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About Zucchini and Asparagus


About Asparagus and Zucchini


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Vegetable   

Origin
America   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Not Available   
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
212   
26

Habitat
agricultural areas   
Loamy soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
A1, A2, A3, 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   

Habit
Bushy, Evergreen   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender   
White, Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Purple, Black   
Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Purple   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Purple   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively   
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit   
Cut away fading foliage   

Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost   
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots   
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction   
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents   
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes   

Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain   
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes   
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss   
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Shoots, Stem   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative   
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo   
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'   

Common Name
Zucchini, courgette   
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus   

In Hindi
तोरी   
शतावर   

In German
Zucchini   
Gemüsespargel   

In French
Courgette   
Asperge   

In Spanish
calabacín   
Asparagus   

In Greek
κολοκύθι   
σπαράγγι   

In Portuguese
abobrinha   
Asparagus   

In Polish
Kabaczek   
Szparag lekarski   

In Latin
zucchini   
Asparagus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Violales   
Asparagales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Asparagus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae   
Asparagoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
5   
99+

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Properties of Zucchini and Asparagus

Wondering what are the properties of Zucchini and Asparagus? We provide you with everything About Zucchini and Asparagus. Zucchini doesn't have thorns and Asparagus doesn't have thorns. Also Zucchini does not have fragrant flowers. Zucchini has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain and Asparagus has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain. 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 Zucchini and Asparagus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zucchini and Asparagus

Season and care of Zucchini and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Asparagus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.

Zucchini and Asparagus Physical Information

Zucchini and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Asparagus are as follows:

Care of Zucchini and Asparagus

Care of Zucchini and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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