Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
agricultural areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
तोरी
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Zucchini
Yambohne
In French
Courgette
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
calabacín
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Kabaczek
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
zucchini
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pachyrhizus
Properties of Zucchini and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Zucchini and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Zucchini and Jicama. Zucchini doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Zucchini does not have fragrant flowers. Zucchini has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zucchini and Jicama
Season and care of Zucchini and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Jicama Physical Information
Zucchini and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Jicama are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Jicama
Care of Zucchini and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.