Types
Cucurbita pepo
Yellow peach, White peach, Clingstone
Habitat
agricultural areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Green, Light Green, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PRUNUS persica
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Peach
In German
Zucchini
Pfirsich
In French
Courgette
pêche
In Spanish
calabacín
melocotón
In Greek
κολοκύθι
ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
pêssego
In Polish
Kabaczek
brzoskwinia
In Latin
zucchini
persici
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Peach
Season and care of Zucchini and Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Peach season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Peach is Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peach is Acidic.
Zucchini and Peach Physical Information
Zucchini and Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peach height is 1,005.84 cm and width 15.24 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Peach are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Peach flower color: RedGreenLight Green and Yellow
- Peach leaf color: Pink
Care of Zucchini and Peach
Care of Zucchini and Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Peach pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.