Origin
America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Shrub
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
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
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
common hazel
In Hindi
तोरी
contorted filbert
In German
Zucchini
contorted filbert
In French
Courgette
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
calabacín
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
κολοκύθι
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
abobrinha
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Kabaczek
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
zucchini
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zucchini and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Zucchini and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Contorted Filbert season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Zucchini and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Contorted Filbert
Care of Zucchini and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.