Origin
America
South America
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
agricultural areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
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Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Peanut
In German
Zucchini
Erdnuss
In French
Courgette
Cacahuète
In Spanish
calabacín
Maní
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Amendoim
In Polish
Kabaczek
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Peanut
Season and care of Zucchini and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Peanut season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Zucchini and Peanut Physical Information
Zucchini and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Peanut are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Zucchini and Peanut
Care of Zucchini and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.