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
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
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
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, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Squash
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Squash
Zucchini
In French
Squash
Courgette
In Spanish
calabacín
calabacín
In Portuguese
abóbora
abobrinha
In Polish
kabaczek
Kabaczek
In Latin
cucurbita
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Squash and Zucchini
Season and care of Squash and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Zucchini Physical Information
Squash and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Zucchini are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Zucchini
Care of Squash and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash 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 Squash 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.