Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In German
Zucchini
Hortensie
In French
Courgette
Hortensia
In Spanish
calabacín
Hortensia
In Greek
κολοκύθι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kabaczek
Hortensja
In Latin
zucchini
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Batavia
Season and care of Zucchini and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Batavia season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Zucchini and Batavia Physical Information
Zucchini and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Batavia are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Batavia
Care of Zucchini and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.