Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-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
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy 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
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Turnip
Zucchini, courgette
In French
Navet
Courgette
In Spanish
Nabo
calabacín
In Greek
Γογγύλι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Nabo
abobrinha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Turnip and Zucchini
Season and care of Turnip and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turnip and Zucchini Physical Information
Turnip and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Zucchini are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Turnip and Zucchini
Care of Turnip and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip 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 Turnip 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.