Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
America
Habitat
-
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
Yellow, Orange
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Heart-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
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
-
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
-
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Summer Squash
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
summer squash
तोरी
In German
Sommerkürbis
Zucchini
In French
courges d'été
Courgette
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
calabacín
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
abobrinha
In Polish
latem squash
Kabaczek
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Zucchini
Season and care of Summer Squash and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Zucchini Physical Information
Summer Squash and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Zucchini are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Zucchini
Care of Summer Squash and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer 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.