Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
agricultural areas
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
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
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
तोरी
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Zucchini
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Courgette
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
calabacín
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
κολοκύθι
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Kabaczek
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
zucchini
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Cinnamon Basil season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Zucchini and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.