Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
agricultural areas
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Acuminate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
तोरी
Chile Pepper
In German
Zucchini
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Courgette
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
calabacín
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Kabaczek
Chile Pepper
In Latin
zucchini
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Zucchini and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Chile Pepper season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Zucchini and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Zucchini and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Zucchini and Chile Pepper
Care of Zucchini and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Chile Pepper 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 Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.