Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Birds
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In German
Zucchini
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Courgette
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
calabacín
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Kabaczek
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
zucchini
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zucchini and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Zucchini and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Jonathan Apple season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Zucchini and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Jonathan Apple
Care of Zucchini and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.